We found work in Billings in June. The place to stay is The Crown Plaza. They give you a smokin’ deal on rooms if you work for the Forest Service. It’s a high rise, twenty-two floors. Last year a guy threw a chair through the window of his tenth … [Read more...]
As I See It by Tony Morris; the Beriev Be-200
March 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By Tony Morris Founder & Communications Director Wildfire Research Network (WRN) The Beriev Be-200 There is a de facto crisis in U.S. Aerial Firefighting . The need to implement solutions to the … [Read more...]
A story to think about on your next load ………….
March 17, 2013 By 2 Comments
I wrote this several years ago in hopes that it might prevent "going in with a load" syndrome. It has happened way too many times over the years. Walt and I have tried to figure out what part of the training is preventing crews from not "tossing … [Read more...]
Flying in Formation; a National Approach to Aerial Firefighting in Australia
March 14, 2013 By 1 Comment
NOTE: Submitted by David Cant, our first AAF International (Voting) Member. Welcome, mate! This paper gives a better understanding of the constitutional arrangements in Australia with respect to aerial firefighting. I prepared this to challenge … [Read more...]
Ramona Control Tower Could Close—AAF Submits Comment to FAA
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
From Mike Archer's Wildfire News of the Day--- FAA has proposed closing the Air Traffic Control tower at Ramona, California: Ramona Air Traffic Control Tower Could Close | NBC 7 San Diego AAF Chariman Walt Darran responded to the proposed … [Read more...]
Australian airtanker and helitanker pilot requirements
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This information was sent in by David Cant, Business Development for Blaze Tamer 380 (a liquid polymer gel). David will co-host the Tangent-Link convention in Aix-en-Provence, 10-11 April. He is also working on an Australian AAF chapter to host … [Read more...]
The Value of Aerial Firefighting
March 3, 2013 By 1 Comment
A recent article posted on fireaviation.com offered more insight into the world of fire politics, and how our product is presented to the US Forest Service, other government agencies, the public, and ultimately the taxpayer. As consumers, we are … [Read more...]
Modified BAe 146 to supplement aging RAF C130Ks
February 28, 2013 By 2 Comments
Aviation Week & Space Technology reports The U.K. RAF is modifying two ex-TNT Airline BAe 146-200QT to supplement ageing C130K combat transports in Afganistan. BAe 146 modified for RAF combat operations … [Read more...]
