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Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN13d
High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
Aerial support during the California wildfires has been grounded at times by high winds. Here's what the aircrafts do and why ...
The i on MSN12d
I direct LA’s fire helicopters – here’s the reality of tackling the blaze
Linnea Edmeier, aviation communications officer at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), said ...
B.C. company helping L.A. says fighting fire at night is a ‘game changer’
More strong winds are forecast for the Los Angeles area, triggering a Red Flag Warning for a large part of the region. That ...
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Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day ...
6 Waterbombers Used To Fight The LA Fires
Specialized aircraft deliver strategic water drops and retardant lines to contain flames in California’s challenging ...
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Firefighting helicopters are key to battling wildfires at night. A look at their high-tech features
The very large air tankers typically take center stage during the day. But once the sun goes down, they're grounded, and the ...
NECN13d
High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
"So, each aircraft will have that ... which each hold 4,000 gallons of fire retardant. According to Reuters, Cal Fire can also employ contractors to bring in Large Air Tankers (LATs) and Very ...
Fighting fires with AI, drones and sensors. How high tech could help battle future blazes
Researchers and startup founders are rushing to develop and deploy drones, sensors and satellite imagery analysis that they ...
A NASCAR driver’s father is helping fight the L.A. fires in a 400,000-pound airplane
R.K. Smithley, father of Xfinity Series driver Garrett, has a unique job — he's one of the pilots helping fire relief in the ...
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Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Southern California's wildfires have put the spotlight on aerial firefighting tools with the CL-415 aircraft ... planes while fighting the Palisades Fire.