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Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
This chart shows a 1,200-gallon heavy air tanker’s coverage length, in feet. It is illegal for any unauthorized manned or unmanned aircraft to enter the zone set around a fire. Media choppers ...
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Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand
"You're completely modifying the aircraft and turning it into a fire bomber." McCullough said development of these jet tankers were done privately, with hopes that there would eventually be ...
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Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
This chart shows a 1,200-gallon heavy air tanker’s coverage length, in feet. It is illegal for any unauthorized manned or unmanned aircraft to enter the zone set around a fire. Media choppers must fly ...