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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 ...
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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 ...
Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.
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High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
Super Scooper planes load their tanks by skimming the surface of ... According to Cal Fire, fire retardant is 88% water and ...
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Water tanks in the sky: How firefighting planes help ground crews combat LA wildfires
Despite its price, the Super Scooper, which can quickly reload on ... which are used for rapid deliveries of fire retardant on wildfires. The planes are based strategically throughout California.
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Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Despite its price, the Super Scooper, which can quickly reload on ... which are used for rapid deliveries of fire retardant on wildfires. The planes are based strategically throughout California.