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Forum: Rotorheads

4th Nov 2003, 21:58

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Helicopter Fire-fighting (Merged threads)

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Posted By paco

A lot depends on whether the pilots are on...

A lot depends on whether the pilots are on overtime.

I have found you need to get down and dirty and just soak everything - this is obviously not recommended when it's really blazing, but if...

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Jan 2003, 12:24

Replies: 250

Helicopter Fire-fighting (Merged threads)

Views: 118,513

Posted By paco

Nothing specific - in most companies it's just...

Nothing specific - in most companies it's just one of the jobs a pilot has to do, but I would concentrate on slinging, so you want a company that gets their boots muddy (not too many in UK). The rest...

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Jul 2002, 23:59

Replies: 250

Helicopter Fire-fighting (Merged threads)

Views: 118,513

Posted By paco

California Examiner, 20/3/1998: Fire...

California Examiner, 20/3/1998:

Fire Authorities in California found a corpse in a burnt out section of forest while assessing the damage done by a forest fire. The deceased male was dressed in a...

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Jul 2002, 10:59

Replies: 250

Helicopter Fire-fighting (Merged threads)

Views: 118,513

Posted By paco

We used long lines in Miramichi last year to...

We used long lines in Miramichi last year to resupply relay tanks, that is one in the relay, 2 on the drop and so on. That was only so we could clear the trees, otherwise I prefer a short line,...

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