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𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 In the midst of ongoing wildfire challenges, heroes take to the skies, using helicopters like the Black Hawk and Chinook CH47. These helicopter applications are crucial to battle intense blazes, like the California wildfires that have been burning for the past days. What exactly makes these helicopters ideal workhorses to fight fires? 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸: Known for its reliability and versatility, the Black Hawk is a true powerhouse. It can carry up to 2,600 liters of water in a specialized bucket, dousing flames with precision. Its agility allows it to navigate through challenging terrains, making it an invaluable asset in firefighting missions. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗛𝟰𝟳: With its impressive lifting capacity, the Chinook CH47 can carry up to 10,000 liters of water in a sling load. This heavy-lift helicopter is perfect for tackling large-scale fires, delivering massive amounts of water to the heart of the blaze. Its twin rotors provide stability and power, ensuring effective firefighting even in the toughest conditions. Together, these helicopters take on the toughest fire blazes, We're proud to manufacture for applications that help combat incredibly difficult situations and help the general public. We sincerely hope that fire fighting heroes are quickly able to put out these devastating fires. #BMTAerospace #Helicopters #BlackHawk #ChinookCH47

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🔥✈️ Killing the California Fires: Pilots and Air Crews Coming in Clutch at Low Altitude 🚁💦 The Iron Men of the sky❤️🔥👍🏻🔥❗️ 🔥✈️ In the battle against California’s relentless wildfires, a formidable aerial fleet is in action, showcasing the dedication and bravery of pilots and support crews. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) operates a diverse array of aircraft, including Grumman S-2T airtankers, Lockheed C-130H Hercules, and Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk helicopters, all playing pivotal roles in combating the flames. 🚁💦 🎯 These skilled pilots execute precise maneuvers, delivering thousands of gallons of water and retardant to contain the fires and protect communities. Their coordinated efforts with ground crews are crucial in managing the state’s wildfire crisis. 💪🏽🔥🌍 ⚠️ Recent incidents highlight the challenges they face. A Super Scooper plane was grounded after a collision with an unauthorized drone, underscoring the dangers posed by such interference. 🚨✈️ ⏳ As of January 11, 2025, containment efforts continue across multiple fire zones in California. The exact containment percentages and current locations of the fires are dynamic, with crews working tirelessly to manage and suppress the outbreaks. 🕊️🔥💦 🙌 The commitment and expertise of these pilots and their support teams are instrumental in safeguarding lives and property during this challenging time. 🛩️❤️👏 #CaliforniaFires 🔥 #FirefighterHeroes 💪🏽 #AerialSupport 🚁 #StaySafeCalifornia ❤️ #FirstResponders 🙌 #Teamwork 🎯 #FireSeason2025 🔥

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Firefighters have introduced a powerful new asset in their fight against the Vista Fire near Lytle Creek, north of Fontana. The USDA Forest Service is employing the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), operated by Coulson Aviation, to combat this fierce blaze. The QRF consists of three Boeing Chinook CH-47 helicopters, which have been converted into advanced helitankers. These helitankers are strategically positioned across Southern California, ready for rapid response to emerging and ongoing wildfires. Supporting the QRF is a fourth helicopter, a Sikorsky S-76, equipped with thermal and HD cameras and mapping software for precise fire perimeter and hotspot detection. Each CH-47 helitanker can carry up to 3,000 gallons of water or retardant, significantly surpassing the capacities of Sikorsky S70 Firehawks, which carry 1,000 gallons, and Bell 412s, which drop around 325 gallons per load. The QRF is also configured for night operations, with flight crews maintaining qualifications for night vision goggle use. On July 9, the QRF made a significant impact on the Vista Fire, dropping 60,000 gallons of water along the fire's edge. This action dramatically reduced heat and fire activity, enabling firefighters to more safely access the rugged terrain of the southern perimeter. "This dramatically reduced both heat and fire activity, which will allow today's firefighters to more safely access the steep, rugged terrain of the southern perimeter of the Vista Fire," stated the Forest Service in a news release. #AvfoilNews #CoulsonAviation #QuickReactionForce #Firefighting #USForestService #AviationInnovation #Helitankers #VistaFire #EmergencyResponse

The venerable PBY-5A Canso was given another lease on life after the war as a water bomber on forest fires in Canada for many years.     The aircraft had ample range of up to 20 hours with full fuel when utilized on long-range patrols during the war. However, in a firebombing role the normal fuel load was 4-5 hours to supply the reliable Pratt & Whitney 1830 radial engines rated at 1200 hp.  The aircraft was modified to incorporate an 800 Imperial gallon interior bomb tank filled from a single hull-mounted hydraulic probe. The probe was activated from the cockpit once the Canso was established on the step on the water. It would fill the bomb tank in 12-15 seconds. The pilot then had the option to drop the water load in one of several combinations using the two flush hull mounted bomb doors. The normal drop was a ‘salvo’ where both bomb doors opened simultaneously dropping the entire load. (The image is of a practice retardant drop at Yellowknife) Alternatively, a pilot could drop a ‘single door’ on a small spot fire or do a ‘string drop’ releasing the two doors, one after the other, to extend the length of the water drop.   The Cansos operated by Avalon Aviation had a compressed air system on board to inject a dry powder called Ten-O-Gum into the water load prior to dropping. This pink colored water then provided the pilot with some reference as to where the load had gone on the ground for reference for subsequent drops. The author's "FIRE EATERS : Aerial Fire Fighting Over the Last Century." April, 2025  

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