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From The Publisher – The Start of a New Year

In keeping with tradition, this issue looks back at the previous six issues and the phenomenal stories they told. Each issue is highlighted, and a...

Pilot Profile – Angela Tanton

By Emily Hewitt I have been working at the Coeur D’ Alene tanker base over the summer, where I ran into Angie Tanton, the pilot...

Neurosurgeon’s Take: Increase your Odds of Walking Away After a Crash

by Dr. Samantha Parker Lane When talking about motorcycle accidents, a common saying is, “It’s not a matter of if, but when.” Unfortunately, this same...

The Drop – Record Fires, Outdated Systems

Will the U.S. Face Its Own ‘Black Summer’ Before Aerial Firefighting Gets the Overhaul It Desperately Needs? What a season it has been, from record-breaking...

Craymer’s Counsel – Best Practices – Preservation

Does your engine have a time when it sits unused? Are you properly preparing to let it sit on or off the airframe? Like any...

UAFA Board Meets to Map Out Strategy

The United Aerial Firefighting Association (UAFA) recently convened its Board of Directors in Denver for a strategic planning session to expand the association’s reach...

The Drop – A Rough Few Months, But What About the Future

The last few months have been rough for the aerial firefighting industry, with the loss of several aviators and aircraft. One pilot lost hits...

Craymers Counsel – Exceedences

Unscheduled events are incidents that none of us want or need, but they do happen despite our best efforts. The maintenance manual contains a...

Wildfire Deja Vu: Same Issues, Different Year – But UAFA is Fighting for Change

There's a saying: "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Usually, we are forward looking but we decided to look back...

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