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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...

The Drop – Are We Ready?

As the fire season in the United States begins, operators have started contracts or are finishing up maintenance on their fleet to be ready...

Crunching the Numbers

When I got involved in the aviation business in the early 80s, first as a mixer/loader in agricultural aviation and then as a pilot,...

Microfiber Towels: Care, Types, and GSM Explained

By Byron Yoder Microfiber towels have significantly impacted how we clean and maintain various substrates, from sunglasses and television to the paint on your aircraft....

Craymers Counsel – Things Change So Always Be Aware

I hear this repeated many times to pilots. As a mechanic, it applies to me, too. One thing I want to bring everyone’s attention...

Craymers Counsel – Early Detection

Most of the articles I have presented are focused on best practices. I can share the information, but it is up to each engine...

The Drop – Government Inaction is Costing Us

The recent fires highlighted a terrible reality that resonates throughout the aerial firefighting industry. As much as we in this industry preach that early...

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