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

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

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

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

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

Commitment and Responsibility As aerial firefighting operators, we understand the immense weight of responsibility we carry. Every flight tests our...

Recently, the debate for a national firefighting fleet in Australia has again hit the national media spotlight. As their federal...

The FAA's proposed rule changes outlined in Docket FAA-2023-1377, titled "Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification," offer promising advancements for streamlining processes...

On September 18 and 19, 2023, over twenty members of the United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA) visited Capitol Hill to...

Having just returned from the aerial firefighting show in Europe held in Greece, the most important thing that I came...