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Maintenance time is just ahead for many operators. Shops are starting to fill out schedules for off-season work.  One of the maintenance items that...

The Drop – A Lot to be Grateful For

As 2021 draws to a close, I have been reflecting a great deal on what a whirlwind 2021 has been, both personally and professionally....

Mitigating America’s Wildfire Threat

Having spent much of my adult life in California fighting some of the most catastrophic fires in America's history, about this time every year,...

Slow Down and Pay Attention

If you are like me, rushing is a part of everyday life. A side effect of that is forgetting things because you rush around...

Real-life Dusty Crophopper is headed to the Smithsonian

Air Tractor® “Dusty Crophopper” takes its place beside aviation legends. On Aug. 3, the National Agricultural Aviation Association will present to the Smithsonian Institution’s National...

Australian Fire Season In Review

As the nightmare fire season of 2019/2020 was still very fresh in the minds of all Australians, the world was soon to face the...

The Drop – Training to keep us safe

When I was in high school, I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life or career. I knew I liked teaching...

Editorial: Are We Shooting Ourselves in The Foot? – The Drop

To say I was shocked this week when I got a call from a confidential source telling me that the Global SuperTanker was going...

Editorial – Goodbye 2020, let’s hope for a better 2021

Aside from the large fire now extinguished in Western Australia, Australia's fire season is off to a slow start. Which I am sure is...

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