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Craymer’s Corner – Let’s Dive into Oil

I have received questions and heard many discussions about oil recently, so let’s dive into oil this month. When it comes to engine oil,...

The Drop – Why Stay Silent: It Could Save a Life

I don’t know how many aircraft crash videos I have watched over the years, probably hundreds. The reason for watching them had morphed over...

The Aerial Firefighting Industry: A Voice in the Wilderness

In January 2022, a critical U.S. federal government action relative to the wildfire crisis was announced amidst great fanfare, with multiple agencies joining a...

Executive Minute – Mattias Magnasco, Jetex Flight Support

Jetex Flight Support provides critical ground support and fuel supply to aerial firefighting operations in extreme environments. We spoke to Matias Magnasco about the vital work Jetex does supporting such operations in disaster-affected countries. Tell us a bit about Jetex and...

Hot Section Inspections

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...

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