How California National Guard helicopter crews are fighting the LA wildfires
A California National Guard pilot describes how flyers perform a firefighting mission in the battle against Los Angeles’ ...
Cal Fire uses augmented reality to train for emergencies
SACRAMENTO -- Stepping into a virtual world to stay safe in the real one, Cal Fire is using augmented reality technology to ...
LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.
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What It’s Like Inside a Helicopter Fighting the California Fires
Tanker 47 rears up as helicopter ... co-pilot Pablo Montero calls over the radio. It’s 9.30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, and the crew is on its third night working the Palisades fire, a ...
Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.
How helicopter pilots prepare for Southern California wildfires
Michele Gile speaks to Orange County Fire Authority helicopter crews to understand how they operate during wildfires.
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LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
By that point, helicopter pilots had been dropping water on the ... according to the latest Cal Fire numbers. Wind speeds factor in when deciding whether to ground aircraft. For the LAFD, the ...