County looking to buy second helicopter for night missions as it takes hard look at fire response
San Diego County wants to buy a second firefighting helicopter equipped for making water drops at night. It has nearly $4 ...
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’ ...
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.
Facing treacherous winds and dangerous drones, L.A. fire pilots describe daring air drops
Interviews with pilots paint a graphic picture of the struggle to maintain control of their ships amid one of the most ...
'Feel the Force': Pilots Push the Limits to Fight LA Fires
There is no precision equipment or autopilot for fire drops, just a pilot's view through the windscreen and his experience.
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.
Fighting LA’s fires from the sky
When a blaze fuelled by hurricane-force winds broke out in the Palisades on 7 January, Cal Fire joined an unprecedented ...
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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 ...