Fort Worth Company Develops Next-Gen Equipment for Aerial Firefighting
Victor Trotter and his team at Haltom City-based Trotter Controls develop onboard technology that’s been called “the gold standard” in aerial firefighting.
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The Evolution Of Firefighting Mission Equipment
Aircraft capability has evolved from the early simple mechanical “pull the lever” designs, to today’s computer-controlled “drop by wire” firegate systems equipped with advanced telemetry and data gathering capability.
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Sweden’s wildfire defense expands with Air Tractor scooper water bombers
Air Tractor Europe recently delivered to Sweden the second of two Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss scooper water bombers. The aerial firefighting airplanes, pilots and…
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First AT-802F FRDS GEN III Firegates Installed On U.S. Air Tankers
A new Gen III FRDS firegate has received STC certification for installation on Air Tractor AT-802F airplanes. Air Tractor, Inc. supplier Trotter Controls, with Air…
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Market Expands For Fire Boss In The United States
Fire Boss LLC announced the purchase of a new Fire Boss by Arkansas-based AirPro Aviation for delivery in December of 2020.
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It’s time to get serious about how to best utilize our aerial firefighting fleet
Initial response with smaller single engine air tankers such as the Air Tractor AT-802F has proven to be an effective and less costly strategy in other countries. Bill Derr makes a compelling case that it’s time for the SEAT to lead the attack here in the U.S.
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Air Tractor AT-802F airtankers fought Australia bushfires
As the Aerial Firefighting North America 2020 Conference begins this week in Sacramento, California, international firefighting agency attendees will be assessing the damage, intensity and…
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Fire Flyer.
Mike Young, Chief SEAT Pilot | Air Spray USA, Chico CA | AT-802F Fire Boss He flew the A-10 protecting soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq….
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Big work for small tankers from Prineville
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