Following a wildfire season in the United States in which nearly 100 people lost their lives, fire agencies are on the hunt for better ways to fight blazes that are now regularly burning over 1 million acres a year and costing billions of dollars to fight.
Posted: December 19, 2018
One of the questions I have asked pilots while helping them find employment is why do you want to work for the major airlines? Of all the questions, this one catches pilots off guard the most.
Posted: December 11, 2018
From abandoned World War II battlegrounds, animal conservation and to oil spill response — Jeff McMillan’s role as a pilot has been hugely diverse. Chief Pilot at Security Aviation, Jeff shares where his flight path has taken him.
Posted: December 3, 2018
TracPlus spoke to Richard Alder from The National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) about their predictions for the upcoming fire season and the future of drones in the industry.
Posted: November 14, 2018
The longest commercial flight in history is now being offered by Singapore Airlines. You will be able to board an Airbus A350-900ULR (emphasis on the Ultra Long Range) in Singapore and fly nonstop, approximately 19 hours, and land in New York.
Posted: November 9, 2018
In our final instalment, Southern California-based Ventura County Aviation Unit’s Senior Pilot discusses their Night Vision Goggle (NVG) program, and Victoria, Australia-based Kestrel Aviation share some insight into fighting bushfires Down Under.
Posted: November 7, 2018
Have you wondered how operators came to use NVG to fight fires? Or are you an operator who is interested in integrating NVG into your business? Our Ebook identifies the benefits and the costs of using this incredible technology in the cockpit.