DirkDiggler Posted February 8, 2023 Posted February 8, 2023 11 hours ago, Shaft34 said: Coulson 737 Fireliner crashed in Western Australia yesterday during ops on a fire. Miraculously, both pilots survived with minor injuries. I know one of the pilots from being around the industry the past several years, so I’m especially glad it turned out this way, all things considered. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-07/wa-boeing-737-plane-crash/101939554 Really glad to see both pilots made it out, that looked ugly.
RegularJoe Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Saw that plane here last summer in KBOI during fire season. Glad the crew is alright.
M2 Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 7:49 AM, DirkDiggler said: Really glad to see both pilots made it out, that looked ugly. Two lucky dudes! 2
Biff_T Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 Those guys look like they could definitely use a Tooeys Old! It's gnarly to walk away from something like that. 1
DirkDiggler Posted January 10 Posted January 10 @Shaft34 I hope you guys are staying as safe as possible given the horrific conditions out there in CA. Also hope you guys are able to start rolling those fires back soon.
Shaft34 Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Thanks for asking Dirk. My base is closed for the season with the aircraft in annual maintenance, so I'm not down there now. They did staff some additional tankers to help the next couple of weeks, but some family obligations are keeping me at home. Most of our pilots are off for the season, so I don't think they'll have a problem finding enough to fill in. Wish I could. It looked pretty raunchy with those winds, the Santa Ana's aren't that fun to fly in when they are ripping. Very tragic fires! 1
Biff_T Posted January 10 Posted January 10 I'm watching some fire tankers doing drops. Good shit gents!!! 1
FourFans Posted January 12 Posted January 12 16 hours ago, gearhog said: It’s a girl! watching that big bird do drops like that never gets old
Smokin Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Hasn't anyone in CA thought about how much carbon those helicopters and planes are putting into our atmosphere? Such selfishness just to put out a little fire... 1 2
Biff_T Posted Wednesday at 05:12 PM Posted Wednesday at 05:12 PM (edited) 19 hours ago, ClearedHot said: The first Helo...wow! "Hold my beer!" Edited Wednesday at 05:13 PM by Biff_T Afterthought 1
TreeA10 Posted Wednesday at 05:15 PM Posted Wednesday at 05:15 PM 16 hours ago, Smokin said: Hasn't anyone in CA thought about how much carbon those helicopters and planes are putting into our atmosphere? Such selfishness just to put out a little fire... During a past fire, the water droppers asked to use sea water since it was closer and plentiful but were told no because the salt water wasn't environmentally compatible. I don't think they are complaining about salt water now, however.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now