Air Tankers — Where Do We Go From Here? ..USA

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The US dilemma...modernizing the fleet.

http://wildfireworld.org/2012/03/aviati ... ers-where/
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Nice to see the FireBoss highlighted in the article.
Nice picture!
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The U.S. needs a solution, NOW.
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Considering the finnancial status of most states, this problem is going to get worse before it get's better.

Friends that used to fly the 215 in North Carolina were telling me that there fleet of Huey's sit with no fuel in them and that if a call comes in the fueller wants cash up front.
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