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Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.
Why California doesn't invest in 'Super Scooper' aircrafts to aid in firefighting efforts
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90 day increments, according to LAFD. Here's why.
Bridger Aerospace to deploy "Super Scooper" aircraft to California
Bridger Aerospace, a company based in Belgrade, will send the company's CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to assist in firefighting efforts.I am
Bridger Aerospace Confirms the Mobilization of Super Scooper Aircraft to California to Assist in Firefighting Efforts
BELGRADE, Mont., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today confirmed the mobilization of Bridger’s CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to assist in firefighting efforts.
'Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft returns to work after being struck by drone
Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft returns to work after being struck by drone. Posted: January 13, 2025 \. The “Super Scooper” plane was hit
LA fires update: Super scooper damaged by drone ready to fly again
A super scooper on loan from Canada that’s been helping fight the fires will be back in action this week after taking a hit by a drone.
Bridger Aerospace confirms mobilization of ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft
Bridger Aerospace (BAER) confirmed the mobilization of Bridger’s CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to assist in firefighting
What are ‘Super Scoopers,’ the planes used to fight the L.A. wildfires?
The CL-415 aircraft being used in California can drop large amounts of water on fires and fills its tank by skimming along a ...
Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires
Los Angeles authorities have vowed to prosecute illegal drone flights after a civilian drone collided with a Canadian “Super ...
California wildfires: Quebec's 'Super Scooper' planes, pilots draw praise as Canada steps up despite Trump's threats
These Canadian CL-415 aircrafts, also known as amphibious water bombers, have been on the front lines fighting the wildfires ...
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FBI seeks information on drone collision with Super Scooper over Palisades Fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to expedite processes for rebuilding homes and clearing debris left ...
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FBI working to piece together drone that damaged super scooper while battling Palisades Fire
LOS ANGELES -- The FBI released new photos of a damaged water-dropping super scooper firefighting aircraft that collided with ...
Skimming waterbodies to refill, no landing required: How Super Scoopers are tackling California wildfires
Super Scoopers are agile and can execute multiple water collection and fire suppression cycles in a single mission.
Can California use ocean salt water to put out fires? Here are three key factors for L.A. firefighters
Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to ...
Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.