U.S. Air National Guard Maj. John-Mark Koetitz, a pilot with the 115th Airlift Squadron, pilots a California National Guard ...
Yet piloting these aircraft during emergencies is a major challenge, requiring exceptional skill, training, and adaptability. Thick smoke reduces visibility, and the fire's heat generates ...
Amid the inferno sweeping through Los Angeles, the amphibious CL-415 "Super Scooper" has proven essential in fighting California's wildfires. The aircraft, capable of skimming 1,600 gallons of ...