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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.
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'Super scooper' cleared to fly after drone collision
A "super scooper" that was damaged by a drone last week while helping fight the Palisades Fire was cleared to fly Tuesday.
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 a drone over the Palisades Fire.
'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
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
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
A drone collided with one of the only Super Scooper planes fighting the LA wildfires, grounding a key resource
A drone hit the wing of a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper plane fighting the LA fires. Cal Fire only has one other Quebec 1 ...
Firefighting Super Scooper plane remains grounded after drone crash with no specific timeline for return
An aircraft with the ability to carry more than a thousand of gallons of water was left severely damaged after a drone struck ...
FBI searching for drone operator that damaged firefighting water scooper plane in Los Angeles
The FAA said even if there are no temporary flight restrictions in place, drone operators should not be flying the craft near ...
How Canada's 'Super Scoopers' planes are helping fight the Los Angeles wildfires
The role of ‘Super Scooper’ planes have been critical to helping tackle the wildfires in Los Angeles. These amphibious planes, officially known as the Bombardier CL-415, are built for the purpose of ...
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Unauthorized drone flights double in southern California; 3 arrested during LA fires
( NewsNation) — Three people have been arrested as unauthorized drone flights have doubled in southern California as ...