Last week teaching the mighty AT-802 fire eater at Mojave was a great chance to experience one of the more difficult charms of this beast. “The Air Tractor Skip” starts with the fwd placement of the main landing gear (~12” fwd of typical). Any vertical speed at touchdown turns into a nose up pitching moment and (typically) a bounce. In order to compensate for this the pilot needs to be able to accurately determine wheel height (difficult with a high eyeline at touchdown), and then respond with t

Aerial Firefighting | Saab

Smashing bullseyes all day long 🎯🔥💧 The Air Tractor AT-802 is a highly efficient firefighting aircraft renowned for its ability to carry up to 3,150 litres of water, foam, or retardant. This impressive payload capacity enables the AT-802 to cover large areas in a single pass, making it an invaluable asset in combating wildfires and executing aerial suppression tasks. Its effectiveness in rapid response and precision in targeted areas significantly enhances firefighting efforts, contributing t

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