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 Aerial firefighting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aerial firefighting (or water bombing) is a method to combat wildfires using aircraft.
Cascade Aerospace have converted two pre-owned Q400s to act as part-time water bomber and part-time transport for France's Sécurité Civile, one is which is registered F-ZBMC, while Neptune Aviation is converting a pre-owned Q300 as a prototype to augment their P2V aircraft.
Newer retardants use ammonium sulfate or ammonium polyphosphate with attapulgite clay thickener or diammonium phosphate with a guar gum derivative thickener.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aerial_firefighting   (1114 words)

  
 Halfbakery: KC-135 Water Tanker
Most any cargo plane or bomber could be converted for use as an airborne tanker to fight fires.
It is incredibly ineffeint at low altitudes it has a cieling of 45,000 ft. It would need to be able to suck water up over a lake which it would be unable to due since it has a cruise speed 856km per hour 532 miles for you mercans.
Six simply fell out of the sky shortly after having refuelled in flight, the remainder were destroyed by a huge explosion which occurred as water was being dropped on a forest fire near their flightpath.
www.halfbakery.com /idea/KC-135_20Water_20Tanker   (990 words)

  
 Bombardier Aerospace / Amphibious aircraft / Water Scooping
The Bombardier 415 can scoop water from sites as shallow as 2 metres (6.5 feet) and 90 metres (300 feet) wide.
This means that a great number of water sites can be used to reload its tanks.
As well, if the water site is too small for a full pick-up, the Bombardier 415 can take a partial load and return to the fire.
www.bombardier.com /en/3_0/3_3/3_3_5.html   (227 words)

  
 Russian water bombers put out forest fires abroad while Russia's forests are ablaze - Pravda.Ru
Russian water bombers put out forest fires abroad while Russia's forests are ablaze
The plant is planning to launch mass manufacture of Be-200, a unique firefighting amphibian aircraft, a water bomber.
The plane can draw water from any relatively large body of water.
english.pravda.ru /russia/economics/07-06-2006/81656-water_bomber-0   (732 words)

  
 The largest waterbomber
Between 1993 and 1997, an average of 4,500 Americans lost their lives and another 26,500 were injured annually as the result of fire.
Carrying huge amounts of water and retardents, they actually are more cost-efficient than most other fire fighting methods.
Carrying 42,000 litres (11,000 gallons) of water and fire retardants - 4 times as much as a C-130 - it can, in one run, dump enough water to cover 6 double-wide football fields, or an area 1,1km (0,7 miles) in length.
www.didyouknow.org /firefighters.htm   (371 words)

  
 IL-76   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
A WATER bomber capable of carrying more than 40,000 litres of water and fire retardant may be used against bushfires in Victoria next season.
The IL-76 is believed to be the biggest and fastest water bomber in the world.
More than a million hectares of the state was burnt during the summer bushfire season and 41 houses destroyed in an area stretching from Mt Buffalo in the state's north east to the NSW border and Tubbut in East Gippsland.
www.fire.uni-freiburg.de /media/2003/news_03172003_aus.htm   (347 words)

  
 Global Emergency Response - The Ilyushin Solution
For fire fighting and ocean oil spill dispersal, as well as for dispersion on (e.g.) chemicals plants in upset conditions, it comes outfitted with a twin-tank system capable of carrying either 100,000 or 135,000 pounds of liquid and can be filled and ready for takeoff in 15 minutes.
In its smaller 100,000 pound version, this patented system is capable of depositing more than 3,608-3,937 ft x 263-295 ft of liquid in one 8-10 second pass - water only - and one 15-20 second pass with foam additive.
This is up to five (5) times greater than the volume deliverable by the largest-volume "water bomber" commonly used in the world today.
www.desastres.org /waterbomber/about.htm   (289 words)

  
 Inflatable Games, Interactive Games, Inflatables
Pure water excitement can be had when you get this water enhanced inflatable.
Water jets spray as you slide down the the slippery inflated path.
Water Bomber helps create a even, organized battle ground, keeping the wet fun in a workable area.
www.partyinteractive.com /waterfun.html   (215 words)

  
 Water bomber
...such aircraft in limited numbers for military purposes, and a flying boat is still built in Canada for use as a water bomber in fighting forest fires.
The CL-215's unique capabilities become apparent when the twin-engine water bomber swoops down onto a lake and scoops up more than 1,400 gallons of water in...
Water Bomber, # Mesa Verde July 2000, # Mesa Verde July 2000.
www.mongabay.com /reference/environment/Water_bomber.html   (401 words)

  
 Canadair CL-215 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The water is mixed with additives and then dropped on wildfires and occasionally structure fires.
The 'yellow duck', as it is affectionately known, is a versatile aircraft which can be fitted as a water bomber, an air transport for either goods or passengers, a search and rescue aircraft, or a patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
There is a popular urban legend about a SCUBA diver being sucked up and dropped onto a forest fire, both by a CL-215 and other water bombers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canadair_CL-215   (469 words)

  
 Water Bomber CL-415 - Ottertooth.com
They each dropped onto Portage Bay of Lake Temagami, scooped up 6,137 litres (1,621 US gallons) of water in 12 seconds and continued to the fire where they dropped the wet loads, helping to end the threat to the area.
It was designed from the get-go by Canadair of Montreal (today Bombardier Aerospace) – and assembled in North Bay – to fight forest fires in areas where there are plenty of lakes, so it wouldn't have to return to a landing strip to refill.
The two Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' bombers returned from the south, banked overhead, dropped onto the lake for the scooping run, lifted, and were gone.
www.ottertooth.com /Temagami/Misc/bomber.htm   (396 words)

  
 CNN - B-2 bomber's 'stealth' affected by heat, water, humidity - August 22, 1997
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. Air Force is delaying plans to station any costly B-2 stealth bombers abroad, because the planes must be housed in special climate-controlled hangars to protect their radar-deflecting surface from bad weather.
Of all practice runs between March 1996 and March 1997, only 26 percent were successful missions, with climate listed as the primary reason for failures, the GAO said.
The Air Force stressed that although any overseas basing of B-2s was being delayed for perhaps two years or more while it addressed the problem, the planes could still fly nonstop to overseas targets from the United States.
www.cnn.com /US/9708/22/b2.bomber   (337 words)

  
 Bomberman Fantasy Race General FAQ - IGN FAQs
1st trap- fall into the water 2nd- fall freely 3rd- float bomb explodes when touched 4th- big bomb explosion when a button is stepped on 5th- landmines near the end To win: Slow down your pet while turning on the curve after passing through the first set of items.
The location of it in Bomber Coaster is from where you see a big door (as the entrance) to the 2nd door you'll see.
The light poles lighted, water, floor design, poles in the water, wall design, the red house on the water, and the two doors opened!
faqs.ign.com /articles/393/393567p1.html   (1605 words)

  
 The Fire Boss (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
It sports a new pair of gigantic floats that have a controllable scoop in the bottom of the float, that allows the plane to skim the water at high speed, and pick up 800 gallons of water in about 15 seconds.
If three of these airplanes were fighting a fire within 10 miles of a lake, they could provide a nearly continuous flow of water onto the fire.
The water delivery is computer controlled, and can be set from a 'big dump' to a very fine mist.
www.eaa54.org.cob-web.org:8888 /fire_boss.htm   (188 words)

  
 eBay - bomber water, Fishing, Sports items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
Bomber Gear White Water Kayak Kayaking Elbow Pads NEW
Thick and heavey Water buffallo Bomber jacket, Size L
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search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=bomber+water+...&krd=1   (416 words)

  
 Martin Mars Bombers, Sproat Lake, BC, Mars Bombers, Martin Mars Bombers, Tofino, BC
Martin Mars water bombers can take in up to 27 tons of water off the lake surface and are the largest water bombers in the world.
It is possible to drive down to the boat launch to view the Martin Mars water bombers.
Martin Mars water bomber on Sproat Lake, BC The two Martin Mars water bombers wait for the call on Sproat Lake, BC For more information visit the BC Parks website.
www.gotofino.com /sproatlakemarsbombers.html   (193 words)

  
 Minnesota Fire Towers/Fire Fighting Today CL-215
The left photo shows the two water tanks.  That which is showing, is only a part of the entire tank, most lies below the floor.
With out these out lets, the water pressure when scooping, would blow the aircraft apart.
Now you know if the water bomber can really scoop up a diver.
www.paulbunyan.net /mnfiretower/index_files/Page433.htm   (193 words)

  
 Canadair CL-215 Water Bomber - Airborne Kit Review. Page.1 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
I have built quite a few model aircraft over the last 18 years or so but I have never bothered to cut out a complete kit before.
So when I agreed to build the Airborne Canadair Water Bomber I thought it might be interesting to spend the time to cut out a kit and see what, if any difference, it would make to the construction task or sequence.
So let’s get started by having a good long look at the plans, at least 1hour or maybe, on and off, over a couple of evenings.
www.rcaero.net.cob-web.org:8888 /constructart/waterbomber/index.shtml   (598 words)

  
 Water Bomber - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
This replica of the CL-215 Water Bomber Aircraft is made from mahogany and very detailed.
The Micro Suede City Bomber is made with water-resistant, 100% Polyester Micro Suede.
This bait is effect in either fresh or salt water.
www.nextag.com /water-bomber/search-html   (464 words)

  
 Jet - F-111 Bomber F111 - Water Bottles - SHOP.COM
F-111 Bomber F111 Water Bottle is 21oz capacity - 8 inch tall.
Use sports water bottle while exercising, gardening or watching sports events.
All other designated trademarks, copyrights and brands are the property of their respective owners.
www.shop.com /op/aprod-p40223623   (221 words)

  
 Media Releases: Water bomber helicopter doubles capacity at Bathurst
The Minister for Forestry, Kim Yeadon and the Member for Bathurst, Gerard Martin, today announced that State Forests had more than doubled the water carrying capacity of its firefighting helicopter at Bathurst.
Mr Yeadon said the helicopter was stationed at a new helipad near State Forests’ Bathurst office ready for immediate action against fires in Macquarie Region, which covers Bathurst, Orange, Lithgow and Oberon.
Mr Martin said State Forests’ helicopter pilot Grant Johnson was a very experienced firefighter and his expertise was a huge boost to firefighting.
www.forest.nsw.gov.au /currentaffairs/releases/271102a.asp   (231 words)

  
 water caltrop definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
water caltrop definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
Search for "water caltrop" in all of MSN Encarta
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encarta.msn.com /dictionary_1861711120/water_caltrop.html   (74 words)

  
 Canadair CL215 Water Bomber - Airborne Construction Article (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
On arrival the CL 215 bomber was assembled, radio checked and both motors run up and needle valves set, then the engines shut down and fuel tanks were refilled.
Center of gravity was set at 30% of the wing cord, (on the spar), a water rudder is required.
The only changes done to the plane as built off the plan is 1degree of down thrust on both motors and to invert them.
www.airbornemagazine.com.au.cob-web.org:8888 /constructreview/waterbomber   (2926 words)

  
 Martin Mars Water Bomber (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
The world's largest active propeller driven water bomb- ers and the largest seaplanes ever to enter production.
In answer the Martin Co. en- larged their PBM Mariner patrol bomber to produce the JRM-1 Mars series of aircraft.
The remaining two entered service as water bombers in 1963.
www.aviationtrivia.homestead.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Mars.html   (434 words)

  
 www.ApartmentPuertoPollensa.co.uk - Apartment to rent in Puerto Pollensa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
If you fancy going on an organised charter that includes the usual mix of banana rides, water skiing, lunch, all while you are touring the bay, click in the picture below for more details.
There is also a company that does underwater cave dives, the pleasures of which I cannot fully comprehend.
And while on the water, keep a good lookout for the water bomber that lives in the bay!
www.apartmentpuertopollensa.co.uk /On_the_water.htm   (271 words)

  
 Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 (Water Bomber),
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 (Water Bomber), CL-215-6B11 (CL215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL415 Variant) airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 1001 through 1125 inclusive.
Repeat the ultrasonic inspection specified in paragraph (f) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours or 2,000 water drops, whichever occurs first.
Thereafter, do the ultrasonic inspection for cracks of the wing lower skin at the times specified for the ultrasonic inspection in paragraph (h) of this AD.
www.airweb.faa.gov /Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library\rgAD.nsf/0/45CB821FACBB3F928625706F0053D2FF?OpenDocument   (2150 words)

  
 Tourism: Secrets, Legends & Folklore: Water Bomber   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
The red chemical on the runway is a fire retardant
Some of these planes are actually World War II bombers which were used in combat against the Germans.
Today their payload is water and fire retardant chemicals used to fight the enemy of the forest and wildlife -- fires.
interactive.usask.ca /ski/tourism/secrets/water_bomber.html   (96 words)

  
 Luxor4u :: View topic - Canadair Water Bomber Game (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
There is a game called Canadair Water Bomber in the Driving And Flying Type Games section which im stuck on, it says press space bar to release water to put out the fires.
go down withe the plane very carful and soak up water as full as possible and them fly to the fire to dump the water...
I was landing so gently on the water but what I didn't know was that you do not land but sort of skip off the surface picking up water each time
www.luxor4u.com.cob-web.org:8888 /forum/viewtopic.php?p=73181   (479 words)

  
 water balloon slingshots :: slingking water balloon slingshot secure order form : beast : cannon : launcher
water balloon slingshots :: slingking water balloon slingshot secure order form : beast : cannon : launcher
The BEAST pouch will NEVER bunch up after a shot!
This unit launches 3" water balloons over 200 yards!
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 Water Bombers (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
The tanks in the bellies of these planes hold 27.21 tonnes of water and they're used throughout the summer to fight forest fires over the province, and around the world.
Visit the Martin Mars Water Bomber web pages at http://www.martinmars.com.cob-web.org:8888/
Send mail to webadmin@city.port-alberni.bc.ca with questions or comments about this web site.
www.portalberni.ca.cob-web.org:8888 /ThingsToDo/WaterBomber.htm   (83 words)

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