Peak Performance: Flying the Fire Boss

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Join AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden in this first installment as he visits Dauntless Air at their annual training exercise in Cleburne, Texas, to explore their firefighting mission in the amazing Air Tractor Fire Boss aircraft. Ride along to see what it takes to safely scoop 800 gallons of water out of a lake in 15 seconds and then release the roughly 6,600-pound load to douse simulated fires.
Peak Performance videos explore high-risk, high-performing flight operations where pilots and crews push themselves and their aircraft to the edge of performance, doing so safely.
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@KingSchools 11 месяцев назад

Amazing! He makes scooping all that water look so easy. What a neat machine too.

@richardmcspadden9189 11 месяцев назад

Yep! And it is definitely NOT easy!

@jonslg240 6 месяцев назад

All the animals and insects on that island started believing in God, only their God is his aircraft lol "Wooo free water! That gigantic flying thing is a diety! We don't have to worry about water for another few days, now.."

@jonslg240 6 месяцев назад

He's literally at the top of the skill range for doing that. He knows exactly what he's doing every step of the way. He might not be able to drop the water "on a dime", but he can do it relatively 'on a dime'.. I bet his accuracy is under 10ft, and under 10ft is absolutely amazing considering he only has 1.67 seconds of drop time (I'm pretty sure the drops we're seeing are at max drop rate)

@markusp1788 10 месяцев назад

I seldom write down yt speaks, but this outro is exceptional: "Elite performance begins with strong execution of the fundamentals... They are humble, they didn't consider themselves above simple tools like challenging response calls between each others, and checklists. Elite performers eliminate small mistakes by leveraging simple tools consistently. And they are not embarrassed by simple tools. Their debriefs were specific, detailed and candid, so there were no misunderstandings where mistakes were made and the proper corrections. A tenant of elite performance is setting high standards and holding yourself and your team accountable to these standards." Talk about leadership material.

@konstantinosskouras3243 4 месяца назад

As a CL-215 instructor myself, I have been co-operating with the fire bosses for a couple of years. These guys are the real deal. Skill and precision. And the greek seas and terrain are no joke, I can assure you. Much respect mates. Have safe flights and landings!

@bluemaxsix 11 месяцев назад

This is some of the best content you've put out so far. Focus, pilotage, skill, training, and standardization- all focused around a common mission. Not to mention the individual AND collective training & skills required. I've missed this kind of flying since my days in the military. Well done

@christianhagen5100 11 месяцев назад

Another perspective: two of these Fire Boss planes saved our community in the 2021 Tamarack fire in Ca/Nv. They flew all the way in to NV from Minnesota. Scooped out of Topaz Lake, Nv. 10 min round trip. I watched the whole thing happen. The folks that fly these have no idea how much their efforts were appreciated!

@CompleteWalkaround 11 месяцев назад

Great video. Nicely done

@AirSafetyInstitute 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@jeremybrito8490 6 месяцев назад

Richard McSpadden a legend in the aviation community and a pilot other pilots should be inspired to replicate in their own cockpits. We lost Richard This month and his absence will be felt throughout aviation community far and wide.

@Aran2323 11 месяцев назад

Loved the smile on his face at 14:30! "Yeah, what we do IS awesome!"

@joshuabrunetti2001 11 месяцев назад

What a ride! We need a whole series of Mr. McSpadden trying out every plane, please and thank you

@TakingOff 11 месяцев назад

What a great new series!

@McStebb 10 месяцев назад

My first flight lesson EVER is in a few weeks, and it's humbling to me to see a guy as experienced as Richard still making mistakes, still asking good questions, and still learning. These are some of the most wicked aircraft & pilots I've ever seen. Truly inspiring stuff.

@thechosenone9127 7 месяцев назад

how are the leasons going?

@McStebb 7 месяцев назад

@@thechosenone9127 My training got postponed due to a stupid medical thing (Thanks FAA) 🤪 But that has since been resolved and hopefully I'll be getting my medical soon so I can start training for real

@McStebb 7 месяцев назад

Wait... this is the same Richard that just died in a plane crash. This video is much sadder now. :(

@semiprofessional8470 7 месяцев назад

RIP Richard. Hard to believe

@Logans_Hobbies 7 месяцев назад

Surprising loss.😢

@cliftonsnider1520 10 месяцев назад

Living in northern BC I always hate seeing these appear every spring but god I love watching them. If only I had been smarter when I was younger.

@RichEdwards 11 месяцев назад

This was great. Loved the insight into something few people, even in GA, see or appreciate. Also loved the effort in production value and cinematography. It's really hard to marry those two things and tell am honest and compelling story. Keep up the series.

@julianaturchetti3408 4 месяца назад

I am AMAZED by this video! Jesse Weaver really nailed on every aspect of flying the airplane and also being able to instruct on how to do it! So much respect for what they do! I have learned so much watching this video! Thank you for sharing it! ✈️ 🔥 🧑🏼‍✈️

@FiniteStars 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely A+ content

@CascadiaAviation 11 месяцев назад

I’ll never forget seeing a 5 ship formation of Air Tractors fighting a fire at Lake Wenatchee, WA. So incredible.

@LibertyLakeWildlife 11 месяцев назад

I had no idea the AT's could handle 16,000 pounds gross, WOW! A Twin Otter gross is 12,500 with all that wing. The AT looks so short-coupled as well. Thanks for posting this video. We see them often here in Eastern Washington doing pick-ups and I now have huge respect for what is going on. Superb video post.

@AngusSuter 11 месяцев назад

That was a really enjoyable watch. Thank you. What a bundle of skills those pilots have.

@michaelberry950 11 месяцев назад

Outstanding documentary, wrap up made me feel very good about watching it all.

@69adrummer 8 месяцев назад

What an absolutely beautiful video in terms of recording, production, narration and delivery. While *not* a pilot, I am a student of the profession/hobby/art and as someone who has fought wildland fire for the Forest Service and as a volunteer, I appreciate *every* resource and asset we have available...be it fixed wing or rotor!

@mysteryY2K 11 месяцев назад

these guys are quite literally saving the planet. i just got my CPL not too long ago and this is my dream gig for sure. going to get my SES rating next!

@MrArgus11111 11 месяцев назад

Excellent footage. I had no idea this aircraft even existed.

@paulm2206 10 месяцев назад

that lil smile when he is drooping the load, priceless.

@erikapland3570 11 месяцев назад

y'all killed it on this one. can't wait for more. thanks!

@calpal9983 10 месяцев назад

Great segment!

@txkflier 11 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks!

@jamesonpace726 11 месяцев назад

Awesome....

@LieutenantLysol 11 месяцев назад

As long as I'm doing something with aviation I'm happy, but aerial firefighting has always been the dream job!

@Cowdog1 11 месяцев назад

AWESOME video.

@Holabirdsupercluster 11 месяцев назад

Between this and your last conversation about banner flying, I love this attention to unusual professional modes, really interesting for the layman who never thinks about this stuff

@richardmcspadden9189 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@badbilly1083 11 месяцев назад

More of these type of videos please!!

@srcarranza 11 месяцев назад

Bravo!

@utahballoonflights2716 11 месяцев назад

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with these and other SEAT pilots in my fire career. Always a welcome sight when an 802 is bearing down on you bringing some much needed help.

@martinrice6541 9 месяцев назад

Another great piece, Richard!

@patrickhamos2987 11 месяцев назад

What an amazing flight experience

@shaunroberts9361 11 месяцев назад

These aircraft look like Crop Dusters with Floats. This was a really cool edit for sure.

@CodysCornerGarage 11 месяцев назад

They are crop dusters with floats, AT-802 with a slightly different engine, prop and airframe to accommodate the extra weight and stress of the floats. I've worked on both wheeled AT-802s and a Fireboss, they're awesome planes!

@T25de 11 месяцев назад

Gotta love it! ❤

@FireBosspilot 11 месяцев назад

Excellent👍

@Nick-eb8cu 11 месяцев назад

This was a great video! The skill of the guys is awesome.

@hack1n8r 11 месяцев назад

So awesome!! Loved the video-- very educational. Thank you!!

@engineeringoyster6243 11 месяцев назад

I love the deliberate announcement and acknowledgment of who is flying the airplane. So important.

@TCPUDPATM 11 месяцев назад

Amazing video!

@josejoaosantamariasouza3030 11 месяцев назад

Excellent content.! 🎉

@OneTequilaTwoTequila 9 месяцев назад

I'm amazed at how wobbly those floats were compared to the fuselage. They're much more rigid on the Beavers, Otters, and Beeches I flew.

@ThatWasLoud 11 месяцев назад

Fascinating.

@Kingfisher83 11 месяцев назад

Thoroughly enjoyed that! Sweet airplane too!

@JustPlaneChris 11 месяцев назад

I watched these guys in action last summer as they scooped from Belton Lake very near my house to work a fire Northwest of Fort Hood. It was great to see more in-depth details of how they do it. Awesome!

@ClearedAsFiled 11 месяцев назад

ASI....thanks for another excellent informative video....

@foesfly3047 11 месяцев назад

Serious Pilot Skills and in a way that has huge benefit to people and property 😎♠️💙

@brendtoconnell6119 11 месяцев назад

Experience and Professionalism at its best. Great video.

@enshk79 6 месяцев назад

At 00:40 - OMG they look sooooo awesome!!!!!

@justinsalaskanadventures 11 месяцев назад

Awesome interview and I will especially liked the end on the recap, nice job and thank you!

@StoryboardMindset 11 месяцев назад

I respect that you gave scooping a shot.

@glennnel3570 8 месяцев назад

Just a GREAT video - Well explained & well filmed. Thank you.

@ThePwig 11 месяцев назад

wow this video is absolutely wonderful content! so many factors go into that kind of aviation, and I had thought I understood it but there was always an additional thing the pilot had to take into account to make a successful flight.

@thomasstevenrothmbamd2384 11 месяцев назад

Wow!!!

@rchuyck 11 месяцев назад

Excellent video. Saw the first Fire Boss at OSH close to 20 years ago, Wipline had it on display and Mark Mattson was the pilot, amazing machine

@clifflong1203 11 месяцев назад

Very gratifying to watch! I really enjoyed this!💪👌

@zarmril1756 9 месяцев назад

This is awesome insight to this level of flying.

@hsilva92 10 месяцев назад

What an awsome video! Thanks for sharing that experience with us! Great content!

@flyingfortressrc1794 11 месяцев назад

Wow that was so awesome to watch. Makes me wish I could fly.

@robwhite2282 11 месяцев назад

Great report! What got me into flying was three fire bosses flying over my ranch at low level in North Idaho. I love this air frame.

@LT4247 9 месяцев назад

Dream job!

@AkPacerPilot 11 месяцев назад

Awesome video… very cool topic! Thank you!

@peterwells5424 11 месяцев назад

Educational and very enjoyable to watch. A truly excellent video!

@erniejessop7304 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic! Makes me want to fly one of those amazing birds!!

@ndegepilot 11 месяцев назад

Awesome! Very nice video.

@gracelandone 10 месяцев назад

Every video I see about firefighting aircraft operations further convinces me that it’s maybe the most exciting (and prone to risk) flying there is. Thanks for putting this out. I had no exposure to this type and mission specialty.

@photojournalistmichaelbeard 9 месяцев назад

Ive got several videos of them action. They are absolutely amazing to watch in action.

@christopherrobinson3290 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful plane, great PT6 and a job to do!! Thanks for the access!

@raimundopimentel5593 11 месяцев назад

Excellent video, please keep up this content.

@bittnerbs 11 месяцев назад

Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I would’ve never imagined the amount of skill that these pilots have and it was great to showcase them, their skills, and an amazing airplane. Thank you!

@michaelmckelvy9165 11 месяцев назад

Nice Ride! I want one..

@joelobryan1212 11 месяцев назад

Dauntless keeps 3 of beasts at my home drone, KBWD, they are just massive. Makes the nearby Fedex Caravan in the hanger look small.

@gglasser8375 11 месяцев назад

Awesome vid!

@olsonspeed 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks and respect to my flying firefighter brothers and sisters for their vital work.

@samsc6728 11 месяцев назад

Great video! God bless America. Had a great Flightchops feel to it.

@stevekirk8546 11 месяцев назад

Wow! That is so impressive. A fascinating piece beautifuly presented. Thank yoiu for sharing it with us.

@77Avadon77 10 месяцев назад

What a great guy and such a cool aircraft!! Just amazing journalism. Thank you for sharing.

@Habsfan-nr2hc 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been lucky enough to see crews like this in the Okanagan, great pilots.

@willtekata1763 9 месяцев назад

You need a dozen of these over in Greece.

@MetsterAnn 11 месяцев назад

Wow. I saw this plane fly over my house today and wondered what it was. I figured it was for firefighting as I live near a fire base but wasn’t sure about the skids. Then this video popped up and I knew! Thank you, these aviation videos are fascinating to me.

@user-mj5ez5xt7q 8 месяцев назад

I flew a Cessna A185F scout plane overhead while Jesse and his teammate flew two of these AT-802F tankers off of Lake James in Western NC to demonstrate their effectiveness to the Forest Service in 2012. It's amazing how much water they can drop on a fire by continuously dipping and dropping in a circuit. They need about a mile to take off and climb after scooping up a full hopper. That limits their usefulness somewhat in the mountains since it's not possible to find a long enough lake close to the fire in many cases. However, they are fast so they can go farther away from the fire to find a long enough water source and still drop more water than helicopters with Bambi Buckets. Their huge turbine engines make it possible for them to climb rapidly with a full load even in steep mountainous terrain.

@Deltaglider777 11 месяцев назад

Such a great video! Might have a new dream job

@goatflieg 10 месяцев назад

I had the chance to park my RV-8 next to one last weekend in Brainerd MN. Quite a side-by-side comparison! Thanks for answering so many questions I had.

@ChrisSprenger. 11 месяцев назад

I live in Harrison hot springs lake in canada b.c. I get to see these guys practice every year. It’s so awesome ! My house is right on the lake, and i have some great footage of these guys..only difference is its in canada.

@xtreker15 11 месяцев назад

The air tractor is such an amazing platform the military has purchased a bunch to fly close air support and recon missions out of remote strips for special operations. There is a great RU-vid video talking about its capabilities.

@willtekata1763 9 месяцев назад

They need a bunch of these over in Greece

@tac-cobserver3788 10 месяцев назад

Awesome 🤙 Just amaze how he approach the water surface and scoops the water with so smooth. Pilot are Awesome, and man, this machine is huge. Cool, thanks for sharing, stay healthy for all of us & Safety First!✌😉

@davewestner 11 месяцев назад

This would be a pretty cool flying gig.

@CrosswindSurfer 10 месяцев назад

REAAAAALLY love these kinds of videos. Please keep making them, my kids LOVE learning from these videos. (not so much the crash ones hahah)

@user-ux1qv8rw6y 10 месяцев назад

Wow that was so awesome to watch.Makes me wish I could fly.. This was a great video!The skill of the guys is awesome..

@USAMontanan 10 месяцев назад

Just a beautiful beast of a plane! Bomber pilots fighting the good fight!

@rodney8763 9 месяцев назад

Recently four of these incredible piloted machines had to come to my neighborhood of Westhill (Spokane WA) and I was surprised first by the true size but then by the formations and how low they were to the ground as the water was placed with precision. I almost forgot about the fire and concentrated on them.

@CapFreddy 11 месяцев назад

This is one operation that I’d really love to move to. I’ve flown cargo 727 and law enforcement now, both operations are great ones. I wouldn’t fly passenger airline, but I’d definitely would love to fly one of these.

@rosadias256 11 месяцев назад

Excelente apresentação do Fire Boss. Vídeo demonstrativo do ambiente em cabine, muito bom. Fiz 37 campanhas de combate a incêndios florestais, nove dos quais em Fire Boss, somando mais de 1000h nesse avião. Estou reformado mas gosto de ver quem opera bem o avião. Parabéns e obrigado por partilharem.

@skalover98 9 месяцев назад

I got to see a formation of 5 of these fly directly over me while I was on the highway. They were fighting a fire in the hills near my parent's place, and I was cheering them on from the ground. Such a cool application for these Air Tractors. I would love to know the turnaround times on these vs. the Canadairs, from water pickup to drop-site. I am assuming that the 802s can get into tighter spaces, allowing for more options for water sources possibly closer to the fire. What an absolute genius idea to use these! Also, I would pay a decent amount of money if someone were to bring this into MSFS2020 with missions, like what HPG did with the H145 package!

@GregInTokyo 9 месяцев назад

There was some awesome scenes last week in Vancouver, Canada of a fleet of six of these flying in formation to put out a fire on the North Shore.

@justinmorgan4568 8 месяцев назад

These fire bosses are insane. I remember having 2 of them dump on me and my handcrew a few years back. They saved our asses on the side of that burning hill man, I tell you what...