Aviation staff at the BC Wildfire Service will be offered night vision training, which will allow them to conduct helicopter operations in the dark. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says the use of helicopters at night could aid in suppressing a fire if the resources are available, but added optimally, both helicopters and ground crews would be used. Read more
Castanet | BCWS to offer aviation staff training for night helicopter operations
November 29, 2023
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