Fort McMurray Fire

I have a friend who was a "factory rep" for a radial engine builder. He has install many in the bush in Canada and Alaska. In fact, he has been all over the world installing and working on "round engines" In Alaska and Canada, most often they were installed where they failed, sometimes in less then ideal conditions. He also is an IA (aircraft inspector) and has worked on the "smoke jumper" fleet in Missoula, Not just the engines are stressed, he said the airframes have crack in places that most never crack, all from the repeated loading and unloading, so many times in one shift. He told me they are going over to turbo-prop's but the abrasives in the smoke play havoc with the turbine blades. No free lunch.

Old post but new fires in Canada

Just thinking of our friends up north ..

Plenty to be concerned about
Be safe

PS -

I provide this link to those that may wish to help.
http://www.redcross.ca/

Here in my area we have been through the fires to a lesser extent for me directly ,
but I do know that crews from Canada were sent to assist
as well whenever we Americans needed help the Canadians were first in line ( thinking 911 )
so if you can help please do , or just share the link above. nuff said
No comments required , be safe

Under that crust, you are a good man, Mister Harvey