An International Air Affair

How did two of Conair’s specialized aircraft end up in Australia? Our Ronald Mullins takes a look at a fiery journey.

Canadians are very familiar with the threats and damage caused by forest wildfires, and beginning in March 2023 new records are being recorded for damage and destruction right across the country. In British Columbia, the Donnie Creek wildfire burning south of Fort Nelson, in the northeastern region of the province, at over 534,300 hectares will go into the record books as the largest wildfire to date in the province. In Alberta, wildfires have raged causing multiple communities to be placed on evacuation orders, resulting in over 30,000 people being temporarily forced from their homes. Ontario is reporting over three times more wildfires thus far in 2023 than in previous years. Quebec has seen 1,160,127 hectares charred, far greater than the ten-year average of 8,353 hectares. The maritime provinces have experienced record setting wildfires as well. In Nova Scotia, wildfires have burned approximately 24,128 hectares, causing the evacuation of 18,000 people.

Canada is not the only country experiencing severe destruction and loss from wildfires. Our US neighbours, and further south to Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina are all experiencing record-setting wildfire losses. Europe has not been immune to the damage either with mega wildfires raging in Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Down-under, New Zealand’s north island accounted for three quarters of the country’s wildfires and the south island accounted for 85% of the areas burnt. Further to the west, Australia is experiencing elevated fire danger in central Australia, inland New South Wales, western Tasmania, southern Queensland and western Australia, particularly toward the end of their summer/fall season when drier weather and high fuel loads can be expected.

Fall season in the Northern Hemisphere coincides with spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Due to this difference in the seasons and weather systems, wildfire season in the Northern Hemisphere usually runs from March into October while in the Southern Hemisphere the timing of fire season typically varies compared to that of Canada.

Fighting these wildfires has become an international affair requiring people and resources being shared from country-to-country whenever needed and when possible. This wildfire season has seen crews arriving in Canada from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, France, Portugal and Spain. Along with manpower, aircraft and helicopters form a large part of this international exchange with men, women and ma- chines moving across borders to become part of the bigger firefighting picture.

Canadians Helping In The Fight

Conair Aerial Firefighting, a Canadian company based in

Abbotsford, British Columbia, along with their subsidiary company, Aero-Flite Inc. located in Spokane, Washington, has been instrumental in suppressing wildfires and supporting firefighters both domestically and internationally for over 50 years. They are the recognized leaders in the aerial firefighting industry supporting government agencies with the largest, privately owned, fixed wing fleet in the world. Their resources also allow them to be a leader in the international exchange of engineers, planners, aircrews, technicians as well as aircraft. Currently, Conair has aircraft, aircrew and maintenance technicians deployed in Alaska, Yukon, Alberta, British Columbia and Washington State as well as aircraft ready to assist agencies operating across the USA. Additionally, they have delivered aircraft to France’s Sécurité Civile for the French fleet for decades and every fall prepare and ferry aircraft to Australia to assist our good friends down-under.

In the off-season for wildfires in North America, Conair has deployed Avro RJ85 AT and De Havilland Dash 8-400 AT air-tankers, aircrews and support technicians to New South Wales, Australia, where they team up with Australian aerial firefighting and aviation specialist Field Air Group. These aircraft have been highly, custom modified by Conair with specialized avionics including a Flight Envelope Awareness System, which provides pilots with enhanced safety awareness information, such as instantaneous G-Loading, slow speed awareness and angle of attack detail, along with flap configuration over-speed awareness and proprietary constant flow Retardant Delivery System (RDS) purpose built for aerial firefighting. The RJ85 can deliver 11,355 litres (3,000 US gal) while the Dash 8-400 can deliver 10,000 litres (2,640 US gal) of water, retardant or gel on a fire and can remain safely, on the fire for extended periods.

Getting aircraft from Abbotsford to New South Wales, Australia, comes with its own set of challenges… how to get aircraft that are designed and built to fly short distances to destinations that are more than half-way around the world. Yes, it is done everyday by large passenger aircraft, but traditionally aerial firefighting aircraft are only required to fly short distances and in areas with airports where they can be refuelled as needed. But there are no such refuelling facilities in the mid Pacific, just thousands of kilometres of open ocean.

Preparation for these ferry flights starts months in advance. Once the aircraft return from their North American deployment, they are intensely checked and tested from the tip of their nose cone to the very end of the stabilizer and from wing tip to wing tip by Conair’s team of highly-specialized technicians, a process that may take up to six weeks. Included with this is the removal, by the avionics department, of all North American customer radios and the installation of specific Australian FM radios and long-range HF radios for the trip across the Pacific.

Aircrew and support technicians are identified and begin intensive training in Conair’s Training and Tactics Centre. Additionally, planning for all forecasted future maintenance is scheduled as well as parts and materials are ordered and assembled. The aircraft are then fitted with a ferry fuel system consisting of dedicated and internationally approved 500 gallon fuel tanks that are installed in the cabin of each aircraft. Once all modifications are completed, the aircraft are tested with extensive ground runs, fuel system checks and post maintenance test flights. Safety for everyone and everything is of the utmost high priority. Nothing is left to chance.

The trip from Canada to Australia is quite a stretch for both aircraft and crew. Traditionally, each aircrew select a different route, one that better suits the flight characteristics of each aircraft. The crew takes the Avro RJ85 south to Oakland, California, and then west to Honolulu, Hawaii, continuing to Amata Kabua International Airport on the Marshall Islands, then to the Guam International Airport, then to the Solomon Islands before heading to Cairns, Australia and then south to New South Wales. In-flight flying time, depending on weather and winds, will be around 24 hours over two or three days.

While the Dash 8-400 crew leaves Abbotsford and heads straight southwest to Honolulu, and then routes through the Marshall Islands then on to the Solomon Islands. However, if weather and wind conditions are ideal, they may be able to head directly to Cairns, bypass- ing the Guam leg of the trip. Flying time again will be close to 20 to 24 hours over two or three days.

The RJ in RJ85 stands for Regional Jet, a plane designed to fly approximately three and one-half hours at an average cruising air-speed of about 360 knots (666 kph) and the Dash 8-400, although a little slower, is much easier on fuel. Upon arrival in Australian airspace, the aircraft and crews are greeted with a warm and welcoming G’day, thanks for coming out mate!

Last fire season, Conair ferried two RJ85’s to Australia and one Dash 8-400. At the end of the Australian fire season and early this spring both RJ’s returned to Canada, retracing their out-bound route. Following specialized maintenance both have now been deployed to fires in Alberta and British Columbia. For the foreseeable future, the Dash 8-400 will remain in Australia splitting its time in support of firefighters in both New South Wales and Queensland.

Forecasters are predicting that with the continuation of Climate Change, we can expect increased global wildfire activity for years to come. Conair Aerial Firefighting, a proud Canadian company, is constantly looking for ways to enhance their support of wildfire firefighters around the globe. SP

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LOADERS (Skid Steer)

2019 CAT 988K XE, Electric Drive System, 6,215 Hrs, Serviced by CAT dealer since New, All CAT updates completed, 35/65R33 Bridgestone

VSNL-L4 Tires, Axle oil

Coolers, CAT Auto Greaser, Rear View Detection

Camera, CAT Spade Rock Bucket, Roading Fenders, Flood Light Arrangement. Contact for Delivered

Pricing. Marcel Equipment London, ON www.marcelequipment.com

PHONE: 519-686-1123

3” & 4” Lowbed decking up to 24ft. long, 2x8 truck decking to 24ft. long. Bridge timbers cut to size, 8x8, 10x10, 12x12, 3x12, 4x12 to 30ft. long. Poles for pile driving, any size. Metal roofing and wall cladding. We deliver “even to the moon”.

CAN-AM LUMBER MILL canambldg@gmail.com

PHONE: (604) 580-1415

2014 Hitachi ZX210F-3 processor with Southstar QS500 processor head. 18,079 hours. $119,000.

VI Equipment

PHONE: (250) 468-1000

2022 CAT 548 Roadbuilder, 520 Hours, C/W hydraulic Q/C, thumb, aux hyd., 2 buckets and WBM clam grapple. $615,000.

Bristol Parts smahovlic@bristolparts.ca

PHONE: (604) 991-0077

2016 Elrus 6203 portable screen plant. Overhead feed with three cross conveyors. Unit is in work ready, very good condition. $250,000.

Lonetrack Equipment

HUGH: (604) 657-7167

SCREENING EQ.

2022 CAT D3 2 speed skid steer. 74 Hp Cat engine. Encl. cab w/ AC. Air ride seat. Joystick controls. Rear view camera. 14 pin elec kit. 74” bucket. In near new Condition, only 272 hrs. Asking $103,900. Financing available.

John.vanderknyff@agritrans.ca

PHONE: (778) 201-9985

2022 John Deere 325G Compact Track Loader. A/C, EH Controls, Air Ride Seat, 2 Speed, General Purpose Bucket. 500 Hours. $113,900.

Brandt Tractor

PHONE: 888-2BRANDT

2020 Hyundai HL930A Wheel Loader. Cummins 130 HP, 4 spd, AC cab, ride control, rear view camera, 2.5 yd bucket, only 1524 hrs, great machine, like new! Asking $161,900. Financing available. Abbotsford, BC.

John.vanderknyff@agritrans.ca

PHONE: (778) 201-9985

ADVANCED GOLD RECOVERY – Goldlands introduces the Helicoid, an innovative gold recovery unit capturing the finest of gold values; replacing gold tables & obsolete concentrators. After a day’s use, an operator will wonder how they managed without this advanced extraction technology. goldlands@aol.com

PHONE: (604) 856-7106 OR (360) 201-2229

Yukon Turnkey Placer Operation. $2.4 million USD. Visit https://140ukn.wixsite.com/ burwash-ninescreek for more information.

140ukn@gmail.com

PHONE: (509) 992-5419

Commercial, residential & farm property for sale. 782104 Range Road 10, Debolt, AB. 31 acres. Please contact.

DeBolt Contracting Ltd.

PHONE: (780) 957-3260

2006 John Deere 3554

Road Builder w/ dig bucket, hyd. thumb and hyd. Q/C. 14,049 hrs. $69,000.

PHONE: (250) 468-1000 www.supplypost.com

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2005 Hitachi ZX330LC Rock Drill w/13,635 machine hrs, Traxxon drill. $89,000.

PHONE: (250) 468-1000

EVOQUIP 1600. Aggressive 5’x 16’ 2-Deck Heavy Duty Screener (Converts to 2-way split) for Aggregate, Mining, Quarry, C&D Waste and Recycling Applications. C/W Adjustable Throw, Variable Screen Angle, Reversible Side Discharge Conveyors. Foreman Equipment info@foremanequipment. com

PHONE: 1-888-852-9021

Pictures Available

2005 KUBOTA TRACTOR M5030

Diesel, 4 W D, Frt End Loader, Rear Blade With Winch, 3535 Hrs, Runs Well, Good Working Cond., Good Tires, View In Hope, BC. .......................... $16,000

KW T800 TRI DRIVE SERVICE TRUCK

Enclosed Body, New Hi Pro 322 Hiab

2019 Volvo L90H Wheel Loader. 3960 Hrs, Quick Coupler (Bucket & Forks), Forestry Tires, Boom Suspension, Rear Camera, Reversible Fan. $P.O.R. KS Inc., Edmonton, AB Kenski5544@gmail.com

PHONE: (780) 990-9604

2013 2154D John Deere processor w/ 616C Waratah head. Good working machine. $99,000. Contact Dean.

DEAN: (250) 315-3314

2 units available – 670 hrs or 915 hrs. 2022 Caterpillar 558 roadbuilder C/W hyd. Q/C, thumb, 2 buckets, aux hyd. plumbing for grapple. $575,000. With WBM grapple for $640,000.

Bristol Parts smahovlic@bristolparts.ca

PHONE: (604) 991-0077

John Deere, Case - specializing in off-highway applications

- quality and cost-effective work

- on-site testing and troubleshooting

- available 7 days a week

Also offering on-site repairs and servicing of all makes of construction and agriculture equipment.

1900 Kms And 400 Hrs. Phone For Details $400,000

2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON, ULTRA CLASSIC LTD, 40,000 Km In Excellent Condition.

Stage 1, New Rear Tire, 4000 Km. To Next Service, Screaming Eagle Pipes, Tuner, Road Zepplin Seat. Pictures Available $22,000

84 INCH PICK- UP SWEEPER MODEL 711246, To Fit T 870 Bobcat And Other Skid Steers. As New Condition $6,000

18 INCH ASPHALT PLANER Model M7018, To Fit Bobcat T 870. As New Condition $22,500

12 INCH HYDRAULIC AUGER, BOBCAT 150C

Good Working Condition $3,000

D8K, WITH BEALES SLIDER BLADE, CARCO WINCH, New Undercarriage $40,000 OBO

MADILL 099 YARDER, Working Condition. Excellent candidate for a dragline $75,000 OBO

MADILL 009 YARDER On Rubber c/w Ser. 60 ................ $62,500 OBO

1980 MADILL 071 YARDER On Rubber, 6V92TA Four Axle Carrier, 4 Guy Lines, Work Ready $100,000 OBO

OUT ALL THE NEW / USED PARTS. GREAT DEALS

1 - 7E9432 -108-3916 3406C Repaired, hot tank cylinder block, magnaflux & check Align Bore, Resurface cylinder Block, install repair ring top Retail $12,500 – $ 4,000 Outright.

1- 9Y9112 – 430-2593 3406C Repaired, Sonoflux Crankshaft, regrind crankshaft $3,500 Outright

6 – 9Y6048 casting #/ 7E5996 3406C tapered – Sonoflux Conrods RE & RE bushings Pinfit Polish Big ends Align

Retail $336.52 ea. – Outright $1,000 – Outright for all 6

6 – 8N1727 casting # / OR3871 3406B tapered – Sonoflux Conrods

RE & Re bushings Pinfit Polish Big ends Align

Retail $336.52 ea. – $1,000 outright for all 6

1 - 3406A Recondition Cylinder head, Pressure test regrind values, seats & resurface Call for price

12 – 4N4000 Bridges – 3406 Resurfaced $120.00 for all 12

1 – 6N3906 Casting # / 2W4440 / OR1218 / OR1249 Crankshaft

3406A M Std, R Std 3442603 (4P9856) M STD / R STD Crankshaft has been Sonoflux and Polished $3,000 Outright

6 – 8N1721 Rebuilt connecting rods from 3306 – Sonoflux conrods

Re & Re Pin bushings Polish big end & Align $750 Outright for all 6

Attachments are not part of the New/Used parts Sales

2012 848 John Deere grapple skidder. C/w chains & spare tire. $89,000. Contact Dean.

DEAN: (250) 315-3314

36” x 24’ trommel, skidmounted. 7’ x 10’ Grizzly hopper feeder. ¼” minus to 4’ x 20’ sluice. ¾” coarse to 2’ x 20’ sluice. 2 cyl. 27.5 hp Deutz diesel power. $45,000.

PHONE: (250) 992-3010

TRUCKS (Crane)

2019 Kenworth T880 cab/ chassis Tri-Axle. Cummins

X15 565 Hp/1850

WRECKING: 2015 Cat 555D skidder. 9500 hrs.

Transmission was rebuilt 200 hrs ago. Everything is available. Bottom end of engine went.

PHONE: (250) 253-6351

1973 Columbia low bed. 20’ deck, spring susp., good condition. $5,600. Creston & Area, BC.

Chris_choquette@hot mail.com

PHONE: (250) 354-9238

2 Peerless log trailers for sale. 2018’s – 1 quad $60,000. 1 hayrack $37,000.

Bruce.Blaikie@telus.net

BRUCE: (250) 613-7610

1994 TC3067 Crane, new lights, mirrors & belts. Runs amazing. $85,000. Debolt, AB.

DeBolt Contracting Ltd.

PHONE: (780) 876-0891

1984 Kenworth W900. 8V92TA Silver, 13 spd, 12,000 front w/ brakes, 44’s, air ride. 16’ Langfab box, Highlift gate, new PTO and batteries. $15,000. Creston & Area, BC. Chris_choquette@hot mail.com

PHONE: (250) 354-9238 torque. 18 Spd. Meritor RZ-XX166P axles, 75,000 GVWR, triple lockers, 20,000 front axle. Double frame. 22.5/425 front & 24.5 rear tires. 268” wheelbase, 192” cab to axle, 306” Cab to end of frame. 296,731 Km/7953 hrs. Fully serviced & fresh CVIP. Asking $219,900. Financing available.

John.vanderknyff@agritrans.ca

PHONE: (778) 201-9985 vpepper@telus.net

1991 Skylead C-40. Skyline radio controlled carriage system. Good condition. Please contact for details.

PHONE: (250) 569-7729

B Curtain-side trailers. 31’/28’, Curtains replaced last year, Fresh MVI, entire set in good working condition. Asking $57,500. Abbotsford, BC.

John.vanderknyff@agritrans.ca

PHONE: (778) 201-9985

2006 Ford F750 single axle dump truck. 174,000 kms, runs great, Cat C7 diesel eng., 7 spd manual trans, high lift tail gate, new sides on interior of dump box, current CVI, aluminum tool box, tires almost new. $45,000. Comox, BC.

PHONE: (250) 898-1117

2020 Peterbilt 348 dumptruck. Paccar PX9/330 Hp. Allison 3500 Auto trans. Spicer DSP 40 Axles/double lockers. 14,500 Front axle. Air suspension/cab. Brandon 15’ steel box with elec tarp system. 207,000 kms/6500 hours. Fresh MVI. Truck in mint condition. Asking $199,000. Financing available. Abbotsford, BC.

John.vanderknyff@agritrans.ca

PHONE: (778) 201-9985

Wanted: Cummins N14 engine.

PHONE: (604) 826-6376

Older 848 KW log truck, with or without rigging. Will pay according to condition.

PHONE: (604) 760-4918

Used U/C or parts for older 850 Case dozer.

PHONE: (604) 760-4918

Wanted: Cummins KT Series engine brakes or parts. Or complete engine, or truck with engine. Call or text.

PHONE: (613) 921-7959

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Super B Trash/chip hauler, 37 tonne cap. 8 trains for sale, All in CVIP. $24,000 ea. OBO or make an offer for the fleet.

CALL/TEXT: (403) 589-0507

Trackmobile 9TM. Detroit power. $50,000.

PHONE: (250) 997-7455

1990 Kenworth C-500 log truck. Tired N14 Cummins, 18 spd, 46R, W/air lockers, 1/2” frame, 20,000 front. New ECM, 5th wheel, rear springs, $20,000 spent last year. 1993 Barko loader, Anser jeep, Alpine pole trailer. Has short log rigging. Second owner since new. $38,000. Creston & Area, BC.

Chris_choquette@hot mail.com

PHONE: (250) 354-9238

Used 2004 36” x 25’ Single Screw Fine Material Washer. Work Ready condition. $29,000.

DAWSON: (604) 657-0065

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