Respect firefighters. Stay away from water scoopers.

biffmalibu · Since 30 Jun 2011 51 Posts Mosier, Oregon

There is no rationale for shredding near water-scooping aircraft scoop zones.
Sometimes you have to just stay on shore.

(This is a proactive message due to past interference.)

shred_da_gorge · Tue Aug 11, 26 7:37 am

Too true! I've kited fairly close to the fixed-wing fleet that practices at Lyle - not intentionally; they caught me by surprise so I altered course and stayed out of the channel swell after their first pass. The pilot waved and seemed not to mind, but dang, the concentration and precision they must have to execute - they are heroes with big brass ones in my view - we shouldn't distract them. They seem to be looking for the smoothest water to skim, too. Good message!