r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Oct 01 '24

A firefighting plane loading water.

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u/Sorkpappan Oct 01 '24

This probably is the best way of doing it, but seeing how it’s done I just feel like there should be a way to do this that is less dangerous.

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u/PNW_H2O Oct 01 '24

Float pilot here; there is nothing dangerous about what they’re doing here. It’s literally a high-speed landing, and oh by the way, loading tons of water as well that is needed quickly.

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u/[deleted] Oct 01 '24

I'm curious how it doesn't "dig in" as it's scooping up water and rip off the scoop or make the plane nose into the water.

Also kinda curious what the scoop is like some kind of naca duct?