NORCAL Fire OPS

[Raze]

With the recent fires raging through the Northern California countryside, myself and @CaptainLeo1 decided to take to the skies to help combat the fires, show our support for the firefighters and emergency personnel, and to help bring some more awareness to the situation.

NORCAL CALFIRE FPL:
Departure ICAO: KSTS
Arrival ICAO: KJSC
Aircraft: C130-J USCG
Server: Expert

(WayPoints with [*] denote where to dump water or retardent; flight parameters were 160KIAS and 500AGL when doing this. When not dumping, altitude was around 5,000-6,000Ft MSL)

KSTS
PIGPN
BGGLO* Start full dump
PYE* Finish full dump
VPDBI
VPBBV
RESTO* Start full dump
GGUGL* Stop full Dump
VINCO
CATTY * Start full dump
VPBAB* Stop full dump
FREEM
DIRECT to KJSC

Lining up; finishing Pre-flight checklists

Taking off; vR, Rotate! Positive rate, Gear up

En-route to the first wildfire

Above: escorting CALFIRE1 to touchdown
Below: CALFIRE2 on short final to resupply and resume OPS

Above: En-route to the second wildfire.
Below: Beginning final dump run

Post-OPS, debrief, and another strong flight

Thanks to @CaptainLeo1 for planning this flight!

[Canadian_Aviator]

It’s Awsome that you guys would show support for everyone in California

Nice photos #7 was amazing

[Raze]

Thank you! Hopefully we can continue east in Colorado!

[Planeviation]

Amazing photos. Cool to see some photos on this underrated aircraft!

😄👍

[Raze]

A lovely aircraft to fly in! She handled beautifully, and not a bad sight either

[Kamryn]

@Raze

Aye! I see me landing! I’ll be sure to join you guys sometime haha

[Raveesh]

Amazing mate ! Those orange rays give somewhat effect of the fire 👌

[Mukundan_Srivatsa]

I saw you guys in the air when I was departing from KSFO for Heathrow. Great job showing support for the firefighters and bringing awareness to the situation!

[Raze]

the more, the merrier! I may have something in the works for the near future; keep your eyes open

[Raze]

Sunsets are a beautiful thing, in more ways than one. Thank you!

[CitrusAviatrix]

A great way to show support as well as a fun flight!
I hope I can join a future flight of yours!

[Raze]

Thank you! I hope your flight went smoothly!

[Raze]

@CitrusAviatrix

I hope I can join a future flight of yours!

Be on the lookout for future event ;)

[Flightistic]

I was in a TBM with a couple of other people spotting the fires. I think I saw you guys flying around yesterday.

[Nate_Schmidt]

Yeah KSTS baby💪💪👍😀