Random Ramblings: Aerial Wildland Firefighting

I have blogged about aerial wildland firefighting since 2009. I am not a firefighter and am not a pilot, just an interested bystander who wants to learn more and share what I learn here. Join me here as I blog on the aircraft and the pilots who fight wildland fires from the air in support of crews on the ground. I also blog on concerns affecting fire crews on the ground as well as other aviation and meteorology issues. Learn what it takes to do jobs that are staffed by the best of the best.

Friday, March 28, 2025

Friday Fun: Aerial (Agricultural) Spraying

It is time for some Friday Fun focusing on aviation. As a non-pilot member of the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) I know that they produce interesting aviation related videos both for their members and the general public. I happened upon an AOPA video looking at an Aerial Spraying Operator in my part of the world in the Mid-Atlantic area of the United States. The video that I am sharing hear is about Chroman Spraying's aerial spraying operations. You will hear Jeff Chroman talk about the history of Chorman Spraying, their focus on aerial spraying for agriculture and learn a little about the different types of aircraft they fly, all configured for aerial operations. There is also some nice footage of their aircraft spraying. Enjoy. The video is under seven minutes.