The propeller kicks into noisy action, humming louder and louder until the cabin begins to vibrate and then shake. The two pilots don their headsets as the four-seat Bel Long Ranger warms up. The ...

Next year, Cal Fire will be upgrading its local helicopter firefighting abilities and those attending the Redwood Region Logging Conference last week and over the weekend were able to get a firsthand ...

Earlier this spring, the small pasture on the Hilger Ranch was probably used as a delivery room for expectant cows. Monday, it became a makeshift helicopter base used for refueling initial attack ...