I believe they are using this the same as military aviation with IP meaning Initial Point. The last navigation way point before an aircraft begins its bombing run (or fire retardant drop). So they were setting a navigation point for the tankers 5 miles away where they would hold until released to make their drops.
It was refreshing to hear something besides good line for once on the drop starting at 1:55. I knew they couldnt be perfect all the time.
SAME lol.
Awesome to hear all that radio traffic!
Where was this at? And what fire was it? It's awesome to see everything before crews get on scene
Utah, I’d assume southern Utah, as they were talking about reload at Mesquite and Cedar City
Why are they fighting this one
Probably didnt want the strain on resources by letting it go. But who knows
What does IP stand for?
I believe they are using this the same as military aviation with IP meaning Initial Point. The last navigation way point before an aircraft begins its bombing run (or fire retardant drop). So they were setting a navigation point for the tankers 5 miles away where they would hold until released to make their drops.
That’s correct, they can also use it on larger fires as a check in point for aircraft coming from far away
@@robsalisbury2550 ok interesting thanks. Being on the ground I guess I miss some things