Description

Helitorches are used by helicopters for aerial ignition of all types of large-scale prescribed fires including oil spills. Helitorches will operate under any helicopter equipped with a cargo hook and 28 VDC power. A 55-gallon tank supplies special fuel to a propane ignition system which then supplies a uniform stream of fire to the targeted area. A support trailer with mixing tanks to prepare the gel fuel is required. The pilot controls the helitorch operation. The burn boss is in a separate aircraft or strategic ground site.

Vendors

Simplex Manufacturing

Portland, OR 97230

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References / Additional Information

Stevens, R.; Monsen, S.B. 2004. Chapter 9. Mechanical plant control. In: Monsen, S.B.; Stevens, R.; Shaw, N.L., comps. Restoring western ranges and wildlands, vol. 1. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-136-vol-1. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 65-88