Thomas Eggleston, a "SuperHuey" pilot, has been fighting fires since 1982. Formerly a helicopter flight instructor, he has flown 21 different basic helicopter types and currently holds ATP, A&P, AGI, IGI ratings and FCC General Class Radiotelephone License. Both Tom and his wife, Dorene, are former members of the Tuolumne County Search and Rescue Team and live in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. Tom is a member of HAI, IHFA and PAMA.
SuperHuey
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| Search and Rescue rappel training - Tom is piloting the aircraft and Dorene is on rappel. |
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| Tom on the "other end" during 1995 shorthaul training. |
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Revision 2001.12.27