Planes: Fire & Rescue premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Jand was theatrically released on Jin the Disney Digital 3D and RealD 3D formats. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many calling it an improvement over the predecessor, and grossed $147 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Since winning the Wings Around the Globe race, Dusty Crophopper had a successful career as a racer. Unfortunately, his engine's gearbox becomes damaged because Dusty routinely operates the engine beyond its design limits. With that particular model of gearbox now out of production and none available anywhere, Dusty's mechanic Dottie fits a warning light to his control panel to ensure that he doesn't damage his gearbox any further. No longer able to race and faced with the possibility of returning to his old job as a crop-duster, Dusty goes on a defiant flight and tests his limits. In doing so, Dusty exceeds his limits and makes a forced landing at Propwash Junction airport, causing a fire. The residents put out the fire with some difficulty, but the accident leads government inspector Ryker to condemn the airport for inadequate firefighting personnel. Aggrieved at his carelessness, Dusty offers to undergo training to be certified as a firefighter to meet the necessary regulations to reopen the airport. To that end, Dusty travels to Piston Peak National Park, where he meets a fire and rescue crew under the command of a helicopter named Blade Ranger.
The leader of an efficient unit, Blade is initially unimpressed by the small newcomer and Dusty's training proves to be a difficult challenge. Maru, the team's mechanic, replaces Dusty's original undercarriage with two pontoons fitted with retractable undercarriage wheels for his new role as a single engine air tanker firefighter.
#SET.A.LIGHT 3D STUDIO 2.00.11 SERIES#ĭuring training, Dusty learns that Blade was formerly an actor who played a police helicopter on the TV series CHoPs. Later, Dusty is devastated by a call from his friends at Propwash Junction, telling him that all attempts at finding a replacement gearbox have failed, and his racing career is officially over. Lightning in a thunderstorm over a forest near Piston Peak starts several spot fires which unite into a serious forest fire.