Firefighting Missions

Caution

Firefighting Operations are only accessible through Missions.
Crash detection must be OFF for Missions to load correctly, as Crashes may interfere with our loading scripts.
Beware of sling load limitations - must fly at maximum 120kts and avoid violent maneuvers when carrying external loads.

MISSION 1: CANADIAN ROCKIES FIRES

For the past several years, the province of Alberta, Canada, has been affected by an ongoing, record-setting series of wildfires. These ongoing fires have turned large areas of untouched nature into burnt land, posing a significant threat to both natural habitats and human settlements. A CH47D has been dispatched to an uncontrolled wildfire near the town of Banff. The fire is occurring in a hard-to-reach area because of the mountainous landscape.

Distance to Target: 60nm

Expected Duration: 50 minutes

MISSION INSTRUCTIONS

LAUNCH MISSION
Load the Firefighting Bucket to your aircraft on the EFB - Load Tab.
Takeoff from Springbank Airport - Air Tanker Base, heading 267° towards waypoint SPRAE. Use the Handheld GPS (EFB Config Tab) to enter the flight plan.
Upon entering the Canmore Valley, follow the river visually towards Banff Airfield (CYBA). Fires will be visible north of the airfield.
Assess the scale and intensity of the fire.
Proceed to Lake Minnewanka (Closest lake to the East of the Fires) to fill the Firefighting Bucket. Aircraft must be <20ft above ground for at least 3 seconds for the bucket to fill.
Fly directly above the fires to extinguish. Water will be dropped automatically. Approach the fires at low speed.
Repeat until all fires are extinguished.
Optional: Return to Springbank Airport CYBW

MISSION 2: LOS ANGELES REFINERY FIRE

Los Angeles, known for its sprawling cityscape, is now facing a critical emergency. In this hypothetical scenario, a massive fire has erupted at the large refinery located just south of the city. A CH47D has been dispatched from John Wayne Airport to assist in extinguishing the fire.

Distance to Target: 30nm

Expected Duration: 35 minutes

MISSION INSTRUCTIONS

LAUNCH MISSION
Load the Firefighting Bucket to your aircraft on the EFB - Load Tab.
Takeoff from John Wayne Airport, heading 290° towards waypoint HAWWC. Use the Handheld GPS (EFB Config Tab) to enter the flight plan.
Assess the scale and intensity of the fire. Find the nearest body of water and fill your tanks. Aircraft must be <20ft above ground for at least 3 seconds for the bucket to fill.
Fly directly above the fires to extinguish them. Water will be dropped automatically. Approach the fires at low speed.
Repeat until all fires are extinguished.
Optional: Return to KSLI

MISSION 3: LONDON FIRES

A massive fire has erupted in the heart of London, in a highly densely populated area. Due to the size of the flames and proximity to high-rise buildings, the city has reached out for help. A CH47D has been dispatched from RAF Odiham to assist and extinguish the fire before buildings are compromised.

Distance to Target: 35nm

Expected Duration: 35 minutes

MISSION INSTRUCTIONS

LAUNCH MISSION
Load the Firefighting Bucket to your aircraft on the EFB - Load Tab.
Takeoff from RAF Odiham, heading towards London City Airport EGLC. Use the Handheld GPS (EFB Config Tab) to enter the flight plan.
Assess the scale and intensity of the fire. Find the nearest body of water and fill your tanks. Aircraft must be <20ft above ground for at least 3 seconds for the bucket to fill.
Fly directly above the fires to extinguish them. Water will be dropped automatically. Approach the fires at low speed.
Repeat until all fires are extinguished.
Optional: Return to RAF Odiham