Private helicopter charter for aerial fire fighting
Situation:
Several big houses threatened at Ibiza by the forest fires. Countless helicopters and planes already there, but the situation is not yet under control.
Now these house owners ask me if there is a way to charter a helicopter (B407, AS350...) with a Bambi Bucket (or similar system) to protect their house. X0.000€ for the helicopter feels next to nothing for them, compared to loosing their X.000.000€ houses!
Question:
I this legal under JAA, national (Spanish) law? Ive always had the idea it is considered aerial work. Also JAR-OPS3 isnt giving me a clue either...
Dont get me wrong. I am quite sure the state-paid helicopter and fixed wing pilots are doing their best. Still, if well coordinated with the other air traffic, the more, the better!?