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3rd March 2008 | 20:51

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westernswamp

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Firefighting

Hello!
Just wondering if someone has info on operators that have seasonal fire-fighting contracts in southern europe?
What aircraft is predominantly used for fire-fighting around the mediterranean?

Hope someone out there can lend a hand.

B.

3rd March 2008 | 23:33

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TunaSandwich

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From: Europe

Grupo Inaer has to be the main operator in Spain and Portugal, operate everything from light/medium Bells all the way to Kamov KA32.

Check their website for more info..grupoinaer.com

Cheers

3rd March 2008 | 23:36

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TunaSandwich

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FAASA too of course in Spain with similar equipment....faasa.org

4th March 2008 | 10:31

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Brilliant Stuff

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Talk to 170' it's his bread and butter. And he is an ace bloke as well from the short time I spent with him.

10th March 2008 | 18:03

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e-miles

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plenty of work

There are a shortage of pilots for the firefighting season in Spain and Portugal as every year. B407s, B212s, 412s. A119s, B3s, Kamovs. Thats the machines are fliyng here. You should be able to speak the local language (Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan) and hold a JAA license.

10th March 2008 | 19:21

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Sukhoi332

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I believe there are SA 330...No?

11th March 2008 | 09:10

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e-miles

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SA330 as well

Yes, I forgot that. SA330. They hire foreigner pilots and put a newie beside, able to speak english and work as a translator for comunications purposes.

4th April 2009 | 22:08

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roger1x2003

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hi guys
looking for a manual or any info on firefighting training.
any info will help
thanks

4th April 2009 | 22:36

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Gordy

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From: Redding CA, or on a fire somewhere

Try these although they are not specifically designed for training:

USDA Forest Service Helicopter Pilot Guide

USFS Safety Brief

4th April 2009 | 22:58

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darrenphughes

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From: An Irish dude in Houston, TX. I miss home!!!

I assume Grupo Inaer require you to be fluent in Spanish on top of the requirements they have listed on their site?

Man, it would suck to have to fly helicopters while based out of somewhere like Seville!!

I love that part of Spain.

Now I just have to invest in some Spanish lessons!!!

5th April 2009 | 04:39

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Ned-Air2Air

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A word of warning re Portugal.

A few operators up there have strung aussie/kiwi companies along wanting to get helos there but the ONE rule that Portugese CAA insist on and that is Portugese co-pilot or else no contract. And that has always been a deal breaker.