Civil and public aircraft of U.S. registry engaged in missions for the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Pilots appropriately certificated in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and pilots of U.S. Armed Forces. All flights below 500 feet altitude shall be confined to immediate areas being treated or where operational requirements make such low flights essential.
All aircraft are to follow planned flight course.
Prior clearance is to be obtained from the appropriate air traffic controller before any flight to be made in controlled air space. Pilot must avoid creating any unnecessary hazard to passengers or to persons or property on the surface. Aerial application of fire retardants in congested areas shall be avoided in normal situations. A qualified Forest Service Airtanker Coordinator shall directly supervise all such airtanker operations. The FAA office responsible for airspace control in vicinity of proposed airtanker operation shall be notified prior to beginning of operation and an appropriate airspace restriction obtained by the Forest Service or the responsible fire agency prior to beginning airtanker operations.