These pilots have extensive flight training and experience, particularly in low-level flying. Flying for an aerial firefighting service involves working in challenging environmental conditions and ...

Most pilots have access to a ton of weather guidance, but if you are routinely flying in the flight ... the high and low points are called upper-level highs and upper-level lows, respectively.

The planes will be piloted by specially trained crew approved for low-level flying and traverse along pre-planned fight paths at around 260 feet above the ground, or around 1,000 feet in populated ...

"The aircraft will be flown by experienced pilots that are specially trained and approved for low-level flying" according to the statement. "The survey company works with the FAA to ensure flights are ...