Fire Detection
N52812, a Cessna 182, is our primary detection aircraft. It also is an Air Tactical Type II aircraft when a Forest Service provided attack pack is installed. As such N52812 can serve as a primary air attack platform or it can be used to provide relief for Northern Air’s Type 1 platform, a Cessna 336 skymaster, N3843U (link to tactical air operations page). Carla Dedera (Biography) is the primary pilot for the C-182.
This Aircraft Features:
● AFF (automatic flight following) – 2 min. position reporting.
● TIS (traffic information system) – Displays the altitude and direction of travel of other aircraft.
● Two Garmin GNS 430 Radio/GPS Units – Provides the opportunity to display navigation information and traffic or other information separately.
● Audio Panel Manages 3 Radios – allows the observer (passenger) to isolate their conversations from the pilot’s radio operations.
● Long Range Fuel Tanks – can remain airborne for 5 hours with reserves.
● Antenna and Electrical Connections for Attack Pack.
● Meets Current USFS/OAM Specs
● Comfortable Leather Seats!
