Specifications include, but are not limited to: The pilot may refuse to perform in situations which, in the pilot's opinion, exceed the pilot's ability, capability of the aircraft, or violate FARs. The pilot shall be responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft in accordance with the requirements of this contract, all applicable portions of 14 CFR, and the safety of the aircraft’s occupants and cargo. The pilot shall also be responsible for ensuring that all cargo and equipment brought on board the aircraft is loaded and secured in a manner that does not at any time jeopardize the safe operation of the aircraft. The best available weather data shall be obtained and evaluated prior to filing flight plans. Flight plans shall be filed utilizing FAA communications facilities, when available. If FAA facilities are not available, flight plans shall be filed through the ordering agency facilities or by leaving a detailed flight plan with the charter operator, field camp or point of take-off. The flight and duty time limitations are to meet FAR part 91 and 135 regulations and all other pertinent FARs. Pilots must meet the following list of minimum pilot standards: • Commercial Pilot License with appropriate ratings, • 2nd Class Medical Certificate, • 200 hours flying time for each aircraft make and model, • 200 hours of flying in Alaska, • 1500 total flying hours. Pilots must meet the following minimum standards for “Special Use” flights as appropriate: • 50 hours low level or flown for the state in the past year under this category, • 100 hours of winter flying in the applying location, • 50 hours of ocean landing, a check ride, or flown with the state in the past year under this category, and • A total of 100 hours of float time with at least 25 hours per aircraft type. Ordering agencies may, at their option, require additional minimum requirements for all flights.