Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Helicopter: a. Bell 47, Bell 206B, Bell-Soloy 47G-3B1, Hiller-Soloy 12-E, Hughes 500C (or approved equivalent) b. Total load capacity of at least 1,600 lbs. (personnel, fuel, materials, and application equipment) and have flight endurance of at least 2 hours when fully loaded. c. At least a two place cabin, with all passenger seats equipped with safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses; safety helmets for all passengers, each outfitted with communication equipment that enables communication between the passenger & pilot. d. Helicopters, with attached spray equipment prescribed within this document, must possess an FAA approval for flight within congested areas. e. Raindrop nozzles (or approved equivalent) as required for specialized pesticide spraying as described herein. f. Mirrors on the skid toes to help guide landing on soft mud and grass. g. Electronic trigger timer to record actual spray time. h. Reliable air to ground communication such that pilots can be reached in the air while conducting spray operations.
