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Please select the following link to view a ATSB report, released in June 2005, regarding a Bell Jetranger conducting locust work.
This report contains a number of excellent points which must be covered for any low level operation.
While on the subject of Locusts, please read the following SAU Operations Briefing Note
on the 2006 Locust Plague Program.
All SAU contract aircraft have wire strike protection and helmets available and the procedures and rules for Personal Protective clothing and equipment make it very clear as to the requirement for low level ops. (consult the air ops manual).
All air operations must be planned however with low level operations planning must be comprehensive and account for the various experience levels of personnel.
Heli-mopping 1
Heli-mopping 2
ATSB report on Locust operations
ATSB report on Wire (powerline) Strikes
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