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:fire: Briefing Card — CL‑415 Water Bomber: Spain Wildfire Mission

Aircraft: Canadair CL‑415
Scenario: Real‑world wildfire suppression using FS Fire
Region: Andalusia, Spain
Flight Rules: VFR Low‑Level Operations
Total Duration: ~57 min per circuit (×2 circuits with 15‑min break)

:world_map: Mission Structure

Phase 1 — First Firefighting Circuit

Two water drops + one refill cycle.

Leg Waypoint Course °M Distance NM Remarks
1 LEMG – Málaga — — Departure, climb to low‑level transit altitude
2 WP1 – Coastal Ridge 255° 17.4 Initial climb, smoke visible ahead
3 WP2 – Embalse de Zahara (Water Scoop) 299° 29 First scoop run, full‑stop water refill
4 WP3 – Fire Zone (Drop Run 1) 180° 4.3 Primary drop zone, FS Fire plume active
5 WP4 – Embalse de Zahara (Water Scoop) 000° 4.3 Second refill run
6 WP5 – Fire Zone (Drop Run 2) 177° 4.2 Second drop pass for coverage
7 WP6 – Coastal Return 095° 38 Formation transit back toward Málaga
8 LEMG – Málaga 111° 4.7 Land, regroup, 15‑minute break

Phase 2 — Second Firefighting Circuit

Repeat the exact same plan for two additional drops.

  • Identical waypoint sequence

  • Identical scoop/drop pattern

  • Identical bearings and distances

  • Optional formation return for screenshots

This gives pilots four total water drops, two per circuit, with a rest period to reset, hydrate, and prepare for the second run.

:sunrise_over_mountains: Scenic Highlights

  • Sierra de Grazalema Fire Zone

  • Embalse de Zahara Water Scoop

  • Andalusian Mountain Valleys

  • Coastal Return to Málaga

:gear: Operational Notes

  • Maintain low‑level terrain awareness; smoke haze reduces visibility.

  • Water scoops require stable, straight‑line runs at correct speed and flap setting.

  • Fire drops should be flown upwind for maximum effect and plume realism.

  • Expect turbulence and thermal updrafts near active fire zones.

  • Formation return recommended for screenshots and group cohesion.

  • Break at Málaga allows pilots to reset and prepare for the second circuit.

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Malaga (LEMG) to Malaga (LEMG).lnmpln (2.4 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Malaga (LEMG) to Malaga (LEMG).pln (2.3 KB)

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Event: Classic Airplane: CL-415 Water Bomber - Spain Wildfire Mission
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Grumman CL-415 Water Bomber
Speed: 160 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4:00pm
Route: See attached flight plan
Alt: 7,500'
When:  Tuesday 28th July
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Distance: 101nm 


Take off from Malaga(LEMG)
Track 255 deg to Coastal Ridge(WP1) 17.4nm
Track 299 deg to Embalse de Zahara - Water Scoop(WP2) 29nm
Water Loading on Embalse de Zahara - Water Scoop(WP2) 
Track 180 deg to Fire Zone(WP3) 4.3nm
Drop Water on Fire Zone(WP3)
Track 000 deg to Embalse de Zahara - Water Scoop(WP4) 4.3nm
Water Loading on Embalse de Zahara - Water Scoop(WP4) 
Track 177 deg to Fire Zone(WP5) 4.2nm
Track 095 deg to Coastal Return(WP6) 38nm
Track 111 deg to Malaga(LEMG) 4.7nm
Full Stop at Malaga(LEMG) +++15 min break +++
Take Off from Malaga(LEMG)
Track 255 deg to Coastal Ridge(WP1) 17.4nm
Track 299 deg to Embalse de Zahara - Water Scoop(WP2) 29nm
Water Loading on Embalse de Zahara - Water Scoop(WP2) 
Track 180 deg to Fire Zone(WP3) 4.3nm
Drop Water on Fire Zone(WP3)
Track 000 deg to Embalse de Zahara - Water Scoop(WP4) 4.3nm
Water Loading on Embalse de Zahara - Water Scoop(WP4) 
Track 177 deg to Fire Zone(WP5) 4.2nm
Track 095 deg to Coastal Return(WP6) 38nm
Track 111 deg to Malaga(LEMG) 4.7nm
Full Stop at Malaga(LEMG)

Airport Details:
 
Malaga(LEMG)
Elev: 38'
RW 12/30 Asphalt 10,442'
RW 13/31 Asphalt 10,511'
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