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Town Inferno Response – Dual Heli Ops
Urban Fire • Rescue & Suppression Roles • Wentworth Falls Sector
Event Overview
A gas‑line rupture has ignited multiple structures near Wentworth Falls, triggering a major emergency response. Two helicopter teams deploy from Sydney’s western bases to evacuate the injured and fight the advancing fire front.
This event blends precision HEMS operations with aerial fire suppression, designed for coordinated group flying without role overlap.
ROLE 1 — RESCUE TEAM
Camden Emergency Response – Murray Park Pickup
Route: Camden (YSCN) → Murray Park (Pickup Zone) → Rapid Site Office (YXKM) → Camden (YSCN) Distance: 54 NM Altitude: 4,500 ft Estimated Time: ~32 min
Mission Flow
- Depart Camden (YSCN)
- Fly to Murray Park, the designated landing zone adjacent to the fire zone
- Land, simulate casualty pickup, and coordinate with ground crews
- Transport evacuees to Rapid Site Office (YXKM)
- Return to Camden for refuel and standby
Recommended Aircraft
H145 HEMS • AW109 • Bell 429
Badge Earned
Urban Rescuer – HEMS Ops
ROLE 2 — FIRE FIGHTING TEAM
Wentworth Falls Lake Bucket Ops
Route: Bankstown (YSBK) → Wentworth Falls Lake (WP1) → Fire Zone (WP2) → Bankstown (YSBK) Distance: 68 NM Altitude: 3,500 ft Estimated Time: ~39 min
Mission Flow
- Depart Bankstown (YSBK)
- Proceed to Wentworth Falls Lake for bucket fill
- Conduct repeated water drops over the Fire Zone (WP2)
- Coordinate with HEMS team for safe airspace separation
- Return to Bankstown for refuel
Recommended Aircraft
Bell 412 • UH‑1H • H125 (bucket variant)
Badge Earned
Bucket Commander – Aerial Fire Suppression
Event Notes
- FS Fire addon used for flame and smoke effects
- Smoke radius ~0.3 NM for dense urban visuals
- Murray Park is the official HEMS landing zone, not the fire zone itself
- Wentworth Falls Lake is the official bucket fill point
- Teams operate simultaneously, so timing and spacing matter
- Optional: Night variant with emergency lighting
Event Setup
- Start: Group briefing + weather sync at launch
- Weather: Live or “Hot Summer Day” preset
- Visibility: Moderate haze with smoke
- Comms: Discord – Event Ops
Route to support the Rescue Operations out of Camden
Route to support the Fire Fighting Operations out of Bankstown
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Regards, Paul
Multiplayer Fire Fighting: In this event we will use FS Fire, an addon that allows fires to be spawned randomly, at specific points or real world fire events. In particular, it allows pilots to work as a team in putting out fires and can see drops from other pilots.
It is available from the Marketplace in MSFS2024 or via SimMarket.
Aerial Fire‑Fighting Bucket Procedure – MSFS 2024
The following steps cover bucket pickup, transport, drop technique, and safety using helicopters such as the Bell 412, UH‑1H, or H125 bucket variant.
1
Prepare the Aircraft for Bucket Ops
Start Here
Ensures the helicopter and bucket system are ready before approaching the water source.
- Confirm the bucket is attached in the aircraft’s loadout.
- Check weight and balance; bucket adds drag and mass.
- Set power margins for hover operations.
- Brief crew on drop direction and escape route.
2
Approach the Water Source
A stable, low‑speed approach prevents bucket swing and keeps the aircraft controllable.
- Descend to 200–300 ft AGL on final.
- Reduce speed to 20–30 knots.
- Keep the bucket behind and centered — avoid lateral swing.
- Maintain a shallow approach to avoid vortex ring state.
3
Hover and Fill the Bucket
Critical Step
The bucket must be fully submerged and stable to take on water.
- Enter a steady hover over the water.
- Lower collective gently until the bucket is fully submerged.
- Hold hover for 3–5 seconds while the bucket fills.
- Watch for yaw drift caused by rotor wash over water.
- Slowly climb vertically to avoid dragging the bucket.
4
Transit to the Fire Zone
Transport the filled bucket safely without inducing swing.
- Maintain 60–80 knots depending on aircraft type.
- Avoid abrupt pitch or roll inputs.
- Keep altitude around 500–800 ft AGL for terrain clearance.
- Monitor torque — bucket weight increases power demand.
5
Set Up the Drop Run
Recommended
A stable, aligned run ensures the water lands on the target area.
- Approach the fire into the wind when possible.
- Descend to 150–300 ft AGL depending on smoke.
- Line up with the long axis of the fire.
- Maintain 40–60 knots for a controlled drop.
- Confirm FS Fire visual effects are active.
6
Release the Water
Timing and stability determine the effectiveness of the drop.
- Press the aircraft’s Drop/Release control.
- Keep the helicopter steady during release.
- Expect a slight nose‑up pitch as weight is shed.
- Continue forward for 2–3 seconds before climbing away.
7
Exit and Reset for Next Cycle
A clean exit keeps airspace safe for other aircraft.
- Climb to 500 ft AGL on exit heading.
- Clear the fire zone before turning.
- Communicate intentions to other pilots.
- Return to the lake for the next fill cycle.
Event: Scenic Heli - Town Inferno Response - Dual Heli Response
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Medical Response - H145 HEMS, AW109, Bell 429
Fire Fighting Response - Bell 412, UH-1H, H125
Speed: 110knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4pm
Route: See attached flight plan for both responses
Alt: Up to 4,500'
When: Wednesday 10th June
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Medical Response
++++++++++++++++
Take Off from Camden(YSCN)
Track 308 deg to Murray Park(WP1) 25nm
Full Stop Landing at Murray Park(WP1) +++ Pick up injured survivors of the fire +++
Take Off from Murray Park(WP1)
Track 280 deg to Katoomba Hospital(YXKM) 2.6nm
Full Stop Landing at Katoomba Hospital(YXKM) +++ offload injured at hospital +++
Track 100 deg to Murray Park(WP1) 2.6nm +++ Repeat 3 trips +++
We'll perform our 15 min break at our second hospital visit +++15 min break+++
After 3rd trip to Hospital
Track 125 deg to Camden(YSCN) 27nm
Full Stop Landing at Camden(YSCN)
Fire Fighting Response
++++++++++++++++++++++
Take Off from Bankstown(YSBK)
Track 281 deg to Wentworth Falls Lake(WP1) 34nm
Descend to Fill Bucket over Wentworth Falls Lake(WP1) +++ Fill Bucket +++
Track 186 deg to Fire Zone(WP2) 0.9nm
Drop Water on Fire at Fire Zone(WP2)
Track 006 deg to Wentworth Falls Lake(WP1) 0.9nm
Descend to Fill Bucket over Wentworth Falls Lake(WP1) +++ Fill Bucket +++
Track 186 deg to Fire Zone(WP2) 0.9nm
We'll perform our 15 min break during our visits to the Dam +++15 min break+++
After Fire is put out at the Fire Zone
Track 099 deg to Bankstown(YSBK) 34nm
Full Stop Landing at Bankstown(YSBK)
Airport Details:
Camden(YSCN)
Elev: 225’
RW 06/24 Asphalt 4,795'
RW 10/28 Grass 2,372'
Bankstown(YSBK)
Elev: 21'
RW 11L/29R Asphalt 3,622'
RW 11C/29C Asphalt 4,454'
RW 11R/29L Asphalt 3,410'
Flight plans to support the event …
Medical Response:
VFR Camden (YSCN) to Camden (YSCN).pln (1.2 KB)
Fire Fighting Response:
VFR Bankstown (YSBK) to Bankstown (YSBK).pln (1.2 KB)
