The analogue variant in a CL-215T

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-215 - КанадаCanada - 1967

The unit's aircraft are regularly seen making pick-ups at reservoirs around the country, a critical aspect of training that allows for safe operations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

Four Canadairs taxi to parking spaces after a training flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

The Bombardier CL-415 has two probes to scoop the water and four unloading doors which allow more accurate drops.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

Aircrew training outside of the summer season is very important for the accomplishment of the 43 Grupo mission.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

During the winter, Grupo 43's aircraft undergo intensive maintenance both at Torrejon and at the Albacete Air Depot (MAESAL, Maestranza Aerea de Albacete) to be ready for the next fire season.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

Any sufficiently deep and long body of water that is clear of obstacles might be used by the fire bombers of 43 Grupo.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

The simulator was built using the cockpit section of a CL-415. Seen here is a digital CL-415 cockpit (left) and the simulator's cockpit (right).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

All flight parameters and emergency situations are input to the simulator from the operator's station at the rear of the cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

Visual graphics of the simulator include various airports around the country.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

After a session in the simulator, the crew debriefs the mission, adding further depth to training improvements.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

The principal differences between the CL-215T and the CL-415 are payload capacity the number of unloading doors and a glass cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991