Title:
SUN n FUN 2026 Forum - Flying the Fire Boss
Topic:
Highlights the design and operation of a Fire Boss aircraft while exploring the presenters journey in the initial checkout.
Speaker(s):
Steve Guetter, Advanced Flight Training
Brief Description:
The Fire Boss Aerial Fire Fighting System is an Air Tractor 802 on amphibious scooping floats. Known in the industry for its agility, flexibility and cost effective delivery of water on fires, the Fire Boss is a unique aircraft to fly.
This presentation will highlight the design and operation of the aircraft while exploring the presenters journey in the initial checkout. With the ability to take on 800 gallons of water in 15 seconds, flying the Fire Boss requires a through understand of its performance at all corners of its operational limitations.
Included in the discussion will be guidelines and suggestions for all pilots to consider as they transition into new and increasingly complex aircraft. This will include setting up the aircraft checkout program and mentorship / guidance
as experience increases.
WINGS credit available!
To receive WINGS credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forum entrance.
Select Number:
AFS0140364
Location of Seminar:
FAA Safety Center (Orlando Field Office)
4425 Sun N Fun Road
Lakeland, FL 33811
Directions to Venue:
The FAA Safety Center (aka"Orlando Field Office") is centrally located on the Sun-n-Fun grounds at the corner of Laird Drive and Sun-n-Fun Road. We are the large tan building with the rooftop deck. Forums entrance is on the west side of the building.
To receive WINGS/AMT credit fill out attendance sheet available at the Forum entrance.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KLAL
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
National FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
FAA forums run daily from 8:30 a.m. til 3:30 p.m.; each is typically 1 hour long.
Adjacent FAA Exhibit Hall open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
PRESENTED DURING THE SUN 'N FUN FLY-IN. NO FEE FOR THE FORUM, BUT AN ENTRANCE FEE IS REQUIRED BY SUN 'N FUN TO ENTER THE GROUNDS.For more information on Sun-n-Fun admissions, visit www.flysnf.org
See additional information below:
Lakeland Aviation Expo Forum Schedule
CURRENT SUN 'n FUN FLY-IN NOTAM IS MANDATORY FOR FLYING INTO SUN 'N FUN.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Airworthiness task not covered in the NPP
Additional Event Documents: