Release Mode
Release Mode : The method of release selected by the pilot of a water bombing plane in order to achieve the desired density. The mode selected will partly depend upon an aircraft's hold system. Examples of different release modes include: (1) Salvo release - Release of an entire load of water or retardant carried by a water bombing plane. Generally used on fires or parts of fires requiring a high density release of water or retardant. (2) Single hold release - Release from only one hold of a water bombing plane. (3) Sequential release - The opening of multiple holds of a water bombing plane to release a continuous flow of water or retardant over a desired distance. A sequential release can be extended in length through the partial opening of holds, although this will lead to lower coverage. (4) Split release - Multiple releases made from one hold at a time from a water bombing plane
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