1. A qualified instrument rated Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot with a current First or Second Class FAA medical certificate for each aircraft who has:
a. More than 1,200 hours total time.
b. More than 250 hours as pilot-incommand.
c. More than 200 hours multi-engine time as pilot-in-command if multi-engine aircraft are used.
d. A minimum of 25 hours pilot-in-command time in the make and model of the aircraft to be used, at least 10 hours of which must have been acquired within the preceding 12 calendar months.
e. Ability to operate the electronic guidance system.
2. A qualified disperser/copilot for each aircraft that:
a. Has basic mechanical knowledge/skills to learn how to operate, clean, and make minor adjustments to a refrigerated special-purpose insect release machine.
b. Is able to work in an environment inside an airplane that can cause motion sickness.
c. Is able to fill out daily work sheets and read maps for tracking and reporting activities.
d. Is capable of taking command of the aircraft in the event of an emergency and landing the aircraft safely.
3. Personnel capable of operating and downloading the aircraft flight data logging system and to provide essential training and guidance for project personnel to ensure proper transfer of required mapping data.