05/24
Wednesday May 24, 2023
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Now is your opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to help maintain safe air-tour operations over the Black Hills and surrounding National Parks. The 23 members of the Black Hills Aerial Safety Council (BHASC) have voluntarily agreed to participate in the annual meeting. Please register online to participate at the meeting. Aviation Safety is the number one priority for all of us, and your participation at this meeting is greatly appreciated (see attachment for detailed agenda). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) has been taking pro-active steps with raising greater awareness with the air-tour operators and to address all safety concerns. The BHASC was established in 1998, and since that time the members have been instrumental in creating a positive safety culture. Our main objective is foster, cultivate, and provide open communication to discuss a variety of topics which help mitigate and prevent adverse impacts on natural/cultural resources, visitor experiences, and tribal lands. Topics to be discussed are: Summer Season Concerns & Issues Flight Routes and Altitudes Aeronautical Chart Markings Heliport/Helipad Approvals and Identifiers Aircraft Radio Positions Calls & Frequency Usage Noise Sensitive Areas Review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Review Ellsworth AFB Approach/Departure Routes Air-Tour Regulatory Limitations & Requirements Black Hills Air-Tour Operations Plan (ATOP) Review Fire Fighting Resources Black Hills Aerial Adventures / Dakota Rotors Concerns & Activity Black Hills Helicopters Concerns & Activity Crazy Horse Mountain Concerns & Activity Mount Rushmore National Memorial Concerns & Activity * Devils Tower National Park Concerns & Activity * Badlands National Park Concerns & Activity * Jewel Cave National Park Concerns & Activity * Wind Cave National Park Concerns & Activity * Black Hills National Forrest District Concerns & Activity Custer State Park Concerns & Activity Hell Canyon Ranger District Concerns & Activity South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Concerns & Activity South Dakota Army National Guard Concerns & Activity Ellsworth Air Force Base Concerns & Activity Rapid City FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Concerns & Activity Civil Air Patrol - Mount Rushmore Composite Squadron Concerns & Activity Black Hills Life-Flight Concerns & Activity Eagle Aviation Concerns & Activity * NOTE: There are five National Parks that are members of the Black Hills Aerial Safety Council. Your participation at this meeting demonstrates a mutually shared interest with preserving our environment while collectively finding solutions to minimize complaints and providing safe commercial air-tour operations. Having a Positive Safety Culture involves everyone to be part of the solution(s). "Prior to attending this event or any safety seminar, please review and abide by the current CDC, State, and Local Health Guidelines."
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Contact
Mount Rushmore Administration Building / Conference Room13000 Highway 244
Keystone, SD 57751
Organization
FAA
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