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Title:
2023 Black Hills Aerial Safety Council Meeting
Topic:
Safe Air-Tour Operations in the Black Hills and Surrounding National Parks
Date and Time:
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, starting at 09:00 Mountain Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Steven R. Hoogerhyde, Wayne K. Jensen, Alan P. Christianson
Brief Description:

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." 

 

 

 

 

 

     

Select Number:
GL27121873
Location of Seminar:
Mount Rushmore Administration Building / Conference Room
13000 Highway 244
Building 31
Keystone, SD 57751
Directions to Venue:

This 2023 Black Hills Aerial Safety Council Meeting will take place at the Mount Rushmore Administration Building in the Downstairs Conference Room.  When driving to Mount Rushmore from Keystone on SD Highway 244, continue around the parking area and go straight through the traffic light, continue around the corner and you will find the drive on the right-side taking you up to the Administration Building.  At the security gate, press the button and let the agent know you are there for this meeting.   


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Fly-in Seminar?:
No
Seating:
50 seats at the facility, 48 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
South Dakota FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Steven R. Hoogerhyde
Phone: (605) 737-3024
steven.hoogerhyde@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would like to thank all the members of our Black Hills Aerial Safety Council for their outstanding support in making our mission a success.

The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is proud to be associated with this council and be part of these meetings to enhance safety for everyone. 

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:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
Advanced WINGS
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP25, NPP13
National Project:
Any Safety Event held based upon data/risk
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  BHASC_Meeting_Agenda_05-24-23.pdf
bullet  GL27121873F.pdf