Santee Drone Helicopter Interference A helicopter that was attempting to extinguish a brush fire in Santee, a suburb of San Diego, California, was forced to stop operations after a drone entered its airspace. The Santee drone helicopter interference delayed the firefighting efforts as the San Diego Sheriff’s Department attempted to evacuate area residents threatened by the blaze. According to fire …
Okanagan Helicopter Rescue! Recently a man was saved from what could have been a deadly situation as a result of an Okanagan helicopter rescue operation. Jeff Cuddeback, an avid hiker and sports enthusiast, was in desperate need of assistance after getting stranded on a cliff above Fintry Falls. For two hours, the young man awaited emergency assistance. He was severely …
The Ligado Network’ proposal is drawing heat from the helicopter community. The Helicopter Association International (HAI) addressed their concerns about the Ligado proposal in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), particularly about the interference of GPS during helicopter operations. The Friday, June 15 letter expressed concern over “a loss of navigational accuracy / reliability” from the Ligado proposal. …
It would be difficult to find a person living in the US who hasn’t heard of the Hamptons and their exclusive parties, luxury vacations, and gorgeous beaches. While some others in the US prefer destinations such as California or Florida for their summertime escape, New Yorkers skip out on the bustling city during the warmer months to the beaches and …
Get ready to see the checkered flags at the 2018 Bojangles’ 500 in Darlington, South Carolina on Sunday, September 2nd. As part of this year’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, this event promises to be exhilarating. Held at the Darlington Raceway, this 501-mile race will be completed in 367 laps around the road course. The driver with the most wins …
The 2018 Big Machine Vodka 400, scheduled for Sunday, September 9, at 9pm, is the annual 400-mile Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series points race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.The top 16 drivers in points standings will advance to the ten-race Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Race attendance is expected to be high this year as the …
Ready to get your heart pumping in extravagant Las Vegas this September? With a race like this, there’s sure to be a lot of heat and friction to behold in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Such a stunning blast of wild twisting steel flying around the scolding tarmac of Vegas Motor Speedway, the 2018 South Point 400 is definitely a race …
In 1998, the state’s Department of Commerce bought the helicopter for $6.8 million. The goal was to use the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Sikorsky S-76C to bring in new businesses to the area. In 2010, the Sikorsky S-76C was consolidated under the Department of Transportation. A few years later, the General assembly gave an order to sell the helicopter. …
The Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas is an annual celebration of neon colors, costumes, pyrotechnics, and music. Established in the early 90’s, the carnival sees hundreds of thousands of people every year flock to the festival grounds to experience the incredible music of famous DJs such as Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Yellow Claw, and Tiësto. …
Most people visiting for an event like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival or the Stagecoach Festival in Indio typically stay in LA. There is little to no point in flying from LAX to San Bernardino on a commercial or private flight, because honestly, who has time and waiting in the car for hours just seems too frustrating for …