US EditionHelicopters will be flying low over North Okanagan inspecting Fortis BC gas lines
- Talon Helicopters will conduct low-level aerial surveys from May 14 to June 14 over North Okanagan to inspect FortisBC gas lines.
- These flights are conducted annually by FortisBC to survey the natural gas pipelines, helping to maintain their safety and dependable operation.
- The surveys use advanced LiDAR technology during daylight hours, scanning high-pressure transmission lines across several communities including Armstrong and Vernon.
- Officials emphasize the helicopter humming is not alarming, flyovers will be brief, no ground work will occur, and schedules may change due to weather or wildfire risks.
- These inspections help detect issues early, allowing FortisBC to plan maintenance and maintain safe gas delivery to thousands in the region.
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The FortisBC inspections will take place from May 14 to June 14
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Helicopters will be flying low over North Okanagan inspecting Fortis BC gas lines
People in the North Okanagan may notice low-level helicopter flying in the area over the next month. In a news release, the City of Armstrong advised the public that helicopter flights will take place over the community and surrounding areas between May 14 and June 14. The flights are part of Fortis...
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