concerns. First off, the location is close to the state highway 181 and the new off ramp. It seems to me that would cause a distraction for vehicle passing by causing serious problems. I have seen cars parked illegally to watch aircraft, even on interstate highways. I am also concerned about the hazardous waste produced by aircraft. I have never seen a leak free aircraft. What is your plan for hazardous waste cleanup? Where will the helicopter be parked after hours, will it stay on North Beach all the time during tourist season? Where will it be refueled? If on North Beach, will there be a truck or bladder storage system? What are your emergency plans for fuel spillage? Will the refueling be hot pit refueling (refueling while aircraft is still running)? Refueling requires fire protection. Will there be a fire truck parked near the landing pad, if so, will it contain aircraft foam retardant? Are you providing a parking area for tourist, or will us locals have to deal with it? Will repairs and servicing of the aircraft be done on North Beach? I have so many more questions, but I will save them.
I am also upset that we are using taxpayers' money to fund this endeavor. If this operation needs money to get started, how are they going to finance repairs (airworthiness) on these helicopters? It seems to me corners will be cut in maintenance, and I am concerned about the safety of these flights. With as many takeoffs and landings they will be making it seems to me it will only be a matter of time until something happens, especially if there is more than one aircraft.