03-21-2009, 03:52 PM
If everyone launched an 18" baloon to 500'(would be legal if latex baloon with string), it would be an indication og his altitude for photo proof. That was once proposed to see if tour helicopters were staying on their prescribed corridors entering the park. Previously, much effort has gone into this subject, but until a unanamus voice is heard, nothing will come of it.
One thing for sure, any threat even implied will bring devastation for us all. In the early 70's a 2 engine USGS was doing a grid flight over what we now know as Puuo, right over lower Fern Forest. Some lolo put a few .22 rounds in his tail and wings, just missed a gas tank.
For the next week we lived with constant treetop choppers and open houses searches on all non permitted structures, everyone else got a stern visit. Don't even talk about it.
One thing for sure, any threat even implied will bring devastation for us all. In the early 70's a 2 engine USGS was doing a grid flight over what we now know as Puuo, right over lower Fern Forest. Some lolo put a few .22 rounds in his tail and wings, just missed a gas tank.
For the next week we lived with constant treetop choppers and open houses searches on all non permitted structures, everyone else got a stern visit. Don't even talk about it.
Gordon J Tilley