APRIL 16, 2008

Information exchange continues

As part of our decades-long committment to our mission, the Eastern Region Helicopter Council introduces flyneighborly.net, a web site for you. We hope it becomes a touchstone to better understand the aviation activity you observe, and a responsive way to get answers to your concerns.

Visit the NYC page for news of current initiatives and activities, such as: "East End meeting in Southampton", April 16, 2008.

Explore the other sections, links above, to LEARN about aviation and read faqs, find out how to CONTACT us and file a complaint, learn what the aerospace industry is doing about sound and emissions for the FUTURE, and if you're a pilot, find out how to help in FOR PILOTS.

Our pledge to you is to provide the most timely and transparent information we can. Aviation is full of friendly, helpful people who are eager share the joy and sense of freedom flight provides.

While we begin with the specifics of helicopter operations in and around New York City, much of the information applies no matter where you live or fly. Look for other regions to add pages in the future for their locality.

The professional helicopter operators in our area, many of whom are our members, are some of the safest and most professional in the business, and have been unfairly portrayed in news media. We hope to bring balance to this ongoing conversation.

Please send feedback. Thank you.

Sincerely, David Nuss, Chairman of ERHC