When: Wednesday, May 14 to Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: Daylight hours
Where: Areas throughout the Capital Regional District (see map)
What: Low-level helicopter flights for FortisBC's annual natural gas line inspections
Talon Helicopters with LaSen Inc. will be performing low-level flyovers for FortisBC between May 14 to June 14, 2025, during daylight hours, as authorized by Transport Canada.
This work is part of FortisBC’s annual inspection of its high-pressure transmission natural gas lines and is an important part of FortisBC's integrity management program. The low-flying helicopter uses LaSen’s aerial LiDAR detection technology to inspect the pipelines. This technology is used to detect any issues to ensure FortisBC’s system continues to operate safely, reliably and to plan maintenance activities accordingly.
Flight time over a single area will be minimal. The Capital Regional District is one of 24 regional districts in BC that we will pass through during this time. There will be no activity on the ground related to flights. The flight schedule may vary depending on weather conditions and wildfires.
Work Zone Location Map
Fleet Information
For this inspection work, Talon Helicopters will be using AS355F2 Twinstar helicopters (pictured below). The LiDAR equipment will be mounted to the nose of the helicopters. Learn more about the Talon Helicopter fleet at Fleet — Talon Helicopters.
Photo provided by Talon Helicopters.
For more information on the inspection works:
FortisBC
1-888-224-2710
fortisbc.com/communityupgrades
Talon Helicopters
604-214-3585