Input from operators and the general public are what can save these types of operations. When you walk into the lobby of BHAA you’re greeted by two large banners imploring visitors to scan a QR code and provide feedback to the FAA and NPS. “We need your help,” they state. HAI has also weighed in, creating a call to action for members to submit comments. What happens in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota could have a far-reaching effect on the rest of the helicopter tour industry. “Who stands to suffer the most are the public and the differently abled, who can’t experience these parks on foot or on ATV, etc.,” Schlaefli says. “You can’t get these views in any other way. These are their lands too.”


Regardless of the outcome, Black Hills Aerial Adventures will continue to provide the best views of Mount Rushmore and a great opportunity for aspiring pilots everywhere to achieve their dreams in the helicopter industry. Schlaefli says, “It’s the biggest mission we could possibly fulfill.”


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