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My Flight Helicopter tells Mackinac County it will change flight paths after noise complaints
Summary
Representatives from My Flight Helicopter and Airport Manager Paul Fullerton told the board they will shift flight paths away from residential areas to address noise concerns; the company said its season is ending and it will leave the area soon.
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Representatives from My Flight Helicopter attended the Aug. 28 Mackinac County Board meeting to answer questions and respond to community noise complaints. The company's owner and CEO told the board they plan to shift flight paths away from residential areas and noted the company's season is ending and they expect to leave the area soon.
Airport Manager Paul Fullerton was present to answer technical questions about operations. The minutes record the owner's assurance to the board but do not include verbatim quotes. The transcript indicates the change of flight paths is intended to reduce noise impacts on nearby residents; no enforcement action or formal restrictions were recorded in the minutes.
The board recorded the exchange during Unfinished Business; the minutes do not show follow-up tasks or a recorded timeline for implementing new flight paths.
