Patrols consist of a Forestry Specialist riding in a helicopter in order to identify effectiveness of prior year’s herbicide application and identification of any conditions warranting further inspection from the ground and or corrective action.
Please be advised that the Haverfield Aviation will be the helicopter company assisting in the inspections on all Jersey Central Power and Light Transmission Lines, beginning Friday, July 1st through Tuesday, July 5th, weather permitting.
The pilot will be in communication with any local Airports, when in their airspace. The helicopter with tail number N5027P will be flying at a speed of about 35-40 mph above or alongside the lines, and may circle around for a closer inspection.