float plane operator claims three out-of-order coastal navigation systems may pose a danger to the lives of pilots and passengers. Eilersten says two webcams and an automated weather station that pilots rely on for navigation need to be fixed immediately, particularly with fall weather on the way. An automated weather station run by Environment Canada at Herbert Island, about 34 kilometres north of Port Hardy, is also not in service. (aviationweather.gov)Eilertsen is most concerned about the off-line Addenbroke Island webcam, which he says is used continuously by pilots flying up and down the coast. "The two webcams being down definitely puts our pilots into a very unknown position and a dangerous position," he says.

Source: CBC News September 09, 2018 14:00 UTC