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Interesting debate. I too have no use for old cranks who live near an
airport and constantly complain about the noise. But, aerobatic practice boxes are not published anywhere. Not sure I can defend a "tough $*^!" attitude on the part of aerobatic jockeys. We have a similar problem. I have owned an airplane for over ten years. We live a couple of miles down the road from the airport. We could live closer, BUT we chose to live here because we did not want to put up with the noise. Now, 2 old cranks (hey, I'm over 50, I can say it) have harassed their village and the police enough that a "noise abatement" procedure was put in place. To avoid bothering these fine citizens (who bought homes right next to an airport that preceded their houses by 20 years), airplanes now must fly an extended 2.5 mile upwind to, you guessed it, my house. I have to draw the line here pardner. My house was here before THE PATTERN was moved. In addition, flying this non-standard, 2+ mile upwind is inherently DANGEROUS to those transients who are not aware of this absurd procedure. It puts aircraft dangerously close (2 miles) to O'Hare's innermost ring. The 2 crabbies also had touch and gos eliminated in this "procedure". They even have "airport volunteers" park their keesters at the airport with a handheld radio to record any "violators". Those N-numbers based at the airport are sent reminders if they violate this unsafe, voluntary procedure. For a time, they were even contemplating terminating the lease (hangar/tiedown) of repeat "violators". It appears the village attorney talked some sense into them and they dropped the threat. They have taken in over $10 million in federal funds and this type of action might attract the FAA into the fray. So, I can see the beef to some extent. At least move the box around so the same homes don't get pummeled forever. Flexibility won't kill you, but inflexibility might. Remember, you're in RANGE!!! Good Luck, Mike __________________________________________________ _____________________________ Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com - Accounts Starting At $6.95 - http://www.uncensored-news.com The Worlds Uncensored News Source |
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