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Noise Abatement |
PHPA Helicopter Operators "Fly Neighborly" The PHPA supports and promotes the Fly Neighborly Program as developed by the Helicopter Association International. The Fly Neighborly Program is a voluntary noise reduction program designed to be implemented by local helicopter operators, large and small. The Fly Neighborly Program offers the technical information necessary for helicopter operators to use current equipment as quietly as practical, and to communicate to the public their efforts to make helicopter operations compatible with nearly all land uses. The objectives of the Fly Neighborly Program is to address noise abatement and public acceptance objectives with programs in the following areas:
The Fly Neighborly Guide is published under the auspices of the Helicopter Association International to promote helicopter noise abatement procedures. It is intended to serve only as a guide. The guidelines are intended to assist pilots, operators, and managers to establish an effective, self-sustained Fly Neighborly program. The flight procedures and concepts outlined are further tailored by each operator to suit local needs, and to ensure that local or regional organizations cooperate to develop a strong, well-organized and disciplined approach to achieving Fly Neighborly objectives. Individuals, operators, or agencies desiring additional information about the Fly Neighborly Program should contact the HAI Fly Neighborly staff liaison at flyneighborly@rotor.com or by writing to: Helicopter Association International 1635 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Community "Fly Neighborly" Hot Spots As part of PHPA's continuing efforts to work hand-in-hand with community concerns about helicopter related noise, the PHPA has developed a "Hot Spot" posting resource available to all helicopter operators. These "postings" are designed to identify communities, neighborhoods and venues that have an increased level of helicopter related noise complaints. The "Hot Spots" are not intended to depict geographic "No Fly Zones". This information is intended to alert all aviation related operators of the increased levels of community awareness to aviation operations within their neighborhoods. This information can then assist operators to plan mitigation measures that will vary operations in the vicinity of that "Hot Spot". The listings below are current areas that the PHPA has identified as Fly Neighborly "Hot Spots". For geographic and narrative information regarding these "Hot Spots". please choose the specific links below:
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