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NOISE ABATEMENT.
Increased emphasis on improving the quality of our environment re
quires renewed effort on the part of all pilots to minimize the effect of
aircraft noise on the public.
We, as pilots, can demonstrate our concern for environmental im
provement, by application of the following suggested procedures, and
thereby tend to build public support for aviation:
(1)
Pilots operating aircraft under VFR over outdoor assemblies
of persons, recreational and park areas, and other noise-sensitive
areas should make every effort to fly not less than 2,000 feet above
the surface, weather permitting, even though flight at a lower level
may be consistent with the provisions of government regulations.
(2)
During departure from or approach to an airport, climb after
take-off and descent for landing should be made so as to avoid pro
longed flight at low altitude near noise-sensitive areas.
The above recommended procedures dO not apply where
they would conflict with Air Traffic Control clearances
or instructions, or where, in the pilot's judgment, an
altitude of less than 2, 000 feet is necessary for him to
adequately exercise his duty to see and avoid other air
craft.
NOTE
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