[Lincolnparkdc] Increasingly present and noisy helicopter traffic over neighborhood.

[Marche Maine]

I was just informed of this unique Twitter account...timely.
https://twitter.com/helicoptersofdc/status/1394330630033494021?s=21

On Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:15 PM Heather Diehl <heather.diehl at gmail.com> wrote:

> Quite frankly, the disturbance would be less if they flew higher. The
> sounds and vibrations are directly as a result of the very low flight
> habits.
> I frequently worry for the integrity of the historic glass windows in my
> home, and I can't be alone in that.
>
> On Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:07 PM Beth Peacock <bethpeacock2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Georgetown has had an enormous increase in helicopter traffic/noise over
>> time - and are raising an unremitting ruckus.  I wouldn’t be surprised if
>> some of our increase (notable in the last six months) is not some of theirs
>> being diverted here, in an effort to lessen their complaints.
>>
>> I am aware a study has been undertaken to determine the multiple sources
>> of these flights.
>>
>> At first I thought our traffic might be related to National Guard troops
>> at the Capitol, since the traffic correlates.
>>
>> For whatever reasons, it isn’t desirable and I doubt it’s going away on
>> its own.
>>
>> Beth
>> Beth Peacock
>>
>>
>> On May 17, 2021, at 12:44 PM, Heather Halliwell <
>> heather.j.halliwell at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I don’t have personal experience with this, but I do know that FAA is
>> responsible for regulating noise from non-military operations and you can
>> submit a complaint to their noise ombudsman. It’s important that the
>> complaint is specific so FAA can identify the operator and determine if
>> they violated any operating rules. The email address is linked to here:
>>
>>  https://www.FAA.gov/noise/inquiries
>>
>> I agree the noise is really bothersome. But the problem is that the
>> airspace around our neighborhood is already highly restricted and the vast
>> majority of operations are military, law enforcement and medical. Practices
>> to limit noise, like flying at higher altitudes and limiting nighttime
>> flights, aren’t really feasible for those kinds of operations. There may be
>> some room around the margins to improve the level of noise, but don’t get
>> your hopes up for a big change.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 17, 2021, at 8:35 AM, Marche Maine <markrichardgrace at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Has anyone had any luck in contacting a particular city office, official,
>> elected representative who can work to address a reduction in the
>> increasing number of loud, low-flying, helicopters over the neighborhood?
>> If so, would you please share the information?
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