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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:39 am    Post subject: Lyco rumble & Subie Reply with quote


I am an airplane builder and also the local airport manager and I can
tell you that noise of any sort is becoming a real issue. I don't think
it will be that long before that nice rumble will get us all in trouble.
Enjoy it now because I think we are all going to be stuck with those 3
foot under belly mufflers before long. Airplanes are an easy target for
complaints, and you can't believe what some people complain about. The
low rumble of the radial and of the unmuffled experimental are big on
the list. As far as airplanes, I like them all if they fly good. As far
as bikes, I even liked my BSA, oil leaks and all. Sounded good to, at
least when it ran.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:26 am    Post subject: Lyco rumble & Subie Reply with quote


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I am an airplane builder and also the local airport manager and I can
tell you that noise of any sort is becoming a real issue. I don't think
it will be that long before that nice rumble will get us all in trouble.
Enjoy it now because I think we are all going to be stuck with those 3
foot under belly mufflers before long. Airplanes are an easy target for
complaints, and you can't believe what some people complain about. The
low rumble of the radial and of the unmuffled experimental are big on
the list. ...

Noise (noiz) n. Sound or a sound that is loud, unpleasant, unexpected,
or undesired.
What might be music to one person's ears, is noise to someone else.
Particularly when nursing a hangover. Smile
I personally don't really understand why people like their airplanes
to make a lot of noise. I've flown aircraft with very effective
mufflers, and I don't feel any less "cool" knowing that I'm not
making a bunch of racket. In fact, knowing that the airplane is
very quiet, I don't mind flying over nature preserves, skiing
areas, lakes, and other places where people go to enjoy peace
and quiet. I enjoy flying, but I don't want to force others
to participate.
I think if we take an active role in reducing the amount of noise
our aircraft make, we'll continue to enjoy our hobby. Many pilots
I've spoken with feel that what will happen is that they'll
eventually be forced to put on mufflers, and the longer we can
delay, the better. I believe that the general public does not
see it this way - they will be happy to see the FAA or TSA or
any other agency simply shut us down.
I've addressed this issue with the AOPA, and they don't really
seem to be too interested in trying to get people to install
mufflers. Looks like we'll have to take the lead on this one
ourselves!
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Mickey Coggins
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