Article Summary:
The physics of noise, glide slopes, and so on, are the same everywhere. However, this presentation will focus on EU regulations which are very different from FAA rules governing US flights. You may learn things that should be applied to US airports – and vice versa.
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Measures which affects noise under flight paths
How steeply planes land & take off
Whether they use Continuous Descent Approach
Where planes drop their landing gear
Whether there are fines for offenders
Whether respite is provided for residents
Whether there are restrictions on night flights
If some airports can get it right, why can’t they all?