Notes
White paper by Vianair, Inc. (April 24, 2022) proposing a Fly Quiet noise abatement program for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Covers three core components of Fly Quiet programs: operational procedures (preferential runway use, continuous descent approaches, thrust/flap/gear departure profiles), conformance monitoring, and industry/community engagement. Addresses DCA-specific elements including fleet mix data, nighttime operations under the DCA Noise Rule, flight procedures maximizing overflight of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, Terminal Arrival Area (TAA) concept, and proximity to BWI, IAD, and prohibited airspace P-56A protecting the White House and National Mall. References comparable programs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.