Questions related to aviation sound noise or regulations thereof.
Noise, specifically sound noise, typically caused by vibration. Typically, this is known for causing passenger discomfort, and excess wear and tear on the airframe.
Questions tagged [noise]
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What causes descending aircraft to make a noise like a giant blown bottle?
I've lived for years about eight miles NW of Boston's Logan Airport. Although I can't say we get a lot of aircraft noise, once in a while, due to winds or air traffic, there will be a long line of planes traveling right over my house, perhaps…
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Is ultrasonic noise from small turbines painful to pets?
A question on another SE site prompted me to search for 'Aircraft engines untrasonic noise dogs', but with not much success. The OP's dog barked like crazy at turboprops, but was not bothered at all by 'louder' noises from light GA planes with…
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What commercial airplane broke the sound barrier in 1979?
I’ve racked my brain and Google for a few years and can’t find an answer. I’m hoping someone here can help. In 1979 I flew from Chicago to Cologne, Germany. I distinctly remember the pilot informing us in an announcement that in a minute we would…
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Is it true Wynantskill, NY has a real problem with aircraft noise from Air Force, or other aircrafts? Thank you
Is it true Wynantskill, NY has a real problem with aircraft noise from Air Force, or other aircraft? Looking to buy a home, but do not want this problem I may have heard on NPR. Thank you.
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What is the definition of "Sideline" in reference to aircraft noise?
The FAA has measured external aircraft noise levels and published the results in the Advisory Circular:
AC 36-1H - Noise Levels for U.S. Certificated and Foreign Aircraft
In the appendices, noise levels are listed for Takeoff (TO), Sideline (SL)…
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Odd whining sound from planes passing over
I'm trying to figure out what is causing the sounds that I'm hearing from planes passing over my house. I'm located approximately 60 miles NW of ATL. The noise I hear sounds like a turbine rapidly spinning up, and then back down approximately 5…
