Originally Posted by
Mayhemxpc
So I understand that you are not in favor of identifying a problem and then working to find solutions. Just kill aviation because it is more convenient to do so.
Where I am (HEF) there are airport procedures that most pilots seem to follow. The local government has also done the sound studies that show the local highways that border the airport (at downwind and base for the prevailing wind runways) produce more noise, consistently, at all hours, than the far less frequent airplane. Of course perceptions may be different than objective truth. People have a tendency to "tune out" some noises and complain about others. (Note that although people may tune out the road noise, it is doing far more damage than the occasional airplane.)
Pilots do as they are trained to do, at least initially. If the local FBO/flight school will teach a Vx climb to pattern altitude and then cruise climb, or power reduction -- when that is in keeping with recommended procedures for that airplane -- then that is what pilots will do. Descending to pattern altitude five miles out and at low pitch (for constant speed prop aircraft) seems like another training deficiency. (It also seems like a bit of an exaggeration, but I could be wrong.) Again, energize the FBOs, or on field schools, or heaven forbid -- the local EAA chapter - to get the word out. When someone sees a pilot flying in a manner unfriendly to the community, have a chat with them.
But I guess just saying the airport makes too much noise and we should close it is the easier solution.