NOISE ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT FOR FIXED WING PERSONNEL

You will need a copy of the Fly Neighbourly Guide and the AIRCARE™ Noise Abatement Code at hand.
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1) The AIRCARE™ Noise Abatement Code of Practice (code) has been developed to formalise the Fly Neighbourly Guide. Whilst the Fly Neighbourly Program was developed for helicopters, the AIRCARE™ Program has adapted it for fixed wing aircraft too. *

1 point

a) True

b) False

2) The Fly Neighbourly Program addresses noise abatement and public acceptance objectives with guidelines in the following areas:• Pilot and operator awareness• Pilot training and education• Flight operations planning• Public acceptance and safety• Sensitivity to the concerns of the community *

1 point

a) True

b) False

3) The Fly Neighbourly Guide says to a avoid noise-sensitive areas altogether when possible *

1 point

a) True

b) False

4) The Fly Neighbourly Guide requires you to vary the route when possible since repetition contributes to annoyance *

1 point

a) True

b) False

5) The Fly Neighbourly Guide advises to when possible follow high ambient noise routes such as highways *

1 point

a) True

b) False

6) What is the minimum recommended flyover height in noise-sensitive areas for all aircraft? *

1 point

a) 1500 ft

b) 2000 ft

c) 1000 ft but because aircraft noise characteristics vary with type and meteorological conditions, the general rule is – the higher, the better.

d) 4000 ft

Other:

7) How does the AIRCARE™ Noise Abatement Code define a noise-sensitive area? *

1 point

a) An area where noise complaints are common

b) An area where the impact of adverse effects from noise diminishes the amenity values of that area

c) An industrial area

d) An aerodrome

Other:

8) How is a populous area defined in the Noise Abatement code? *

1 point

a) A City

b) A small town

c) A public rally or event

d) A collection of 10 residences or more in an area less than two hectares, or a gathering of more than 100 people

Other:

9) How is media support best engendered? *

1 point

a) By provide press releases to trade journals and local media about Fly Neighbourly seminars

b) By advising them of all noise complaints received

c) By using the media to discredit noise objections

d) By telling the media of local good news stories e.g. fire-fighting, medical evacuation, SAR Ops, police services

Other:

10) How are public relations best improved *

1 point

a) By promoting the AIRCARE™ Accreditation Program (particularly the Noise Abatement Programme) as administered by Aviation NZ.

b) By forming partnerships with government agencies to promote the benefits of aviation

c) By presenting your aircraft in a tidy condition

d) By influencing government agencies that are involved with aviation.

Other:

11) You are setting up a new base. How can noise complaints be minimised? *

1 point

a) By using acoustic protection products

b) By selecting a site most suitable from a safety, operational and environmental point of view and by implementing a public acceptance programme

c) By erecting warning signs

Other:

12) When a complaint is received, how should it be addressed? *

1 point

a) Contact the complaining party personally and promptly. When you do, avoid being defensive, argumentative or opinionated. Sincerely try to understand the other person’s point of view and avoid hostile confrontations. Sometimes merely listening politely can improve the situation. Evaluate the problem thoroughly and follow through by asking the pilot if he/she was aware of the problem and were procedures followed. Decide if preventative action is possible, complete and Event Notification Form.

b) Tell the person you will get someone to call them but keep putting it off until the complainant forgets the issue

c) Tell them you are not breaking any law whatsoever so there’s nothing they can do about it

Other:

13) Under the Noise Abatement Code operators are required to formulate guidelines that will be used to assist flight crews and flight operations staff to formulate responsible mission profiles. They are also required to consult with local authorities on operational areas and transit routes. A number of other considerations take precedence over these noise abatement requirements. What are they? *

1 point

a) Air Traffic control instructions and flight safety

b) Passenger comfort

c) Transit routes with high scenic values

Other:

14) When low-level operations are to be carried out near populous areas what considerations shall be applied? *

1 point

a) Selecting only a skilled pilot

b) Selecting a time of day and week when the aircraft’s noise will be least intrusive and by selecting the aircraft in the fleet that has the least intrusive noise footprint

c) Selecting the aircraft in the fleet that has had the most recent scheduled inspection

d) Selecting a pilot who most recently completed noise abatement training

Other:

15) An operator is required to have a procedure to ensure that relevant staff:Pass an assessment on noise abatement every three years, and Are assessed on their knowledge of those noise abatement procedures in the aircraft flight manual (where the flight manual details noise abatement procedures) at each annual competency check, andHave noise abatement procedures considered at each annual competency check *

1 point

a) True

b) False

Other:

16) Other Operator Responsibilities are:Educate customers about noise abatement procedures, in order to prevent or minimize conflicts between their expectations and company policy, andEnsure that in areas where a User Group has been established under CAA and Airways protocols, the operator maintains membership of that User Group and takes an active part in its activities, andEnsure that the procedures detailed in the Fly Neighbourly Guide result in continual improvement in respect to the operator’s noise footprint *

1 point

a) True

b) False

Other:

17) Other Operator ResponsibilitiesEnsure that any new aircraft purchased has a smaller noise footprint than existing types *

1 point

a) True

b) False

Other:

18) The Noise Abatement Code makes some recommendations to operators about best practice. Some are: Establish a practice of promoting both the safety record and the benefits of aircraft use to the public at large to improve public acceptance of aircraft, andWhere possible, when operations below 500ft AGL are anticipated, arrange notification to all affected parties near the proposed flight path *

1 point

a) True

b) False

Other:

19) The Noise Abatement Code also requires ALL low-level operations to be notified to affected parties *

1 point

a) True

b) False

Other:

20) The code details the following responsibilities for Land Owners and Administrators in noise-sensitive areas (e.g. DOC) All visitors to the DOC Estate should be advised that they might hear aircraft noise during their visit, and in National Parks, trampers should be advised that they might hear aircraft noise and that it will be particularly prevalent on the days that tracks are being maintained or huts resupplied or other aerial work is planned *

1 point

a) True

b) False

Other:

21) When an aircraft engine is being operated in the mid range (RPM) the effect of lowering the propeller RPM by 100 RPM is: *

1 point

a) 12 -18 dB

b) 3 – 5 dB

c) 6 – 8 dB

Other:

22) When an aircraft engine is being operated in the 2600 – 2750 RPM range the propeller noise emitted is likely to be how much more than when the propeller is being operated in the normal operating range (2350 – 2450 RPM)? *

1 point

a) Four times as much

b) Twice as much

c) Half as much again

Other:

23) With respect to orbiting in noise sensitive areas, what procedures should be taken to minimise noise? *

1 point

a) Operate the propeller at the top of the green range

b) Operate the propeller at the low end of the recommended operating range

c) Whenever possible avoid orbiting in noise sensitive areas at all

Other:

24) Doppler-effect on aircraft noise is: *

1 point

a) The warbling sound of engine exhaust

b) Not a factor with aircraft noise

c) The apparent change of sound frequency resulting from aircraft speed and direction relative to the listener. It is responsible for the apparent changes in sound frequency as an aircraft passes overhead, or during orbiting

Other:

25) Noise characteristics: *

1 point

a) The noise level in decibels alone dictates the obtrusiveness and annoyance of a sound.

b) The frequency and type of noise, even though of similar decibel noise level, is a significant factor in noise annoyance

c) A prop with more blades has the disadvantage of being more noisy than two bladed

d) Longer prop blades help to reduce noise emission

Other:

26) Propellers: *

1 point

a) Prop noise can be decreased by making the blades thicker

b) A multi bladed propeller with shorter blades will generate less noise.

Other:

27) Orbiting. *

1 point

a) An aircraft orbiting emits a continuous sound to a listener at a fixed point some distance away

b) An aircraft orbiting emits an apparent higher frequency sound on the phase of the orbit towards a listener at a fixed point some distance away.

c) An aircraft orbiting emits an apparent lower frequency sound on the phase of the orbit towards a listener at a fixed point some distance away.

Other:

28) Propeller noise: *

1 point

a) Emanates from the tips alone

b) Is a product of the energy of the pulses of air thrown off by the blades together with propeller tip speed being a significant factor that can be reduced by the pilot

c) Is pretty much the same regardless of RPM

Other:

29) Wind: *

1 point

a) Air movement due to wind does not affect sound propagation.

b) Flying up wind of sensitive areas will ensure the minimum noise annoyance

c) Wind direction and strength are not considerations for noise abatement

d) Orbiting and passing tracks should where possible be kept downwind of sensitive locations.

Other:

30) Altitude: *

1 point

a) Fly over height is significant for helicopters but not fixed wing

b) Fly over height is a critical factor in perceived aircraft noise as heard at ground level. As a general rule, ground observers view noise as halving with each doubling of distance from the source.

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