A Brief History of Fighting Aviation Noise

The Art of the Possible

The Art of the Possible showcases how a collaborative team in Seattle worked to promote significant changes in the Federal Aviation Administration's funding bill that will benefit everyone affected by aviation noise. This episode delves into the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act and its implications for aviation noise management and air safety. It covers the near-collision event at Reagan National Airport that spurred legislative action, explores the provisions of the bill aimed at reducing noise and increasing safety, and highlights community efforts in Seattle to influence federal policy. It also discusses the challenges and successes of engaging stakeholders including airlines, local governments, and residents. The episode wraps up with recent legislative updates and their potential impact on noise abatement and aviation technology advancements. Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app to be alerted about our newest episodes.  This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulley.  Music by Cast of Characters, Moments, and Sounds like Sander. Noisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJMf6RgZFOoV1MgYzuUV%2BbVlTBXqHhIUFdf2F8zgQ%2Fm1ZB%2FkGhYV6BoIzRnN5A7A9Y9S8PYa6eQV18odxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFfolS%2FX0l1gh5EsWFkkXBVUN3UUD7V1KKR9GJRpUEvRWCBNF9fOiXOL1SxYWSQ35I9DhGsSyZhzf4lkqIUrh1UwIG04D96NZ] on the web. Noisy Skies is brought to you by The Aloft Group. The Aloft Group draws on decades of aviation experience to help communities navigate the complexity of aviation noise. To learn more about how Aloft can help your community, visit TheAloftGroup.com [https://thealoftgroup.com/] and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix [https://thealoftgroup.com/white-papers-and-articles/noise-abatement-and-the-forgotten-people-in-aviations-matrix/]. Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC

The Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable

Colorado's Centennial Airport is the nation's busiest general aviation airport--and the 18th-busiest airport of any kind in the nation. Which means that as both the airport and the area around it has grown over the years, aviation noise has become a bigger problem. In this episode, we talk to members of the Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable to learn more about best practices they've learned over the years to collaborate successfully with the airport and the FAA.  Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app to be alerted about our newest episodes!  This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulley.  Music is by Adam Saban, Falls, and Lunareh.  Noisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJMf6RgZFOoV1MgYzuUV%2BbVlTBXqHhIUFdf2F8zgQ%2Fm1ZB%2FkGhYV6BoIzRnN5A7A9Y9S8PYa6eQV18odxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFfolS%2FX0l1gh5EsWFkkXBVUN3UUD7V1KKR9GJRpUEvRWCBNF9fOiXOL1SxYWSQ35I9DhGsSyZhzf4lkqIUrh1UwIG04D96NZ] on the web. Noisy Skies is brought to you by The Aloft Group. The Aloft Group draws on decades of aviation experience to help communities navigate the complexity of aviation noise. To learn more about how Aloft can help your community, visit TheAloftGroup.com [https://thealoftgroup.com/] and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix [https://thealoftgroup.com/white-papers-and-articles/noise-abatement-and-the-forgotten-people-in-aviations-matrix/]. Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC

Defining Noise

The FAA is currently reviewing its civil aviation noise policy and this episode explains why that's happening, how to define noise metrics, and why it matters to you.  Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app to be alerted about our newest episodes!  This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulley. Music by Cast of Characters, Cody Martin, and PALA. Noisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJMf6RgZFOoV1MgYzuUV%2BbVlTBXqHhIUFdf2F8zgQ%2Fm1ZB%2FkGhYV6BoIzRnN5A7A9Y9S8PYa6eQV18odxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFfolS%2FX0l1gh5EsWFkkXBVUN3UUD7V1KKR9GJRpUEvRWCBNF9fOiXOL1SxYWSQ35I9DhGsSyZhzf4lkqIUrh1UwIG04D96NZ] on the web. Noisy Skies is brought to you by The Aloft Group. The Aloft Group draws on decades of aviation experience to help communities navigate the complexity of aviation noise. To learn more about how Aloft can help your community, visit TheAloftGroup.com [https://thealoftgroup.com/] and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix [https://thealoftgroup.com/white-papers-and-articles/noise-abatement-and-the-forgotten-people-in-aviations-matrix/]. Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC

Noise Is the New Secondhand Smoke

Noise is not just a source of annoyance. It is also a public health crisis. Nighttime aviation noise is particularly harmful to your cardiovascular system and sleep hygiene. This episode features Dr. Mathias Basher talking about his ongoing FAA-funded research on sleep and health [https://www.med.upenn.edu/uep/noise.html]; Dr. Peter James discussing his just-published research on noise and cardiovascular health [https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP12906]; and Quiet Communities founder Dr. Jamie Banks speaking about their efforts to revive the EPA Office of Noise Control and Abatement [https://today.westlaw.com/Document/I1863d1e206e011ee8921fbef1a541940/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)]. The New York Times article mentioned in this episode can be read here [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/09/health/noise-exposure-health-impacts.html].  Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow to be alerted about our newest episodes!  This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulley Music by CJ0 and PALA Noisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJMf6RgZFOoV1MgYzuUV%2BbVlTBXqHhIUFdf2F8zgQ%2Fm1ZB%2FkGhYV6BoIzRnN5A7A9Y9S8PYa6eQV18odxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFfolS%2FX0l1gh5EsWFkkXBVUN3UUD7V1KKR9GJRpUEvRWCBNF9fOiXOL1SxYWSQ35I9DhGsSyZhzf4lkqIUrh1UwIG04D96NZ] on the web. Noisy Skies is brought to you by The Aloft Group. The Aloft Group draws on decades of aviation experience to help communities navigate the complexity of aviation noise. To learn more about how Aloft can help your community, visit TheAloftGroup.com [https://thealoftgroup.com/] and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix [https://thealoftgroup.com/white-papers-and-articles/noise-abatement-and-the-forgotten-people-in-aviations-matrix/]. Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC

A Brief History of Fighting Aviation Noise

Dr. Barbara Lichman [https://www.buchalter.com/attorneys/barbara-lichman-ph-d/#bio] started a fight in the 1980s that changed her life's work, and ultimately helped change the aviation industry as well. This episode looks at her advocacy and work for the last 40 years, work which is still setting precedents today.  Host Carolyn McCulley also talks to Airnoise founder Chris McCann [https://airnoise.io] in this episode, one that seeks to understand who controls aviation noise and how we got there. Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow to be alerted about our newest episodes!  This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulley Music by SHIMMER Noisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts [https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJMf6RgZFOoV1MgYzuUV%2BbVlTBXqHhIUFdf2F8zgQ%2Fm1ZB%2FkGhYV6BoIzRnN5A7A9Y9S8PYa6eQV18odxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFfolS%2FX0l1gh5EsWFkkXBVUN3UUD7V1KKR9GJRpUEvRWCBNF9fOiXOL1SxYWSQ35I9DhGsSyZhzf4lkqIUrh1UwIG04D96NZ] on the web. Noisy Skies is brought to you by The Aloft Group. The Aloft Group draws on decades of aviation experience to help communities navigate the complexity of aviation noise. To learn more about how Aloft can help your community, visit TheAloftGroup.com [https://thealoftgroup.com/] and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix [https://thealoftgroup.com/white-papers-and-articles/noise-abatement-and-the-forgotten-people-in-aviations-matrix/]. Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC