Ultralight/Gyrocopter Vehicle Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures, Pilot Information
VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Within the vicinity of Longmont Vance Brand Airport are noise sensitive areas. By using your aircraft's quietest departure techniques and following the guidelines and procedures below, we can reduce the noise impact on our neighbors. The City of Longmont has adopted Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures (VNAP) and requests that resident and visitor aircraft comply with the VNAP described below.
Please Use Common Sense and Be Considerate to Airport Neighbors
ARRIVALS
• Runway 29 is preferred when wind and weather permits
• Traffic pattern altitude is 5550 feet MSL (500 feet AGL)
• Flight over congested areas of the city are not allowed (FAR 103.15)
• Fly a tight, left, downwind pattern within ½ mile of the runway (no wider than approximately ½ the runway length)
PATTERN WORK
• Runway 29 is preferred when wind and weather permits
• Traffic pattern altitude is 5550 feet MSL (500 feet AGL)
• Fly a tight, left, downwind pattern within ½ mile of the runway (no wider than approximately ½ the runway length)
DEPARTURES
• Runway 29 is preferred when wind and weather permits
• Intersection takeoffs are to be avoided
• Remain clear of congested areas on climb out
• Follow highways or major roadways after leaving the pattern at 1000 AGL or higher
COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Numerous complaints are received annually regarding flight operations that occur either over the city or to the west of the airport. Many of these can be avoided using some common sense and courtesy. Examples include:
• Noise from early morning or early evening operations, especially on weekends
• Low level operations over neighborhoods or near housing subdivisions
• Flying low over farm and ranch land where livestock animals are herded
VOLUNTARY NOISE ABATEMENT ACRONYMS
AGL - Above Ground Level
MSL - Above Mean Sea Level
RPM - Revolutions per Minute
TPA -Traffic Pattern Altitude
VASI - Visual Approach Slope Indicator
Vx - Best Angle of Climb
Vy - Best Rate of Climb
VFR - Visual Flight Rules
