Noisy Skies

The Aloft Group

If you have questions about the aviation noise in the skies above you, this podcast has answers. Noisy Skies explores the complex issues governing aviation noise now and into the future.

Airplanes will always be part of our lives—and with it airplane noise.  Unfortunately, not all noise issues are solvable, but many can be improved.  The secret to quieter skies is moving away from classic combative relationships between parties to a collaborative effort that recognizes multiple needs can have multiple solutions.  So, who are the parties in airport noise issues?   Affected communities, airports, air operators, and both local and federal governments. In today’s environment, communicating and collaborating is how together we all achieve a better tomorrow.

Noisy Skies is a production of The Aloft Group. With knowledge and experience in all these areas, Aloft helps communities and airports collaborate with air operators and governments to help mitigate noise, enhance safety, and embrace smart growth. Contact us at TheAloftGroup.com for more information.

Noisy Skies is a limited series podcast that has concluded.

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Why Are These Planes Overhead?
Nov 16 2023
Why Are These Planes Overhead?
Aviation noise is not just for those who live near airports. Over the past decade, many people who never had any planes flying overhead now live with airplane noise. With the coming aviation innovations like Amazon delivery drones and other technologies, the noise in our skies will only accelerate. This podcast series is a resource for the people affected by aviation noise who need to understand the complex and interconnected systems that govern our airspace and land planning.In this debut episode of the Noisy Skies podcast from The Aloft Group, host Carolyn McCulley talks with guests Jim Allerdice of Vianair, Inc., and Emily Tranter of N.O.I.S.E. about the basics of aviation noise and how flight path changes the FAA introduced affected even more people on the ground.Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow to be alerted about our newest episodes! This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulleyMusic by Adam Saban, CJ0, Midnight Daydream, and WastelanderNoisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts 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 and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC

Episodes

Why Are These Planes Overhead?
Nov 16 2023
Why Are These Planes Overhead?
Aviation noise is not just for those who live near airports. Over the past decade, many people who never had any planes flying overhead now live with airplane noise. With the coming aviation innovations like Amazon delivery drones and other technologies, the noise in our skies will only accelerate. This podcast series is a resource for the people affected by aviation noise who need to understand the complex and interconnected systems that govern our airspace and land planning.In this debut episode of the Noisy Skies podcast from The Aloft Group, host Carolyn McCulley talks with guests Jim Allerdice of Vianair, Inc., and Emily Tranter of N.O.I.S.E. about the basics of aviation noise and how flight path changes the FAA introduced affected even more people on the ground.Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow to be alerted about our newest episodes! This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulleyMusic by Adam Saban, CJ0, Midnight Daydream, and WastelanderNoisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts 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 and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC
A Brief History of Fighting Aviation Noise
Dec 22 2023
A Brief History of Fighting Aviation Noise
Dr. Barbara Lichman 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 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 McCulleyMusic by SHIMMERNoisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts 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 and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC
Noise Is the New Secondhand Smoke
Jan 31 2024
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; Dr. Peter James discussing his just-published research on noise and cardiovascular health; and Quiet Communities founder Dr. Jamie Banks speaking about their efforts to revive the EPA Office of Noise Control and Abatement.The New York Times article mentioned in this episode can be read here. Noisy Skies is a periodic podcast. Subscribe or follow to be alerted about our newest episodes! This episode was written and edited by Carolyn McCulleyMusic by CJ0 and PALANoisy Skies was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Aviation Podcasts 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 and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC
Defining Noise
Feb 29 2024
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 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 and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC
The Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable
Mar 31 2024
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 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 and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC
The Art of the Possible
Jun 5 2024
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 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 and read The Forgotten People in Aviation's Matrix.Noisy Skies is a production of Citygate Films © 2024 Citygate Films LLC