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I know this is a controversial subject, but whatever. So I was out for what I was hoping would be a nice summer night walk to Davis, and all I hear for the entire walk are extremely loud and low flying air planes. Logan is sending every plane over our neighborhoods today...a new plane every 30 seconds. So loud that you have to pause your conversation. I was able to capture one on my phone cam, so nobody can deny it this time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVV-QiIGnzA

Anyways, I remember there being a lawsuit a few years back. Something about the city of Somerville suing Massport for illegally overusing the new runway against what they communicated before creating the new runway. Years have passed and nothing has happened with that, as far as I know. Is there any hope in putting an end to this, or at least reducing it a bit? It wasn't ever this bad 4+ years ago. Just looking for more info, as the mayor's office doesn't seem to respond to emails about this.

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Ron, these take offs are actually dangerous, burn more fuel and are highly frightening for many passengers. It's also why that airport is ranked as one of the world's worst to fly out of. Unless there is a direct correlation to overall public health (and I don't mean anxiety or annoyance) that would make a strong case for forcing this sort of thing, it's not worth it.

ETA: Also, it's actually noisier over the immediate neighborhood, just for a smaller period of time. To do this, you're pulling up at full throttle.

Edited Date: 2010-08-30 12:34 pm (UTC)