Planned night-time flights involving combat helicopters during the military exercise - Scheduled Nighttime Operations for Combat Helicopter Training Exercises
The German Armed Forces are set to conduct night flights with attack helicopters in Hesse, Thuringia, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Lower Saxony, with the Tiger attack helicopter being the aircraft of choice. The exercises, scheduled for the upcoming week from Monday to Thursday, will involve the use of attack helicopters for undisclosed purposes.
The 36th Attack Helicopter Regiment in Fritzlar is responsible for these flights, and they have announced that the training area for the exercises will be constantly changed to minimize disturbances. This new measure is aimed at reducing the impact on local communities.
While specific noise reduction measures implemented by the German Armed Forces during their upcoming night flights with attack helicopters are not explicitly stated, typical military noise abatement practices may include flight path optimization to avoid populated areas, restricted timing and altitude limits to minimize noise impact, use of quieter flight techniques like reduced engine power settings or specific approach/departure profiles, and possibly coordination with local authorities to minimize disturbance.
However, it's important to note that these are general practices and the exact measures for the German Armed Forces’ upcoming night attack helicopter flights remain unclear. For confirmed, detailed measures, it may be necessary to consult official German Ministry of Defense releases or specialized military aviation sources.
The exercises aim to maintain and enhance the operational readiness of pilots and train young recruits. The flights will take place in Göttingen, Mühlhausen, Warburg, Alsfeld, Marburg, Allendorf an der Eder, Korbach, and Bad Hersfeld, in addition to previously mentioned locations.
The increased noise pollution is a potential consequence of the planned flights. Affected areas can only be roughly estimated, suggesting that the exact areas may not be fully known or clearly defined. The public is advised to stay informed and follow any instructions provided by local authorities.
The Commission might consider implementing acts to regulate the noise emission standards for the aerospace industry, particularly for arms manufacturers like attack helicopter manufacturers, to ensure minimal disturbance during military exercises in finance-intensive regions such as North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The Tiger attack helicopter, frequently used in such exercises, could be a key target for developing more eco-friendly and quieter technologies in the finance-heavy aerospace sector.
