It's another day in the neighborhood, where no peace of mind is to be found in southwest Longmont and surrounding Boulder County. The noise levels today have been unbearable from planes buzzing overhead. But it is just a typical day. As usual, the needs of the few supersede the needs of the many.
I have to question what voluntary noise abatement really means to the pilots at Vance Brand Airport. Is it an "inside joke" to annoy as much of the population as possible? Can they be arrested for disturbing the peace? Consider Mile-Hi Skydiving's plans to expand its operations. What will the noise be like after the "expansion"?
I will never understand why the city of Longmont won't step up to protect its residents. Didn't our City Council take an oath to protect our well-being? Please ask them to mandate noise regulations!
And, if you are bothered by Mile-Hi's year-round nonstop racket, you may want to consider making a donation to Citizens for Quiet Skies, P.O. Box 19203, Boulder, CO 80308-2203.