Noise Abatement
Flight Test Prep Academy is committed to flying safely and neighbourly
Long Beach, Fullerton and the surrounding areas are densely populated and we know that small changes in our flying can have a big impact on the surrounding communities. Here are some ways we are working to fly quietly:
All of our students, CFI’s, and Renters are briefed on Long Beach Airport noise abatement procedures
We have taken the Fly Friendly SoCal pledge
We work closely with the Long Beach Airport Noise Commission and Airport Operations to study our flying and make adjustments where needed
We receive quarterly reports on the activity of our fleet
We base the vast majority of our KLGB operations on runway 26L where impact to the community is lessened
Noise abatement information for pilots at KLGB
Noise Abatement Procedures:
This is a plain-english summary of the LBMC Airport Noise Ordinance Regulations specific to our operations. For the full ordinance click here.
Weekdays 7:00am-7:00pm
Weekends 8:00am-3:00pm
Voluntary noise abatement procedures in effect: Fly friendly!
Weekdays 7:00pm-7:00am
Weekends 3:00pm-8:00am
Holidays
The following are prohibited:
Touch-and-go
Stop-and-go
Practice low approaches
Practice VFR missed approaches
For more information see LBMC Chapter 16.43
Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures:
No pattern work on any runways after 10:00pm (including full-stop taxi-backs)
For any pattern work after 10:00pm use runway 30/12
How to fly a friendly pattern
Use full length of Runway, and full power on departure.
Use Best Procedures to Maximize Climb on departure.
Fly the patterns at published altitudes – 1,000’ AGL
When able, implement crosswind turns at 500’ MSL on departure
Otherwise fly the upwind leg to 1000’ MSL on departure before turning crosswind/downwind
Limit the width of the downwind leg to no more than ½ mile from runway centerlines of Runway 08L/26R and Runway 08R/26L use visual cues
Runway 8L/26R – Align Downwind over Carson Street
Runway 8R/26 – Align Downwind over Willow Street
Distribute flight activity based on demand and optimize the use of both 26L and 26R as the prevailing runways to best avoid residential areas
Adhere to all Long Beach Municipal Code Airport Noise Ordinance Regulations
Aircraft executing procedures other than full stop landings are encouraged to use the normal touchdown zone to maximize runway useable distances
Noise abatement information for pilots at KFUL
Noise Abatement Procedures:
This is a plain-English summary of the KFUL noise abatement procedures. For more information click here.
Weekdays 7:00am-10:00pm
Weekends 8:00am-10:00pm
Voluntary noise abatement procedures in effect: Fly friendly!
Weekdays 10:00pm-7:00am
Weekends 10:00pm-8:00am
Holidays
The following are prohibited:
Pattern work
Weekends and Holidays 6:00pm-7:00am
The following are prohibited:
Touch-and-Gos
Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures:
Use best rate of climb (Vy) and low RPM (constant speed prop only)
How to fly a friendly pattern
No intersection takeoffs.
Use Best Procedures to reduce RPM
Fly the patterns at published altitudes – 1,000’ AGL
Arrivals:
Remain at pattern altitude as long as possible before beginning descent
Departures:
Runway 06: Turn right 085 degrees, follow railroad tracks until reaching 1100'.
Runway 24: 700' or Beach Blvd. prior to turning.
Adhere to all City of Fullerton Noise Ordinance Regulations
Aircraft executing procedures other than full stop landings are encouraged to use the normal touchdown zone to maximize runway useable distances
