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Operational procedures

6.5.1.2 Noise limitation procedures

NCO.OP.120 Airplanes and helicopters. The commander shall take into account

published procedures for noise limitation in order to minimize the impact of

aircraft noise, while ensuring that safety considerations are given higher priority

than noise abatement.

6.5.1.3 Heavy fines for making noise

Practice in recent years shows that violating noise regulations can lead to fines

in the order of DKK 20,000-30,000.

Since 2004, a number of airlines have been fined for violations in connection

with takeoffs and landings at Copenhagen Airport in Kastrup.

6.5.1.4 Noise certificate

You may find a “noise certificate” in connection with the aircraft’s documents.

Especially when flying in Germany, it is important that you bring this document

with you to the airport office when you must pay the takeoff fee – you will get

away with about half of it.

6.5.2 Noise in connection with takeoffs and landings

The noisiest activity at an airport is when the aircraft take off. This takes place
at low altitude and at full throttle.

Many airports have special departure routes so that you can vary your

departure so that as many people as possible can “enjoy” the sound of the

plane. Climb with Vy and get away from the area as quickly as possible.

The landing phase is often less noisy because the engine is almost idling during
the approach.

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