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A pilot assigned to the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, inspects the rotor blades of his TH-6B Cayuse helicopter prior to flight as an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Naval Rotary Wing Two One (HX-21), takes off behind him. The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) provides instruction to experienced pilots, flight officers, and engineers in the processes and techniques of aircraft and systems test and evaluation. The school investigates and develops new flight test techniques, publishes manuals for use of the aviation test community for standardization of flight test techniques and project reporting, and conducts special projects.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain) Credit: NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office
PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – The Naval Air Station Patuxent River has issued a noise advisory for communities surrounding the base and the Webster Outlying Field. From June 5 to June 14, 2024, low altitude testing events will generate significant noise between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
A pilot assigned to the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, inspects the rotor blades of his TH-6B Cayuse helicopter prior to flight as an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Naval Rotary Wing Two One (HX-21), takes off behind him. The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) provides instruction to experienced pilots, flight officers, and engineers in the processes and techniques of aircraft and systems test and evaluation. The school investigates and develops new flight test techniques, publishes manuals for use of the aviation test community for standardization of flight test techniques and project reporting, and conducts special projects.
(U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain) Credit: NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office
Residents in the vicinity of these areas may experience elevated noise levels due to these scheduled operations. The Naval Air Station Patuxent River emphasizes that it takes numerous precautions to minimize the impact of its testing activities on the local community.
For those seeking further information, the station has provided a contact number, 1-866-819-9028. Additionally, current NAS Patuxent River noise advisories can be viewed at this link.
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