Airservices Australia and Jandakot Airport Holdings (JAH), have introduced a new procedure for training aircraft practising engine failures.
The new procedure will require operators of single-engine aircraft to practice simulated engine trouble overhead the airport’s runways.
Airservices Executive General Manager Environment, Rob Weaver said it would help to reduce noise from one of the noisiest components of pilot training.
“By confining simulated engine trouble to within the airport perimeter, we hope to deliver a better noise outcome for residents,” he said.
Some residents find the noise from simulated engine failures intrusive due to the frequent changes in engine sound.
“Airservices is committed to finding ways to improve the noise impact of training flights in and around Jandakot as well as at other airports around the country,” said Weaver. “It means this important and mandatory training can still be conducted from the airport.”
Airservices and JAH are said to have worked closely with the local aviation industry, the Jandakot Community Aviation Consultation Group and the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman to change the procedure.