Ford Airlane - I can appreciate your confusion because the noise game can be quite confusing.
411A- I agree with Mutt we are professionals I will back off. We are, thanks to the efforts and sacrefices of many, free to our opinion.
The noise vs safety issue has become a very heated arguement. Mutt talks about new take off procedures that push the limits of safety. I myself have asked why are we doing this? But, I must look on the history of aviation and what an excellent track record we have. I stil don't like sacrificing safety for reducing the amount of noise being dumped on a person that is safe on the ground and chode to move next to an airport. But, this is the career I have chosen.....
Mutt- I am trying to start helping airlines reduce their operational costs from noise by teaching them how to look for what I am talking about. Problem is these things are relatively simple and I don't want to give up my secrets. Hence, I want to get paid for the costr savings they get.
If you work for an airline that is looking for this type of help I am available in about 4-5 weeks.