Just curious - noisiest pax jet
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Just curious - noisiest pax jet
Nothing better to do with my time at the mo, so was just curious as to what is the noisiest pax transport still flying in operational service, either civil or military? Had the pleasure of seeing an RAF VC10 take off the other week (OK, I know it's a tanker now), and even though I knew it had taxied out for take off, I still had to poke my head out the door just to check as it sounded like a couple of Tornadoes on a low approach and go around. Wonderful stuff!
That really would give all the bloody noise protesters soemthing to think about.
That really would give all the bloody noise protesters soemthing to think about.
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Winnpeg had a 707 here a couple of weeks ago doing some practice approaches. You could see the dust cloud for miles........and hear it for miles as well. Noisy b*stard.
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JT8D engines......oh my god! I love their noise but they are so loud that 737-200/MD80s have been banned from using some airports!!! 
At gatwick, you always know when it's ryanair's time to take off....
I find DC10s very noisy as well, especially when a full DAS air cargo tries to take off in the middle of the night....
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At gatwick, you always know when it's ryanair's time to take off....
I find DC10s very noisy as well, especially when a full DAS air cargo tries to take off in the middle of the night....
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Having operated into most airports in europe and the USA, I have to state that all Tupolev 134 and some 154 aircraft don't even come close to reaching stage II noise certification. Incredible noise, smoke and if you are unlucky enough to actually do a sector in one, take some ear plugs.
The IL76 still remains the foremost transport aircraft within the Russian boundaries, this is just a superb aircraft. You can see it from miles away on the approach, hear it before you see it, and wow, those kuznetsovs push out some noise.
The IL76 still remains the foremost transport aircraft within the Russian boundaries, this is just a superb aircraft. You can see it from miles away on the approach, hear it before you see it, and wow, those kuznetsovs push out some noise.
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Ryanair's 732's rank highly for outside noise but I think the winner has to be the Tupolev TU154. Though I have to say that a C130's APU is just as loud...........and twice as loud inside too.
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noisiest passenger jet
I have not seen it for a few months, but I reckon the noisiest passenger jet seen recently at Gatwick is a TU154 operated by Belavia Airlines of Belarussia. When that baby takes off your teeth rattle! Ahh, takes me back to my mispent youth at Gatwick in the early 80's spotting Dan-Air 727's which were legendary for their noise! They don't make 'em like that any more (and neither are they allowed to)!
Another nominee for 'rib shaker of the year' is the DAS Air Cargo DC10. Watch the windows in Concorde house vibrate when it flies over!!!
Amazing how the technology has moved on since those halcyon days of 'real' flying and 'reverse thrust'. Up until a few years ago (before I was promoted to Senior Lazy Bastard and moved to the prestigious 'B' car park where I now park my tatty old Citroen next to the BAA MD's Lexus) I used to park at the dreaded 'X' car park which is parallel to the runway. If the wind was in a certain direction, one could actually watch a 747-400 land in seemingly complete and utter silence... spooky!
Another nominee for 'rib shaker of the year' is the DAS Air Cargo DC10. Watch the windows in Concorde house vibrate when it flies over!!!
Amazing how the technology has moved on since those halcyon days of 'real' flying and 'reverse thrust'. Up until a few years ago (before I was promoted to Senior Lazy Bastard and moved to the prestigious 'B' car park where I now park my tatty old Citroen next to the BAA MD's Lexus) I used to park at the dreaded 'X' car park which is parallel to the runway. If the wind was in a certain direction, one could actually watch a 747-400 land in seemingly complete and utter silence... spooky!
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Ah....the X car park....I wish I had a car just to enjoy that journey....no matter how early, the weather or how late you are, waiting for that bus is always a joy 
Especially when Northwest DC10 lands in front of you and your ears ache so much that for a second you're envious of the deaf
Captainbritboy......what on earth is a Senior Lazy Bastard?!
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Especially when Northwest DC10 lands in front of you and your ears ache so much that for a second you're envious of the deaf Captainbritboy......what on earth is a Senior Lazy Bastard?!
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RE: Senior Lazy Bastard
FBW... A Senior Lazy Bastard is a member of staff who worked their 'nuts' off for at least the first three years they were employed by the company, thereby gaining a reputation for being a conscientious, reliable and valued member of the team.
Consequently, after this unofficial qualifying period, any lateness; arrogance; arguments with management; punching first officers; shouting at passengers; pranging airliners, etc. that may occur is just put down to 'having a bad day'. It is a licence to be a **** to anyone you like, also being safe in the knowledge that your D.O.J means that redundancy would cost the paymasters a fortune. Sorry to be so cynical, but you did ask!
Consequently, after this unofficial qualifying period, any lateness; arrogance; arguments with management; punching first officers; shouting at passengers; pranging airliners, etc. that may occur is just put down to 'having a bad day'. It is a licence to be a **** to anyone you like, also being safe in the knowledge that your D.O.J means that redundancy would cost the paymasters a fortune. Sorry to be so cynical, but you did ask!
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hehehe....captainlazyboy....please check your PM!!
By the way, the DAS DC10 is mine, you stole it from me!! Time to stop being lazy and think of another one!!!
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By the way, the DAS DC10 is mine, you stole it from me!! Time to stop being lazy and think of another one!!!
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We have Amerijet flying 727s in and out of here, all equipped with hush kits. Talked to one of the pilots, and I mentioned to him that it is easily the noisiest aircraft on the airport...he just laughed and said that the 727 was the quietest airliner in its class when it was launched, before the hushkits....