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Title: Feckin noisy bastard RAF choppers!
Post by: RandomJord on 16 May 2012, 22:32: Bit of a random problem and as there are some fly boys on here thought I'd gather opinion an advice!

My house seems to be on a flight path often used by RAF choppers, they come over lowish a lot of the time and that I don't mind, it's quite cool really, brings out the 6 year old in me.

Lately a few times they've come over Loooowww like real low so the house shakes and windows rattle like mad low. Every night this week they've come over like this late at night and every time it's woken my littleun up an scared the sh!t out of her!

I don't want to be all Victor Meldrew but surely there are rules about this? Can I complain?
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: Jay on 16 May 2012, 22:37: Would be interesting to know because we've had some really low fly boys recently too :sad: Also waking up our kids who'd just gone off to sleep after 2 hours of trying to get them settled ! :angry:
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Post by: Kerrse on 16 May 2012, 22:41: Don't tend to get them at night but they fly over my work near Tadley stupidly low sometimes
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Post by: PenguinGTI on 16 May 2012, 22:42: Sure it's not the Russians?
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Post by: Ant1981 on 16 May 2012, 22:43: Move away and piss off.
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: RandomJord on 16 May 2012, 22:52: Quote from: Ant1981 on 16 May 2012, 22:43
Move away and piss off.

:kiss:
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Post by: Len on 16 May 2012, 23:19: Can you complain? Short answer - NO!
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Post by: danny_p on 16 May 2012, 23:24: they are probaly practacing to blow something up somewhere.

we normaly know before anything kicks off beacuse there all out playing flying flat out as low as they can down the river vallye here
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: RandomJord on 17 May 2012, 00:06: Quote from: Len on 16 May 2012, 23:19
Can you complain? Short answer - NO!

Turns out you can.

And literally had one go over 10mins ago

Screaming child and loopy dogs.

People can be all twittish about this but shes ill, she needs to sleep, and this means she's awake for hours now.
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Post by: Mitching on 17 May 2012, 00:20: Had typhoons flying low over High Wycombe the other week, to do with the olympics apparently.
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Post by: Dean_W on 17 May 2012, 01:38: Yes you can complain, whether they take any notice or not is another matter.

They do have rules about low level flying, and these should take into consideration the local community. But if it's needed for training, your screwed.
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Post by: scarr89 on 17 May 2012, 07:01: Quote from: Dean_W on 17 May 2012, 01:38
But if it's needed for training, your screwed.

That is basically the answer they will give you. :rolleyes:
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Post by: johnnyvr6 on 17 May 2012, 07:15: thats nothing i live near bae and they open there typhoons up over where i live but i love that sh!t me
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Post by: JC on 17 May 2012, 07:20: jord, ignore this

Quote from: Len on 16 May 2012, 23:19
Can you complain? Short answer - NO!

as its completely incorrect

they have a low flying complaints procedure and forms

from the noise you are describing I am guessing they are Chinnocks. therefore odiham.

if you need more assistance, then Pm me :wink:

Jay, benson doesnt have noisy helicopters, and the only ones that can fly that low over wallingford to have such an effect will be the police or ambulance one.
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: Jay on 17 May 2012, 07:27: Police low flying over my cul-de-sac? but I have such pleasant neighbours :lipsrsealed: Next time I'll look out the window to see who it is, I assumed it'd be the boys from Benson.
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: JC on 17 May 2012, 07:35: the police and aero choppers ARE benson boys too :laugh:
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Post by: JC on 17 May 2012, 07:36: oh and jord, this is a standard form, but you CAN complain

http://www.mod.uk/defenceinternet/contactus/lowflyingcomplaints.htm

:smiley:
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: JC on 17 May 2012, 07:38: yours sound like could be chinnocks so odiham ( 2 big fans on top, one at either end ? ) :laugh:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafodiham/flyinginfo/flyingcomplaints.cfm

jay,

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafbenson/flyinginfo/flyingcomplaints.cfm

Simples

:smiley:
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: archie837 on 17 May 2012, 07:39: Chuffs got your back :smiley:

I was going to say are these the chinooks? We always see them in 2's coming low over the workshop which is in all the farmland along the newbury road. Guess they're lining themselves up by your place and tracking along the downs and coming over us to get back to odiham.
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Post by: JC on 17 May 2012, 07:40: i fill them in myself now, summat to do :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 17 May 2012, 08:30: I would say its probably practice for olympics too.. Although Chuff has covered what you need to do!
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Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 17 May 2012, 09:57: Complaints about disturbance from aircraft or helicopters operating from, or in the vicinity of, RAF Odiham may be referred to the Flight Commander Operations.

Flt Cdr Ops
RAF Odiham
Hook
Hampshire
RG29 1QT

Telephone - 01256 702134 ext 7489
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Post by: JC on 17 May 2012, 12:09: Erm , well done , an exact copy of a link I posted :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Organisys on 17 May 2012, 12:21: Jord. Same.

Between about 11pm and Midnight, low enough to rattle the windows. Luckily my daughter seems to sleep the best that time of night so doesn't wake, but they are noisy!

Might fill a form in...
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Post by: Len on 17 May 2012, 12:23: So when those two jets went supersonic the other week thousands of people filled in complaint forms? :rolleyes:
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Post by: Horney on 17 May 2012, 12:44: We get this loads from the lads at Odiham, freaks the cats right out which makes me :grin:

Nick
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Post by: Sam on 17 May 2012, 12:50: Quote from: Len on 17 May 2012, 12:23
So when those two jets went supersonic the other week thousands of people filled in complaint forms? :rolleyes:

They went supersonic as a helicopter sent out a hijack signal and that is what they are there for... idiot

Does anyone remember that article about a guy in Scotland(?) who was constantly having all manner of stuff flying over his house, jets sweeping the valleys and popping up at full chat. Turns out that every helli, jet or whatever was locking on to his house every time they flew over as his place was the perfect target for under radar paractice :grin: Her wasnt a happy bunny
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Post by: Dogbot on 17 May 2012, 12:52: I am unfortunate enough not to get them fly over my home but they fly over quite reguarly at work, I enjoy it I like to watch them also makes me feel quite proud of the amazing job these boys are signed up to do,

I dont have children of my own but have shared a house with some babies & i do understand that young children can be hard to settle,
May I suggest some form of tixylix or some childrens form of night nurse (if there is such a thing) that is not of the non drowsy formula...

After all seems harsh complaining about the boys that are training to protect us & our country,
(whats left thats worth protecting is beyond me but thats a different thread entirely)

Hope you find something that helps the littluns to sleep through it
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: Ant1981 on 17 May 2012, 13:35: Quote from: Chuff on 17 May 2012, 07:20
jord, ignore this

Quote from: Len on 16 May 2012, 23:19
Can you complain? Short answer - NO!

as its completely incorrect

they have a low flying complaints procedure and forms

from the noise you are describing I am guessing they are Chinnocks. therefore odiham.

if you need more assistance, then Pm me :wink:

Jay, benson doesnt have noisy helicopters, and the only ones that can fly that low over wallingford to have such an effect will be the police or ambulance one.

Hmmm, Benson's merlins and pumas aren't really quiet when low. But yeah a Chinook is more of a chap chop thud sound.
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Post by: ToddyGTi on 17 May 2012, 13:48: Reminds me of the Welsh Farmer story years ago that got fed up with low level flights disturbing his cattle, so much so that he wrote 'piss off biggles' on the top of his house/in one of his fields (can't remember which). Needless to say every flyboy flew over to take a look! :grin:
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: Thom89 on 17 May 2012, 17:27: My Grandma once wrote a letter of complaint to the Luftwaffe, because of the noise and disruption that they were bringing on the Eastend (Bermondsey) Which was strange, as my Grandad mostly slept through the Blitz

What would I have to do, to get a Spitfire fly over my house at low level, but on full chat, on a regular basis?

Thom
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: Horney on 17 May 2012, 17:32: Quote from: Thom89 on 17 May 2012, 17:27

What would I have to do, to get a Spitfire fly over my house at low level, but on full chat, on a regular basis?

Thom

That would be the worlds best alarm clock!
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: RandomJord on 17 May 2012, 19:22: If it was a spitfire, or Vulcan like we had over the other week, or even anytime other than the middle of the night, I'd love it!

I still do love them going over In the day.

Oh.... And an update.... The parish council are Due to write a letter about the low night flights (agree) and about generally the fact that we're on a flight path (disagree)

Oh village life!
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: golf-sib on 17 May 2012, 19:46: Quote from: RandomJord on 17 May 2012, 19:22
If it was a spitfire, or Vulcan like we had over the other week, or even anytime other than the middle of the night, I'd love it!

I still do love them going over In the day.

Oh.... And an update.... The parish council are Due to write a letter about the low night flights (agree) and about generally the fact that we're on a flight path (disagree)

Oh village life!

Jord come down london with a big trailer, I'll help you ~~steal~~ borrow the mobile SAM unit ontop of blackheath by shooters hill. I'm sure they won't mind, and I'm sure that the low fliers will $hit themselves when they see it in your garden :grin: :grin: :grin:

I thought the RAF police also come out to do an inquiry regarding low flight complaints etc?
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: JC on 17 May 2012, 19:49: Quote from: golf-sib on 17 May 2012, 19:46

I thought the RAF police also come out to do an inquiry regarding low flight complaints etc?

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Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: scarr89 on 17 May 2012, 19:51: Quote from: Chuff on 17 May 2012, 19:49
Quote from: golf-sib on 17 May 2012, 19:46

I thought the RAF police also come out to do an inquiry regarding low flight complaints etc?

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THIS! LOLOLOL.

I'm pretty sure not a lot will get done if someone puts in a complaint...What do you reckon Chuffster?
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: Ant1981 on 18 May 2012, 07:31: Quote from: golf-sib on 17 May 2012, 19:46

I thought the RAF police also come out to do an inquiry regarding low flight complaints etc?

The only thing 40yr old Cpl Chocolate Teapot from the RAF Police ever does is tell people off for going more than 20mph, not wearing their seat belt or not displaying their car permit.
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Post by: AlanD on 18 May 2012, 13:28: I got a ticket for speeding on base once. Miserable bastard he was as well.
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Post by: Guy on 18 May 2012, 13:54: sorry, late to the party again in this thread too... Len will be most upset with me once more :rolleyes:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/RAFodiham/flyinginfo/index.cfm (http://www.raf.mod.uk/RAFodiham/flyinginfo/index.cfm)

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/AirSafetyandAviation/LowFlying (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/AirSafetyandAviation/LowFlying)

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/AirSafetyandAviation/LowFlying/LFAs/ (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/AirSafetyandAviation/LowFlying/LFAs/)

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/AirSafetyandAviation/LowFlying/HowDoIComplainAboutMilitaryLowFlyingActivity.htm (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/AirSafetyandAviation/LowFlying/HowDoIComplainAboutMilitaryLowFlyingActivity.htm)

http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/98B8E55E-2555-482C-9DB4-5A7F367D8929/0/Lowflyingleaflet2.pdf (http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/98B8E55E-2555-482C-9DB4-5A7F367D8929/0/Lowflyingleaflet2.pdf)

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/CorporatePublications/AirSafetyandAviationPublications/MilitaryLowFlying/OperationalLowFlyingTrainingTimetable.htm (http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/CorporatePublications/AirSafetyandAviationPublications/MilitaryLowFlying/OperationalLowFlyingTrainingTimetable.htm)
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Post by: Mr Blue on 18 May 2012, 14:39: I blame Lewy
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Post by: Mr GTD on 18 May 2012, 14:52: Quote from: RandomJord on 17 May 2012, 00:06
Quote from: Len on 16 May 2012, 23:19
Can you complain? Short answer - NO!

Turns out you can.

And literally had one go over 10mins ago

Screaming child and loopy dogs.

People can be all twittish about this but shes ill, she needs to sleep, and this means she's awake for hours now.

Don't have aircrafts flying low ect over where I am but can totally understand we're your coming from in regards to your lil one being I'll, my lil girl as suffered with illness since she was born and she's only 18mnths now and if she don't get enough sleep ect ect it just makes her worse, I total be beside myself if it was us having to put up with noise as our lil one is a very very light sleeper and hears most things...

So can total understand we're your coming from....We have to put up with our upstairs yappy neighbours dog lol
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Post by: Ant1981 on 18 May 2012, 16:53: Oh yeahhhh, BBMF are landing in 20 mins :cool:
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Post by: Lewy on 18 May 2012, 17:00: Quote from: Mr Blue on 18 May 2012, 14:39
I blame Lewy

Go ahead, as from where I am i can't hear it!!

Not too sure if it's been covered, but there is a 'Low Flying' complaints procedure, if you want I can dig out there number for you and PM it to you Jord, but in all honesty nothing will come of it, as in typical RAF fashion, they'll listen to the complaint, take it on board and then completely ignore it.
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Post by: Ant1981 on 18 May 2012, 17:02: Quote from: Lewy on 18 May 2012, 17:00
Quote from: Mr Blue on 18 May 2012, 14:39
I blame Lewy

Go ahead, as from where I am i can't hear it!!

Not too sure if it's been covered, but there is a 'Low Flying' complaints procedure, if you want I can dig out there number for you and PM it to you Jord, but in all honesty nothing will come of it, as in typical RAF fashion, they'll listen to the complaint, take it on board and then completely ignore it.

And good on the AOC for ignoring it too. It's for the defence of the country. If people don't like it, they could always move to somewhere like Bosnia.
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Post by: Lewy on 18 May 2012, 17:08: ^ Don't talk wet, since when was the last time a Chinook was used for the defence of OUR country!?
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Post by: Ant1981 on 18 May 2012, 17:09: Quote from: Lewy on 18 May 2012, 17:08
^ Don't talk wet, since when was the last time a Chinook was used for the defence of OUR country!?

Well, defence purposes. C'mon, where's the spirit of the air these days :wink:
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Post by: Lewy on 18 May 2012, 17:11: In a bottle in the NAAFI no doubt....
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Post by: scarr89 on 18 May 2012, 17:18: Quote from: Lewy on 18 May 2012, 17:11
In a bottle in the NAAFI no doubt....

You mean in a horribly overpriced bottle from the spar? :grin:
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: JC on 18 May 2012, 18:44: Quote from: Lewy on 18 May 2012, 17:11
In a bottle in the NAAFI no doubt....

naafi, :rolleyes: move on old timer, . . . . . . . . . . . .

:kiss:
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Post by: Lewy on 21 May 2012, 19:13: Quote from: Chuff on 18 May 2012, 18:44
naafi, :rolleyes: move on old timer, . . . . . . . . . . . .

:kiss:

Still is where I am, oh yeah, I forgot, you've never been here! :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: JC on 21 May 2012, 19:15: Quote from: Lewy on 21 May 2012, 19:13
Quote from: Chuff on 18 May 2012, 18:44
naafi, :rolleyes: move on old timer, . . . . . . . . . . . .

:kiss:

Still is where I am, oh yeah, I forgot, you've never been here! :laugh: :wink:

erm, i think you will find i have,

thrice,

although 2 were flying visits :kiss:

including a few jaunts to rio whilst there,

samsoniting at its finest :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: Feckin noisy fatherless son RAF choppers!
Post by: Lewy on 21 May 2012, 19:18: Still not long enough to know where all of the NAAFI shops are though hey?
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Post by: Len on 22 May 2012, 12:53: So according to you lot I should have complained every time those really noisy big jet cargo planes used to fly right over my house?
Bearing in mind that those particular planes were carrying the coffins of dead servicemen and women.