The constant roaring of the engines, the jets flying around, etc.. STOP!!!
Is it just me, or is anyone else getting annoyed from it all too?!
That sir, is the sound of freedom.
True that....it's also what you have when you live near a Naval Air Station.
Yes, the sound of freedom, yes, living near an air base. I've lived here since 1990 and it's never been this bad, even through the Gulf War. At 9 and 10 at night this noise is going on, very annoying.
I'm 2 miles north of the base in Ortega...I haven't noticed any increase in noise.
Aren't we getting more air squadrons based at NASJAX? That could account for the increase in air traffic. And I don't think they are all here yet.
Quote from: Charles Hunter on January 17, 2009, 09:29:17 PM
Aren't we getting more air squadrons based at NASJAX? That could account for the increase in air traffic. And I don't think they are all here yet.
I don't think the new squadrons have relocated yet, but someone could shed more light on that. Also could be manuevers going on that are causing it. Lived near NAS jax for many year got woke up one morning the house was literally vibrating. They had a nato excersize, pretty cool watching all the german, british, american and yes even Kuwati aircraft flying over the house. pretty orgasmic ;D
I am on the East side of the river from the runway. Loud sometimes, true, but I am humbled by the dedication of the crews and amazed at the variety of aircraft coming into NAS.
I love it!
I love the noise. Bring more of it. Those boys (and some girls too) are up there to protect our freedom and I salute them.
BTW, I have noticed no increase in noise or traffic but I do not live directly in the flight path for NAS Jax.
I spent part of my childhood listening to A-4s and F-14s shake the house at 6am; since Dad was in one of them, we were less inclined to be bothered by the sound. These days, I'm certainly not complaining now that I get a house-shaking, loud, awesomely close view of gameday flyovers from my upper porch.
You live in a Navy town. Noisy periods of squadron exercises come and go.
I enjoy the sound as well. I hear them almost every day while I'm at work here in Mandarin.
Quote from: NotNow on January 17, 2009, 05:28:51 PM
That sir, is the sound of freedom.
How I wish I could say that when I receive noise complaint calls when I'm at work!
Bottom line: If you don't want to hear airplanes, don't buy a house near an airport. You moved next to it, you deal with it.
Speaking of... I think I hear an F-18 thundering outside right now :)
Just wait until the P-8s begin replacing the P-3s... ;D
I find it comforting, believe me... Beats the hell out of the sound of "INCOMING!"
Seems to be some sort of excercise, a few days maybe a week or so then quiets back down. Gotta keep that edge sharp boyz and girls. I went outside a couple of days ago as they streaked over JTB in an extra loud roar. Saw 4 fighters in formation heading SW, BEAUTIFUL!
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It's gotta be that I like peace and quiet at night. I shut everything my room off, computer, television, cell phone, etc.. When the airshow is in town and at the base, I try and get to bed early that week so when I hear the Blue Angels roar over head, I won't be freaked out lol.
I remember as a kid, a friend from down the road came over and we got up on top of the house as the Blue Angels were practicing. As they would go by, each time, they'd throw up a hand and wave to us. We thought it was the neatest thing in the world, and they were THAT LOW in the sky that we could make it out so well!
Or it could just be that you're a Satan worshipping communist. How dare you make a minor complaint!
The sound of jet engines at 9 o'clock at night = freedom
It should be mandatory that anytime we see or hear a military aircraft, we must immediately stop whatever it is we're doing (even if its driving) and salute the flag.
And then you should post a picture of yourself doing just that. Thank you for your continued participation.
Is now a bad time to mention Cecil Field's upcoming airshow? 8)
There would be plenty of pictures to post proving if people abide by this law once we get those much needed cameras installed throughout the city
Or you could move to a REALLY free country and enjoy the miracle of enlightened liberalism. Europe is calling. You can even wear your man purse there and people won't be laughing at you.
Of course...
Are the majority of people on this site incapable of discussing anything without classifying everyone into a specific political philosophy?
Good one about the man purse though, someone should follow you around with a drum set.
I'm sorry Bewler, I thought that you started the sarcasm in reply #16. Just trying to keep up, thats all. Seriously, just joking. You are welcome to have opposing opinions, but you've gotta admit that smartass posts will draw smartass answers.
I was hoping that since my original smartass post wasn't directed to anyone in particular or intended as a malicious comment that it would draw a little humor.
I guess that'll teach me.
No offense intended sir. It's just that I believe it is wrong to identify a group of people and then assign them negative attributes because of that membership. I prefer to point out individual cases of mistaken thinking.
First you said:
"Or it could just be that you're a Satan worshipping communist. How dare you make a minor complaint!
The sound of jet engines at 9 o'clock at night = freedom
It should be mandatory that anytime we see or hear a military aircraft, we must immediately stop whatever it is we're doing (even if its driving) and salute the flag. "
And then you say:
"Are the majority of people on this site incapable of discussing anything without classifying everyone into a specific political philosophy?"
That sounds hippocritical to me. Now, I could be mistaken, what do you think? If you believe that the argument of tolerating a level of jet noise as a responsibility of citizenship is wrong, I'm OK with that. But don't use sarcasm as a weapon or classify a ploitical philosophy and then cry foul when the tables are turned.
Thanks for the discussion, though and I appreciate your opinion.
Quote from: CMG22 on February 06, 2009, 06:51:24 PM
Is now a bad time to mention Cecil Field's upcoming airshow? 8)
Thanks for mentioning that. I posted a new thread in the westside section.
You're reading in to what I said too much.
dethstar said quiet down nas jax
Several people countered his complaint by inferring that it was unpatriotic
I humorously (at least to me) take that ridiculous comparison to the next level which you seemed bothered by
I wasn't flying a flag of liberalism into battle against the conservative outpost. I stand on neither side, and find it ridiculous when people pigeonhole themselves or anyone else into one specific viewpoint.
OK buddy, whatever you say. I would just point out that there was some "inferring" done by you as well. But, we are dragging out a minor point when we should be finding out more about that air show at Cecil!
"OK buddy, whatever you say."
Now we're talking
8)
I actually love the sound of jets. I wish the airshows could somehow involve our planes in a simulated dogfight and a carpet bombing of a fake structure or ship.
I love 'em too. And I have found the ability to put ordanance on target when we really, really needed it to be worth all kinds of admiration. i'll always buy the combat pilot a drink, it's the least I can do.
Dont forget the maintainers, fuelers, technicians, administrative folks that enable them to put ordinance on target... they are thirsty too... ;)
Ain't that the way it always goes? One drink turns into ten or twenty. But your right, kudos to those guys and gals too.
:D
QuoteOne drink turns into ten or twenty.
:D It always does for me... :D
Hey our pilots need a beer or twenty just like the rest of us, but hopefully that's AFTER the airshow.
Oh, I can ASSURE you that it happens--only, but always, after after the airshow...
I know this post is old but I just wanted to add my 2 cents.
First I got married and was forced to move where my husband lives, which is the westside. I live so close to the base that my alarm is Reveille. Second, I'm a 3 generation navy brat so to say I've lived near or on bases would be an understatement. I love the navy BUT I do not love jets flying so low over a neighborhood that they set off car alarms. Or that they need to do it at 10 or 11 at night.
So I'm gonna say please quiet down too.