Noisy testing scheduled at Wallops

By Linda Cicoira

Naval Air Station Patuxent River has advised it will conduct noise-generating night-time testing events at Pax River and Wallops Island between 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. from Oct. 3 to Nov. 15.

According to an announcement, pilots have been instructed to fly the lowest altitude portion of their flights before midnight, when possible, to lessen the disturbance of the missions. The flights will follow Federal Aviation Administration and Navy regulations and are subject to scheduling shifts based on several unspecified factors.

NAS Patuxent River says it takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information, call 1-866-819-9028.