FLY WITH HOWARD

Aircraft noise and its impact on residents of Renton living close to the airport became an issue with the City of Renton during 2001. The Renton Airport Advisory Committee (RAAC) was formed to initially deal with this and other airport issues, and Howard became a charter member. Using his background in physics and "fly friendly" information from AOPA, Howard developed and implemented noise abatement procedures for BEFA. These procedures were demonstrated on flights to City Council, airport management, and RAAC members, and were later adopted by the airport as general procedures for the airport itself.