9 Responses to “Military Responds to City’s Request for Flyover Notification; Mayor to Raise Issue at Future Council Meeting”
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September 19th, 2012
I would think whoever requested the flyover, the son in the case, should notify neighbors... same as if you were holding a loud party, event, etc... Not the Navy's responsibility just as it wouldn't be a vendor's responsibility.
September 19th, 2012
People actually got scared seeing a flyover? Hilarious.
September 19th, 2012
I'm with TK. I'm grateful to live in a city where this is a concern to my local government, but perhaps we could let this one go.
September 19th, 2012
dont you people have anything better to do than complain about flyovers, and want it approved first??? how ridiculous. The flyovers are for something special, and honestly, i think its pretty cool that they did a flyover for Mr Callahan. Stop the complaining and do your jobs, and find something alot more necessary to complain about other than that.
September 19th, 2012
Not "seeing", TK, but "hearing". I never saw anything - but what I heard scared the heck out of me. I was a quiet peaceful day, when suddenly there was the roaring sound of plane engines - it was so loud, it shook the house and rattled my windows - and it seemed to come out of no where. My first thought was that a plane from John Wayne Airport was coming down into the neighborhood - I've actually never heard anything like it, and it scared the heck out of me. I don't have an issue with fly-overs. I think it is a nice tribute, and frankly I wish I had known it was happening because I would have loved to have seen it. But it does seems completely reasonable that at the very least, the City and police department should be aware that something like this is going on, so that when frightened or concerned citizens hear it and call in, they can be reassured.
September 19th, 2012
Nope. Didn't hear it. I love that sound though so I'd probably scream with joy. Nothing better than the sound of a low flying fighter plane. I get it though, some people might not like hearing that out of no where. Maybe I'm weird. There's no feasible way to let every citizen know ahead of time and frankly, if they figure out a way to do that, i'd rather they use their resources on something more important. Ryan your final point is correct and I agree. Being able to answer calls from people who are worried is legitimate so maybe part of this future ordinance can be useful. Basically what it boils down to is this. Trying to prevent fear is impossible. Just watch me after you tell me you're opening champagne. I'll still jump when the cork pops (how embarrassing). But, being able to talk someone down from a scare that has already happened is fine. There's a difference and I just hope the powers that be will understand the line between those two issues.
September 19th, 2012
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September 19, 2012
People actually got scared seeing a flyover? Hilarious.
It was the noise, not the sight of it, that startled residents. Did you hear it?
September 19th, 2012
Seriously, change the city ordinance? I am embarrassed to be from Newport at moments like this.
September 19th, 2012
Just to clarify. It was not a typical fly over that you hear and see at a football game or special event. It was extremely loud and sounded like a plane was in distress. Since the airport is so close i thought a plane was going down. I was scared to death and did not know which way to turn since I was on the first floor of my home and could not see the sky. I ran out of my house with my 2 small children. All of the neighbors were outside as well. Countless planes and helicopters constantly fly over the beach each day and the noise was nothing like the every day aircraft noise. So stop arguing about whether it was scary or not. It was. I imagine it was louder in certain areas of cdm as well. And don't even say I am not patriotic or respectful. My 90 year old dad is a stellar marine and he did not raise me to be a sissy or to be dramatic. My respects to the family. It was just an unfortunate incident.
