Noise Advisory – Increased Flight Operations at Webster Outlying Field Beginning February 1

Photo By 94th Airlift Wing | A pilot assigned to the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, inspects the rotor blades of his TH-6B Cayuse helicopter prior to flight as an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Naval Rotary Wing Two One (HX-21), takes off behind him. The United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) provides instruction to experienced pilots, flight officers, and engineers in the processes and techniques of aircraft and systems test and evaluation. The school investigates and develops new flight test techniques, publishes manuals for use of the aviation test community for standardization of flight test techniques and project reporting, and conducts special projects. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain)  

PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

01.31.2023

Story by Chief Petty Officer Patrick Gordon 

Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that there will be an increase in aircraft flight activities associated with the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School training (USNTPS) from Feb. 1 through March 10, 2023.

USNTPS provides instruction to experienced pilots, flight officers, and engineers in the processes and techniques of aircraft and systems test and evaluation. The school investigates and develops new flight test techniques, publishes manuals for use of the aviation test community for standardization of flight test techniques and project reporting, and conducts special projects.

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

• Date Taken: 01.31.2023
• Date Posted: 01.31.2023 14:09
• Story ID: 437549
• Location: PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, US