Many communities in Shanghai continued to be "harassed" by helicopter noise, and the parties involved responded

  What is it like flying a helicopter buzzing overhead for an hour?

  Recently, residents of several communities in Jinqiao, Pudong, Shanghai have been disturbed by such noise. On August 6, Mr. Zhao, a resident of Huangshan Shixinyuan Community, said in an interview with The Paper (www.thepaper.cn) that this kind of noise will occur basically every afternoon since June 2020, affecting many surrounding areas. A cell.

  The Paper Journalist's investigation found that the "disturbing helicopter" mentioned by Mr. Zhao was related to an experience activity called the "Assistant Instructor Pilot Program".

  On August 6, the person in charge of the experience event told The Paper that they cooperated with Sino-Swiss Airlines and the relevant flight procedures are complete. The flight experience event has been temporarily suspended. The statement "grounded on the afternoon of the 6th" was also confirmed by surrounding residents.

Residents of the community WeChat group. Photo courtesy of respondents

Residents: helicopter noise disturbs residents

  Mr. Zhao reflected that the media had intervened in this matter a few days ago. At about 4:30 pm on August 5, the helicopter came again, "and this time it flew very low, like flying overhead." Mr. Zhao said that the residents discussed and found that the helicopter flew around the surrounding communities and then went back. It took about 10 minutes for a single flight, and sometimes it took 8 flights, and the noise lasted about an hour.

  "Come here, on top of us." "It feels like it's on the roof." "In general, it's on the edge of our community." The problem of helicopter noise nuisance continued for more than two months. Huangshan Shixinyuan community group Frequently discussed this, residents complained repeatedly.

  Mr. Zhao said that the helicopter departed from No. 525 Jinqiao Road and flew around the surrounding communities before returning.

  Judging from the videos and photos taken by residents on the afternoon of August 5, the helicopter was flying just above the roof and the sound was very loud. A clear picture in the photo shows that the helicopter body has the words "Zhongrui General Aviation".

Involved party: Children's flying experience activities have been temporarily suspended

  The Paper Journalists searched for No. 525 Jinqiao Road and found that this is the address of Sino-Swiss General Airlines. There are many residential communities around this location. In addition, the address of an experience activity named "Assistant Instructor Pilot Program" is also located at this.

  Introduction of the experience activity mini program of the "Assistant Instructor Pilot Program". After children aged 3 to 12 sign up to participate in the activity, in addition to visiting the hangar, simulating flying, and playing expansion games, they can also enjoy 1 hour in the afternoon Board a helicopter to "experience flying and overlook the earth".

  On August 6, The Paper reporter dialed the phone number of the person in charge of the children's flight experience event. The person in charge said that the current flight experience event has been temporarily suspended.

  The activity was launched by them in cooperation with Sino-Swiss General Aviation. The original intention was to provide children with popular science and aerospace knowledge. I am very sorry for the noise disturbance.

  The person in charge also said that their relevant flight procedures are complete, and Sino-Swiss General Aviation has provided helicopters and pilots.

  The Paper News reporters found through the Tianyancha APP that Shanghai Zhongrui General Aviation Co., Ltd. is a Class A general aviation company approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. "Transportation Operator Operation Certificate" is an important layout for CSSC to enter the general aviation field and explore mixed ownership reform. Sino-Swiss General Aviation uses helicopters as its main model.

  On August 6, The Paper made many calls to the official website of Sino-Swiss Airlines, but no one answered.

The Paper Journalist Chen Yixin