Mailbag: Those helicopters interrupt peace and quiet along the coast

On a recent Sunday, after the rain cleared, the sun came out, and it was beautiful. I stepped out onto my porch and a helicopter flew over my house.

It was 4:45 p.m.

Then it flew over again at 4:50.

And again at 4:55.

Then at 4:57.

And again at 5:03.

I don’t consider this patrolling. I consider it harassment. The Huntington Beach Police Department’s Air Support Unit — which also provides support for Newport Beach and Costa Mesa — causes thundering noise pollution, air pollution, visual congestion and ruins the ambience of the beach. Ambience is why I live here, and why the people across from me pay $5 million for a house.

I am asking you for the second time: please stop flying the H.B. helicopter over my house. Just stop. Today.

I know the FAA had to get involved with this issue in L.A., and I imagine the Coastal Commission has a stake. However, I’m hoping our city leaders will take action to preserve our city’s urban environment and stop this nuisance.

Donald Graham

Newport Beach