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Agenda Items: Topics discussed on published agenda: Chairman Eliot presented his hypothesis for Hanscom in 2050; does not predict dramatic changes o Leaded avgas will be gone, short range electric aircraft, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft No new information about FAA representative attending a future HFAC meeting Thomas Hirsch brought attention to Chairman Eliot about new information on avgas; will be discussed at later date Citizen Comments: Citizens commented on and/or asked about the following topics: Jennifer Boles inquired about developers and their experience creating aviation facilities and hangers o Michael Vatalaro noted group presented best proposal and consists of individuals with aviation experience Chairman Eliot shared track of aircraft submitted by Amy McCoy that flew around her residence for 45 minutes o Thomas Hirsch expounded on railroad track intersection that makes a good reference point for performing turns o Amy McCoy contested that all training is concentrated at the Wachusett Reservoir and Moore Army Airfield o Barbara Katzenberg queried about what data shows about actual flight distribution in area o Amy McCoy indicated that there was no public input about training locations not in an airport community o Thomas Hirsch explained no regulations preventing general training areas other than altitude restrictions o Chairman Eliot commented on inherent conflict with aviation because one flight can affect thousands on ground o Amy McCoy noted new legislation being proposed by MA State Representatives to address aircraft noise Jennifer Boles inquired about data package from Chris McCann; no data has been shared with Chairman Eliot yet o Chairman Eliot shared had collected database of flight tracks looking for density spots; concluded there is an awful lot of airplanes and no matter where you were, one could hear aircraft Patty Dahlgren inquired about regulations on unmanned flight apparatus o Thomas Hirsch answered there is an automated system online that remote pilots can use to make reservations to fly; limited up to 400 feet above ground level; depends on weight of the unit Other Business: The proposed date for the next HFAC meeting is 19 July 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Attendees: Christopher Eliot, Margaret Coppe, Barbara Katzenberg, Thomas Hirsch, Mark Giddings, Emily Mitchell, Amber Goodspeed, Michael Vatalaro, Mark Wimmer, Richard Baughman, Jennifer Boles, Patty Dahlgren, Robert Legge, Lexie Marshall, Amy McCoy, Mike Rosenberg and Julie McCay Turner.