"#1 constituent complaint": DoD to try and reduce helicopter noise over Northern Virginia homes "#1 constituent complaint": DoD to try and reduce helicopter noise over Northern Virginia homes Is helicopter and airplane noise ruining the quality of life for Northern Virginia residents? Well, some say it is. VIRGINIA (FOX 5 DC) - Is helicopter and airplane noise ruining the quality of life for Northern Virginia residents? Some say it is. After receiving several complaints, the Department of Defense is now looking at noise mitigation strategies. Here is the full report: The Department of Defense did a study on helicopter noise and the Pentagon says they will try to do something about it – although they admit it will be difficult. People have been complaining about the noise for years so here’s Representative Don Beyer explaining what has taken so long to get to this point.