Black Hawk army helicopters training in Sydney during March

Nah, but seriously – what’s with the bloody choppers? Since the dawn of time Sydney residents have asked – again, and again, and again – why there are low-flying helicopters making a ruckus over their nice house late at night? Well, here’s the answer.

Black Hawk helicopters descending onto the roof of Westfield Hurstville for a training exercise. Picture: Bill Hearne

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Nah, but seriously – what’s with the bloody choppers?

Since the dawn of time Sydney residents have asked – again, and again, and again – why there are low-flying helicopters making a ruckus over their nice house late at night?

No, it’s not the Brick Pit security system – and it’s not looking for redback spiders, or a recommendation for a new GP, or somewhere to get their smashed iPhone screen repaired.

Up to five Black Hawk army helicopters will fly over Sydney until March 15 as part of a scheduled training course.

In November 2018 in complete darkness three choppers dropped personnel onto Westfield Hurstville’s rooftop car park before flying away into the night and returning minutes later.

The training will ensure pilots and aircrew can get vital experience flying in all conditions across urban and rural areas, with most flights occurring during the afternoon and evening.

Some particularly low flight paths may cause noticeable noise for short periods but residents should not be concerned.

Training will usually conclude by 11.30pm each night and will also be carried out in Mudgee, Newcastle, Bega, Wollongong and Canberra.

So, that’s what’s with the bloody choppers. Now you know.

You’re welcome.