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Search: Posts Made By: Eric T Cartman
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Forum: ATC Issues
31st Mar 2024, 18:13
Replies: 14
Views: 1,591
Posted By Eric T Cartman

:O ;)

:O ;)
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Mar 2024, 14:16
Replies: 14
Views: 1,591
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Do you no longer call day 7 a 'Sleep Day' ?

Do you no longer call day 7 a 'Sleep Day' ?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 17:24
Replies: 117
Views: 38,981
Posted By Eric T Cartman

"Mishap" was already in use in British Railways...

"Mishap" was already in use in British Railways reporting etc, when I joined in 1967.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2023, 13:21
Replies: 125
Views: 28,372
Posted By Eric T Cartman

True up to a point but if the initial selection...

True up to a point but if the initial selection process is flawed, there's a problem. If you put a donkey in the Derby, it's not the jockey's fault when it doesn't run ! It seems the problems got...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Sep 2023, 20:54
Replies: 125
Views: 28,372
Posted By Eric T Cartman

There were 20 at the start of my Course in 1972....

There were 20 at the start of my Course in 1972. By the end, in 1975, 1 had left due medical fail, only 3 had been chopped & one left to be a pilot. Everyone of the remaining 15 went on to validate....
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Sep 2023, 16:51
Replies: 410
Views: 185,160
Posted By Eric T Cartman

The Transport Committee needs a Gwyneth Dunwoody...

The Transport Committee needs a Gwyneth Dunwoody clone at the helm - weak excuses would not be tolerated !
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Aug 2023, 11:16
Replies: 105
Views: 18,870
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Potential for error if used casually ? Position...

Potential for error if used casually ?
Position and hold > Position and roll
Line up and hold > Line up and roll
Line up and wait > Line up zero eight
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2023, 11:38
Replies: 34
Views: 4,346
Posted By Eric T Cartman

As the civvy ATC liaison person for BoA50 at...

As the civvy ATC liaison person for BoA50 at Liverpool in 1993, I watched the flypast standing on the bridge roof of HMS Cornwall, which was moored at the Pier Head. Some you older hands may recall...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2022, 16:55
Replies: 119
Views: 12,934
Posted By Eric T Cartman

I can't answer the OP's query but have an...

I can't answer the OP's query but have an anecdote re the Merchantman & speed. I was on Approach Radar at Glasgow in the late 70's when I had to ask a Merchantman to reduce speed from 250 knots as he...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Dec 2021, 18:24
Replies: 33
Views: 14,793
Posted By Eric T Cartman

TimGriff6 That's not correct - with the right...

TimGriff6
That's not correct - with the right qualifications you can apply directly to be a Driver - requirements can be found online.
I worked as a Guard for LT in 1966, having been trained to...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Oct 2021, 12:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,590
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Really sorry to hear that. I recall when he...

Really sorry to hear that. I recall when he became one of "Jake's Bandits" at EGLL during the infamous industrial dispute . 'Heathrow Director 'will know all about that ! I was his boss for a while...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Dec 2019, 16:13
Replies: 6
Views: 2,245
Posted By Eric T Cartman

I was on D Watch @ Heathrow with John 1970-72....

I was on D Watch @ Heathrow with John 1970-72. Visited him at home in Harrow a couple of times then didn't see him again until he came to the Tower at Liverpool in the late 80's - he was on the night...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Nov 2019, 17:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,783
Posted By Eric T Cartman

@ parkfell PK atc took over from NATS on...

@ parkfell
PK atc took over from NATS on 1/4/1993. Stu Mimmack was their first GM - Tim took over in 1994. Re Cygnet 66 , you are correct = JM & yes, Barton Hall closed in 1975. I was on a night...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Nov 2019, 19:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,783
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Used it occasionally at Prestwick in the 90's...

Used it occasionally at Prestwick in the 90's with BAe College PA34's for climb & descent, as one of the instructors was ex ATC & knew what it was about !
Heard a story from Preston Centre...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th May 2019, 10:35
Replies: 47
Views: 15,632
Posted By Eric T Cartman

On a BA Viscount, Aberdeen to Glasgow, in 1980, I...

On a BA Viscount, Aberdeen to Glasgow, in 1980, I heard "Your flight crew today are Captain Beaky & First Officer Sid" followed by a giggling fit from the cabin crew .... ( Google the name if you...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Mar 2019, 11:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,194
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Glasgow ATC Reunion

For any past or present members of Glasgow ATC & Tels, an event has been organised on 5th May. PM me for further details if you'd like to attend.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2019, 19:57
Replies: 79
Views: 22,528
Posted By Eric T Cartman

US style :...

US style :...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jun 2018, 07:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,589
Posted By Eric T Cartman

@ Dan Dare - Mrs Cartman concurs. I read her your...

@ Dan Dare - Mrs Cartman concurs. I read her your post & instant response was "yes - wouldn't be the first time I did that!" :-)
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2018, 20:51
Replies: 17
Views: 3,849
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Don't think Beeswax is a valid callsign, Zooker...

Don't think Beeswax is a valid callsign, Zooker ;-)
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Apr 2018, 11:59
Replies: 18
Views: 3,689
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Who, him or me ? ;-)

Who, him or me ? ;-)
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Apr 2018, 11:29
Replies: 18
Views: 3,689
Posted By Eric T Cartman

@ Packer27L Yes, that's correct :-)

@ Packer27L
Yes, that's correct :-)
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Apr 2018, 08:30
Replies: 18
Views: 3,689
Posted By Eric T Cartman

I worked with a Russian ATCO at Liverpool about...

I worked with a Russian ATCO at Liverpool about 30 years ago - ex fighter jock & very good at ATC. Used to surprise the crews of the Antonov freighters when he started chatting to them in their own...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2018, 12:21
Replies: 51
Views: 21,225
Posted By Eric T Cartman

If you think NATS HR is bad, how about this ? My...

If you think NATS HR is bad, how about this ? My old boss at EGGP was on one of the very early Cadet Courses (3?) in the 60's. He wanted to go to Ulster Radar but they said no, you're all going to...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2018, 18:25
Replies: 60
Views: 18,930
Posted By Eric T Cartman

@ ZOOKER Who can forget John Townsend's erudite...

@ ZOOKER
Who can forget John Townsend's erudite explanations of tangential fade & associated equations ? ;-)
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2018, 18:14
Replies: 325
Views: 272,052
Posted By Eric T Cartman

PIK took over ATC services from NATS on 1 April...

PIK took over ATC services from NATS on 1 April 1993 (I started there on 12th July 1993 - there was a nice band wearing orange sashes & bowler hats out in the street to greet me - well, I assume...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jan 2018, 11:50
Replies: 79
Views: 20,959
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Totally agree. Back in the 90's, I was...

Totally agree. Back in the 90's, I was responsible for getting SRG approval for a 'land after the departing' procedure. Runway utilisation immediately increased dramatically, go-arounds decreased &...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2018, 17:37
Replies: 147
Views: 62,751
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Re GBZ's post #50 & Bert Marsden @ CATC, Hurn. ...

Re GBZ's post #50 & Bert Marsden @ CATC, Hurn.
We knew him as "Turbulent Eddy". I recall his frequent disparaging remarks about radio/tv reports mentioning 'black ice'. "There ain't no such animal...
Forum: Questions
14th Dec 2017, 18:44
Replies: 18
Views: 4,900
Posted By Eric T Cartman

For the UK : CAP 413 Radiotelephony Manual...

For the UK :
CAP 413 Radiotelephony Manual Edition 22
Chapter 8
Emergency Phraseology
Distress and Urgency Communication Procedures
.........the RTF procedures which should be used by civil...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Nov 2017, 15:27
Replies: 12
Views: 3,560
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Back to the days of Arnold Field & his real bow...

Back to the days of Arnold Field & his real bow tie whilst driving his "post-vintage
thoroughbred" Bentley & Geoffrey Stallibrass with his flower buttonhole ! :-)
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Nov 2017, 10:04
Replies: 12
Views: 3,560
Posted By Eric T Cartman

@ chevvron Well, it wouldn't have been JS...

@ chevvron
Well, it wouldn't have been JS plugged in during daylight hours anyway ! ;-) ;-)
[he was my WS for 4 years btw :-) ]
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2017, 11:12
Replies: 17
Views: 4,329
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Link's ok for me Bren .....

Link's ok for me Bren .....
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2017, 11:49
Replies: 21
Views: 4,494
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Wouldn't bother me - if you're cleared to land or...

Wouldn't bother me - if you're cleared to land or take-off, the runway's yours. How you use it is up to you. Saw this technique used several time on Tiree for arrival & departure. Just don't break...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Sep 2017, 20:32
Replies: 50
Views: 22,255
Posted By Eric T Cartman

@ Galaxy Flyer Certainly when the US...

@ Galaxy Flyer


Certainly when the US military started operating from Prestwick during the Kosovo conflict, we were very careful about readbacks of altimeter settings. Right up until I retired 4...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2017, 06:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,526
Posted By Eric T Cartman

Ralph Eaton

I was saddened to learn from the CAA RSA magazine 'Contrail' obituaries that Ralph died last May. I'm sure many of you will recall him as your Navigation course instructor at Hurn in the early 70's....
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Sep 2017, 11:24
Replies: 29
Views: 7,267
Posted By Eric T Cartman

@ Heathrow Director You'll recall, I'm sure,...

@ Heathrow Director
You'll recall, I'm sure, that the BAC1-11 500 series transmissions always ended with a 'Houston Control' type bleep :-)
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