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Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2023, 17:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By Talkdownman

Whichever, from the experience of a number of...

Whichever, from the experience of a number of Heathrow controllers in the past, neither worked as intended, for crews still managed to make distracting transmissions, such as "Hello tower, XXXXX,...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2023, 13:07
Replies: 62
Views: 27,310
Posted By Talkdownman

Reports indicate that this particular aircraft...

Reports indicate that this particular aircraft was actually 'directed' overhead Reading, Heathrow and London, which caused considerable disruption within the London TMA.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Jan 2023, 14:59
Replies: 207
Views: 87,055
Posted By Talkdownman

The UK has: "Hold position, cancel take-off,...

The UK has:

"Hold position, cancel take-off, I say again, cancel take-off, acknowledge"

...but also, if it is necessary that the aircraft should abandon take-off, the option of:

"DAL1943,...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2023, 07:00
Replies: 27
Views: 2,819
Posted By Talkdownman

I think it is the controller who needs the...

I think it is the controller who needs the practical advice, or, better still, some flying experience! This "G-ABCD Squawk 1234 pass your message" trend is not at all clever. If ATC insists on this...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Dec 2022, 19:58
Replies: 240
Views: 117,860
Posted By Talkdownman

Not relevant. I understand that the...

Not relevant.



I understand that the post has been filled, and by an A/G operator from a fairly local aero club
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2021, 15:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,479
Posted By Talkdownman

Sounds to me as if you were given a regional...

Sounds to me as if you were given a regional pressure setting (e.g. Portland) remaining as such during the next hour.
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2021, 17:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,641
Posted By Talkdownman

According to my Apple Watch I am still...

According to my Apple Watch I am still...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2021, 18:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,641
Posted By Talkdownman

"Aaah, I remembair eet well..." (With...

"Aaah, I remembair eet well..."

(With apologies to Maurice Chevalier...)
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2021, 08:42
Replies: 176
Views: 57,202
Posted By Talkdownman

I doubt I would be able to bite my tongue either....

I doubt I would be able to bite my tongue either. A lot of what Clint wrote 'struck a chord'... ;-)
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2021, 08:37
Replies: 68
Views: 16,606
Posted By Talkdownman

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/640x480/img_6439_a2df4fef470c98ae06045f24b6640d4aee38712c.jpeg
SRAs are no longer available at Lasham...!
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2021, 14:06
Replies: 176
Views: 57,202
Posted By Talkdownman

Thanks for that! Yes, it has been a long and very...

Thanks for that! Yes, it has been a long and very varied career on which to reflect. I dunno about records, but I wouldn't mind a quid for each validation. I wish I had kept an air traffic diary, and...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2021, 05:50
Replies: 176
Views: 57,202
Posted By Talkdownman

Lasham 424 now on the scrap heap, and me along...

Lasham 424 now on the scrap heap, and me along with it.

Clocks off...


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/854x1280/dsc02641_c9a5250ce73d04d3e03a0d62957d75be4e1c50f5.jpeg...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2020, 15:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,247
Posted By Talkdownman

I've emailed HD, but no response. I hope...

I've emailed HD, but no response.

I hope that he is OK. Maybe he is in an 'eco-retreat'...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2020, 15:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,431
Posted By Talkdownman

Nats contacted me out of the blue and invited me...

Nats contacted me out of the blue and invited me to re-join to cover staff shortage. The terms were severely reduced because of 'broken service', would you believe. Maybe they were just having a...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Mar 2020, 20:29
Replies: 13
Views: 2,431
Posted By Talkdownman

Fine if one doesn't mind going down a long 'pay...

Fine if one doesn't mind going down a long 'pay and seniority snake'...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Mar 2020, 18:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,431
Posted By Talkdownman

In October 1993 there was a tidal wave of such...

In October 1993 there was a tidal wave of such transfers!
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2020, 06:41
Replies: 31
Views: 5,229
Posted By Talkdownman

Safety & Airspace Regulation Group - Air Traffic...

Safety & Airspace Regulation Group - Air Traffic Service. Maintenance and Repair Organisation.
Please excuse me, but I haven't made them up, they are UK aviation industry abbreviations.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2020, 21:45
Replies: 31
Views: 5,229
Posted By Talkdownman

As 'Buster the Bear' and 'planesandthings' will...

As 'Buster the Bear' and 'planesandthings' will corroborate, it's a finely-tuned 'Black Art' administered by some aged mystics. It's a sort of 'Reverse Moses and the Red Sea'. How long have you...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2020, 14:59
Replies: 31
Views: 5,229
Posted By Talkdownman

Well, an IFR Visual Approach is not a VFR...

Well, an IFR Visual Approach is not a VFR approach, the difference being that a 'visual approach' under IFR is not 'see and be seen', therefore not the same as when under VFR. A Visual Approach under...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2020, 14:01
Replies: 31
Views: 5,229
Posted By Talkdownman

None currently published. IFR flights are limited...

None currently published. IFR flights are limited to visual approaches (where a visual approach is [for those who might not know] an approach by an IFR flight executed with visual reference to...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2020, 21:50
Replies: 31
Views: 5,229
Posted By Talkdownman

Hear hear! That particular flight had...

Hear hear!

That particular flight had departed IFR on an IFR FPL. I find it hard to believe that the crew cancelled IFR. It is extremely unusual to encounter an airliner flying in accordance with...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2020, 09:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,948
Posted By Talkdownman

Lack of terrain clearance could be more painful...

Lack of terrain clearance could be more painful than lack of authorisation!
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Feb 2020, 07:49
Replies: 6
Views: 2,682
Posted By Talkdownman

It's worked alright at Heathrow for several...

It's worked alright at Heathrow for several decades...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2020, 19:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,652
Posted By Talkdownman

They'd be up there all day if the 400 feet wasn't...

They'd be up there all day if the 400 feet wasn't used...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2020, 18:43
Replies: 32
Views: 9,321
Posted By Talkdownman

I'm with SND ( Cheers, "Two Six" :ok: ) I've...

I'm with SND ( Cheers, "Two Six" :ok: )

I've done a whole load of flying over Norway and Sweden operating from countless aerodromes where there was often nobody on the wireless to read out any...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2019, 16:37
Replies: 139
Views: 80,030
Posted By Talkdownman

As I don't know / CBA where to look, a serious Q:...

As I don't know / CBA where to look, a serious Q: Is 'SRA' an APS 'bolt-on endorsement' these days?
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Dec 2019, 22:55
Replies: 29
Views: 12,072
Posted By Talkdownman

I remember you. Frank ISTR that when...

I remember you.

Frank


ISTR that when LATCC went on to the AAOMMNNSOO, Heathrow went straight on to the MMAANNSOOO. Not sure Heathrow ever did the former. I think there was a day off between...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Nov 2019, 18:20
Replies: 14
Views: 3,468
Posted By Talkdownman

What is wrong with that? To me it looks safe,...

What is wrong with that? To me it looks safe, orderly and expeditious...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2019, 17:05
Replies: 18
Views: 3,533
Posted By Talkdownman

Almost as good as having 121.5 on standby...

Almost as good as having 121.5 on standby...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2019, 16:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,533
Posted By Talkdownman

Also consider asking yourself why you want or...

Also consider asking yourself why you want or need to talk to somebody, whether you feel you should talk to any agency in particular, and what type of service you require, if any.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Sep 2019, 16:46
Replies: 66
Views: 34,146
Posted By Talkdownman

From my experience, here's a few to be going on...

From my experience, here's a few to be going on with:

Protracted initial calls, e.g. passing full flight details (and / or irrelevant info) on first transmission on a Freecall.
Failing to standby...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Sep 2019, 13:03
Replies: 15
Views: 5,043
Posted By Talkdownman

...or not often, as the case may be...

...or not often, as the case may be...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Sep 2019, 07:58
Replies: 17
Views: 5,935
Posted By Talkdownman

AAIB report...

AAIB report (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5d518014ed915d7646dea425/Airbus_A330-243_G-TCCF_09-19.pdf)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Sep 2019, 09:09
Replies: 41
Views: 24,080
Posted By Talkdownman

I have only just stumbled upon this and the...

I have only just stumbled upon this and the "worst decision" thread, and I empathise with a lot of blastcalvey's sentiments.

I have been an FI for over 30 years and thoroughly enjoyed it, but...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2019, 13:25
Replies: 20
Views: 6,494
Posted By Talkdownman

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1024x725/gasometer_soth_harrow_img_0106_1_zpsndhccu8b_94d52c134a6a447dc4dfab24288092272fa0b432.jpghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/74...
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