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Forum: ATC Issues

11th Mar 2017, 02:57

Replies: 83

NATS - Remote Towers

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Posted By kcockayne

When I joined ATC, in 1971, I was told by a...

When I joined ATC, in 1971, I was told by a person I met who was in the computer industry that I would soon be out of a job, replaced by one of his computers. It didn't happen & I made it to...

Forum: ATC Issues

6th Mar 2017, 07:08

Replies: 83

NATS - Remote Towers

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Posted By kcockayne

Fair point Gonzo. But they've only just built a...

Fair point Gonzo. But they've only just built a new tower that cost £10m+ ,so I can't see them closing it down anytime soon.

Forum: ATC Issues

6th Mar 2017, 06:10

Replies: 83

NATS - Remote Towers

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Posted By kcockayne

Yes Gonzo, having read the item again, that...

Yes Gonzo, having read the item again, that appears to be true. Although Les is hopeful of expanding its use other than as an "emergency tower" facility. However, with the new revitalized Airport...

Forum: ATC Issues

6th Mar 2017, 02:59

Replies: 83

NATS - Remote Towers

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Posted By kcockayne

Further to the above; I ought to state that I...

Further to the above; I ought to state that I have less objection to the use of this technology to overcome catastrophic scenarios where the permanent Tower is unavailable. After all, most of the...

Forum: ATC Issues

6th Mar 2017, 02:41

Replies: 83

NATS - Remote Towers

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Posted By kcockayne

Speaking as someone who did 30 years at Jersey,...

Speaking as someone who did 30 years at Jersey, I'd be very interested to see how that works out. A major part of the battle to get this established will be getting political support to allow...

Forum: ATC Issues

5th Mar 2017, 07:25

Replies: 83

NATS - Remote Towers

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Posted By kcockayne

Recipe for disaster !

Recipe for disaster !

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