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Forum: ATC Issues
16th Nov 2018, 11:48
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Before the days of ATIS we had to read the...

Before the days of ATIS we had to read the weather to everyone. Around 7am my colleague read the weather to a Clipper who responded: " Sounds like a real nice day" My colleague: "Yes, but it was...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2016, 19:35
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

I'm not too good at using the search facility so...

I'm not too good at using the search facility so apologies if this is a repeat.

Heathrow Director to unknown aircraft which had called established: "You're four miles behind a palindrome, call...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Aug 2016, 08:49
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Hahahaha... nice one M. Glad you're still...

Hahahaha... nice one M. Glad you're still around..
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Aug 2016, 18:27
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Long ago I was training on GMP (clearance...

Long ago I was training on GMP (clearance delivery) by a true character (JK if any ex-EGLL people here). In those days BOAC often stated "instruments to (dest)" so...

"London Ground Speedbird...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Feb 2016, 14:23
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

The barman said to the ATCO: "what's yours". The...

The barman said to the ATCO: "what's yours". The ATCO replied "Orange juice" God said to the pilot: "I think we're in the wrong joke".
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Apr 2015, 17:54
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

She is magic...

She is magic...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2014, 18:12
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Thanks Fantome. Sad about CW. Flight was great...

Thanks Fantome. Sad about CW. Flight was great in those days.
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2014, 12:42
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Fursty ferret. Brilliant. Reminds me of one of...

Fursty ferret. Brilliant. Reminds me of one of Chris Wren's cartoons in Flight many moons ago. Timid looking captain and a bossy looking F/O alongside who is saying: "Well, are you going to trust...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jan 2014, 14:28
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Great stuff. Glad to know that humour still...

Great stuff. Glad to know that humour still exists.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2013, 07:05
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Indeed... and I used to have respect for him.

Indeed... and I used to have respect for him.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Mar 2012, 18:04
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

<<Fussy and boring, typical examples of air...

<<Fussy and boring, typical examples of air traffic controllers>>

Aha.. we have a Tels bloke in our midst!
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2012, 17:03
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Even harder, in fact impossible to find a Quantas...

Even harder, in fact impossible to find a Quantas one!!!
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2011, 08:03
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

<<i have fare paying pax onboard and this is...

<<i have fare paying pax onboard and this is getting expensive for them">>

Doesn't sound like the average puddle-jumper but still a twit.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2010, 08:59
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

<< I think we can fit you in, how long is your...

<< I think we can fit you in, how long is your span?>>

I never heard it called that before!!
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Apr 2010, 09:09
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Thinks.... why "elevate" instead of "climb"? ...

Thinks.... why "elevate" instead of "climb"? What do they say for "descend"?
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Sep 2009, 10:14
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

What's a plumber? Never heard that in a...

What's a plumber? Never heard that in a lifetime of birding!!
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2009, 16:50
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

You need to freak out - this is the ATC HUMOUR...

You need to freak out - this is the ATC HUMOUR forum!!!!

Good luck anyway
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2009, 12:03
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Or was it Pontius?

Or was it Pontius?
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2009, 11:28
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Jeeezz, smith, I think I first heard that in the...

Jeeezz, smith, I think I first heard that in the 60s!!
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2008, 07:36
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Lon More. No doubt you know Les West?? On the...

Lon More. No doubt you know Les West?? On the day of his last medical just before retirement he popped downstairs to the medical centre and had a mooch around. When the doc came to give him his...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Feb 2005, 18:00
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Oh no......... I saw all those before I left...

Oh no......... I saw all those before I left Heathrow Tower - and that was 12 years ago.
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Feb 2005, 16:25
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Just like being back at EGLL eh J??

Just like being back at EGLL eh J??
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Oct 2004, 10:48
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

<"We have an problem with our No4 engine. Our...

<"We have an problem with our No4 engine. Our engineers have suggested that it may cure itself if we shut it down and restart it. Where would be the best place to do that?"

Ground Controller...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2004, 07:22
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Blimey, Jerrico... you haven't donned a suit and...

Blimey, Jerrico... you haven't donned a suit and clipboard by any chance have you?
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2004, 10:39
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

DDM18 - You're not taking those tablets I...

DDM18 - You're not taking those tablets I prescribed are you? If you were in ATC you'd understand the bizarre humour we share!

My offering: Heathrow Tower is an anagram for "Mrs Miggins Pie...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2002, 19:16
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Thinks: I'll bet there are a fair few people...

Thinks: I'll bet there are a fair few people reading this thread who are thinking...... I was involved in the REAL story, and that's not it!!!!
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jul 2002, 10:39
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,454,606
Posted By HEATHROW DIRECTOR

Here's one from long ago... maybe someone older...

Here's one from long ago... maybe someone older than me can confirm or deny it..??

What we now know as LTCC (ex-LATCC) used to be the Southern Air Traffic Control Centre in a building on the north...
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