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Forum: ATC Issues

26th Apr 2023, 12:42

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I am retired, but as a guess I would say Xmas...

I am retired, but as a guess I would say Xmas shutdown this year will be from 23 Dec to 1 Jan inclusive. You get the public holidays off, and the rest are taken as rec leave. They often include a...

Forum: ATC Issues

5th Feb 2017, 09:48

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Posted By topdrop

To quote the late BFD ...

To quote the late BFD http://www.pprune.org/atc-issues/121127-atc-rules-thumb.html#post1208829
One day you will get a trainee who merely triples your workload.

Forum: ATC Issues

2nd May 2014, 12:22

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Posted By topdrop

Air Niugini don't use D in callsign for DH8Ds. I...

Air Niugini don't use D in callsign for DH8Ds. I don't remember any wake turb issues as a result,

Forum: ATC Issues

1st May 2014, 11:48

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Posted By topdrop

Agree with that, though I do say Dash 8 400 when...

Agree with that, though I do say Dash 8 400 when wake turbulence caution is being given.

Forum: ATC Issues

30th Apr 2014, 22:17

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Posted By topdrop

Duh - Of course the pilot will respond that way...

Duh - Of course the pilot will respond that way to that question.

I am talking about using acft type to give info to a lightie.
"Follow the AT45". What does the low time C172 pilot look for:...

Forum: ATC Issues

29th Apr 2014, 22:37

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Posted By topdrop

For those going to Approach or Tower, please...

For those going to Approach or Tower, please learn your aircraft types.
DH8D is a Dash 8 400, not Dash 8 Delta
AT45 is an ATR42, 500 series
If it is some rarely used type in your area, I can...

Forum: ATC Issues

2nd Dec 2012, 11:44

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Posted By topdrop

Ruth, If application is for a Tower job, the...

Ruth,
If application is for a Tower job, the training will be in Melbourne as that is where the Tower sim is.

Forum: ATC Issues

14th Jan 2012, 20:15

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Posted By topdrop

Let's just say I wasn't born yesterday. :}

Let's just say I wasn't born yesterday. :}

Forum: ATC Issues

14th Jan 2012, 06:48

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Posted By topdrop

Where I worked, all controllers received the next...

Where I worked, all controllers received the next increment every year - those that warranted it received accelerated advancement.

could also be described as one where you get the increment no...

Forum: ATC Issues

14th Jan 2012, 00:09

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Posted By topdrop

I have recommended 3 controllers for accelerated...

I have recommended 3 controllers for accelerated advancement - all were approved. All had performed work above that of those around them. They hadn't asked for or been offered advancement if they did...

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