Originally Posted by
Cough
How long does it take for a controller to organise one diversion??? That time can take you from no emergency to MAYDAY pretty easily. I did STAC at Swanwick last year and a figure was quoted, I just can't remember whether it was 10 or 15 mins...
It can easily be that long. We have to get approval from the airport before we can send you there and that's what takes the time.
For the actual ATC side of it, it's pretty easy. It involves us putting a new route into the computer to make sure the right sectors get your details, coordinating with the next sector if required and then telling you the route, except you probably already know that, but we have to tell you anyway