One of my colleagues got called a W@nk*r on the R/T the other day by a Doncaster inbound because he wouldn't give it a direct to the FNY because it would take it outside controlled airspace and we could all see that there was a lot of military out there. I think it was a Thompson.
The pilot didn't know he transmitted it but was bang out of order anyway.
If I get asked for direct I try and get it if it's not too busy but a THANKYOU would be appreciated when we can achieve it.
Yes I'm talking about you Ryanair!
If I can see it is too busy then the phrase "due to noise restrictions" does the trick. Due to the fact there may be a big bang if you go direct.
Last edited by MancBoy; 29th Oct 2006 at 11:24.