Bondu,
Quite some time ago we had one of the busiest days and we had to impose flow control into Offshore land because of staff problems.It was one heli departure every 5mins.The way we did it was start approved for a taxi time,first come first served.It worked really well with little delay at the hold,and still keeping up the movements with other inbounds and outbounds.The bad news was it put more strain on a very busy GMC.
Now the Oil compaines would have kittens with ATC slapping on 30 mins delay,but then isn't that whats happening now if you need a refuel.Also it really needs a Clearance Delivery to work properly.
Unfortunately it won't happen at Aberdeen,because there is not the will by ATC management to start upsetting the customer,in any way.Well the system did not work in the 80's and surprise surprise it still doesn't work.
It would be nice if ATC management were aware the we were as busy as KK.Might get the £18K extra they get,with only half the ratings.
