They are p
ing off to Dundee etc,because there are no training slots for circuits/IFR training at ABZ.The heli companies have not invested in simulators for the AS3B,EC225,or S92(surprised £).In the past a great deal of training was done at Longside,but that is for light aircraft only now,so they have to go somewhere.
Our books say that training traffic is a lower priority than scheduled etc,so that's what this little soldier does.Follow the rules especially when the weather is marginal.You get into trouble if you don't.
Yeah taxiway at W1 is falling to bits.It will need major work at weekends over the next few weeks.That means backtracks for landers and departures depending on runway,so BiiiiiiGGG gaps.Otherwise the toy town airport grinds to a halt again.Guess who has to sort that mess out.Yup ATC and no doubt the helis will want to do circuits as well.
love it Yeah right.
So to sum up the ATC staff have to carry the can for others lack of investment,and our management are squeezing the towel as well.Time to get out.