interesting the controller purported to be at fault - yet the controllers have been asking for just shy of 10 years for the TAAATS ASD settings to have a pre-set function so this type of distraction can be eliminated.
The technology to reset settings on a console is easily done; it was one of the original 'features' of TAAATS; but some shinny bum decided that the $200K would be better used elsewhere; Over ten years using the new gear, that's $20K a year. Originally proposed was a card reader that knew exactly what you liked alternatively you could have punched in you employee code; 1 second tops.
Having said that; I've always "hovered" after a handover, especially when there is stuff going on. I bet we will soon be 'required' to monitor for X minutes after a handover. Just like the supervisors are required to monitor the handovers; yeah right!
On another issue we aren't paid for handover time anymore if it happens at the end of a shift.
The sooner we get "mode S altitude" select the better; why is it taking so long?
Also folks it's 3NM or 1000Ft not
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