Thanks, even though I'm not a pilot (ex ops monkey) I've learnt a bit here.
My interest in ATC goes back to the days of old when I got a visit to WD when the radar was at Sopley (?). Never did get the required "A" levels so unable to get a career in the trade. I also managed to get a visit a few years later and also one to Neatishead when the kit there was so primitive I was somewhat shocked as I knew what WD had then, just didnt seem right although since then massive improvements have come about in that branch of controlling having seen various displays at Waddington's airshow.
Pity that in this day and age I'm unlikely to be able to visit Swanwick to see the latest kit, people will called me strange when I say I could sit in a place like that for ages and not get bored.
Full credit to all you ATCO's
