MAN specific.
We (ex Tourists, Orange Ones, now Blue) have been doing them for ages, however one problem seems to be on the side of the ATC management.
It would be really good if guys and gals could be allowed a day to do one of these flights during a working shift pattern. We offer, but the inference is that if the ATC folk want to come, they do it on a day off................
Come on MAN - this is good for everyone, I would love to have a controller or an assistant on shorthaul flights so they can see our frustrations and joys.
I have taken the opportunity to visit tower, area etc when around MAN and played on the sim - yep - all UK based aircraft were cleared to the centre fix, all foreigners were sent to DAYNE........... well, it made me laugh !
Come on, lets work together
The MAN guys will know me - I chat too much and get the lad to say hello to his dad !