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Old 16th Jul 2010, 07:34
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Francis Frogbound
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TU154;

I was sent to the hold on Sunday PM and when I got there got a "join approved, QSY" that happened to quite a few, it depends on whether there is a gate available/becoming available for you.

There did seem to be some confusion as to where North Point was, and where 1500' were on the Silverstone QNH. I twice found myself No. 2 on finals to an aircraft which had been no-where near North Point, but slightly worse were the aircraft which stopped on the FATO near one of the high numbered stands, spot turned and then taxied to the gate, rather than just doing it all in one move, which has been very much the norm in the past. I find myself way back on the speed curve a couple of times at 200' due to that one.

A wash up would be a good idea. Everyone I spoke to was surprised at how the day went, but a lot of very expperienced pilots had some very useful comments, which Heli-Air could take foprward to next year.
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