ATCOs, we have the best in the world
Come on guys its not that bad.
I am constantly impressed by the quality , professionalism and friendliness of controllers. You almost always get what you ask for and if you don''t get it there is usually a reason. Military ATCOs are just about the best in the world.
My top 3 bad experiences (in fact perhaps the only three are)
1) Mr Nasty. If I did not have to go there I would never go there again. Unbelievable.
2) Alderney , on take off, 'Request low level (500' ish) circuit of the island' Response, 'Negative we have an islander inbound (sometime today). We can orbit and what do they do if two planes turn up at once??
3) Solent. Radio has been monitored and silent for ten minutes. 'Request er zone transit' response ' Negative route around'. I think the problem was we slipped an er in, d*** failed.