DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT - 6
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Is that the old radar dish thing over on the south side? If so it allegedly leaks radiation and is close to being condemned so perhaps it has been? Problem here is when it does get condemned, rather than build a new one they'll likely resurrect the dreaded 'let's move radar to Liverpool' idea 
Broken ssr
But what is broken?? I thought we imported it from the caa via a telephone line?? Something not right...maybe it is cost cutting as the airport must pay quite a lot for the feed and it would save a lot of money if not being used...not sure about flight safety though!!!!!!
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SSR
DTVA use the SSR feed from Great Dun Fell radar on the Pennines. The radar has been taken out of service for planned maintenance - Expected back in use June 2015.
The PSR (The radar on the airfield) is fully working and is not leaking radiation, it's getting on a bit but still has some life left in it.
The PSR (The radar on the airfield) is fully working and is not leaking radiation, it's getting on a bit but still has some life left in it.
Thought the agreement was if GDF was out for any length of time we'd get a feed from Claxby. Seem to remember the safety case being accepted by SRG. However, that was a long, long time ago!!
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GMST,
Good to see you active again buddy, long time no speak! I believe the Claxby was allowed whilst GDF was off for a significant length of time last time, but for some reason the goalposts have changed. I think they still have it available but it is the old "for information purposes ONLY". Must be annoying for the ATCOs and airlines alike as it impacts on service particularly in the VoY...get rid to the mil ASAP!
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Good to see you active again buddy, long time no speak! I believe the Claxby was allowed whilst GDF was off for a significant length of time last time, but for some reason the goalposts have changed. I think they still have it available but it is the old "for information purposes ONLY". Must be annoying for the ATCOs and airlines alike as it impacts on service particularly in the VoY...get rid to the mil ASAP!
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Teesside SSR
It is correct that while the GDF SSR is out out service Teesside do have access to the Claxby SSR, which was used without incident for 9 months a couple of years ago.
Since then Teesside have moved from SaRGs central division to Northern. Apparently the senior inspector of the Northern division is not happy with the safety case that was used previously and will not allow the Claxby feed to be used.
It's obviously safer not to use SSR if the paperwork it not to this man's liking!
Since then Teesside have moved from SaRGs central division to Northern. Apparently the senior inspector of the Northern division is not happy with the safety case that was used previously and will not allow the Claxby feed to be used.
It's obviously safer not to use SSR if the paperwork it not to this man's liking!
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Yet more positive developments
Durham Tees Valley Airport bids for business boost (From The Northern Echo)
Durham Tees Valley Airport bids for business boost (From The Northern Echo)
dtv SSR radar
Think you off the mark beefer.atc will ask the aircraft their height and the pilot will advise any change.
I suppose yes...the aircraft doesn't have to tell atc if he changes his height outside the airspace but would be prudent if other aircraft around?
If near the airport they have to keep atc informed?
Airport closed overnight so no need( /never has been)for 24/7 monitoring?
Finally. If SSR is available from claxby. It's a bit disconcerting that peel had the option to pay for that but chose not to? A real reduction in professional atc service?
I suppose yes...the aircraft doesn't have to tell atc if he changes his height outside the airspace but would be prudent if other aircraft around?
If near the airport they have to keep atc informed?
Airport closed overnight so no need( /never has been)for 24/7 monitoring?
Finally. If SSR is available from claxby. It's a bit disconcerting that peel had the option to pay for that but chose not to? A real reduction in professional atc service?
Regional Air Connectivity fund application submitted:
Durham TV - Belfast Links Air
Double daily return weekdays, single return Sunday 01/09/2015
Next stage is short list in May, with final decision in July.
Durham TV - Belfast Links Air
Double daily return weekdays, single return Sunday 01/09/2015
Next stage is short list in May, with final decision in July.
Police helicopter, case not closed.
Something from the local rag, bit of electioneering from the local MP?
Plan to move a police helicopter from Teesside to Newcastle still up in the air (From The Northern Echo)
Plan to move a police helicopter from Teesside to Newcastle still up in the air (From The Northern Echo)
Beafer
It is NOT the job of ATC to monitor aircraft heights - other than those to which it is controlling/providing an ATC service.
Nor does it keep an eye out for any "drugs runs" or other criminal activities.
Whether, or not, any other (non-ATC) agency does so, I do not know.
It is NOT the job of ATC to monitor aircraft heights - other than those to which it is controlling/providing an ATC service.
Nor does it keep an eye out for any "drugs runs" or other criminal activities.
Whether, or not, any other (non-ATC) agency does so, I do not know.
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if there is no DTV radar at night what stops people flying drugs around or coming across the north sea?