Thanks

[uncle ian]

Hello again from a (non-paying) customer.

I have to return to your forum to say thank you to the Heathrow Special/Thames Radar desk for their help to me on Sunday last. I was covering the Tour of Britain bicycle race for the beeb.

Whoever was on during the race found a way of getting me into the Heathrow Zone together with "plod" with 500' separation. Absolutely outstanding lateral thinking from a controller who understands why we rotary pilots do what we do. (In this case for both the viewers of a bicycle road race!).

I must ask if you have created a precedent here, sir. (without mentioning precicely the device you used lest it embarrass anyone)

If the individual concerned is not a ppruner perhaps AlanM would be kind enough to bring this to his attention and, perhaps, answer on his behalf.

With very best wishes from a real fan (despite the impression my last visit to your forum gave),

Uncle Ian

[AlanM]

uncle Ian, we often utilise the 500ft separation in the LHR Zone that Northolt are allowed to use. I am guessing that was what was done.

If not, might be best continuing this via PM!! :)

Seriously though, I will pass on yr kind words.

[Talkdownman]

So will I............ ;)

[uncle ian]

AlanM,

It was as you suggest. I think you know who I am and will appreciate that I've been at this old game for decades. I can honestly say that I've not come across the Northolt solution before despite numerous pop concerts, sporting events, public demonstrations and so on.

Nevertheless I was very grateful on Sunday and my appreciation of your (collective) efforts is not dimmed by learning it's not new to you guys.

Thanks again

Uncle Ian

[AlanM]

You had better behave boy. Or you may be subjected to the 500ft sep'n into Northolt in yr shiny jet!!

We just lurrrve Northolt to LHR hops.....

[Talkdownman]

What??!! Thames Radar being helpful??!! ;)Make the most of it while it lasts ;)

[Talkdownman]

I was very grateful on Sunday......Uncle Ian'......One Two' or '........One Eight'?