Biggin Hill ATC Today
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Biggin Hill ATC Today
Was stuck in the 'great parking lot in the sky' above Biggin today and had a quick listen in on 129.4 whilst going 'round and 'round in circles and boy did it sound busy! The poor controller (who I have to say was doing a top job despite barely having time to take a breath) was rushed off his feet - even whilst dealing with a flapcopter in a flap. . .
Anyway, given the weather, the emergency (hope he got down safely btw) and the volume of traffic, I was surprised there weren't 2 freqs in use. Were you guys short staffed there today or was it just madness at the time I happened to tune in and quiet the rest of the day?
All the best,
BH
Anyway, given the weather, the emergency (hope he got down safely btw) and the volume of traffic, I was surprised there weren't 2 freqs in use. Were you guys short staffed there today or was it just madness at the time I happened to tune in and quiet the rest of the day?
All the best,
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Hey BH - as you know it is madness ervyday on 129.4!
They were on 11/03 today - and it was sunny...... Looked busy on radar earlier.
(P.S. Wasn't you in the BIG hold who they couldn't raise on the RT earlier was it........????
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They were on 11/03 today - and it was sunny...... Looked busy on radar earlier.
(P.S. Wasn't you in the BIG hold who they couldn't raise on the RT earlier was it........????
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I joined in listening on my way into Biggin towards the end of the incident. What happened? A 'copter with a chip detector light on?
Good to see 11 in use - not often you see that.
Good to see 11 in use - not often you see that.
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Originally Posted by AlanM
Hey BH - as you know it is madness ervyday on 129.4!
Originally Posted by AlanM
(P.S. Wasn't you in the BIG hold who they couldn't raise on the RT earlier was it........???? )
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Big Hilly, I wish I knew who you are!
I was on duty at the time you mention and yes, the chopper landed safely and departed again a short while later.
I am unable comment on the rest
DR
I was on duty at the time you mention and yes, the chopper landed safely and departed again a short while later.
I am unable comment on the rest
DR
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Originally Posted by Dizzee Rascal
I was on duty at the time you mention
Seriously though, over the years I've heard many a controller (both Civ & Mil) lose the plot with half that work-load so a bl00dy good job well done!
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Big Hilly, I wish I knew who you are!
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I think big hilly is that old bloke who used to live in his car round by Fairflight.Cross between father christmas and a tramp, anyone else remember him walking around the airport day and night in all weathers?
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anyone else remember him walking around the airport day and night in all weathers?
We eventualy got him into sheltered accomodation a few miles away.
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Originally Posted by Big Hilly
It's more a Deerstalker really. . . 
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The full identity of a "Pilot" who uses the name Big Hilly who may look something like this:
Reward: Free Landing Fees for life courtesy of SATCO Biggin.
PS. Leave Alan alone, he is a good Tin Pot Radio Operator, infact, one of the finest around.
PPS. Why not come and meet me, you are welcome to visit us in ATC ANYTIME.
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Originally Posted by AlanM
. . . (except those mentioning being welcome to visit!! )
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One can only hope, I'll be able to accept that £100K NATS post after all!
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Originally Posted by SATCO Biggin
Poor old Ron who ended up living rough after his flying club went out of business.
If so he gave me my only flying lesson many many years ago. Had to drop out as failed the medical on eyesight grounds.
Even though I meet him only two or three times found him to be a very likeable and pleasant gent.
10 marks out of 5 for getting him sorted out.
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Originally Posted by Big Hilly
get over to Thames and show Alan and his chums how it's done properly!!!
