Best Air Traffic controller is......
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The canadian at Adelaide - not sure if he is still there - it's been a while since I've been that far south.
Can I vote for my wife - I'm always needing a clearance to go somewhere
and regularly puts me on hold until she is ready
- although she did stop a bankrunner from wiping me out when he busted a clearance whilst I was flying down the RI ILS many many moons ago.
Can I vote for my wife - I'm always needing a clearance to go somewhere
and regularly puts me on hold until she is ready - although she did stop a bankrunner from wiping me out when he busted a clearance whilst I was flying down the RI ILS many many moons ago.
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The atc controller who tried to put an aircraft thru me by directing
the other aircraft to go against his TCAS. Thankfully it was all in VMC.
The controller actually apologised " so sorry for that "
He was removed from the console, another voice appeared.
This guy gets the best controller award from me.
A contoller who took immediately responsibility for a mistake- a rare bird.
I checked later with atc mates, he was off work retraining for a month.
Hear him on air regularly.
the other aircraft to go against his TCAS. Thankfully it was all in VMC.
The controller actually apologised " so sorry for that "
He was removed from the console, another voice appeared.
This guy gets the best controller award from me.
A contoller who took immediately responsibility for a mistake- a rare bird.
I checked later with atc mates, he was off work retraining for a month.
Hear him on air regularly.
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Nah, it's "RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRexx..............."
And Chuck in Adelaide takes the cake for the ONLY controller in Oz to know that turbo props perform differently than jets on descent....
Sydney controllers..... second best in the WORLD.........
who are the BEST..........EVERYONE ELSE..........
Really, the BEST controllers in the world, are those of Alice Tower in the late 90's..
Where else could you call at 90dme, and get recleared direct to right base.. best speed...
And Chuck in Adelaide takes the cake for the ONLY controller in Oz to know that turbo props perform differently than jets on descent....
Sydney controllers..... second best in the WORLD.........
who are the BEST..........EVERYONE ELSE..........
Really, the BEST controllers in the world, are those of Alice Tower in the late 90's..
Where else could you call at 90dme, and get recleared direct to right base.. best speed...
When you live....
The gal on 120.0 and other Area 30 frequencies - always friendly, helpful and sitting at her desk in scanty lingerie (at least in my mind....)
UTR.
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There is, or used to be a Scottish chap on 125.7, 120.5 or 126.6 (I think???), who gets my vote 
as do all of them on BN CEN....even Plazbot!!
Also the guys at Willy are great.
I've NEVER been knocked back for a clearance over the top, even when its been active, although once I remember being sent out over Glouster or somewhere at A10...no probs, twas a nice day anyway and I enjoyed the scenery!
as do all of them on BN CEN....even Plazbot!!Also the guys at Willy are great.
I've NEVER been knocked back for a clearance over the top, even when its been active, although once I remember being sent out over Glouster or somewhere at A10...no probs, twas a nice day anyway and I enjoyed the scenery!
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You certainly can here, can't speak for other parts of the world? I've never had any problem, just call them on their wee phone and they let you up. Mind you that's when I've arrived from the airfield side, ie in an aircraft.
Maybe it's been a case of "****! we've got to see who made THAT landing and survived - let her up here!!!"
Maybe it's been a case of "****! we've got to see who made THAT landing and survived - let her up here!!!"
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Also the guys at Willy are great.
A further vote for 'Chucky' in Adelaide, as if there could be any other!
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Marcus, in Cairns Tower, was always great when I used to be there. (keep the emails coming )
All the guys and gals on Melb centre who handle WA, 'specially those that cover the Pilbara / Gascoyne are fantastic! Very helpful and friendly when we're out and about at 3am.
Guys on this morning gave great support when Hedland was fogged in! Thanks guys keep up the great work. Those of us that are called out at all hours really appreciate the assistance you give us!
)All the guys and gals on Melb centre who handle WA, 'specially those that cover the Pilbara / Gascoyne are fantastic! Very helpful and friendly when we're out and about at 3am.
Guys on this morning gave great support when Hedland was fogged in! Thanks guys keep up the great work. Those of us that are called out at all hours really appreciate the assistance you give us!
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Close, but I belive his roots are somewhere in the state of Minnesota. 
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Another vote for Chucky in Adelaide. That man needs to teach all the other guys how its done. Just sensational. I always get relieved every time I contact approach inbound - I know we can expect the most direct tracking and minimum slow downs possible. Some one get that man a beer! In fact make it a case! You're a legend.