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Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2008, 14:57
Replies: 20
Views: 3,890
Posted By tubthumper

They don't quit at PIK - we eats 'em.

They don't quit at PIK - we eats 'em.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Oct 2006, 10:13
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By tubthumper

I'm using Windows XP, but have various other...

I'm using Windows XP, but have various other tools at my disposal, particularly Photoshop Elements 4 and Picasa. I'm probably being lazy by sticking with the XP method, instead of opening the manual...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Oct 2006, 09:34
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By tubthumper

Wot? No Thumbnails?

All my recent attempts to burn image files (usually JPEGs) onto CD-ROM for people have resulted in no thumbnails on the finished article. This is a bit of a problem, especially when the discs...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jul 2006, 17:19
Replies: 49
Views: 7,462
Posted By tubthumper

A fully kitted-out rest room, you say? That...

A fully kitted-out rest room, you say? That sounds nice. I bet it's got a telly, and comfy sofas, and everything....
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2006, 18:26
Replies: 49
Views: 7,462
Posted By tubthumper

Yep. Still not working there, though....:E

Yep. Still not working there, though....:E
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2006, 13:23
Replies: 49
Views: 7,462
Posted By tubthumper

I know a few of the staff at Prestwick, and it...

I know a few of the staff at Prestwick, and it seems that, management gripes aside, there is a genuine intention by the whole of the team to work for the greater good, i.e. the continued growth of...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jun 2006, 10:58
Replies: 50
Views: 5,976
Posted By tubthumper

This subject keeps coming up, time and time...

This subject keeps coming up, time and time again, and every time the same level of ambiguity and scope for confusion is demonstrated. Isn't it about time that the whole thing was re-thought from...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jun 2006, 11:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,799
Posted By tubthumper

HIAL and Serco? Again? This isn't the first...

HIAL and Serco? Again? This isn't the first time this has been touted. Curious to see how it develops this time.



Mornin', Bottom Rung.:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jun 2006, 10:44
Replies: 50
Views: 5,976
Posted By tubthumper

[QUOTE][/OK then, IFR RIS vs IFR RIS 12...

[QUOTE][/OK then, IFR RIS vs IFR RIS

12 O'clock, 6 miles, same level, opposite direction, what would you do?QUOTE]

Standard separation shall be provided between any IFR flights in receipt of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th May 2006, 23:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,592
Posted By tubthumper

Simple question, yes: simple answer, no. All I...

Simple question, yes: simple answer, no. All I will say is in fourteen years of doing this, I have never met an atco who didn't really enjoy the job. I think that ATC is vocational, like teaching...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2006, 09:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By tubthumper

But would you instruct the pilot to...

But would you instruct the pilot to climb/descend? If the pilot is issued with such an airways joining clearance, he has to climb to that level anyway, even if he's not under a radar service at all....
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2006, 08:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By tubthumper

RIS: a couple of niggles

Probably going over old ground again, but there are a couple of questions that I can't find a definitive answer to, relating to radar services outside controlled airspace:

1. Radar information...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Dec 2005, 11:48
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By tubthumper

"Six Degrees of Separation", by Dream Theater. ...

"Six Degrees of Separation", by Dream Theater. Not a double album, but you do get yer money's worth with these guys. Looks like it's going to be a double album now, though. Thanks, anyway.:ok:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Dec 2005, 00:57
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By tubthumper

Burning CDs

I have downloaded an album (from a legit site), and am now trying to burn it onto an audio cd. However, the album has a run time of just over 1 hour and 32 minutes, and so it wont fit on any blank...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Oct 2005, 09:26
Replies: 3
Views: 2,167
Posted By tubthumper

Not entirely sure that there is such a thing as...

Not entirely sure that there is such a thing as an "emergency landing". However, if the pilot declares an emergency and subsequently lands (without crashing), then that would be a different matter. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Sep 2005, 14:52
Replies: 28
Views: 4,890
Posted By tubthumper

I wish to be associated with the comments made by...

I wish to be associated with the comments made by the previous speaker.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2005, 07:28
Replies: 33
Views: 7,924
Posted By tubthumper

Never mind that. Does this mean I'll be able to...

Never mind that. Does this mean I'll be able to work from home?
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2005, 08:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By tubthumper

Bob. Just checked my PMs, and there aint...

Bob.

Just checked my PMs, and there aint nuthin' there.:confused:
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jul 2005, 22:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By tubthumper

Let's pretend I am a PK ATCO. Now, what's on yer...

Let's pretend I am a PK ATCO. Now, what's on yer mind?
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2005, 23:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By tubthumper

Ohh, you got me curious, Bob. Please...

Ohh, you got me curious, Bob.

Please continue....
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
7th Jul 2005, 04:16
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By tubthumper

Flight numbers

The nature of flight numbers confuses me. How do operators decide on flight numbers for a given route? I ask, because here at Tubthumper Tower a resident operator has two flights planned out at the...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jun 2005, 12:54
Replies: 65
Views: 12,688
Posted By tubthumper

Up here, we all enjoy the pleasure, nay the...

Up here, we all enjoy the pleasure, nay the privelige, of working as part of a highly-dedicated, motivated, and committed team of professionals. Every day is a perk in itself.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jun 2005, 23:08
Replies: 22
Views: 3,732
Posted By tubthumper

Sorry, my goof. "This side" is the UK. :O ...

Sorry, my goof. "This side" is the UK. :O



Going somewhere nice, Murph? As for the matter of "working" at your Class G unit, one has opinions....:E
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jun 2005, 18:25
Replies: 22
Views: 3,732
Posted By tubthumper

Excuse me while I pause whistfully for a few...

Excuse me while I pause whistfully for a few moments of quiet recollection....


:rolleyes:



:(
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jun 2005, 15:12
Replies: 22
Views: 3,732
Posted By tubthumper

It seems I'm not the only one with reservations...

It seems I'm not the only one with reservations about SVFR. Does anyone this side of the Pond have anything to say in defence of Special VFR?
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2005, 11:12
Replies: 22
Views: 3,732
Posted By tubthumper

Question Lets end SVFR now

"Special VFR should be got rid of, and now. It is merely a way of increasing controller workload when he/she is invariably at his/her busiest due to poor weather. It gives the controller extra...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2005, 23:55
Replies: 29
Views: 5,623
Posted By tubthumper

There is still the "Duty of care" chestnut as...

There is still the "Duty of care" chestnut as well. The controllers' primary responsibility has always been to prevent collisions between aircraft in the air, and although standard separation isn't...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2005, 09:55
Replies: 39
Views: 4,722
Posted By tubthumper

Cheers, andyhelo. Just the kind of answer I was...

Cheers, andyhelo. Just the kind of answer I was looking for.:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2005, 09:55
Replies: 39
Views: 4,722
Posted By tubthumper

Spitoon No offence meant. But if wake...

Spitoon

No offence meant. But if wake vortex is an issue to helis hover-taxiing, will it affect them before they reach the holding points, or are the holding points considered adequately spaced...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2005, 09:24
Replies: 39
Views: 4,722
Posted By tubthumper

Ouch, Spitoon. Very ouch.:ouch: So now I...

Ouch, Spitoon. Very ouch.:ouch:

So now I can't even taxi an R22, or the pipeline Jetranger, or the helimed, or anything khaki, to my intermediate holding point, until the vortex wake from the...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd May 2005, 15:28
Replies: 39
Views: 4,722
Posted By tubthumper

The whole issue of vortex wake is a bit nebulous...

The whole issue of vortex wake is a bit nebulous and vague at any rate....

What about this one....

A small or larger category aircraft departs, with a light helicopter hovertaxiing to an...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Apr 2005, 14:29
Replies: 39
Views: 4,722
Posted By tubthumper

MATS 1 puts one of the uses of the ATM as...

MATS 1 puts one of the uses of the ATM as "Determining the landing order, spacing, and distance from touchdown of arriving aircraft".

Sounds legit to me. But....



So what? The separation ...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Apr 2005, 13:53
Replies: 39
Views: 4,722
Posted By tubthumper

Keep drinkin', JLT. I like your style....:ok:

Keep drinkin', JLT. I like your style....:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2005, 16:11
Replies: 39
Views: 4,722
Posted By tubthumper

That makes a lot more sense, especially when the...

That makes a lot more sense, especially when the whole crossing runways/tracks box of frogs gets opened. How do you judge 8 miles when you're passing behind a heavy? 4 minutes, however, is a couple...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2005, 11:43
Replies: 39
Views: 4,722
Posted By tubthumper

Ditto, Jerricho. In my case, he continued to...

Ditto, Jerricho. In my case, he continued to land. Having seen the landing which resulted, I'm sending them around from now on.:O
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