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Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2010, 11:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,364
Posted By vector801

The Rottweiler Check your PM's ...

The Rottweiler

Check your PM's


Regards,

V801
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Dec 2007, 07:14
Replies: 118
Views: 19,193
Posted By vector801

Morning all, I've been reading this thread...

Morning all,

I've been reading this thread with great interest over the last few weeks.

I'm currently an ATCO in the UK and will be visiting New Zealand for one month mid-Jan to mid-Feb.

Can...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2007, 20:23
Replies: 9
Views: 4,129
Posted By vector801

Had the same issue when I applied for the FAA in...

Had the same issue when I applied for the FAA in 99. Failed Ishihara plates miserably. I was then given a pair of Red Skiing Goggles and told to sit in the Cranwell sun for 10 minutes.

Went back...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jul 2007, 21:57
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

ShyTorque True, this was not a jet following...

ShyTorque
True, this was not a jet following and it doesn't hold water in this situation so I apologise. I was merely trying to illustrate that whatever the reason an ATCO gives a go around...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jul 2007, 12:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By vector801

I sent a My Travel A320 round last week at 1.5...

I sent a My Travel A320 round last week at 1.5 miles to cross an Aerodrome Fire Service Vehicle (Priority Crossing Requested)......

Any questions???
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jul 2007, 12:49
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

ComJam Also bit puzzled as to this...

ComJam



Also bit puzzled as to this response..... who's job do you think it is to send aircraft around in a situation when a go around is needed??
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2007, 23:57
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

Hey Chilli I know full well that the buck...

Hey Chilli

I know full well that the buck stops with me. :)

I made the statement.... ''Would I be criticised for incompetance or sympathised with, due lack of experience??'' as a question to...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2007, 22:28
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

Single Spey ATCO's are examined once...

Single Spey



ATCO's are examined once every year by either SRG/Local Competency Examiner or both, in both the practical environment and an oral board, which must be passed to retain licence...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2007, 20:02
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

Yeah, I see your point. I can probably...

Yeah, I see your point.

I can probably learn from this, as again, I only have 9 months valid experience myself.

Try to see it from our side. What if on my second hour as a valid controller,...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2007, 19:29
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

Whirlygig Tis a fair point. But what...

Whirlygig



Tis a fair point. But what do you do when you are presented with an unusual maneouvre, i know... how long is a piece of string. It therefore shows, just because you've been flying...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2007, 16:08
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

ShyTorque Ok, Scenario for you.... ...

ShyTorque



Ok, Scenario for you....

Your asked to Go Around on short finals because the following has caught you up, for example a light, medium or heavy jet. There is no chance of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2007, 13:56
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

Thought I might add this little extract from the...

Thought I might add this little extract from the MATS pt. 1 that all controllers work from. This may clarify for some of you, who has priority over who.

Category Type of Flight

A Aircraft in...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2007, 13:35
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

Hey guys, yeah, sorry for the quote...

Hey guys,

yeah, sorry for the quote thingy..... Was quoting MikeJ not HD.


Also totally agree with perusal & a bit off topic.

As you've all probably guessed I work at Cardiff. With the...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2007, 00:53
Replies: 147
Views: 22,886
Posted By vector801

MikeJ Well, in my opinion and my very...

MikeJ



Well, in my opinion and my very little l experience I think your talking utter tosh!!

During my last cycle I had to send 2 GA lights around in 2 days because of their speed control on...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2007, 22:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By vector801

Alexj83, Again as the DME is still u/s...

Alexj83,


Again as the DME is still u/s there are no SIDS being issued.

Clearances have changed once again and I think they differ a little between watches. 2 days ago I was issuing clearances...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2007, 16:22
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By vector801

Ha Ha Ha...... your gonna love this. NPR...

Ha Ha Ha...... your gonna love this.

NPR seems to be changing on a daily basis.....

Just been told by order of the Airport that all a/c north bound have to have passed 4DME & be through 4000'...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2007, 16:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By vector801

A, congrats on passing the thing at the place...

A, congrats on passing the thing at the place you've just done the major thing at. Now you have a nice new thing to bring back by here see!!

Yeah offcial AIP NPR at the mo remains 4DME/3000. The...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jul 2007, 11:15
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By vector801

Nice reply A. Clearances that i've been...

Nice reply A.

Clearances that i've been giving aircraft are as follows...

e.g. BMI to EGPF - Cleared Glasgow via BCN, N864. After Noise Abatement Climb on track BCN to Altitude 6000'....
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Apr 2007, 13:19
Replies: 23
Views: 3,645
Posted By vector801

Julian, Cardiff is H24 & often work...

Julian,


Cardiff is H24 & often work traffic at night without Radar. Especially more so now as the summer draws in and the traffic levels increase.


V801
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Nov 2006, 11:24
Replies: 27
Views: 5,518
Posted By vector801

I'll just add my pennies worth, I always...

I'll just add my pennies worth,

I always give the Holding Point Designator with either a Line Up / Take-Off Clearance.

e.g. BMI2772, via A1, RWY 30 Line Up & Wait / Cleared For Take-Off
...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 09:25
Replies: 13
Views: 2,151
Posted By vector801

Hey, I've sat FATS 4 times!!! 1998...

Hey,

I've sat FATS 4 times!!!


1998 - Short version for RN Flying Scholarship,
1999 - Failed both P & O miserably,
2001 - Passed P quite well, failed O quite badly,
2005 - Passed P...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Sep 2005, 09:34
Replies: 81
Views: 10,850
Posted By vector801

Smile Wish all a safe & pleasent journey to New Place, ...

Wish all a safe & pleasent journey to New Place,

See you all between 6 - 7 :D

V801
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Sep 2005, 22:21
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By vector801

Hey Chris, Congratulations on passing the...

Hey Chris,


Congratulations on passing the first tests.

When I sat the interviews last Nov I wasn't asked any Aircraft Recognition questions..... but I know some that where.

To be honest I...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Sep 2005, 11:11
Replies: 81
Views: 10,850
Posted By vector801

Hey MrsC I'm planning on staying Sunday...

Hey MrsC


I'm planning on staying Sunday Night.

I think I'll probably get down to New Place around 5-6pm.

I have called New Place & they told me that guests can check-in whatever time they...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Sep 2005, 15:47
Replies: 81
Views: 10,850
Posted By vector801

MrsC Check your PM's - sent two at different...

MrsC Check your PM's - sent two at different intervals

V801
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Aug 2005, 16:53
Replies: 81
Views: 10,850
Posted By vector801

Got my confirmation letter yesterday to. ...

Got my confirmation letter yesterday to.

Starting to count the days now :O

V801
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2005, 18:41
Replies: 81
Views: 10,850
Posted By vector801

Hey OB1, Thanks for the excellent & very...

Hey OB1,


Thanks for the excellent & very informative post.

I too am due to start provisionally on the September Course. I applied for the position Feb 2004, sat aptitude tests in April 04,...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2005, 15:49
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By vector801

RN Fixed Wing Observers

Hi all,


Just thought I'd be a little nostalgic today with this post. Have read numerous books and topics on here about life in the RN/FAA as Aircrew. One thing that is never really discussed is...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jun 2005, 10:58
Replies: 70
Views: 10,399
Posted By vector801

Hey Taffy1 & Finetime, I too am due to...

Hey Taffy1 & Finetime,


I too am due to start in Sept. I'm in the same dilemma as you both with regards to housing. If I had a choice I think I would prefer to rent than B&B it.

I live in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2005, 16:53
Replies: 24
Views: 22,905
Posted By vector801

"I have sources who tell me that the SAS...

"I have sources who tell me that the SAS generally hate Chris Ryan, Andy McNab, et al. Such transgressors of the Service's tradition of secrecy and esprit di corps are usually viewed with a...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th May 2005, 20:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,191
Posted By vector801

Question ..- .- . Morse Code?? - .. -.-

Just a quick question on Morse Code.

I start ATCO Training in September and was wondering whether I have to learn Morse Code (As Part of Training) as I would assume that all ATCO's would have to...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2005, 19:54
Replies: 49
Views: 7,755
Posted By vector801

Hey All, Well, AIB have been in touch and...

Hey All,


Well, AIB have been in touch and Cmdr Air has made his decision.

He is not going to let me take my RN Aircrew Application any further. AIB have offered me the chance for ATC/Fighter...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2005, 19:21
Replies: 135
Views: 20,192
Posted By vector801

Hey All, Sorry to side track a...

Hey All,


Sorry to side track a little....... but the first port of call these days for young aspiring people is usually a recruitment website.

So can someone please tell me (with all this...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2005, 17:04
Replies: 49
Views: 7,755
Posted By vector801

Hey All, Thanks for all the kind support...

Hey All,


Thanks for all the kind support and invaluable advice many have given to me over the last few weeks via this thread.



OTBL - To you Sir, after now visiting RAF Cranwell, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2005, 19:58
Replies: 49
Views: 7,755
Posted By vector801

Hey All, Just another quick up-date in...

Hey All,


Just another quick up-date in case any are interested.

Attended my 3rd sitting of FATS and apparently got a Superb Pilot Score. I however missed Observer by 2 marks, which I was told...
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