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Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2024, 19:52
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By Gonzo

My understanding is that Gloucester only do...

My understanding is that Gloucester only do Aerodrome and Approach Surveillance ratings. So Gloucester provide NATS with controllers who will end up working at airports and at Terminal Control at...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jan 2024, 06:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,554
Posted By Gonzo

The usual procedure is for two vehicles now. ...

The usual procedure is for two vehicles now.

There are contingency procedures for lack of qualified staff which counter-intuitively means more vehicles.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jan 2024, 17:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,554
Posted By Gonzo

We do the runway inspection from 1500 onwards on...

We do the runway inspection from 1500 onwards on the 'new' arrival runway. That requires a sterile runway, not an on/off inspection.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2024, 08:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,217
Posted By Gonzo

Obviously you should follow what the Approach...

Obviously you should follow what the Approach controller instructs, but also bear in mind what the AIP entry states. For example, this is LHR:
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2024, 08:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By Gonzo

Yes, it's a should not a shall. Completely...

Yes, it's a should not a shall.

Completely agree with you Request Orbit
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jan 2024, 19:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By Gonzo

That wouldn't generally happen in the UK; we...

That wouldn't generally happen in the UK; we shouldn't include instructions that require a readback along with a transfer of communication. The ATCO should give the instruction, the flight crew then...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Nov 2023, 18:13
Replies: 239
Views: 115,354
Posted By Gonzo

AirNav Ireland is the new Irish state ANSP, late...

AirNav Ireland is the new Irish state ANSP, late of IAA ATC.

A la NATS from CAA.
20th Nov 2023, 20:11
Replies: 18
Views: 4,021
Posted By Gonzo

Ah the days before SMF

Ah the days before SMF
20th Nov 2023, 17:39
Replies: 18
Views: 4,021
Posted By Gonzo

I think it was that TBS has halved the delays due...

I think it was that TBS has halved the delays due to strong winds.

As has been pointed out above, currently TBS only works on wake pairs. The next version comnig next year will work on all pairs,...
12th Nov 2023, 16:38
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By Gonzo

What is the rationale for not permitting you to...

What is the rationale for not permitting you to change dates? For refusing to give you a refund?
11th Nov 2023, 17:00
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By Gonzo

Your flight was cancelled but BA are refusing to...

Your flight was cancelled but BA are refusing to give you a refund?

If your flight is cancelled, BA Holidays allows you to change the dates of flight with no cost. You only pay any difference on...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2023, 21:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,358
Posted By Gonzo

If anyone wants to actually view this film, it’s...

If anyone wants to actually view this film, it’s on the IWM website, in four parts.

https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060033303
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jul 2023, 19:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,812
Posted By Gonzo

Yes, Irish and UK SAR assets are already...

Yes, Irish and UK SAR assets are already deconflicted in terms of callsigns, have been for years.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jul 2023, 17:19
Replies: 12
Views: 1,812
Posted By Gonzo

My understanding is that 'British Rescue'...

My understanding is that 'British Rescue' callsign only applies to SAR flights when tasked by JRCC. Not HEMS.

From Policy Statement (caa.co.uk)...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2023, 18:58
Replies: 50
Views: 8,076
Posted By Gonzo

Mooncrest, Yes, it’s the ICAO ICARD...

Mooncrest,

Yes, it’s the ICAO ICARD database.

From memory (it’s been a few years ago since we chose MAXIT/MODMI, GOGSI/GASGU and UMLAT/ULTIB), you get a list of about 40 ‘valid’ names. You get...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Apr 2023, 13:11
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,722,659
Posted By Gonzo

am59fly You could let NATS Careers know of that,...

am59fly You could let NATS Careers know of that, they may then let everyone else know about your FB group. It's quite common for courses to do that.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Apr 2023, 20:27
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,722,659
Posted By Gonzo

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Forum: ATC Issues
28th Mar 2023, 19:44
Replies: 4
Views: 894
Posted By Gonzo

How long ago was the flight? Expert Flyer...

How long ago was the flight?

Expert Flyer has trial free subscriptions where you can see the airline’s delay code, but only for a few days after the flight.

Which airline are we talking about?...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2023, 11:34
Replies: 2
Views: 736
Posted By Gonzo

From Eurocontrol NOP:

From Eurocontrol NOP:
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jan 2023, 19:55
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By Gonzo

https://nats.aero/blog/2023/01/preparing-for-a-uk-...

https://nats.aero/blog/2023/01/preparing-for-a-uk-space-launch/
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jan 2023, 13:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,008
Posted By Gonzo

We used Jetlite RA112s before switching to...

We used Jetlite RA112s before switching to Sennheiser
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2022, 17:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,008
Posted By Gonzo

Urgh. Hated those. Couldn't wear one for...

Urgh. Hated those.

Couldn't wear one for more than 30 mins before it became painful. The Astrolite with the larger padding was better, but nothing is as comfortable as the Sennheiser (HMD-46 (soon...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Nov 2022, 18:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Posted By Gonzo

Is there any specific area you’re interested in? ...

Is there any specific area you’re interested in?

You’re basically looking at the difference between MATS Part 1 and ICAO Doc 4444, although within Europe there are differences in how 4444 is...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Nov 2022, 10:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,477
Posted By Gonzo

OP, Do you mean transfer of control, or transfer...

OP, Do you mean transfer of control, or transfer of communication, because they are two very different things, as 10 DME ARC says.
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Oct 2022, 11:14
Replies: 13
Views: 5,754
Posted By Gonzo

Sorry Dave, not sure what you mean. The...

Sorry Dave, not sure what you mean.

The spacing requested was 6nm delivered at the point when the lead reached 4DME and started to slow down. Due to the compression then experienced a 6nm gap when...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Oct 2022, 07:46
Replies: 13
Views: 5,754
Posted By Gonzo

Frankfurt recently went live with CAT II GBAS on...

Frankfurt recently went live with CAT II GBAS on their GAST-C (effectively CAT I only) by augmenting it with EGNOS.

I have been pushing for accelerating development of GAST-D CAT III GBAS for...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Aug 2022, 07:43
Replies: 17
Views: 1,982
Posted By Gonzo

Quite. We had a few discussions with the...

Quite.

We had a few discussions with the regulator a year or two ago about a non-ATCO Clearance Delivery, but all the caveats and limitations on their responsibilities and abilities would have...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2022, 05:44
Replies: 17
Views: 1,982
Posted By Gonzo

Interesting. Where is the CPDLC (PDC) operated by...

Interesting. Where is the CPDLC (PDC) operated by support staff?

Pretty sure Leeds is the only unit with non-ATCO clearance delivery available.
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jul 2022, 08:22
Replies: 239
Views: 115,354
Posted By Gonzo

While the merit of such a bonus is one issue, the...

While the merit of such a bonus is one issue, the quality of writing in that article is quite another.
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2022, 14:57
Replies: 45
Views: 18,924
Posted By Gonzo

They might well have an ambition, but they...

They might well have an ambition, but they certainly haven’t worked out how to pay for it.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jul 2022, 22:09
Replies: 3
Views: 852
Posted By Gonzo

Part.ATS? Which is basically a cut and paste...

Part.ATS?

Which is basically a cut and paste of ICAO Doc4444 with some more provisions.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jun 2022, 22:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,228
Posted By Gonzo

’Twas ever thus! I think we started warning...

’Twas ever thus!

I think we started warning airlines with at least 6 months to go to the change, and this change was originally requested by the airline community too!

Off the top of my head,...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jun 2022, 06:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,228
Posted By Gonzo

Agreed. At Heathrow we removed the cloud trigger...

Agreed. At Heathrow we removed the cloud trigger for entering LVP quite a few years ago. We only consider RVR.

If the cloud is, for example, BKN001 then we will be safeguarded and ready to enter...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2022, 09:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,110
Posted By Gonzo

No, I wouldn't have thought they'd have to reduce...

No, I wouldn't have thought they'd have to reduce the power. Provided the 'new' freq is operating within its own promulgated DOC that will be fine.

If they moved 121.805 on to a new Tx set then...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Apr 2022, 16:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By Gonzo

LHR has a ‘spare’ VHF for use if one of the...

LHR has a ‘spare’ VHF for use if one of the others gets jammed/too much interference etc.
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