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Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2023, 10:51
Replies: 415
Views: 188,978
Posted By classicwings

Love it!! Back in the 90's, my Dad, who was then...

Love it!! Back in the 90's, my Dad, who was then an approach radar ATCO at West Drayton told me when he occasionally used to practice doing SRA's with pilots, he was certain that some crews had the...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jul 2014, 14:28
Replies: 19
Views: 6,386
Posted By classicwings

The Control Tower at EGSX is 1 of 7 Type 5223a/51...

The Control Tower at EGSX is 1 of 7 Type 5223a/51 Cold War towers dating from 1952. It has now been awarded a Grade II Listed Building to its owners; Epping Forest District Council.

The original...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jul 2011, 22:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,427
Posted By classicwings

ASTAC= Aviation Services Training And Consultancy

ASTAC= Aviation Services Training And Consultancy
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jul 2011, 21:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,770
Posted By classicwings

FISO = Flight Information SERVICE Officer.

FISO = Flight Information SERVICE Officer.
Forum: ATC Issues
25th May 2011, 20:27
Replies: 27
Views: 7,453
Posted By classicwings

On that subject, is it still incorrect to refer...

On that subject, is it still incorrect to refer to Swanwick as LATCC, rather it is LACC, despite the fact that Terminal Control have now long settled in there?!
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Mar 2011, 20:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,086
Posted By classicwings

So let the Floodgates open!!

So let the Floodgates open!!
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2011, 15:08
Replies: 36
Views: 7,399
Posted By classicwings

Fair enough but wouldnt it be advantageous to...

Fair enough but wouldnt it be advantageous to have an Approach Procedural ticket over an APS?
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2011, 09:08
Replies: 17
Views: 3,958
Posted By classicwings

Including a redundant Concorde right? Does...

Including a redundant Concorde right? Does anyone know if Is it still parked on the former 05/23 there or has it now been moved to a permanant location.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2011, 14:34
Replies: 56
Views: 15,268
Posted By classicwings

HD, "Ash" was an ATCO at Sywell from 1964 until...

HD, "Ash" was an ATCO at Sywell from 1964 until his retirement in 1975 at the age of 75.

I enquired about this when I was there recently and somebody who has been associated with Sywell for a long...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2010, 20:39
Replies: 14
Views: 3,877
Posted By classicwings

My Centurion by Gary Numan, Warriors 1983 also...

My Centurion by Gary Numan, Warriors 1983 also with ATC recording in the middle of the song (not something to play over the PA to the pax, as it's all about engine failure in a Cessna!) For your...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jun 2010, 01:22
Replies: 21
Views: 5,666
Posted By classicwings

I was actually quite surprised to see that...

I was actually quite surprised to see that Stansted's Band is just below Manchester. I assume this is because of the Aerodrome function only at Stansted as opposed to the additional Approach Radar...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2010, 15:27
Replies: 15
Views: 1,999
Posted By classicwings

Ohh, I dont really feel obliged to reply but I...

Ohh, I dont really feel obliged to reply but I somehow feel it is necessary to point out that NATS employees worked for the government prior to privatisation (before it became a private company).
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2010, 23:02
Replies: 15
Views: 1,999
Posted By classicwings

This CD was published before one used to apply to...

This CD was published before one used to apply to 'the company'. Oh how things have changed in NATS for sure.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2010, 10:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,999
Posted By classicwings

Killua- I would like to answer your query but...

Killua- I would like to answer your query but having unsuccessfully just tried running the program on my laptop I believe my technology is too advanced for it so gives you an idea of how old it...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2010, 09:57
Replies: 15
Views: 1,999
Posted By classicwings

Yep, I still have that old NATS airspace CD...

Yep, I still have that old NATS airspace CD titled 'The art and science of air traffic control'. I believe it dates from 1999 and as aerotech rightly points out it has the old NATS branding so is...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2010, 12:00
Replies: 11
Views: 1,646
Posted By classicwings

Heathrow ATC: The First 50 Years by Brian Picket...

Heathrow ATC: The First 50 Years by Brian Picket & Pete Bish

Excellent book by ex. Heathrow ATCO's:)
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2010, 19:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,507
Posted By classicwings

R2112, be aware that unlike ATC, you will not...

R2112, be aware that unlike ATC, you will not hold a FISO rating, you will hold a licence. The 2 papers I recall you are required to sit by the CAA are FISO Procedures aswell as the Air Nav & Met....
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2010, 15:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,507
Posted By classicwings

I think you'll find their upper age limit has...

I think you'll find their upper age limit has risen since you last checked. Also I hold a FISO licence and although it looks good on paper when say applying to NATS, I still maintain that you need...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2010, 13:30
Replies: 164
Views: 41,195
Posted By classicwings

I think that is one of the best statements on...

I think that is one of the best statements on this thread so far. Perhaps the BBC would benefit from knowing this instead of posting vague bulletins like 'Parts of England Airspace to reopen at 0900...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Apr 2010, 17:27
Replies: 164
Views: 41,195
Posted By classicwings

Its funny that they keep presuming like this...

Its funny that they keep presuming like this given the fact NATS doesnt actually stand for anything anymore..........
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Apr 2010, 13:15
Replies: 164
Views: 41,195
Posted By classicwings

Brilliant:ok: Its a bit like the BBC...

Brilliant:ok:

Its a bit like the BBC saying 'We are now heading to NATS HQ in Fareham, KENT'..... Really? Thats a first- I was always led to believe Fareham was in Hampshire. Also none of them...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Apr 2010, 12:51
Replies: 164
Views: 41,195
Posted By classicwings

It has been discussed earlier on in this thread...

It has been discussed earlier on in this thread but my query did relate to why ALL commercial air traffic in UK airspace has to be grounded in the wake of this volcanic eruption (or 'planes' as the...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2010, 14:25
Replies: 31
Views: 5,264
Posted By classicwings

Is this a prerequisite for all budding NATS...

Is this a prerequisite for all budding NATS ATCO's?.............:bored:
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Nov 2009, 21:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,494
Posted By classicwings

If I were you mate I'd consider yourself very...

If I were you mate I'd consider yourself very privelaged to have a TATCO position starting next year at Hurn with NATS, let alone worrying about finding ATCA vacancies in the foreseeable future...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Nov 2009, 19:13
Replies: 44
Views: 8,438
Posted By classicwings

Yes i think I'll join you on that one! It just...

Yes i think I'll join you on that one! It just looks abit too flimsy for me- this tall, thin concrete tube with a great big glass cup sat on the top!! The steel supports anchored into the ground...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Nov 2009, 18:02
Replies: 44
Views: 8,438
Posted By classicwings

Can i assume you are referring to the new...

Can i assume you are referring to the new Heathrow tower here Bren? I have to say I much preferred the old one, it was much more aesthetically pleasing on the eye and in keeping with Heathrow's...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Nov 2009, 15:08
Replies: 44
Views: 8,438
Posted By classicwings

EGSS 'new' tower went operational on 16th...

EGSS 'new' tower went operational on 16th February 1996.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Nov 2009, 14:59
Replies: 3
Views: 867
Posted By classicwings

www.cockpitsonic.co.uk...

www.cockpitsonic.co.uk (http://www.cockpitsonic.co.uk)

I met these guys when I went to the Cockpit Fest at Newark Air Museum in the summer when they had a couple of their airliner cockpit sims on...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Sep 2009, 17:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By classicwings

Yes Im pretty sure they went down to TC in 2002. ...

Yes Im pretty sure they went down to TC in 2002. Essex Radar INT & FIN shifted up to the left closer to the TMA NORTH to make way for Luton to occupy the 'new boys' slot which Stansted had...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2009, 19:41
Replies: 23
Views: 4,710
Posted By classicwings

Steven Ward- Prinicipal of BAE Cwmbran College +...

Steven Ward- Prinicipal of BAE Cwmbran College + ATC Manager. Ex MIL Controller and a very helpfull chap to speak to-do given him a call and he will answer any of your queries as he did for me.
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2009, 19:35
Replies: 23
Views: 4,710
Posted By classicwings

But if you are already employed at an airfield as...

But if you are already employed at an airfield as an assistant or even as a FISO where the aerodrome also provides an ATC service then there is a chance they will sponsor you through an ADI course,...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jul 2009, 08:53
Replies: 7
Views: 10,168
Posted By classicwings

NOT SO! I recently obtained a FISO licence off my...

NOT SO! I recently obtained a FISO licence off my own back and work on a part time basis as a FISO at my local aerodrome. My main career is not in aviation and there wasnt a urge for me to obtain a...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jun 2009, 13:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,457
Posted By classicwings

This time the ad says: Applicants should...

This time the ad says:

Applicants should hold both ADI & APS ratings.

Last time it just said applicants should hold an ADI rating, whether fully validated or not, I don't know.:rolleyes:
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jun 2009, 11:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,566
Posted By classicwings

Great photos. The display by the Lynx 'Black...

Great photos. The display by the Lynx 'Black Cats' was an extra treat to the action I saw on the track. I have never seen so many helicopters at an aerodrome at one time!! Also Silverstone...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jun 2009, 13:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By classicwings

I disagree with this in part- I know of at least...

I disagree with this in part- I know of at least 2 examples where an external applicant has gained employment at a non-NATS airfield as an assistant and has had initial experience at another airfield...
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