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Forum: ATC Issues
1st Feb 2020, 00:02
Replies: 79
Views: 29,270
Posted By ATCO Fred

For me there is no blurring but a distinct...

For me there is no blurring but a distinct difference in the application of TS and BS. Perhaps Unit standards and the Unit Assessors need to be more pro-active. Surveillance under a BS / FIS has been...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jan 2020, 23:55
Replies: 79
Views: 29,270
Posted By ATCO Fred

Chevron I am somewhat perplexed by your post...

Chevron I am somewhat perplexed by your post above. Their is no requirement to identify ac under a basic service / FIS nor has there ever been. Even when identified it does not constitute known...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2018, 21:40
Replies: 49
Views: 13,562
Posted By ATCO Fred

Sorry . . .was washing my hair :-). Nope. . ....

Sorry . . .was washing my hair :-). Nope. . . MATS2 restriction, when radar shut aircraft can't self position to the NDB approach due lack of positive range check. Potentially, if we had advanced...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2018, 14:26
Replies: 49
Views: 13,562
Posted By ATCO Fred

I think making like for like comparison between...

I think making like for like comparison between the vast skies of America and the crowded and confused state of UK Glass G airspace is a comparison on volume of airspace and NOT about "right...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2018, 14:22
Replies: 49
Views: 13,562
Posted By ATCO Fred

That surprises me as at our unit, when operating...

That surprises me as at our unit, when operating without radar, you cannot self position to the NDB due to the lack of the safety range check (and we have DME); you have to do the full procedure.
...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2018, 11:50
Replies: 49
Views: 13,562
Posted By ATCO Fred

Telsboy is spot on. NATS changed its training...

Telsboy is spot on. NATS changed its training methodologies so there is no longer a pool of ADI rated "resting" NATS trainees for the regionals to recruit from. Couple that with NATS recruiting from...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Mar 2018, 14:35
Replies: 43
Views: 9,354
Posted By ATCO Fred

Hi Dave . . . I think you'll find I did no such...

Hi Dave . . . I think you'll find I did no such thing as you have alluded to above . . . . . I have made no comment on the actions taken by security and the deletion of images and never will.

...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Mar 2018, 20:06
Replies: 43
Views: 9,354
Posted By ATCO Fred

Quick google . . . . . Cautious - if...

Quick google . . . . .



Cautious - if you have any issues and want to discuss further then just PM me.

Regards

fred
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Mar 2018, 20:01
Replies: 43
Views: 9,354
Posted By ATCO Fred

Hi Mike. . .. .it's not my place to comment on...

Hi Mike. . .. .it's not my place to comment on how a contracted company conducts its business. I would be miffed if they passed comment on my profession. I was merely providing some balance to the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Mar 2018, 10:57
Replies: 43
Views: 9,354
Posted By ATCO Fred

Hi Cautious Optimist. If you were here: ...

Hi Cautious Optimist.

If you were here:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4720/40589918762_98a41d168a_z.jpg

Then you were next to this :
...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Dec 2017, 09:46
Replies: 42
Views: 25,462
Posted By ATCO Fred

Spot on Barnaby. All you need is for a few staff...

Spot on Barnaby. All you need is for a few staff to leave and you're short staffed for 12-18 months! That adds further pressure / fatigue on the existing staff who in turn get alienated . . . . ....
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2017, 21:31
Replies: 270
Views: 223,292
Posted By ATCO Fred

Sadly Oxford is not a LARS provider and the...

Sadly Oxford is not a LARS provider and the services we do offer are from within our controller spare capacity (although we did offer to do LARS and were given a refusal by DAP). Brize and...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2017, 16:23
Replies: 270
Views: 223,292
Posted By ATCO Fred

Nope - The fixed wing was south/West of the Heli....

Nope - The fixed wing was south/West of the Heli. . . . then established same course slightly behind and above. Providence . . . .

Fred
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2017, 09:38
Replies: 270
Views: 223,292
Posted By ATCO Fred

Sadly I watched this accident on radar . . . ....

Sadly I watched this accident on radar . . . . both Mode S equipped squawking A and C. Any form of ACAS would have helped. Condolences to all those touched by this tragic but avoidable event.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2017, 22:41
Replies: 35
Views: 12,813
Posted By ATCO Fred

Yep - soz guys my bad for the bum steer. But...

Yep - soz guys my bad for the bum steer. But still using the conspicuity squawks for the time being!!!

Fred
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2017, 09:53
Replies: 35
Views: 12,813
Posted By ATCO Fred

Buster keep up mate . . . It's FISO already (when...

Buster keep up mate . . . It's FISO already (when open) all the ATCOs have left / leaving.

NOTAM

Q) EGTT/QSTXX/IV/NBO /A /000/999/5222N00129W
A) EGBE
B) 17/07/21 12:00 C) 17/08/20 12:00
E)...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2017, 14:49
Replies: 35
Views: 12,813
Posted By ATCO Fred

Latest News from EGBE . . . . :-( A Note from...

Latest News from EGBE . . . . :-( A Note from their SATCO

Dear All, Unfortunately due to staff shortages it has become necessary to accelerate the downgrading of ATC services at Coventry.
The...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2017, 09:11
Replies: 35
Views: 12,813
Posted By ATCO Fred

????? Implied nothing just reported that the...

????? Implied nothing just reported that the Aerodrome was moving to a non radar, non aerodrome control service. Quite where your "RIP all the ATCOs" comes from is your own reading between the...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2017, 22:33
Replies: 35
Views: 12,813
Posted By ATCO Fred

TCAS Fan . . . I was referring as to what is...

TCAS Fan . . . I was referring as to what is going to happen not what is happening at the moment Doh !!
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2017, 22:31
Replies: 35
Views: 12,813
Posted By ATCO Fred

Not Duff Gen

Not Duff gen at all gents. . . .instrument procedures to go as well . . . .

see attached!
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2017, 10:19
Replies: 35
Views: 12,813
Posted By ATCO Fred

Coventry - Reduced to Air to Ground

Not mentioned previously but thoughts to our colleagues at Coventry on the announcement that the Aerodrome is reducing to a GA centric aerodrome with Air-to Ground only and RFFS Cat 1 or 2.

Sorry...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2017, 16:29
Replies: 2,518
Views: 695,936
Posted By ATCO Fred

Prospect !! I had heard it was already agreed,...

Prospect !! I had heard it was already agreed, going to EGNX in Nov 2018 but accelerated to this June!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2017, 11:21
Replies: 2,518
Views: 695,936
Posted By ATCO Fred

Just seen the letter from the MD. Going air to...

Just seen the letter from the MD. Going air to ground and RFFS Cat 1, 2 on request. Also the removal of all instrument procedures.

Sad day for those involved and a new chapter in the airports...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2017, 13:37
Replies: 325
Views: 272,167
Posted By ATCO Fred

Fear not guys; the cost and manpower savings...

Fear not guys; the cost and manpower savings created by remoting Tower Operations into centralised Hubs will means less ATCOs needed . . . . . :E:E
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2017, 13:35
Replies: 12
Views: 4,941
Posted By ATCO Fred

Not all units have the luxury of mode S; it...

Not all units have the luxury of mode S; it certainly makes ATS provision a lot easier and you get a real feel for how your area operates as you get familiar with call-signs and routes (7k aircraft)....
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2017, 13:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,858
Posted By ATCO Fred

Your first port of call should be the Aerodrome...

Your first port of call should be the Aerodrome AIP entry I.E. Everything you need to know to fly safely in/out of that Aerodrome.

NATS | AIS - Home...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2017, 07:46
Replies: 54
Views: 27,768
Posted By ATCO Fred

Hi Gonzo - no you are right; thus why I specified...

Hi Gonzo - no you are right; thus why I specified "Broader Guidance". We need to cater for the scenario of Gulfstream 5 approaching 4 mile final with a PA28 at 2 mile final and having a safe and...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2017, 17:36
Replies: 54
Views: 27,768
Posted By ATCO Fred

Just following the broader guidance contained...

Just following the broader guidance contained with 493 Section 3 Chapter 2 Para 10.1.

Always wise when operating with types of significantly different speeds.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2017, 17:34
Replies: 54
Views: 27,768
Posted By ATCO Fred

Doh !! My comment was in response to a quote...

Doh !! My comment was in response to a quote about landing clearances so is quite clearly about landing clearances.

Keep up at the back !!
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2017, 18:13
Replies: 432
Views: 199,310
Posted By ATCO Fred

Crash site was at circa 2300ft. Terrain safe...

Crash site was at circa 2300ft. Terrain safe 25nm MSA for Cranfield is 2200ft and Oxford 2300ft . . . .

Nahh he wouldn't have; would he ??

Fred
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2017, 22:57
Replies: 325
Views: 272,167
Posted By ATCO Fred

What is 28 days leave plus statuary leave mean???...

What is 28 days leave plus statuary leave mean??? confusing thing to say. Do they mean 28 days plus PH = 36??
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2017, 22:53
Replies: 18
Views: 7,888
Posted By ATCO Fred

I should imagine it's because parallel runway Ops...

I should imagine it's because parallel runway Ops is 760m for wake turbulence. If the Fuga has just landed / got airborne you're stuck for 3 mins unless a local Risk Assessment can be argued to allow...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2017, 22:49
Replies: 325
Views: 272,167
Posted By ATCO Fred

But the T&C's continue to decline . . . ....

But the T&C's continue to decline . . . . perhaps.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2017, 20:20
Replies: 18
Views: 7,888
Posted By ATCO Fred

4.110 At aerodromes with air traffic control...

4.110 At aerodromes with air traffic control service, when helicopters land or take-off at locations not on the manoeuvring area (e.g. apron, maintenance area, sites adjacent the aerodrome), or...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2017, 19:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By ATCO Fred

Call Oxford ATC on 01865 290650 near the time you...

Call Oxford ATC on 01865 290650 near the time you wish to do it; your location maybe inside / close proximity to the visual circuit so some careful co-ordination maybe required. Or PM me for further...
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