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Forum: ATC Issues
19th Oct 2007, 17:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By MrBitsy

I thought ATCOs earnt more than that. I am a...

I thought ATCOs earnt more than that. I am a signaller on the UK railways and my basic+allowances+sunday working is £42000.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2006, 20:14
Replies: 44
Views: 21,037
Posted By MrBitsy

I am 44 and have been listening to the airband...

I am 44 and have been listening to the airband since I was six. I also own the SBS 'virtual radar' and watch the traffic live alongside the scanner. I do this at home only and have never considered...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2006, 22:36
Replies: 226
Views: 43,661
Posted By MrBitsy

A little bit difficult with the instructor...

A little bit difficult with the instructor sitting next to me, telling me to call 121.50 for a practice pan :O

RK.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2006, 10:38
Replies: 226
Views: 43,661
Posted By MrBitsy

Er, yes. I am a 34 hour UK PPL who is now...

Er, yes.

I am a 34 hour UK PPL who is now very happy to talk to anyone on the radio - very different to when I was at 10 hours who was asked to contact 121.5 for a practice pan. After just talking...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2006, 09:25
Replies: 36
Views: 4,800
Posted By MrBitsy

I know it is not a "free for all", I think that...

I know it is not a "free for all", I think that is what I meant by, "I know its illegal" :) However, with the information freely available to all, it is hardly surprising it is seen as legal by...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2006, 11:31
Replies: 36
Views: 4,800
Posted By MrBitsy

Bad apples ... I bet far more positive comes...

Bad apples ...

I bet far more positive comes out of listening in. :)

RK
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2006, 11:11
Replies: 36
Views: 4,800
Posted By MrBitsy

I do accept it's illegal - just pointing out that...

I do accept it's illegal - just pointing out that all frequencies are published and available to all :rolleyes:, so that could be interpreted by many as a go to listen in.

What about the positive...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2006, 09:52
Replies: 36
Views: 4,800
Posted By MrBitsy

A member of the public can open an account and...

A member of the public can open an account and browse the AIP - hardly hidden away :rolleyes:

RK
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2006, 08:50
Replies: 36
Views: 4,800
Posted By MrBitsy

That sticky topic mentions "published"...

That sticky topic mentions "published" frequencies as ok to listen to - I certainly don't have to look far to find London ATC frequencies.

RK
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jun 2006, 22:25
Replies: 36
Views: 4,800
Posted By MrBitsy

Perhaps all PPL's should have to buy a scanner as...

Perhaps all PPL's should have to buy a scanner as part of the training - 30 years of listening sure helped me on the PPL :) Airspace, RT procedure, circuit calls, zone crossings etc were all second...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jun 2006, 22:14
Replies: 36
Views: 4,800
Posted By MrBitsy

Are you sure about that? As all frequencies in...

Are you sure about that? As all frequencies in the UK are published in many public places, I would have thought listening in and not passing anything on was fine. It's open to interpretation of...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2005, 22:58
Replies: 96
Views: 10,593
Posted By MrBitsy

I don't think there is a BMI requirement as I am...

I don't think there is a BMI requirement as I am 25 stone and 6ft 5. I went for the medical but the doctors scales didn't get up to my weight, so he called the CAA. They said I would have to go for a...
Forum: Questions
18th Aug 2005, 22:38
Replies: 15
Views: 7,555
Posted By MrBitsy

Virtual Radar.

For the last 25 years I have used a scanner to listen in to ATC broadcasts, leading me to go for the PPL. I fly out to Florida in 8 weeks for a three week course.

I have the SBS1 on order to add...
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