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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Dec 2016, 20:31
Replies: 207
Views: 111,415
Posted By BigBoeing

Could anyone please post a link to the login page...

Could anyone please post a link to the login page for the Virgin application please. It seems very hard to find from the Ctc Website. Thanks!
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2009, 20:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,514
Posted By BigBoeing

Cheers for help, yes I am aware of Google. I was...

Cheers for help, yes I am aware of Google. I was under impression that ATCO vacancies weren't listed alongside jobs in Burger King/Duty Free etc etc. But then I've not looked at non BAA or NATS...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2008, 15:39
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,760,556
Posted By BigBoeing

Best post Ive seen on here. I couldnt sum it up...

Best post Ive seen on here. I couldnt sum it up any better. Motivation and preparation, if you know you've prepared for every possible question/scenario then nothing will phase you. Knowledge is...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2008, 09:30
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,773
Posted By BigBoeing

Couple of points. The terrifying bar chart used...

Couple of points. The terrifying bar chart used to scare us all, the one where the deficit goes from about a pound to 595m in a month or so, the guy from Mercers even said this was unusual and would...
Forum: Questions
9th Oct 2008, 19:40
Replies: 7
Views: 11,892
Posted By BigBoeing

Couldnt agree more, flew with them from Stansted,...

Couldnt agree more, flew with them from Stansted, brand new A321, excellent service and fantastic and beautiful all female cabin crew!
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Oct 2008, 13:10
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,760,556
Posted By BigBoeing

I never learned everything off by heart. Look in...

I never learned everything off by heart. Look in several aircraft guide books, there will be different speeds for the same model. I found it more important to have an appreciation of what kinds of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Oct 2008, 09:57
Replies: 38
Views: 27,920
Posted By BigBoeing

Hi, Nothing so extreme is needed at all. Just...

Hi,
Nothing so extreme is needed at all. Just make sure your not hungover and you should be fine. If your already moderatly fit then you should have no problems with the breathing tests etc, other...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Sep 2008, 21:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,941
Posted By BigBoeing

Lowering the entrance requirements will not help...

Lowering the entrance requirements will not help people to validate, and lowering validation standards will not help people when they are in control of a bad situation turning worse. And intelligence...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Sep 2008, 15:50
Replies: 38
Views: 10,118
Posted By BigBoeing

and no departures from anywhere for a while?

and no departures from anywhere for a while?
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Sep 2008, 15:40
Replies: 38
Views: 10,118
Posted By BigBoeing

something going on?

is something going on?
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2008, 10:58
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,760,556
Posted By BigBoeing

Also for the DST stuff, everything was based on...

Also for the DST stuff, everything was based on multiples of 6 making it very easy to work out how far stuff goes every minutes etc. Eg 120kts 2mile/min 180kts (3) 480kts etc made it very quick...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2008, 15:09
Replies: 23
Views: 3,963
Posted By BigBoeing

Another London airport, it happens many many...

Another London airport, it happens many many times. Either just after airways clearance has been recieved, or you just look up and someone is merrily pushing back on a whim. Any extra phraseology,...
Forum: Questions
13th Sep 2008, 22:51
Replies: 17
Views: 1,947
Posted By BigBoeing

Not desperate, if one is slow to vacate then...

Not desperate, if one is slow to vacate then provided a long list of conditions are met (no adverse braking action, daylight, pilot of lander can see landed aircraft....) a Land After instruction can...
Forum: Questions
13th Sep 2008, 19:52
Replies: 17
Views: 1,947
Posted By BigBoeing

Yeah UK based, cheers for the replies. Don't...

Yeah UK based, cheers for the replies. Don't think we should start a debate about US procedures:}
Forum: Questions
13th Sep 2008, 11:50
Replies: 17
Views: 1,947
Posted By BigBoeing

Land After....

Speaking as a controller, can pilots please tell me if you ever get any proper training as to what this procedure is and why/when you are likely to hear it. We are not "clearing you to land" as the...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Sep 2008, 21:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,246
Posted By BigBoeing

From another London airport, it helps immensely...

From another London airport, it helps immensely if you give QNH along with your stand, as if correct, it will be marked on the strip and shouldn't be mentioned again, provided it doesnt change, saves...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Sep 2008, 15:32
Replies: 33
Views: 18,879
Posted By BigBoeing

Thats what we are paid for, its basically down to...

Thats what we are paid for, its basically down to judgement and experience of a/c types, wind, how confident the pilot sounds etc. And as mentioned some units don't have to worry about this as there...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2008, 16:16
Replies: 22
Views: 3,429
Posted By BigBoeing

Very true, spare a thought for all those losing...

Very true, spare a thought for all those losing jobs etc. However their advertising tactics aside, I need to get from Stansted to Glasgow in a few months, easyjet fairly expensive, train ridiculously...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Aug 2008, 12:33
Replies: 34
Views: 3,837
Posted By BigBoeing

Id rather use a crappy train to get to a decent...

Id rather use a crappy train to get to a decent airport than have to put up with a crappy airport, served by crappier trains, and crappest road links.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Aug 2008, 17:35
Replies: 1,560
Views: 424,560
Posted By BigBoeing

I flew with Easyjet from Crete last night and was...

I flew with Easyjet from Crete last night and was just wondering how crews etc were finding the takeover? Coming from a seasoned easy traveller, although the headrests said easyjet and the uniforms...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jul 2008, 23:51
Replies: 22
Views: 2,961
Posted By BigBoeing

Well today (thurs) the B1B was a pile of poo. One...

Well today (thurs) the B1B was a pile of poo. One slow boring pass to annouce its appearance, yawn, followed by a massively wide circuit and another slightly louder, slightly faster pass then it...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jul 2008, 01:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By BigBoeing

Twas VC10 full of our chaps and chapesses from...

Twas VC10 full of our chaps and chapesses from Germany, on ground for an hour then of to Brize.
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2008, 11:29
Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
Posted By BigBoeing

You have to pass each section individually. I...

You have to pass each section individually. I think the pass mark is quite high but your not expected to answer every question. Good luck
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jul 2008, 08:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,674
Posted By BigBoeing

Regards the DCL, were unable to give the QNH with...

Regards the DCL, were unable to give the QNH with the electronic clearance so we still need to either hear it from you or give it to you if you don't mention it. ATIS letter is not really needed but...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2008, 21:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,674
Posted By BigBoeing

As has been stated we don't. If you give it to us...

As has been stated we don't. If you give it to us in your preamble and its correct then it goes on the strip and it shouldn't get mentioned by the controller. In fact it greatly reduces the RT load...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2008, 12:01
Replies: 341
Views: 93,949
Posted By BigBoeing

And this will achieve what exactly?

And this will achieve what exactly?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th May 2008, 20:12
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By BigBoeing

yes quite common. Think heavy braking on landing,...

yes quite common. Think heavy braking on landing, braking while taxying, quick turnaround, braking while taxying out all while in a hot climate and the brakes will still be very hot.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Apr 2008, 01:47
Replies: 518
Views: 166,784
Posted By BigBoeing

What kind of freight aircraft would be feasible...

What kind of freight aircraft would be feasible to operate from there? Or allowable under the planning conditions? As I see the largest passenger aircraft planned are JS31/41 and similar. Would there...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 00:52
Replies: 236
Views: 80,276
Posted By BigBoeing

nothing here yet, south east. pressure dropping...

nothing here yet, south east. pressure dropping like a stone though.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Mar 2008, 20:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By BigBoeing

Not looked at the new stuff too closely but I...

Not looked at the new stuff too closely but I would suggest you re-read it. No departure from Stansted off either runway stops at 2000ft. Westerly departures climb to 3 or 4 thousand feet and then...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2008, 18:41
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,760,556
Posted By BigBoeing

All helpful stuff, in my interview though I was...

All helpful stuff, in my interview though I was given scenario, told to make a decision and explain it, then given more and more information until it made sense to me to change my original plan. So...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Feb 2008, 11:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By BigBoeing

The legendary book by Graham Duke is usually...

The legendary book by Graham Duke is usually staple diet for anyone applying. It's relatively up to date, easy to read and relevant, without going into to much detail. Its worth downloading the...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jan 2008, 11:08
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,760,556
Posted By BigBoeing

Most half decent b&b's will either give you...

Most half decent b&b's will either give you access to cooking facilities, fridges, freezers, cupboards for food etc, or cook you a meal every night for free or a small price. Most places on Westby...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Oct 2007, 13:15
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,455,514
Posted By BigBoeing

this little chesnut from a a cheery american...

this little chesnut from a a cheery american private jet

Ground: reads clearance...squawk 0345 QNH 1028"

Pilot: reads it back

few minutes later

"er ground, im having a few problems over...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Oct 2007, 23:37
Replies: 19
Views: 2,867
Posted By BigBoeing

the only choice we have is arrange a huge gap...

the only choice we have is arrange a huge gap with radar, talking 20-25 miles for line up, engine run up and roll. You can try to still use the runway with intersection departures ahead of the antonov
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