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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2010, 23:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,631
Posted By wiccan

Airpolice... Yes there was. It was called...

Airpolice...

Yes there was. It was called "The Manchester Guardian"...
Unfortunately since then, standards have slipped....since it moved to the great metrolops,,,,
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jun 2010, 23:19
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

Did the "ECU" work as advertised? or did they not...

Did the "ECU" work as advertised? or did they not bother?
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Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2010, 23:23
Replies: 52
Views: 12,028
Posted By wiccan

42psi Sorry if I have "upset the applecart",...

42psi
Sorry if I have "upset the applecart", but that was the feeling at MAN when I worked there.
Perhaps you could include "Area" in your brief? Or is that outside your remit?
No axe to grind,...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2010, 20:14
Replies: 52
Views: 12,028
Posted By wiccan

. No, they are NOT...They are "advised". ...

.
No, they are NOT...They are "advised".



The "Inspection" can take up to 20 mins......
To avoid "disruption"...Try talking to [ex] MACC ATCOS who have to hold the traffic miles away,...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st May 2010, 21:45
Replies: 52
Views: 12,028
Posted By wiccan

Already running, [in the Airports forum...

Already running, [in the Airports forum (Manchester)] with some fairly informative answers.
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th May 2010, 21:47
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

Tight seat, Before MACC closed, we used to park...

Tight seat,
Before MACC closed, we used to park in T1 or T3 MSCPs...dunno what was paid to MA, tho'
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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th May 2010, 21:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,664
Posted By wiccan

Which airfield? Probably cleared up to 15K so...

Which airfield?
Probably cleared up to 15K so that London Mil could talk to him PDQ.
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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th May 2010, 23:24
Replies: 20
Views: 13,263
Posted By wiccan

Eons ago, [when BA flew from airfields other than...

Eons ago, [when BA flew from airfields other than London] BA123 was the (say) Milan-Manch flight D for Domestic
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th May 2010, 23:14
Replies: 1
Views: 801
Posted By wiccan

Had a "Departure slot time", but departed the...

Had a "Departure slot time", but departed the Gate "On Time".....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Apr 2010, 23:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,791
Posted By wiccan

And BR31 Britannias [sp?] when they engaged...

And BR31 Britannias [sp?] when they engaged reverse pitch, the elevators would move in opposit direction....[left UP, right DOWN....then change :confused:]
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Mar 2010, 23:40
Replies: 30
Views: 3,307
Posted By wiccan

I have just retired after 48 years in aviation...

I have just retired after 48 years in aviation [ATC]...and all I ever used was ICAO codes....great, I wasn't doing a job, I was a wannabee [reasonable pay, though] :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2010, 23:18
Replies: 47
Views: 8,373
Posted By wiccan

Just like the MACC North/S29 ATCO has to ask...

Just like the MACC North/S29 ATCO has to ask his/her ATSA to "AL" the requested/new Flight Level....they are in the same room, but using different systems, as they did when they used different...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Dec 2009, 00:13
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

So..it's "Bye Bye Baby,Good Bye" then :suspect: ...

So..it's "Bye Bye Baby,Good Bye" then :suspect:
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Dec 2009, 21:44
Replies: 30
Views: 5,030
Posted By wiccan

Correct me if I am wrong, but are these Airports...

Correct me if I am wrong, but are these Airports in The Republic of Ireland [Eire]
or in [technically]the UK?
And are therefore used in different demographic and geographic areas.
Just a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Nov 2009, 21:10
Replies: 16
Views: 3,860
Posted By wiccan

Is that Flippin' 'Orrible or Beggars? or...

Is that Flippin' 'Orrible or Beggars? or Foreign Object Damage? :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2009, 20:55
Replies: 31
Views: 6,472
Posted By wiccan

I "might" be out of touch.....but I thought that...

I "might" be out of touch.....but I thought that it was a Medal for o/rs and a Cross for ossifers.:confused: Or have the rule changed?
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Nov 2009, 19:51
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

Well with the ILS being back on 23R, it means...

Well with the ILS being back on 23R, it means that the LHR Shuttles can "safely" land on 23R:ok:
The other day, a BAW Shuttle asked for an ILS approach to 05L....
"because he could NOT accept a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Oct 2009, 00:38
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

Can anyone in "Authority" at MA plc, a so called...

Can anyone in "Authority" at MA plc, a so called "Green Airport" insist on having their evening "Runway Inspection" just as the "planned" inbound rush is about to happen? 5 in the Dayne hold on...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Aug 2009, 22:42
Replies: 54
Views: 4,565
Posted By wiccan

Pronounced without the "G"......As in...

Pronounced without the "G"......As in Altrincham....:ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Aug 2009, 22:37
Replies: 54
Views: 4,565
Posted By wiccan

In the UK...... Bagington Borras Dalcross ...

In the UK......
Bagington
Borras
Dalcross
Dyce
Elmdon
Hurn
Renfrew
Ringway
Scone
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2009, 22:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By wiccan

Something.......It was a joke :eek: and Approach...

Something.......It was a joke :eek: and Approach will remain with the Twr and Apc Controllers.....
Si,Di,GtTs....:ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2009, 22:59
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

Sorry, but when Gordon Sweetapple left, it went...

Sorry, but when Gordon Sweetapple left, it went from I am going to DO this.... to..... "Carry on Regardless".....glug.....glug
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Aug 2009, 22:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By wiccan

Oh, c'mon.....the FISOs are still going to be...

Oh, c'mon.....the FISOs are still going to be there.....aren't they?
Oliver...look in the phonebook for Manchester Airport. IF ATC isn't listed, then ask the [telephone] operator :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Aug 2009, 22:46
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,451,804
Posted By wiccan

ALL of Oz....rather "more" than a few......... ...

ALL of Oz....rather "more" than a few.........
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2009, 23:10
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

Try 25 mins to get INTO T1 cp. Ground access...

Try 25 mins to get INTO T1 cp. Ground access closed [as it was yesterday...at 1.30 pm, but open at 4pm.....why? ]
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2009, 23:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,405
Posted By wiccan

Fantastic article. I hope that 2Lt Amoore...

Fantastic article. I hope that 2Lt Amoore recovers, [and ALL the injured]...and let's get more kit out there for the troops.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2009, 22:11
Replies: 30
Views: 5,154
Posted By wiccan

Nowt about the Forgotten "Alternative" V Bomber,...

Nowt about the Forgotten "Alternative" V Bomber, Though.....aka Sperrin
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2009, 22:04
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

The "Tango" routes have been in existance for at...

The "Tango" routes have been in existance for at least 10 years....speaking as an ex Flight Plan Reception Section operative at Manchester
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2009, 23:57
Replies: 120
Views: 26,017
Posted By wiccan

So, please tell us Frank[ly]....Just what is your...

So, please tell us Frank[ly]....Just what is your job?
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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jun 2009, 01:05
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By wiccan

AFAIR multi engined a/c have always shut down...

AFAIR multi engined a/c have always shut down engines.....VC8 [Viscounts] shutting down in/out boards depending on Mark
Don't forget the DanAir Nord262, taxied in on two, shut down one on stand [the...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2009, 21:33
Replies: 120
Views: 26,017
Posted By wiccan

As it happens, I am claiming my [ATSA] pension. ...

As it happens, I am claiming my [ATSA] pension.
I have been proud to work with the majority of ATCOs....
but, there have been one or two who were PITA
Some you win, some you get out.....PD...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jun 2009, 23:06
Replies: 120
Views: 26,017
Posted By wiccan

What a load of Humfetty Poo, [as my now deceased...

What a load of Humfetty Poo, [as my now deceased FIL would say]
When I am in the Public [Customer] wiew, I will dress accordingly [as when I was a F;ight Briefing Officer]....When sitting in the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2009, 23:00
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By wiccan

RTG, The a/c has a "pre-planned" diversion [or...

RTG,
The a/c has a "pre-planned" diversion [or two].
eg, If an a/c is planned into MAN, he will have certain fuel reserves. If MAN has bad weather, and the "forecast" fuel burn will eat into his...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd May 2009, 17:04
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,023
Posted By wiccan

No I'm not....but.....I've given my ATCO a...

No I'm not....but.....I've given my ATCO a "nudge" now and again, and got a "thanks, mate" out of it. Part of my job description is to assist the ATCO..... I do that to the best of my ability. If i...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st May 2009, 23:38
Replies: 3,797
Views: 823,278
Posted By wiccan

Was stopped twice the other day...in the nice new...

Was stopped twice the other day...in the nice new area outside the ground floor lifts...[T1 arrivals]
Q1, "How di I get to arrivals?"
Q2, "How do I get to the bus/taxis" [ongoing]
Nice bright...
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