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Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2011, 09:40
Replies: 56
Views: 14,668
Posted By RobertK

It's funny that the only place where "chemtrails"...

It's funny that the only place where "chemtrails" appear in this video is in the - incorrect - English translation.
They talk about chaff (German: "Düppel").
Same in the next video you linked to,...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jun 2009, 19:46
Replies: 31
Views: 5,997
Posted By RobertK

The last military course started very early 2008....

The last military course started very early 2008.
And seeing how "quick" organizations like the DFS and Bundeswehr are, the actual planning of that course was done even much earlier than that.

...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jun 2009, 08:48
Replies: 31
Views: 5,997
Posted By RobertK

Well, I'll believe it when I see it. :E ...

Well, I'll believe it when I see it. :E


All those in DFS right now (including that last course) were planned in before this current "OMG we have too few controllers" "surprise".
So if they...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2009, 18:10
Replies: 31
Views: 5,997
Posted By RobertK

How can he fill the gap when he didn't pass the...

How can he fill the gap when he didn't pass the checks and works at a small airfield/office work? :P
I have heard of cases where people have been given second chances at another unit and sometimes...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2009, 12:08
Replies: 31
Views: 5,997
Posted By RobertK

Not happening. Also not happening. Who...

Not happening.


Also not happening.
Who is telling you this stuff?

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
17th May 2009, 15:56
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By RobertK

What for? So the bean counters get an excuse to...

What for?
So the bean counters get an excuse to reduce training, putting the burden of initial learning on people who might do it all for naught because they then still fail the entry tests (like...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th May 2009, 09:33
Replies: 7
Views: 4,313
Posted By RobertK

Some of the small regional airports, none of the...

Some of the small regional airports, none of the (16) international ones.
The 16 international towers are all staffed by DFS, 9 of the regional towers are staffed by a subsidiary, The Tower Company....
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Apr 2009, 10:01
Replies: 28
Views: 7,657
Posted By RobertK

It's one pilot. I have listed to quite a few of...

It's one pilot. I have listed to quite a few of these recordings from Boston, and he indeed is an exception.
Yeah so there shouldn't be such difficult relations between pilots and ATC, but in some...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2009, 19:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,470
Posted By RobertK

I'd say London Control is the best ATC simulation...

I'd say London Control is the best ATC simulation you can get, SSS the best freeware.

If you want to talk to real people, VATSIM and IVAO should be your choice, which of the two depends on...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2009, 18:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,950
Posted By RobertK

Hi, I have finished the DFS Academy just a few...

Hi, I have finished the DFS Academy just a few weeks ago and am now doing my OJT in Munich.


Excellent. :)


Almost correct.
The training material is indeed in English, the actual classes are...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Apr 2009, 10:21
Replies: 28
Views: 7,657
Posted By RobertK

Am I the only one who thinks it is somewhat...

Am I the only one who thinks it is somewhat ridiculous that the reaction of ONE pilot causes this thread to head into a bash-fest against Americans?
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2009, 11:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By RobertK

Definitely. Much better than already sitting...

Definitely.

Much better than already sitting on the runway with the controller expecting you to depart expeditiously (based on your airplane being designated "Medium"), while you are waiting a...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Dec 2008, 05:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,123
Posted By RobertK

To describe it in rather plain language: ...

To describe it in rather plain language:

(Stolen from Wikipedia)
:)

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Oct 2008, 08:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By RobertK

Thanks for the info. :) Regards, Robert

Thanks for the info. :)

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Oct 2008, 12:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,581
Posted By RobertK

Now this is a surprise. Here in Germany we are...

Now this is a surprise.
Here in Germany we are told the UK-Ireland FAB is dead (and has been for quite some time).

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2008, 09:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,320
Posted By RobertK

In our (DFS) book, the separation for the A388...

In our (DFS) book, the separation for the A388 has been updated, becoming effective September 25th:

Super Super - None
Super Heavy - 6
Super Medium - 7
Super Light - 8
(we have no Upper/Lower...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2008, 11:24
Replies: 148
Views: 43,218
Posted By RobertK

Currently 766 € gross, which is about 500 € net. ...

Currently 766 € gross, which is about 500 € net.


Still the case, at least from what I can see halfway through the course. :)

Starting with theory only (about four weeks), then theory and sim...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2008, 13:40
Replies: 148
Views: 43,218
Posted By RobertK

Classroom, sim and OJT take about 3 years for ab...

Classroom, sim and OJT take about 3 years for ab initio trainees here.

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Feb 2008, 07:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By RobertK

You are, however, giving a perfect example for...

You are, however, giving a perfect example for management not working properly. It is not an example of sufficient staffing at all.
DFS needs 200 ATCOs NOW. The waiting times are just another...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Feb 2008, 05:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By RobertK

Sure, they work properly. They certainly have...

Sure, they work properly.
They certainly have been working properly when they "magically" changed the staffing numbers at Munich from "120 too many" to "120 too few" within a few weeks... :rolleyes:...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Feb 2008, 05:14
Replies: 148
Views: 43,218
Posted By RobertK

They are located in the control centre buildings...

They are located in the control centre buildings in Bremen, Langen and Munich. No approach units in Karlsruhe and Maastricht. :)

Regards,

Robert
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2008, 23:41
Replies: 310
Views: 122,100
Posted By RobertK

Not a pilot, just curious and a bit confused...

Not a pilot, just curious and a bit confused about your post. :)

1 - Never read anywhere that he exceeded a speed limit?
2 - Also, never heard of a low approach limit of 500ft AGL, unless...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2008, 06:01
Replies: 148
Views: 43,218
Posted By RobertK

DFS maintains UACs in Karlsruhe and Munich,...

DFS maintains UACs in Karlsruhe and Munich, Bremen and Langen only have ACC and APP.
North-western German upper airspace is controlled by Eurocontrol at Maastricht.

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2008, 13:29
Replies: 24
Views: 5,173
Posted By RobertK

Sounds a bit strange to me, my impression was...

Sounds a bit strange to me, my impression was that VAFORIT is being built completely from scratch for UAC.

Mind you, I might be wrong here...guess I'll ask around a bit. :)

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2008, 15:42
Replies: 24
Views: 5,173
Posted By RobertK

That would be the German one, yes. Regards, ...

That would be the German one, yes.

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2008, 15:17
Replies: 24
Views: 5,173
Posted By RobertK

Are you sure it is "the same"? Our system is...

Are you sure it is "the same"?
Our system is no-where ready to go online and has in fact been postponed.

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2008, 00:04
Replies: 23
Views: 6,144
Posted By RobertK

Could someone from THE SUN please come forward...

Could someone from THE SUN please come forward and explain why this purely private business is news?!!

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Oct 2007, 07:31
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By RobertK

Germany: Privatisation of ATC postponed

As expected.

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jul 2007, 08:11
Replies: 13
Views: 1,799
Posted By RobertK

In Germany, ACCs currently only use Elementary...

In Germany, ACCs currently only use Elementary Surveillance, which is a data block consisting of the 24-bit a/c ID, the Flight ID (which is usually set via the FMS), Mode A code and Mode C altitude...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jun 2007, 06:37
Replies: 229
Views: 46,817
Posted By RobertK

As previously mentioned, actual IAS. ...

As previously mentioned, actual IAS.


Where do you find those? :confused:



Regards,
Robert
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2007, 08:49
Replies: 229
Views: 46,817
Posted By RobertK

According to our resident Mode-S experts and the...

According to our resident Mode-S experts and the ICAO rules, IAS.
MCP speed is not included in Mode S, and is apparently not planned to be.

Regards,

Robert
Forum: ATC Issues
14th May 2007, 07:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,693
Posted By RobertK

Just checked the AIP. Says for all airports...

Just checked the AIP.

Says for all airports for all departures the frequency with "After Take-Off Contact" - for Munich the note to remain on tower frequency.

Note these are the official DFS...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th May 2007, 13:24
Replies: 19
Views: 3,693
Posted By RobertK

Hell no, not if you can save 2 Eurocents in your...

Hell no, not if you can save 2 Eurocents in your balance! :rolleyes:
Forum: ATC Issues
12th May 2007, 11:58
Replies: 19
Views: 3,693
Posted By RobertK

I'll check out the AIP at work on Monday, had all...

I'll check out the AIP at work on Monday, had all departure charts of EDDL in my hand just last week though and they had it printed on them.

Perhaps that differs between charts from different...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th May 2007, 11:27
Replies: 19
Views: 3,693
Posted By RobertK

I am not sure how it is done in the UK (and it is...

I am not sure how it is done in the UK (and it is certainly wayyy different in the US, especially in regards to phraseology), but in Germany you indeed do switch frequency immediately after departure...
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