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Forum: ATC Issues
9th Nov 2023, 06:37
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By Il Duce

My immediate thought would be, if it's a medical...

My immediate thought would be, if it's a medical issue and you need to divert, is squawk 7700 and an ATC clearance will be forthcoming very soon.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2023, 19:14
Replies: 210
Views: 48,764
Posted By Il Duce

When at work, and having been told there's an...

When at work, and having been told there's an officer on the phone who requires to speak with me, I have taken to starting the conversation by identifying myself and then asking the officer (no...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Oct 2023, 17:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By Il Duce

I recall that the West end of LIC RVC 'fix' was...

I recall that the West end of LIC RVC 'fix' was Cosford (COS). FL 140 these days.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2023, 16:54
Replies: 210
Views: 48,764
Posted By Il Duce

And visited the tailor to get items that fit...

And visited the tailor to get items that fit properly.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2023, 16:01
Replies: 210
Views: 48,764
Posted By Il Duce

Could have got the iron and ironing board out...

Could have got the iron and ironing board out before appearing in public in uniform!!
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Mar 2023, 14:24
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By Il Duce

I recall reading a little while back that,...

I recall reading a little while back that, although airlines frequently told their passengers that delays were caused by "ATC issues", only around 5% of delays to commercial flights (worldwide) were...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Feb 2023, 20:38
Replies: 488
Views: 124,159
Posted By Il Duce

100% agree. Should not have happened in any...

100% agree. Should not have happened in any weather conditions.
And as an aside, what if the FedEx crew were not as switched on and, after receiving their landing clearance, then had r/t fail?
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jan 2023, 20:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,463
Posted By Il Duce

No assistants in RAF now. They're Specialists. ...

No assistants in RAF now. They're Specialists.
Contact your local AFCO for joining requirements if you're interested.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 06:32
Replies: 51
Views: 8,287
Posted By Il Duce

There are many reasons why a controller needs to...

There are many reasons why a controller needs to know what your DH, DA, MDH or MDA is, as well as knowing when your checks are complete. Time, space on this thread and my reluctance to explain...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2022, 19:12
Replies: 51
Views: 8,287
Posted By Il Duce

DA (QNH) or DH (QFE) for precision approach, MDA...

DA (QNH) or DH (QFE) for precision approach, MDA (QNH) or MDH (QFE) for non-precision approach.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2022, 13:34
Replies: 51
Views: 8,287
Posted By Il Duce

Until recently at an airfield in Lincolnshire,...

Until recently at an airfield in Lincolnshire, one type would operate on QFE in inches, another on QFE in hPa, another on QNH in inches and another on QNH in hPa. Nice to have some variety, I suppose.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2022, 10:48
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,183
Posted By Il Duce

If anything signifies hope, that's it right there.

If anything signifies hope, that's it right there.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2022, 15:48
Replies: 63
Views: 19,565
Posted By Il Duce

Hamish! Top man. He carried on with the Andovers...

Hamish! Top man. He carried on with the Andovers (flight checking) when they went to Hunting Aviation at East Midlands. I think (*standing by to be corrected) he retired when Hunting lost the Flight...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2022, 20:52
Replies: 144
Views: 57,987
Posted By Il Duce

Oh, yes, I'm about forty "titles" short there....

Oh, yes, I'm about forty "titles" short there. Sorry.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2022, 20:00
Replies: 144
Views: 57,987
Posted By Il Duce

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, next to...

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, next to display is the 2023 RAF Aerobatic Hawk. Please welcome The Rainbow!"
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2022, 12:51
Replies: 220
Views: 67,418
Posted By Il Duce

For the day the new uniforms are launched, I'd be...

For the day the new uniforms are launched, I'd be grateful if Right Said Fred would re-record "I'm Too Sexy" with these lyrics:

I'm too sexy for Typhoons,
Too Sexy for Typhoons,
Prancing round...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2022, 12:35
Replies: 173
Views: 38,488
Posted By Il Duce

Fillet of swan (in season, of course) or osprey...

Fillet of swan (in season, of course) or osprey nuggets.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2022, 20:23
Replies: 144
Views: 57,987
Posted By Il Duce

"Red Arrows confusing display team make up"????...

"Red Arrows confusing display team make up"???? The Red Arrows wear make up?!! Goodness me, sign of the times, I suppose.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2022, 05:26
Replies: 25
Views: 7,179
Posted By Il Duce

Thanks, Mike. Probably lazy reporting - the gist...

Thanks, Mike. Probably lazy reporting - the gist was that ALL of EasyJet's cancellations that day were due to controller shortages AT Gatwick.
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2022, 18:23
Replies: 25
Views: 7,179
Posted By Il Duce

Gatwick controller shortage?

Just heard on BBC news that SleazyJet are blaming their recent batch of flight cancellations on ATC controller shortages at Gatwick. Can I smell something a bit iffy?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2022, 16:23
Replies: 64
Views: 13,040
Posted By Il Duce

FB, very comprehensive list, thanks. Amendment to...

FB, very comprehensive list, thanks. Amendment to my opening post: the caption in the paper is "key combat aircraft". Furthermore, their comparison to the RAF's key combat aircraft for 2021 is this:...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2022, 19:11
Replies: 64
Views: 13,040
Posted By Il Duce

RAF combat aircraft numbers

Just scanning the Telegraph Business section and there is a comparison table showing figures from 1990 versus 2021. According to the information provided the RAF had this in 1990: 170 Harrier, 100...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2022, 18:51
Replies: 114
Views: 30,845
Posted By Il Duce

"Sir, the heating in the barrack block has broken...

"Sir, the heating in the barrack block has broken down again."
" Never mind, we've got you a nice polyester stable belt. "
"I'd much rather have heating in the block, Sir."
"But we've got you a...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2022, 17:19
Replies: 114
Views: 30,845
Posted By Il Duce

"The images leaked online were misleading and...

"The images leaked online were misleading and have led some people to mistakenly believe that they are approved, final designs. They are instead an artist's impression of what the new uniforms could...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2021, 15:25
Replies: 4
Views: 5,044
Posted By Il Duce

"intercepted mid-air". That's good to know - I'd...

"intercepted mid-air". That's good to know - I'd be very worried if it happened on the ground.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2021, 18:49
Replies: 82
Views: 16,052
Posted By Il Duce

My boss emailed me and asked me to contact the...

My boss emailed me and asked me to contact the RPC to get a ROM for a job on the airfield. I walked along the corridor and asked him what it was he wanted exactly. Reply, "Get hold of Babcock's and...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2021, 09:22
Replies: 8
Views: 3,959
Posted By Il Duce

Most RAF towers still have DF facilities, but...

Most RAF towers still have DF facilities, but don't conduct QGHs. It's mainly used as an aid to identifying aircraft and providing a quick heading to the facility in case of emergency.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2021, 11:06
Replies: 77
Views: 21,959
Posted By Il Duce

Nobody seems to have mentioned the...

Nobody seems to have mentioned the Andover...............
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2020, 10:58
Replies: 56
Views: 30,327
Posted By Il Duce

Of course it's worrying! Just look at the state...

Of course it's worrying! Just look at the state of that tie!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2020, 10:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,460
Posted By Il Duce

Good to know that "Arrow 9" is a "support...

Good to know that "Arrow 9" is a "support plane".
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2020, 06:12
Replies: 27
Views: 5,986
Posted By Il Duce

I believe 51 are more used to referring to the...

I believe 51 are more used to referring to the "Replacement Bus Service".
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2020, 09:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Posted By Il Duce

2 sheds, head of nail struck precisely with...

2 sheds, head of nail struck precisely with hammer. Antidrones, you may find that you've come to the wrong forum with your request.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2020, 18:20
Replies: 6
Views: 3,886
Posted By Il Duce

"Kicking ATCO". When I saw that as the thread...

"Kicking ATCO". When I saw that as the thread title, I thought it was a new hobby or sport.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2020, 18:57
Replies: 21
Views: 6,573
Posted By Il Duce

Daventry corridor is still there at FL100....

Daventry corridor is still there at FL100. Wescott is FL240 for westbound and 230 the other way. The tankers could always ask for a direct route once they're on their way to the LIC and get across...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2020, 11:22
Replies: 481
Views: 227,716
Posted By Il Duce

Is a Voyager a bit big for, say, short haul trips...

Is a Voyager a bit big for, say, short haul trips around Europe? Is there scope to use a (repurposed) Sentinel when 5 disband?
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