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3rd Mar 2024, 17:52
Replies: 14
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Posted By kcockayne

You may well have the advantage on me there, Dave...

You may well have the advantage on me there, Dave - 50+ years ago ! However, we were definitely on 05 landings that day, so it must have been for 05R. It was a morning duty with NE gale & I went out...
3rd Mar 2024, 16:09
Replies: 14
Views: 1,841
Posted By kcockayne

I was at LATCC, West Drayton from 1971 to ‘73 &...

I was at LATCC, West Drayton from 1971 to ‘73 & can remember only one day when 05L was in use for landing traffic. I well remember seeing a KLM DC8-63 (or was it a 61 ?) running downwind LH for 05L -...
18th Feb 2024, 18:25
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

Kauaii - have I spelt that right ? - by any...

Kauaii - have I spelt that right ? - by any chance ?
10th Feb 2024, 08:40
Replies: 507
Views: 135,661
Posted By kcockayne

tdracer; totally correct !

tdracer; totally correct !
9th Feb 2024, 16:13
Replies: 23
Views: 8,720
Posted By kcockayne

The article states that BA stopped the Gatwick...

The article states that BA stopped the Gatwick service because of Covid, & then did not reinstate it. As far as my memory goes, it was reinstated a couple of years ago for the summer only after the...
1st Feb 2024, 20:58
Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
Posted By kcockayne

After 38 years in ATC, I always use ICAO...

After 38 years in ATC, I always use ICAO designator for airlines & aerodromes. Before the switch to 3 letters for airlines I used the 2 letter codes, which would have been LH in this case. Can’t see...
1st Feb 2024, 15:57
Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
Posted By kcockayne

Yes, saw it again a while ago - got some nice...

Yes, saw it again a while ago - got some nice photos of it !
I’m interested in A380 “happenings”, as my son flies them. He thought it was most likely a sick pax, too.
Thanks to all.
1st Feb 2024, 14:06
Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
Posted By kcockayne

Thanks for the replies.

Thanks for the replies.
1st Feb 2024, 13:00
Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
Posted By kcockayne

I should add that it was squawking 7700. Would...

I should add that it was squawking 7700. Would this be relevant to a medical emergency ?
1st Feb 2024, 12:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
Posted By kcockayne

DLH A380 Diverting to Paris

Was outside about 50 minutes ago photographing the westbound A380 overflying Jersey. 5 minutes later I observed that it had made a left turn & was heading east & making a rapid descent to FL280. It...
26th Jan 2024, 18:27
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Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

Silly me - too eager !

Silly me - too eager !
26th Jan 2024, 15:28
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Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

Is it Desroches, Seychelles ?

Is it Desroches, Seychelles ?
5th Jan 2024, 19:33
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By kcockayne

Direct flight from Orly to Idlewild by B707 or...

Direct flight from Orly to Idlewild by B707 or DC8, if I remember correctly.
3rd Jan 2024, 17:21
Replies: 63
Views: 6,110
Posted By kcockayne

No one ever mentioned it to me; but I did have a...

No one ever mentioned it to me; but I did have a PPL, anyway. Made my day landing a Dove at Hurn ,
26th Dec 2023, 19:57
Replies: 4,861
Views: 710,073
Posted By kcockayne

Fairey Delta 2 ?

Fairey Delta 2 ?
4th Dec 2023, 19:58
Replies: 834
Views: 373,746
Posted By kcockayne

Don’t be cowed, Mr.Mac. This is a free country -...

Don’t be cowed, Mr.Mac. This is a free country - say what you think ! All decent people will respect it. No slight implied towards anyone.
16th Nov 2023, 17:25
Replies: 23
Views: 8,720
Posted By kcockayne

Regrettably, this was always likely to be the...

Regrettably, this was always likely to be the case. The plain (pardon the pun) fact is that neither of the main islands has a market which is big enough to encourage an airline like EZY to start (&...
3rd Nov 2023, 15:46
Replies: 23
Views: 8,720
Posted By kcockayne

Consequent on the delivery of my local newspaper...

Consequent on the delivery of my local newspaper : A Ports of Jersey a spokesman said, “engineers have been assessing the damage caused & inspections have revealed extensive infrastructure, equipment...
3rd Nov 2023, 13:04
Replies: 23
Views: 8,720
Posted By kcockayne

Although, I am just hearing that there was some...

Although, I am just hearing that there was some damage done - maybe to the ILS etc.
3rd Nov 2023, 13:03
Replies: 23
Views: 8,720
Posted By kcockayne

Yes, but that was as a result of a decision made...

Yes, but that was as a result of a decision made before the storm struck - not as a consequence of any storm damage. It may be that subsequent damage has prolonged the pre-emptive closure. But, the...
3rd Nov 2023, 12:24
Replies: 23
Views: 8,720
Posted By kcockayne

I haven’t scoured the local media, but I haven’t...

I haven’t scoured the local media, but I haven’t seen or heard anything about damage at the airport. Odd, because this was a horrendous storm, & the airport was about as exposed to it as you can get...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2023, 19:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,373
Posted By kcockayne

Entirely agree with you, chevvron. Those who...

Entirely agree with you, chevvron. Those who stuck at it, & particularly those who played for London Airways football team, never looked back !
30th Sep 2023, 09:19
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

A stab in the dark - Tain, north of Inverness.

A stab in the dark - Tain, north of Inverness.
18th Sep 2023, 07:54
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

OK, that teaches me to “never assume”. Somewhat...

OK, that teaches me to “never assume”. Somewhat relieved, actually, as I don’t have anything at hand. Bring it on, chevvron.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Sep 2023, 20:15
Replies: 125
Views: 28,050
Posted By kcockayne

Same thing happened with us - didn’t fill me with...

Same thing happened with us - didn’t fill me with confidence that they had any idea about how to assess people !
17th Sep 2023, 15:50
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

Fair enough - that’s why I stopped at my third...

Fair enough - that’s why I stopped at my third guess. I was so elated to have got the country correct, that I could hardly stop guessing at all !
17th Sep 2023, 12:53
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

As you can see, I am guessing. One more go, &...

As you can see, I am guessing. One more go, & then I will let someone else have a chance - Porto Santo ?
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Sep 2023, 10:46
Replies: 125
Views: 28,050
Posted By kcockayne

I’m not sure that “academic standards” are that...

I’m not sure that “academic standards” are that important, rather than “aptitude”. 23 out of 24 completed our Cadet Course. Only a very few were rated “high level” in academic assessment (university...
17th Sep 2023, 10:20
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Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

If not, Faro ?

If not, Faro ?
17th Sep 2023, 10:18
Replies: 3,966
Views: 299,562
Posted By kcockayne

So, Portugal ? Porto ?

So, Portugal ?
Porto ?
15th Sep 2023, 20:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,565
Posted By kcockayne

The Red Arrows flew their usual Jersey display...

The Red Arrows flew their usual Jersey display yesterday. Problem solved ?
15th Sep 2023, 17:58
Replies: 165
Views: 76,576
Posted By kcockayne

Good news ? Yes, but the better news would be if...

Good news ? Yes, but the better news would be if it is still operating three or four years on from now. I am somewhat dubious about its prospects, especially as it requires a subsidy. It is...
7th Sep 2023, 07:57
Replies: 2,955
Views: 759,202
Posted By kcockayne

You may find this “tedious”; personally, I find...

You may find this “tedious”; personally, I find it “fair comment”. I can’t see why it would get anyone “hot under the collar”. Given the current concern about aviation generally (& I am an...
2nd Sep 2023, 13:53
Replies: 665
Views: 335,865
Posted By kcockayne

A flap problem, apparently. The a/c was unable to...

A flap problem, apparently. The a/c was unable to select the appropriate approach/landing flap & was, therefor, required to return to Luton in order to be able to make a flapless/low flap approach to...
1st Sep 2023, 17:05
Replies: 665
Views: 335,865
Posted By kcockayne

Certainly wasn’t caused by wx, or ATC. It has...

Certainly wasn’t caused by wx, or ATC. It has been CAVOK all day with a westerly wind of 5kts. I saw this a/c make its missed approach - just a flight along the Final Approach Track at 2000 ft....
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