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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Apr 2024, 21:18
Replies: 4,455
Views: 633,746
Posted By Dan Dare

I can't comment on the accuracy of that, but if...

I can't comment on the accuracy of that, but if you count N707JT as a Qantas aircraft I think that was in Gatwick about 15 years ago.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Apr 2024, 23:28
Replies: 669
Views: 172,129
Posted By Dan Dare

I seem to remember that the first location was...

I seem to remember that the first location was supposed to be towards Swindon or Gloucestershire. John? Barrett the NERC programme director told a story about the council getting worried about the...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jan 2024, 20:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By Dan Dare

I believe there was a ministry carpentry division...

I believe there was a ministry carpentry division at Spectrum House next to the CAA who were tasked with making these bespoke desks, but before my time and I can't think of any NATS unit still using...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 10:41
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,046,229
Posted By Dan Dare

They banned information on the the departure...

They banned information on the the departure number from my organisation over a decade ago and I remember the incredulity when I'd tell pilots who asked their number in the queue that I'm not allowed...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2023, 15:24
Replies: 14
Views: 2,501
Posted By Dan Dare

Pilots' glory is predictable enough that I used...

Pilots' glory is predictable enough that I used to make a point of taking my passengers to see it when the clouds were low enough.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Nov 2023, 15:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By Dan Dare

If you want to fly more than anything else in the...

If you want to fly more than anything else in the world then I'm sure you will make it happen. Many successful pilots had similarly arduous beginnings. Others have had it easy all the way though. I...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2023, 09:10
Replies: 125
Views: 28,348
Posted By Dan Dare

With reference to the "127 qualified trainees" I...

With reference to the "127 qualified trainees" I would be truly astounded if any organisation anywhere in the world was keeping staff during COVID just in case they won a contract at sometime in the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Sep 2023, 10:43
Replies: 4,455
Views: 633,746
Posted By Dan Dare

Just another Herc flew over, but I looked it up...

Just another Herc flew over, but I looked it up anyway. Turns out it was N71KM, a civilian LM-100J. I didn't even know there was such a thing.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2023, 12:27
Replies: 409
Views: 183,910
Posted By Dan Dare

I'd have thought they will not advertise the...

I'd have thought they will not advertise the exact set of circumstances which led to the failure in case someone with mal-intent tries to replicate it.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Sep 2023, 23:08
Replies: 47
Views: 6,526
Posted By Dan Dare

I think that would not be a regular service...

I think that would not be a regular service number, more probably reservist or officer cadet.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2023, 16:31
Replies: 105
Views: 18,863
Posted By Dan Dare

In the UK we have auto=triangulation on 121.5...

In the UK we have auto=triangulation on 121.5 (and 243?) and D&D cell have been known to pass details to the authorities on these miscreants. Unfortunately I see that there is currently consultation...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th May 2023, 17:20
Replies: 4,455
Views: 633,746
Posted By Dan Dare

A Lancaster doing a tour of the country today for...

A Lancaster doing a tour of the country today for some reason. Perhaps an anniversary being marked? Shame there seems to be no mention of it in the media.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Apr 2023, 11:25
Replies: 78
Views: 28,474
Posted By Dan Dare

I think it's worth resurrecting this thread and...

I think it's worth resurrecting this thread and I'll use the excuse of a few minutes of interesting footage from 37:00 on Morning Live this morning mostly but about Alcock and Brown, but at 40:00...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Mar 2023, 10:35
Replies: 33
Views: 3,109
Posted By Dan Dare

There was a time when most UK ATC towers had VDF...

There was a time when most UK ATC towers had VDF available and very useful it was too - not least when D&D would sometimes telephone local towers when their own DF couldn't raise an adequate fix....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2023, 21:55
Replies: 777
Views: 249,524
Posted By Dan Dare

I believe the free local services were cut by HAL...

I believe the free local services were cut by HAL during COVID. You can still get between terminals for free on the underground or Heathrow Express, but to get to the local area you probably need to...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2023, 19:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
Posted By Dan Dare

Any controller chastising a query from a pilot...

Any controller chastising a query from a pilot deserves everything coming to them. Unfortunately one day I may suffer a pilot having previously been chastised too many times to ask me for...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2023, 15:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,516
Posted By Dan Dare

When I had a similar issue years ago my friendly...

When I had a similar issue years ago my friendly CAA inspector explained it like this:

Aircraft
Airspace
Pilot's Licence

Of the above list you have to have two out of three - so you could fly...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2023, 16:53
Replies: 82
Views: 20,029
Posted By Dan Dare

The recent imposition of AA tAA and Lifetime...

The recent imposition of AA tAA and Lifetime Allowance seems somewhat fraudulent to me too: HMG offers terms and conditions which include pensions statutory protection and you offer your service...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Dec 2022, 20:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,041
Posted By Dan Dare

Liked them - they were always very robust unlike...

Liked them - they were always very robust unlike our newer ones which were never ATCO-proofed and sometimes only seem to last a few weeks.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2022, 16:05
Replies: 64
Views: 19,801
Posted By Dan Dare

What happens when the armed forces start going on...

What happens when the armed forces start going on strike? I for one don't fancy crossing their picket lines.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Nov 2022, 18:45
Replies: 31
Views: 9,223
Posted By Dan Dare

I can't help, but there is a small amount of...

I can't help, but there is a small amount of resource and pictures here EGNM Leeds Bradford (Yeadon) Airport | atchistory (wordpress.com)...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Nov 2022, 11:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,489
Posted By Dan Dare

I don't think you are likely to get a meaningful...

I don't think you are likely to get a meaningful countrywide answer to that question.

Most airports in the UK are likely to be at 4nm at larger commercial airports or on transfer of communication...
Forum: Medical & Health
25th Sep 2022, 19:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,479
Posted By Dan Dare

I suspect many people will die with cysts on...

I suspect many people will die with cysts on various organs, but most will not die of them. You may have been unlucky to have the cyst(s) found and have to worry about them for years to come and...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2022, 10:24
Replies: 45
Views: 19,088
Posted By Dan Dare

so true, and yet while people are now getting...

so true, and yet while people are now getting used to the odd current offering I recently heard rumour that the CAA are looking at wholesale change of ATSOCAS again :rolleyes:[/color]
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jun 2022, 10:07
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,959
Posted By Dan Dare

I can’t believe I’m reading the posts above...

I can’t believe I’m reading the posts above justifying such appalling trining pay.

If NATS only wants trainees with the support of bank-of-mum-and-dad then go ahead and take the Mickey - why not...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Jun 2022, 14:03
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By Dan Dare

Isn't RDS a purely FM thing? I think on DAB...

Isn't RDS a purely FM thing?

I think on DAB you'll get different information depending what the station transmits.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Mar 2022, 14:03
Replies: 4,455
Views: 633,746
Posted By Dan Dare

Copied from their Facebook page: “So...

Copied from their Facebook page:

“So yesterday afternoon Air Alderney were advertising Islander experience flights from Brighton City Airport (Shoreham) for this weekend. With the scenic flight...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2022, 09:56
Replies: 2
Views: 4,427
Posted By Dan Dare

https://www.pprune.org/airlines-airports-routes/63...

https://www.pprune.org/airlines-airports-routes/637467-british-airways-2-a-16.html#post11190391

probably just BA
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2022, 19:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By Dan Dare

I understand your need but I’m not your future...

I understand your need but I’m not your future flying buddy. Have you considered joining a group? I can think of more than one group where the members often fly together getting lots more...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2022, 07:52
Replies: 36
Views: 11,249
Posted By Dan Dare

I’m sure that when I started out some airline...

I’m sure that when I started out some airline SOPs used QNH and others QFE and the RAF seemed to change their mind which to use every time they got a new OC pressure setting. In a radio-optional VFR...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2022, 09:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,016
Posted By Dan Dare

It depends on the equipment and how it’s being...

It depends on the equipment and how it’s being used. At my current unit any pilot heard down the telephone line would be a sign that the radio is on speaker or turned up so loud in the headset that...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Jan 2022, 13:21
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By Dan Dare

I would suggest that you do not want to be a...

I would suggest that you do not want to be a commercial pilot with AS - long periods sitting is not going to help with the condition or the pain and maximum strength pain relief is not compatible...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jan 2022, 21:43
Replies: 49
Views: 5,648
Posted By Dan Dare

In the U.K. Brize has to be a current contender...

In the U.K. Brize has to be a current contender with its mix of transport, fast jet, trainer, GA and foreign military types.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2021, 10:41
Replies: 31
Views: 7,281
Posted By Dan Dare

I share your suspicion of the cause of the sudden...

I share your suspicion of the cause of the sudden media interest in him, but that doesn’t take away from my view that he belongs in HMP rather than HMG for his Ponzi businesses alone.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2021, 22:29
Replies: 31
Views: 7,281
Posted By Dan Dare

Grant Shapps admits he had second job as...

Grant Shapps admits he had second job as 'millionaire web marketer' while MP | Grant Shapps | The Guardian...
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