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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2013, 08:29
Replies: 0
Views: 979
Posted By 2.5 miles

Help Please Looking for Derek Johnson

Trying to find Derek Johnson, last known flying as Herc Navigator early 1990's. If anyone knows of Derek's whereabouts please PM me, we are trying to form a
30th anniversary reunion of 66 course...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Oct 2011, 15:23
Replies: 11
Views: 3,293
Posted By 2.5 miles

Night Ban

To be fair my Tower colleagues would probably have thought that if you were allowed in you would also be allowed out!? Military priority/exemption maybe? Further, any movement that can be made...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2011, 21:03
Replies: 19
Views: 5,475
Posted By 2.5 miles

ATC after RAF

CJ,

I served 8 years as an ATCO in the RAF reaching the dizzy heights of Flight Lieutenant before retiring. Don't regret a moment of it. Met some good friends and had some great times. One draw...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2011, 16:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,148
Posted By 2.5 miles

Calling Dunedin ATCO's

Any Dunedin ATCO's out there? Couple of Heathrow ATCO's trying to find accommodation nights of 9th & 10th Sept for Rugby World Cup. Anyone able to help us?:)
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jan 2011, 18:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,574
Posted By 2.5 miles

English

SDR70

Welcome to pprune!

In answer to some of your questions:

Any level of maths is a good thing for the job, on a daily basis we use simple mental maths for times, speeds, distances etc....
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jan 2011, 16:18
Replies: 38
Views: 8,083
Posted By 2.5 miles

Research

Charlie 23

Could it be that someone is trying to run a comparison between UK ATCO's and other European service providers?

2.5
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2008, 16:22
Replies: 24
Views: 3,136
Posted By 2.5 miles

Vespasia, Very well put. :ok: I too witnessed...

Vespasia,
Very well put. :ok: I too witnessed one of said incidents, can't help but wonder if we didn't view the same one from slightly different angles. Part of the problem is when the instruction...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Sep 2008, 19:42
Replies: 24
Views: 3,136
Posted By 2.5 miles

Tarq57 and Criss ATSIN 68 Issued following...

Tarq57 and Criss

ATSIN 68 Issued following such an incident in the UK.

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ATS068.pdf

regards,
2.5
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2008, 11:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,635
Posted By 2.5 miles

I feel sure that Theo Paphitis (the greek guy off...

I feel sure that Theo Paphitis (the greek guy off Dragons Den) would certainly be interested, especially if he could get free floorspace at Swanwick and CTC to open branches of his La Senza chain...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2008, 06:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,939
Posted By 2.5 miles

Scuzi, you are right 5nm and 3nm miles depending...

Scuzi, you are right 5nm and 3nm miles depending on where you are in the London TMA and which radar source is being used.
2.5 miles can be used on base leg and final, when conditions support it....
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2008, 20:11
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,437
Posted By 2.5 miles

Quote: According to minutes of an Aviation...

Quote:
According to minutes of an Aviation Group meeting I happened to come across today they declared it was performing well ( as is ours) and they will be keeping it open to all new entrants.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2008, 20:08
Replies: 15
Views: 1,832
Posted By 2.5 miles

Holding

If you have ever flown into Heathrow at 6am, you will undoubtedly have had to hold waiting for the night curfew to end. Most airlines request that they land at 0601 or 0602 in order that they do not...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Aug 2008, 09:36
Replies: 20
Views: 5,173
Posted By 2.5 miles

Masterplan

Bob,
"Is there some kind of diversion master plan should Heathrow become closed?"

In theory we never close. Even with the fire alarm in the new tower, ops were only suspended a short while whilst...
Forum: Questions
30th Jul 2008, 16:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,836
Posted By 2.5 miles

Situation; A few years ago bad weather all over...

Situation; A few years ago bad weather all over the London TMA, Heathrow easterly operations. All and sundry stating that the weather was showing very heavy in the approach funnel and nobody wanted...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jul 2008, 16:45
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,437
Posted By 2.5 miles

Smile Dont hold your breath, as the conductor of the...

Dont hold your breath, as the conductor of the night bus in Harry Potter says "Clench your buttocks and hold on tight, we're in for a bumpy ride"! Talk to you local rep.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jul 2008, 22:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,162
Posted By 2.5 miles

Vortex spacing

Airac,
A suggested in my original post, I apply and adhere to the recommended spacings. However, please read on;

9.3.1 Where flights are operating visually (IFR flights operating under the...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jul 2008, 10:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,162
Posted By 2.5 miles

Vortex spacing

"Assumptions that the following aircraft will also slow down is not really applying the spacing."

We apply spacing and speed control to 4nm. Unfortunately, whilst we may apply them, speeds or...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Apr 2008, 06:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By 2.5 miles

Visit

Hi B&S,
Check your PM's. Would suggest a visit to Swanwick would be good as well.
Regards,
2.5
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2008, 07:08
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By 2.5 miles

http://natscareers.co.uk/Vacancies.asp?v=90 ...

http://natscareers.co.uk/Vacancies.asp?v=90

NATS are recruiting
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Mar 2008, 19:51
Replies: 11
Views: 2,628
Posted By 2.5 miles

Wouldn't you love to be involved in the selection...

Wouldn't you love to be involved in the selection process?!!!! Would be either the funniest or most maddening experience ever! Although thinking about it, given the muppets they do drag out, there...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Mar 2008, 17:17
Replies: 71
Views: 12,818
Posted By 2.5 miles

Rybber TC incorporates the approach radar...

Rybber

TC incorporates the approach radar for Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Biggin Hill. Previous speculative applicants (those who submitted applications ad hoc) were...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Mar 2008, 16:00
Replies: 29
Views: 3,346
Posted By 2.5 miles

Ah Bonding! Joined NATS as ex military direct...

Ah Bonding! Joined NATS as ex military direct entrant in 1990. We were supposed to be bonded for minimum three years! Never signed the paperwork or handed it back, never bonded, posting of choice...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2008, 09:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,599
Posted By 2.5 miles

Mode S, fantastic on jets, we can tell if they...

Mode S, fantastic on jets, we can tell if they are cheating on speed compliance plus added safety net of checking levels/altitudes selected. Can't believe that controllers wouldn't want it. Same info...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2008, 09:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,107
Posted By 2.5 miles

zkdli, "Whistleblower" was the term used by...

zkdli,

"Whistleblower" was the term used by the BBC in the article, not necessarily my choice of words, too many letters. The company haven't tried to hide anything, the report in question has...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2008, 09:04
Replies: 30
Views: 7,485
Posted By 2.5 miles

Good to see pictures of proper planes at their...

Good to see pictures of proper planes at their best, miss seeing such activity. Love (anorak) watching planes, but shiny civiliners not quite the same buzz (no pun intended).
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2008, 08:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,107
Posted By 2.5 miles

Whilst there may be pressure on the system to...

Whilst there may be pressure on the system to maintain a consistent landing rate in most weather conditions (save fog and extreme weather), we are all professional controllers, whether at Heathrow or...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2008, 17:11
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By 2.5 miles

Porra, Is that why external recruitment is...

Porra,

Is that why external recruitment is only ever advertised for Jo'burg? :)
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2008, 16:57
Replies: 9
Views: 944
Posted By 2.5 miles

General rule of thumb, we will do what we can to...

General rule of thumb, we will do what we can to assist you in avoiding weather. This does create some issues for us and final spacing and thus arrival rates. This in turn creates "liquid" delays,...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2008, 16:50
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By 2.5 miles

"Retention Allowance"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

"Retention Allowance"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonder if the exodus of staff to sunnier climes had anything to do with that? I can't see rest of NATS controllers sitting by and watching that one being...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2008, 16:44
Replies: 27
Views: 5,071
Posted By 2.5 miles

UK AIP London Heathrow Aerodrome section EGLL...

UK AIP London Heathrow Aerodrome section EGLL 1-18

"Speed Control: Pilots should typically expect the following speed restrictions to be enforced; 220kts from the holding facility during the...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Mar 2008, 13:36
Replies: 27
Views: 5,071
Posted By 2.5 miles

Kiltie "As soon as you're cleared for the...

Kiltie

"As soon as you're cleared for the approach it cancell any previous speed restriction, unless otherwise specified."

Reading this again: If I clear the aircraft for the approach and do...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Mar 2008, 10:23
Replies: 27
Views: 5,071
Posted By 2.5 miles

"As soon as you're cleared for the approach it...

"As soon as you're cleared for the approach it cancell any previous speed restriction, unless otherwise specified.

Unfortunately, I must disagree with this. We assign speeds to 4 DME and base...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2008, 21:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,103
Posted By 2.5 miles

Main issue is one of ground speed. Strong head...

Main issue is one of ground speed. Strong head wind = low ground speed = lower landing rate (conversely best landing rates are achieved with a slight tail wind!)

We compensate by trying to keep...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2008, 21:33
Replies: 27
Views: 5,071
Posted By 2.5 miles

LHR: Standard speeds; 250kts by DME 12...

LHR:

Standard speeds;

250kts by DME 12 before hold VOR/DME
220kts within the hold and on Initial Approach
180kts on base leg and closing heading
160kts to 4DME (applied once appropriate...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Feb 2008, 16:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,832
Posted By 2.5 miles

A large ATC service provider in the UK "aren't...

A large ATC service provider in the UK "aren't understaffed", yet at least one unit is rostering overtime months in advance, exaserpated by a couple of ATCO,s resigning for jobs in sunnier climes....
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