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Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2024, 13:25
Replies: 410
Views: 185,078
Posted By off watch

I may have missed it but I can see nothing that...

I may have missed it but I can see nothing that explains why the Frequentis software was programmed to switch to maintenance mode under these circumstances, when automatic processing of all flight...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2021, 19:47
Replies: 61
Views: 12,719
Posted By off watch

Anyone like to share their thoughts on why the...

Anyone like to share their thoughts on why the same rules that apply to foreign registered cars used in the UK can't be applied to aircraft ?
As a UK citizen, if I import a foreign reg car, I can...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Oct 2021, 19:51
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,902,138
Posted By off watch

Post by Yellow Sun Some 10 + years ago, a...

Post by Yellow Sun


Some 10 + years ago, a CAA Flight Ops Inspector commented to me "we know these things go on but as we're not allowed to question the culprits with a cattle prod behind the...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th May 2021, 11:50
Replies: 48
Views: 15,658
Posted By off watch

HIAL could try paying NATS to do the paperwork. ...

HIAL could try paying NATS to do the paperwork. Then when it's criticised, ask why it's ok for London City but not them ..........
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Aug 2020, 18:01
Replies: 9
Views: 4,086
Posted By off watch

In the late 80's / early 90's there were two...

In the late 80's / early 90's there were two pilots on separate routes who operated regularly on the night mail flights into Liverpool. Their voices became well known & they were notorious for...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jan 2020, 18:28
Replies: 90
Views: 55,264
Posted By off watch

UK AIP extract for Blackpool : Aerodrome is PPR...

UK AIP extract for Blackpool :
Aerodrome is PPR to all flights, both arrivals and departures. PPR may be obtained by telephoning Blackpool ATC on 01253-472527. Alternatively PPR may be obtained by...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jun 2019, 20:03
Replies: 41
Views: 22,921
Posted By off watch

When I first started in ATC some 40 years ago, it...

When I first started in ATC some 40 years ago, it was often said that the phrase "work to rule" should not be used in any dispute because it might lead people to infer that staff were not always...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Apr 2019, 13:33
Replies: 41
Views: 22,921
Posted By off watch

If the Kirkwall departure is found to be...

If the Kirkwall departure is found to be acceptable, does this not set a precedent for any future flights ? If it's ok at 2015, why would it not be ok under the same conditions at 0815 ? Just adjust...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2019, 14:57
Replies: 24
Views: 6,856
Posted By off watch

Not acceptable in the UK - see CAP413 Chapter 5...

Not acceptable in the UK - see CAP413 Chapter 5 Radar Phraseology :

5.9 The pilot must respond to SSR instructions, reading back specific settings.
"BIGJET 347, squawk ident "
"Squawk ident,...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2018, 17:28
Replies: 18
Views: 3,589
Posted By off watch

Thanks people. sunnySA, I was thinking in terms...

Thanks people.
sunnySA, I was thinking in terms of minutes, as used on Flight Progress strips & in Movemenents Logs, not for separation etc.
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd May 2018, 21:47
Replies: 18
Views: 3,589
Posted By off watch

Logging times in ATC

A thread about Oceanic time margins made me think about how UK units log movements. I thought I recalled the method @ EGLL in the early 70's was that the minute ran from 35 seconds before to 34...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Apr 2018, 22:25
Replies: 116
Views: 42,923
Posted By off watch

I posted this comment in the ATC visa thread but...

I posted this comment in the ATC visa thread but this one seems more appropriate.
If the same recruitment standard for ATC staff had been applied to "Human Resources" staff (aka 'Personnel'), I'm...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2018, 22:32
Replies: 37
Views: 13,140
Posted By off watch

Hmm ... "Are you the victim?" "No but I've just...

Hmm ... "Are you the victim?"
"No but I've just seen someone trying to sell drugs"
"So you yourself havn't lost anything & havn't been offered any drugs ?"
"No, but..."
"Bye."
Is that likely ?...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Mar 2018, 18:51
Replies: 51
Views: 21,222
Posted By off watch

Cheesefootball - you've listed 14 postings. Do...

Cheesefootball - you've listed 14 postings. Do you know how many started the course ?
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2018, 21:06
Replies: 325
Views: 272,029
Posted By off watch

I wonder how many ATCO's that were chopped by...

I wonder how many ATCO's that were chopped by NATS from area & got punted, have rejoined them with Aerodrome/Approach Radar tickets ?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2018, 23:57
Replies: 20
Views: 4,416
Posted By off watch

In the event that the local NIMBYS cause problems...

In the event that the local NIMBYS cause problems in the future, perhaps having been registered with the CAA might be to your advantage ?
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2018, 17:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,408
Posted By off watch

so no effect on North Weald ?

so no effect on North Weald ?
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jan 2018, 13:57
Replies: 325
Views: 272,029
Posted By off watch

In the current climate regarding vacancies, I...

In the current climate regarding vacancies, I suspect PIK are just being pragmatic. After all, if you wanted to work there, wouldn't you just contact their HR department & ask ? No point in spending...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jan 2018, 07:13
Replies: 325
Views: 272,029
Posted By off watch

Judging by the Prestwick Notams, if you've got...

Judging by the Prestwick Notams, if you've got Aerodrome & Approach Radar ratings, you could start tomorrow .....
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Nov 2017, 19:47
Replies: 221
Views: 63,484
Posted By off watch

"Safety is our number one priority, certainly not...

"Safety is our number one priority, certainly not shareholder's dividends !" said spokesperson Mr.Pinocchio ........
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2017, 08:41
Replies: 325
Views: 272,029
Posted By off watch

CFAC - did you perhaps call someone Dicky instead...

CFAC - did you perhaps call someone Dicky instead of Richard ? ;-) ;-)
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2017, 11:53
Replies: 19
Views: 2,331
Posted By off watch

Cusco - maybe you should have invoiced them for...

Cusco - maybe you should have invoiced them for £40 for a free flight with you. The opportunity was there - it wasn't your fault if they chose not to use it ! ;-)
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2016, 12:38
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,161
Posted By off watch

Might there be some mileage in contacting...

Might there be some mileage in contacting "Private Eye" & see if Mr.Hislop & co. are interested in the story ?
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2015, 19:50
Replies: 38
Views: 12,686
Posted By off watch

I'm curious G Man - did you apply on spec or for...

I'm curious G Man - did you apply on spec or for an advertised ATCO vacancy ?
I don't remember seeing anything there around that time.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2015, 20:56
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,590
Posted By off watch

Skipness One Echo , may I respectfully ask what...

Skipness One Echo , may I respectfully ask what evidence you have for your statement "Given the London market from PIK could no longer support low cost FR" ?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
2nd Mar 2015, 19:40
Replies: 36
Views: 16,140
Posted By off watch

For info, no mention of PAN but ..... ...

For info, no mention of PAN but .....

Extract from UK CAA CAP493 Manual of Air Traffic Services Part 1:

Fuel Shortage
4.41 Controllers are not required to provide priority to pilots of...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2015, 11:50
Replies: 186
Views: 99,737
Posted By off watch

It's here on the CAA website : ...

It's here on the CAA website :

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2942/v3%200%20Interim%20Report%20-%20NATS%20System%20Failure%2012%20December%202014.pdf
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Dec 2014, 21:14
Replies: 29
Views: 10,832
Posted By off watch

Reasonable, but what about those that have no...

Reasonable, but what about those that have no connection with a flying club or school e.g private owners ? Personally, I think your remedy should be applied to all. Judging by the large number of...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Dec 2014, 18:03
Replies: 29
Views: 10,832
Posted By off watch

bad bear, you say : Presumably then, you...

bad bear, you say :

Presumably then, you would accept the corollary that if a pilot breaches the same airspace rules by infringing it without a clearance, his licence should be withdrawn & he...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Nov 2014, 10:11
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,590
Posted By off watch

G-AWZK

Word on the street is that both have been given 90 days notice to vacate :confused:
A recent visit to Greer revealed upgrades to some of the infrastructure - if this was a military building, you...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jun 2014, 20:21
Replies: 247
Views: 93,348
Posted By off watch

sbw29 said : This is from the latest CAA...

sbw29 said :

This is from the latest CAA OCCURRENCE LISTING :

Aircraft Below 5700kg
OCCURRENCES RECORDED BETWEEN 01 May 2014 and 31 May 2014

PIPER PA30 LYCOMING 320 FAMILY
Approach...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2014, 10:33
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,590
Posted By off watch

Not if they value their future in the industry,...

Not if they value their future in the industry, they wont !
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Nov 2013, 17:39
Replies: 54
Views: 9,950
Posted By off watch

IMHO this means that, from tomorrow, EGLL ATCO's...

IMHO this means that, from tomorrow, EGLL ATCO's can no longer issue a clearance into an area where they know there is a risk of wingtip hits due to restricted clearance. Putting info on the ATIS as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2013, 18:01
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,590
Posted By off watch

Well said Scots SLF says Mr.Kelly. One...

Well said Scots SLF

says Mr.Kelly.
One wonders therefore why, when he was Provost, he didn't insist that what is currently called "Glasgow International Airport" be honestly renamed "Paisley...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2013, 18:43
Replies: 73
Views: 32,756
Posted By off watch

763Jock - twice in 2006 @ PIK, 1 Ryanair, 1...

763Jock - twice in 2006 @ PIK, 1 Ryanair, 1 Northwest - both kept pax on board for some time.
fireflybob - Often wonder what would have happened if crew popped the chutes (it's their necks at risk...
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