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Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jan 2012, 08:48
Replies: 47
Views: 10,561
Posted By FinDir

I personally think we should have at least split...

I personally think we should have at least split the difference and gone for "Hectobars"
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2011, 20:14
Replies: 12
Views: 5,084
Posted By FinDir

Have occasionally heard "cabin crew 10 minutes to...

Have occasionally heard "cabin crew 10 minutes to landing" just after giving a vector off the hold. More common to hear the pre-flight talk about flight times, weather, and blaming ATC for their slot...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Aug 2010, 08:02
Replies: 45
Views: 9,976
Posted By FinDir

Bizarre Go-Arounds

We were having a discussion the other day about strange reasons for pilots going around or being sent around. One that was mentioned was during single runway ops, a departing aircraft (already lined...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jun 2010, 21:54
Replies: 52
Views: 12,058
Posted By FinDir

At the end of the day, Standby means Standby -...

At the end of the day, Standby means Standby - not keep talking. Especially when there's other issues to deal with like co-ordinating weather avoidance - which the controller actually informed the...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2010, 21:51
Replies: 38
Views: 7,373
Posted By FinDir

Actually, the only time the letters prove useful...

Actually, the only time the letters prove useful is to differentiate between similar numeric callsigns eg

EXS197
EXS917Q

MON654
MON564M

Other than that, totally pointless and a pain in the...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Mar 2010, 20:06
Replies: 38
Views: 7,373
Posted By FinDir

I third that opinion. Why airlines don't just use...

I third that opinion. Why airlines don't just use the passenger flight number with their callsign is beyond me.

:ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2010, 09:06
Replies: 41
Views: 8,164
Posted By FinDir

It takes me all my time to do brain training on...

It takes me all my time to do brain training on my DS Lite!
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2010, 14:06
Replies: 23
Views: 3,034
Posted By FinDir

Let's just add winglets to our radars. Will that...

Let's just add winglets to our radars. Will that help?

:ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2009, 07:47
Replies: 6
Views: 4,552
Posted By FinDir

I think there are some standard letters like the...

I think there are some standard letters like the one you mentioned e.g.
P = positional
T = training
and in the case of Police flights
A / B = cat A / B high priority

Other airlines use them to...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2009, 15:36
Replies: 12
Views: 6,923
Posted By FinDir

The letter part of the SID refers to the runway...

The letter part of the SID refers to the runway used for departure, so for example

CPT3F = Compton departure off Heathrow 27L
CPT3G = Compton departure off Heathrow 27L
4K = 09L
5J = 09R
...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Nov 2008, 08:56
Replies: 70
Views: 11,455
Posted By FinDir

It would make for an easier transition if the...

It would make for an easier transition if the MACC sectors kept their current Manchester callsigns. But if there IS going to be a single callsign I think there are 3 options:

1) Since we...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2008, 20:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By FinDir

There used to be a good 'guide' on radar...

There used to be a good 'guide' on radar vectoring techniques including diagrams on the Vatsim site written by a former Heathrow Director which went into positioning onto base leg, losing a mile in...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2008, 12:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,766
Posted By FinDir

It doesn't really matter. I wouldn't lose sleep...

It doesn't really matter. I wouldn't lose sleep over whether to include the station's callsign or not. The main objective is that you don't clutter the (usually very busy) frequencies with heading,...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2008, 15:37
Replies: 26
Views: 7,011
Posted By FinDir

Cheers for that. And one thing I forgot to ask,...

Cheers for that. And one thing I forgot to ask, how realistic is it, compared with our NATS equipment?
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2008, 13:33
Replies: 26
Views: 7,011
Posted By FinDir

SBS-1 Virtual Radar

Just curious, does anyone have one of these? If so, are they any good and are they worth the money?
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jun 2008, 22:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,516
Posted By FinDir

After reaching A060 on departure, there are so...

After reaching A060 on departure, there are so many conflictions in the way of LHR inbounds at 1000 above, and in/outbounds from Luton and Standstead etc that it takes a while to clear them. On the...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jun 2008, 16:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By FinDir

The equipment you're referring to is Mode-S, the...

The equipment you're referring to is Mode-S, the next generation from Mode-C. It allows controllers to see your selected flight level, speed, heading etc. by picking up the information from your...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2008, 21:47
Replies: 21
Views: 3,309
Posted By FinDir

You read my mind, was just about to suggest that...

You read my mind, was just about to suggest that until I read your post :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2008, 21:41
Replies: 17
Views: 2,389
Posted By FinDir

Come on guys, let's not forget that pilots are...

Come on guys, let's not forget that pilots are perfect and never ever make mistakes!

Muppetry? Takes one to know one I say
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Apr 2008, 10:53
Replies: 36
Views: 7,066
Posted By FinDir

What were they up to then? :)

What were they up to then? :)
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Apr 2008, 20:48
Replies: 34
Views: 4,853
Posted By FinDir

Every time I have flown and requested FIS from an...

Every time I have flown and requested FIS from an approach/radar unit, I have been given RIS anyway. I think it is just as easy for the controller to provide that.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Apr 2008, 17:20
Replies: 34
Views: 4,853
Posted By FinDir

On my radio license course, it was drummed into...

On my radio license course, it was drummed into us endlessly that if a MATZ penetration is to be requested, it must be on the first call to the unit. Repeating the request at the end of the next call...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Apr 2008, 22:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,408
Posted By FinDir

There are a few flights into Manchester that...

There are a few flights into Manchester that caused some confusion from time to time:

AUA - Austrian
AEU - FlyStar
AEA - Air Europa
REA - Air Arann

All seemed to blend into one
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Mar 2008, 00:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,951
Posted By FinDir

The T5 Chaos

Just out of curiosity, how did the carnage of T5 affect ATC operations today? Both with the new GMC position and the rest of the airfield?
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2008, 00:30
Replies: 22
Views: 2,804
Posted By FinDir

I still think keeping the original timber would...

I still think keeping the original timber would be the best choice!
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2008, 23:59
Replies: 22
Views: 2,804
Posted By FinDir

This thread is rapdily going off on a major...

This thread is rapdily going off on a major tangent!
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2008, 22:21
Replies: 22
Views: 2,804
Posted By FinDir

So is the Metro! Some would say :)

So is the Metro! Some would say :)
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Mar 2008, 22:23
Replies: 22
Views: 2,804
Posted By FinDir

:eek: slap

:eek: slap
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Mar 2008, 19:51
Replies: 22
Views: 2,804
Posted By FinDir

They are indeed a great bunch up there. ...

They are indeed a great bunch up there.

Thank your lucky stars you weren't flying round the Heathrow TMA. You'd of had messy carpets!!! :}
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Mar 2008, 23:02
Replies: 350
Views: 66,281
Posted By FinDir

1. "Copied the wind ..." 2. "Roger, er ......

1. "Copied the wind ..."

2. "Roger, er ... descend er ... 3000 ft ... er .... QNH er ... say again"
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2008, 16:44
Replies: 4
Views: 776
Posted By FinDir

That's a bit off. I've worked with some fantastic...

That's a bit off. I've worked with some fantastic ATSAs. And a good one is worth their weight in gold. I'm sure many ATCOs will agree.

MetalThrower, Chiglet is right. It is quite heavily based on...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2008, 15:27
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By FinDir

EGLL 10R and 28L! How long ago was that exactly?

EGLL 10R and 28L! How long ago was that exactly?
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2008, 18:21
Replies: 16
Views: 1,507
Posted By FinDir

Secondary Surveillance Radar and code-callsign...

Secondary Surveillance Radar and code-callsign conversion. Definitely the best development, as well as the aforementioned paper strips and coloured strip holders! :ok:

EFPS and all the other...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Dec 2007, 17:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,682
Posted By FinDir

sounds like the latest addition to the book of...

sounds like the latest addition to the book of TRUCE scenarios!
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Dec 2007, 13:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,595
Posted By FinDir

Un862 Un864

A quick question for the Swanwick boys and girls...

Any idea which London sectors and frequencies control the routes UN862 and UN864, in particular looking for flight EXS809/810 Manchester to...
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