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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2020, 02:13
Replies: 268
Views: 142,938
Posted By smallonions

As we can't hear Raider 50 I am speculating that...

As we can't hear Raider 50 I am speculating that the controller knows the situation better than most and would like a call on the ground to confirm all is well.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2020, 23:25
Replies: 62
Views: 20,029
Posted By smallonions

Father of a friend of mine sadly no longer with...

Father of a friend of mine sadly no longer with us......bomber nav. Trained as pilot, couldn't hack landing so chopped and became nav.
Cut to ops.....crew had an Aussie skipper...couldn't get in a/c...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Mar 2019, 23:42
Replies: 15
Views: 3,558
Posted By smallonions

Many years ago in a far off land I had an Orion...

Many years ago in a far off land I had an Orion A300 on finals when a 747 downwind called Mayday to approach with an electrical fire on board and subsequently turned base.
Single runway so I sent...
Forum: Medical & Health
12th Aug 2018, 03:49
Replies: 7
Views: 3,173
Posted By smallonions

Had my first bout 4 years ago..ATC so declared it...

Had my first bout 4 years ago..ATC so declared it at medical.No pain, no interference with normal routine, 24 hour Holter moniter every 12 months, Echo cardiogram EKG etc...declared fit for duty. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2018, 23:52
Replies: 83
Views: 41,020
Posted By smallonions

Made a Victor from a kit in around 1985 on my...

Made a Victor from a kit in around 1985 on my ATCO cadet course. Was at White Waltham doing the PPL part as you did in those days.......left it hanging in the bar with a load more kits that were...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Sep 2017, 13:31
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By smallonions

If you enlarge the first thumbnail in post four...

If you enlarge the first thumbnail in post four and look in the cockpit is it only me that thinks a ghostly figure is at the controls?:eek:

Stunning pictures of the engine run:D:D. Vera flies over...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Oct 2015, 15:23
Replies: 73
Views: 25,195
Posted By smallonions

What a crass comment. There are plenty of...

What a crass comment.

There are plenty of people on here who have relatives in London, Coventry, Manchester and probably knew people in Auschwitz etc etc.

Maybe you should remember you probably...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2015, 00:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,397
Posted By smallonions

Allegedly a certain controller (a former...

Allegedly a certain controller (a former colleague of mine) asked an overflying Galaxy if he wanted to do a low approach and go around (overshoot in those days) to which the pilot agreed.:D
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Dec 2013, 22:58
Replies: 14
Views: 3,490
Posted By smallonions

It was PIA but it was the engine thrust that was...

It was PIA but it was the engine thrust that was at max power bending the 24 approach lights back if I recall, hence no accident report. The a/c did not hit anything.(I know one a/c that did hit...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Aug 2010, 20:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,385
Posted By smallonions

There is also a reference to it by Peter Townsend...

There is also a reference to it by Peter Townsend in "Duel of Eagles" but IIRC there is no source quoted there either.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2010, 20:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,093
Posted By smallonions

The crucifix looks like it is the landing T you...

The crucifix looks like it is the landing T you would find in a signals square indicating direction of landing runway based on wind direction. What makes it look like a crucifix is possibly a symbol...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jul 2010, 19:28
Replies: 236
Views: 115,860
Posted By smallonions

Proplinerman. IIRC the Alitalia was...

Proplinerman.

IIRC the Alitalia was bringing footy supporters in for a U****d game.

Could be wrong it was a while back, sorry, couldn't bring my self to type that word.
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jul 2010, 19:16
Replies: 13
Views: 3,183
Posted By smallonions

It was a sad day at EGCC when the Brecon 4S SID...

It was a sad day at EGCC when the Brecon 4S SID was replaced by the 5S.

Liked clearing the Spanairs to Malaga in a "Broken Ford Sierra".

I'll get me coat.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2010, 00:36
Replies: 41
Views: 7,868
Posted By smallonions

Adola69. If its any consolation it was a...

Adola69.

If its any consolation it was a wierd feeling from 5yrs and 3000+ miles away. Couldn't get the place out of my head yesterday.

You had to be there to understand.
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2010, 15:55
Replies: 41
Views: 7,868
Posted By smallonions

From an ex-EGCCer that banged out 5 years ago to...

From an ex-EGCCer that banged out 5 years ago to YYZ . Just like to wish all staff the very best on whatever road you are taking.

Nothing lasts forever they say. Well the memories of MACC and the...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Sep 2008, 09:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,537
Posted By smallonions

Thank you A I, always forget something along the...

Thank you A I, always forget something along the way, brain decay setting in rapidly.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Sep 2008, 03:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,537
Posted By smallonions

Hello SKOL, If the "incident" is one where...

Hello SKOL,

If the "incident" is one where UK ATC has filed paperwork on i.e. an Airprox, Mandatory Occurence Report such as a level bust or similar then the Safety Investigations Officer at the...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th May 2008, 14:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,128
Posted By smallonions

Check your pm's FLINGINGWINGs

Check your pm's FLINGINGWINGs
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2008, 15:00
Replies: 143
Views: 19,587
Posted By smallonions

One thing that pi**ed me off was the blatant...

One thing that pi**ed me off was the blatant disregard for people by a particular GM that was there.I know of at least one guy who put in a request for a move to Swanwick thru this GM and guess what?...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Feb 2008, 20:12
Replies: 143
Views: 19,587
Posted By smallonions

Loxley, As ex EGCC guy now YYZ guy, from my...

Loxley,

As ex EGCC guy now YYZ guy, from my point of view here would be my answers to 1 & 2.

1. Kids would have been entrenched in run up to exams at time of closure so a move south to the...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2007, 16:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,829
Posted By smallonions

I too received an e-mail last night re an...

I too received an e-mail last night re an unsuccessful application from Airways to be told they were recruiting peeps with Approach ratings which I didn't have. News to me I have had one since the...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2007, 19:17
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By smallonions

Thanks Prowler:ok:

Thanks Prowler:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2007, 17:39
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By smallonions

Snoop Did they say if they are planning any more road...

Did they say if they are planning any more road trips to other places around the globe or will a C.V. with an expression of interest suffice?

Did they specify a contract length?

Ta in...
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