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Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2008, 22:29
Replies: 62
Views: 12,323
Posted By pelagic

"by definition, it's flying under SVFR" ...

"by definition, it's flying under SVFR"

erm, I thought I'd said that.

Our instructions state that, when leaving LL at night, you can fly SVFR within the Zone. If you intend to fly beyond the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2008, 20:37
Replies: 62
Views: 12,323
Posted By pelagic

"IMHO the whole night IFR thing in the UK is...

"IMHO the whole night IFR thing in the UK is bonkers, it seems designed to make everyone's life complicated and not to address any real safety issues."

agreed. I've often wondered as to how/why...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2008, 17:37
Replies: 62
Views: 12,323
Posted By pelagic

"or you put a clue in the remarks (like must...

"or you put a clue in the remarks (like must remain in sight of surface)"

never seen that written on any FPL in nearly 20 years. Also, irrespective of any info regarding what ratings a pilot may...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Oct 2008, 20:58
Replies: 10
Views: 3,953
Posted By pelagic

If 'moderate snow' is going out on the ATIS, its...

If 'moderate snow' is going out on the ATIS, its the intensity of the current precipitation that is being reported, not the physical amount/volume of snow. The report is created by the use of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2008, 11:11
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,517
Posted By pelagic

"What happened to the engineering redundancies?...

"What happened to the engineering redundancies? That seems to have been forgotten"

as have the ATSA ones.

I expect many will think this has no bearing on the pensions issue - suppose it...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Oct 2008, 11:35
Replies: 14
Views: 3,316
Posted By pelagic

A posting to an airport may prove awkward, The...

A posting to an airport may prove awkward, The CRC will throw up the caution you received, and may result in a refusal of an airside ID from the airfield operator (ie- BAA). If you are expected to...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Oct 2008, 16:29
Replies: 41
Views: 5,776
Posted By pelagic

"As the company show by having aptitude tests,...

"As the company show by having aptitude tests, not everyone can be an ATCO, however, judging by some of the c**p I have come across both inside and outside the world of ATC, anyone can be a manager."...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Oct 2008, 19:02
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,517
Posted By pelagic

"For those of us who may be made redundant before...

"For those of us who may be made redundant before our 40 years the current modeller is actually only half the story. What is also needed is a modeller which says how our pension is affected if we...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Oct 2008, 09:16
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,517
Posted By pelagic

autothrottle I'm sure a quick chat with our...

autothrottle

I'm sure a quick chat with our PCS reps will put you in the picture.

The Company has gone fckn mad - and not only over the pensions.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Oct 2008, 08:26
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,517
Posted By pelagic

99.99% of this thread is all about ATCOs. You'd...

99.99% of this thread is all about ATCOs. You'd think that they were the only staff employed by NATS, let alone affected by the proposals. Spare a thought for those of us who dont have the strength...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Oct 2008, 21:42
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,517
Posted By pelagic

IIRC, £2400 each. "Last month the ATSAs are...

IIRC, £2400 each.

"Last month the ATSAs are being consulted about job losses by someone recruited into NATS.He had been there 2 weeks."

I also expect to be seeing this punter at Heathrow...
Forum: Questions
18th Sep 2008, 23:10
Replies: 17
Views: 1,845
Posted By pelagic

None of the following a/c would have seen the 777...

None of the following a/c would have seen the 777 "chew the dirt" - cloud was 800ft.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2008, 22:58
Replies: 8
Views: 3,627
Posted By pelagic

I dont ever recall being asked to broadcast...

I dont ever recall being asked to broadcast runway surface conditions on the ATIS other than when snow, ice or freezing fog were current weather conditions. With the UK weather as temperamental as it...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Aug 2008, 22:33
Replies: 2,029
Views: 217,517
Posted By pelagic

Quote "....could all be shelved" and...

Quote "....could all be shelved"

and AFPEX. :yuk:
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2008, 14:08
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By pelagic

Manchester Flight Planning closed at 0001/01July...

Manchester Flight Planning closed at 0001/01July 2008. I am informed that
all parental and non-internet flight planning responsibilities have been transferred to Heathrow FBU with immediate effect.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jun 2008, 22:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,545
Posted By pelagic

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Heathrow T3 staff search! Following tonight's debacle, I am now utterly convinced that, when it comes to dealing with non-uniformed airport staff, you lot are the most...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2008, 18:54
Replies: 13
Views: 991
Posted By pelagic

G-LRGE. watched it from my workplace.

G-LRGE. watched it from my workplace.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2008, 00:22
Replies: 29
Views: 4,107
Posted By pelagic

Dublinpilot re "I can't see Heathrow...

Dublinpilot

re "I can't see Heathrow closing"

if you check out the ais.org.uk website, you will find a reference to AFPEx telling you to look at supplement S7/2008, dated 27March08. I have...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2008, 21:29
Replies: 29
Views: 4,107
Posted By pelagic

IO - you are completely missing the points I am...

IO - you are completely missing the points I am trying to make here.

Anybody who wants to continue to file using NATS' current fax/phone system will not get a choice in the matter - its going to...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2008, 20:25
Replies: 29
Views: 4,107
Posted By pelagic

IO540 "I don't know how Heathrow used to handle...

IO540 "I don't know how Heathrow used to handle that..."

probably in the same way that they are as of right now - they are still fully operational, despite anything you, or AFPEx, may say or...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2008, 16:31
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

SwanFIS "but inaccurate statements.." ...

SwanFIS

"but inaccurate statements.."

what statements are these, then?

" I am only too aware of the strong feelings held in the tower concerning the loss of jobs, and the union...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2008, 16:23
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

"pelagic - you seem decidedly negative with your...

"pelagic - you seem decidedly negative with your views on something that's been announced that a lot of people have been asking for for some time."

you're dead right I am. I cannot see this...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2008, 15:42
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

derekf just bear in mind that if you sign...

derekf

just bear in mind that if you sign up for AFPEx, and cannot access it either from home or abroad, for any reason, you will not be able to ask the Heathrow FBU to help - I am informed that...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2008, 13:52
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

"Can I count on your vote?" Erm, I don't...

"Can I count on your vote?"

Erm, I don't think so - but your 'spin team' are obviously doing a great job on the GA community behind the scenes!

Just to go back one step -

""Maybe you...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2008, 13:06
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

"Maybe you should ring the FBU and ask, they are...

"Maybe you should ring the FBU and ask, they are there 24/7 aren't they?"

Another concise reply.

I have already done what you suggested, and spoke to somebody I know who works for NATS,...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2008, 00:14
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

maybe I should rephrase it - will we still be...

maybe I should rephrase it - will we still be able to choose between AFPEx and the FBUs?
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2008, 00:05
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

"I don't doubt that if one is going to file a VFR...

"I don't doubt that if one is going to file a VFR flight plan then one should put one's intended route on it correctly, just in case one has an accident.

What this has to do with preserving the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2008, 20:56
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

"Pelagic, you seem to be condemning the system...

"Pelagic, you seem to be condemning the system without having even tried it! Why not wait until it goes live and reserve judgement."

TB

I have looked at whats on the AFPEx webpage. I am...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Mar 2008, 01:45
Replies: 25
Views: 3,456
Posted By pelagic

"As a smoker I don't want to inhale others...

"As a smoker I don't want to inhale others pollution thus you must all stop driving your car, travelling by air, whether driver or passenger, and exhaling methane from one's rear end"

I take your...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2008, 01:27
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

"The NATS AFPEx helpdesk is manned by system...

"The NATS AFPEx helpdesk is manned by system specialist ATSAs 24/7."

FlyUK - I appreciate that you're one of the 'team' involved in this project, and so you are bound to big-up the capabilities,...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2008, 22:37
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

IO have you ever had recourse to file...

IO

have you ever had recourse to file flight plans via the Heathrow FBU?
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2008, 20:59
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

"I have heard a rumour that the services such as...

"I have heard a rumour that the services such as Heathrow may disappear in the future and we will all need to use online sites like this."

I have also heard this, and I am concerned about the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2008, 16:47
Replies: 73
Views: 5,805
Posted By pelagic

"I know lots of people still fax flight plans to...

"I know lots of people still fax flight plans to say Heathrow and it's very nice of the people there to accept them and type them into the system, but they have never guaranteed to accept flight...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2008, 18:08
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,725,846
Posted By pelagic

I've been told that its not possible for staff...

I've been told that its not possible for staff travel standbys to get to the gates after flight close-out at check-in, due to the requirement to be at certain places within the terminal a minimum of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Feb 2008, 23:23
Replies: 13
Views: 1,370
Posted By pelagic

It might help if the building first obtains its...

It might help if the building first obtains its Fire Safety Certificate, which, I am informed, it currently doesn't have, due to most of the lifts being inoperative. (If that's true, then its...
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