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Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jun 2020, 12:30
Replies: 48
Views: 13,110
Posted By GunkyTom

Thanks, found it. Glad they have caught up with...

Thanks, found it. Glad they have caught up with how I have said it for ever
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2020, 17:21
Replies: 48
Views: 13,110
Posted By GunkyTom

Where is this written as can't find it. I can...

Where is this written as can't find it. I can still see reference to Altimeter settings being individual digits. Exceptions in the para below mentions altitude but not altimeter settings. Would love...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2012, 10:09
Replies: 16
Views: 2,931
Posted By GunkyTom

I agree but in my example, the a/c didn't fully...

I agree but in my example, the a/c didn't fully meet the requirement however there is sometimes the possibility of giving an unrestricted descent or unrestricted headings. The a/c appreciate it or...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Mar 2012, 11:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,931
Posted By GunkyTom

Descend visually

Have definately used this phrase, almost on a daily basis. If an a/c requests a visual app but you can't release him own nav at that time, then 'continue heading ... descend visually' or words to...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jan 2011, 15:39
Replies: 22
Views: 5,116
Posted By GunkyTom

I say 'QNH correct'

I say 'QNH correct'
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jul 2010, 08:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By GunkyTom

Alderney have one ATCO on duty and no ATSA. It is...

Alderney have one ATCO on duty and no ATSA. It is Twr only-the ATCO does the met obs, answers phones etc and when they need a break, I think they fit it in around traffic. I'm not sure if Guernsey...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2010, 10:47
Replies: 21
Views: 2,661
Posted By GunkyTom

CRISS below is an extract from the CAP 413...

CRISS

below is an extract from the CAP 413 RT Manual.


1.2
Level Reporting
1.2.1 Only basic level instructions are detailed in this Chapter. More comprehensive phrases are contained in...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2010, 16:30
Replies: 315
Views: 73,392
Posted By GunkyTom

not a pilot so a simplistic view - without...

not a pilot so a simplistic view - without pilots, who will be looking out of the window and see the flock of birds or obstruction that would require a GA?
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Mar 2010, 09:05
Replies: 23
Views: 5,590
Posted By GunkyTom

Try Guernsey, I know they were advertising quite...

Try Guernsey, I know they were advertising quite recently
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2010, 13:35
Replies: 42
Views: 6,956
Posted By GunkyTom

Alderney in the Channel Islands has one ATCO on...

Alderney in the Channel Islands has one ATCO on duty doing Twr/Gnd
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2010, 14:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,686
Posted By GunkyTom

@ Atcham Tower I think you assume...

@ Atcham Tower



I think you assume too much here. How do you know the ATCO didn't check, or was told no exceptions. The days are long gone where initiative was an asset in ATC. We are...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Dec 2009, 10:19
Replies: 28
Views: 4,728
Posted By GunkyTom

I heard Guernsey may be recruiting in the near...

I heard Guernsey may be recruiting in the near future for tower only initially, and also re the age issue, I think Alderney took on a 50 + yr old as ab initio this year although I understand he had...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Dec 2009, 07:47
Replies: 86
Views: 14,807
Posted By GunkyTom

To talkdownman I was talking about the...

To talkdownman
I was talking about the procedure you referenced i.e. the one where a vis assessment of distance available either permits or precludes the 'land after'. With ref to the original...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Dec 2009, 07:37
Replies: 86
Views: 14,807
Posted By GunkyTom

Not ideal, I agree, but the reason for the late...

Not ideal, I agree, but the reason for the late landing clearance in this instance was obvious to the following crew, It is the pilots decision if he wants to go around so if you aren't happy,you can...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Dec 2009, 16:35
Replies: 86
Views: 14,807
Posted By GunkyTom

To all the 'landers' What if the late landing...

To all the 'landers' What if the late landing clearance is because tower is aware of an emergency following you and he is waiting for a decision as to the a/cs intentions.The reason for a late...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2009, 17:04
Replies: 20
Views: 3,103
Posted By GunkyTom

1800ed Are you thinking of...

1800ed



Are you thinking of Wellesbourne Mountford ? Halfpenny Green is about 20 ish miles WNW of Brum. Re the original question. It used to be subject to traffic whether a direct routing...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jul 2009, 07:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By GunkyTom

If ATC don't give you a speed restriction, then...

If ATC don't give you a speed restriction, then they are happy with the spacing ahead/behind you. We know spacing erodes and take that into consideration. As long as it doesn't erode below what is...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2009, 09:36
Replies: 56
Views: 6,969
Posted By GunkyTom

To MATSPt3 Good to see both sides of...

To MATSPt3


Good to see both sides of the story ,it makes more sense. Re the 'land after the dep' comment', I shouldn't have assumed. I looked at your layout and based my comments on my...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2009, 11:13
Replies: 56
Views: 6,969
Posted By GunkyTom

From an ATCO. Based on what you said-You...

From an ATCO.

Based on what you said-You did everything right. :ok:If you aren't happy, go around. I would expect a commercial pilot to have gone around if he didn't have landing clearance at...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th May 2009, 11:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By GunkyTom

Basic service only outside of Channel Islands...

Basic service only outside of Channel Islands Zone



sorry,previous poster got there before me !!
Forum: ATC Issues
16th May 2009, 20:51
Replies: 188
Views: 18,805
Posted By GunkyTom

Jumbo Pilot I am guessing his justification...

Jumbo Pilot

I am guessing his justification would be 'once bitten' I agree with most of the anti overuse opinions voiced here but can't use them as my defence to disregard his instruction. I...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th May 2009, 13:27
Replies: 188
Views: 18,805
Posted By GunkyTom

I have discussed' this whole issue with...

I have discussed' this whole issue with colleagues today and although we cannot find a ref to instruct its use before a req has been made, the boss said if there is an investigation about an...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th May 2009, 07:13
Replies: 188
Views: 18,805
Posted By GunkyTom

Jumbo Driver Sorry for the delay, I am on...

Jumbo Driver

Sorry for the delay, I am on days off at the mo and don't have access to docs but changes normally reach the unit via an ATSIN and then dependant on the issue (its impact on your...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th May 2009, 21:01
Replies: 188
Views: 18,805
Posted By GunkyTom

cows getting bigger Thirdly, if the ROCAS...

cows getting bigger

Thirdly, if the ROCAS phrase is to be used to gay abandon, why not change the unit callsign to "xxx radar remain clear of CAS", abbreviated to "xxx, cover our ass radar".
...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2009, 18:29
Replies: 188
Views: 18,805
Posted By GunkyTom

Riverboat, I would suggest you remain...

Riverboat,

I would suggest you remain outside until you receive permission to enter again, be it the airspace you have left or the airspace you are heading for.You wouldn't be the first to plod...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2009, 19:31
Replies: 188
Views: 18,805
Posted By GunkyTom

Roffa, SVFR is a unique case as it's a...

Roffa,


SVFR is a unique case as it's a specific dispensation from the IFR

I can only talk from the perspective of airspace I am familiar with and all of our VFR transit traffic will at...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2009, 16:26
Replies: 188
Views: 18,805
Posted By GunkyTom

Roffa Re priorities, I think you have taken...

Roffa

Re priorities, I think you have taken too simplistic a view.Yes, if the c152 is IFR and therefore willing to accept hdg/level restrictions then it shouldn't pose too much of a problem,...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2009, 07:21
Replies: 46
Views: 19,374
Posted By GunkyTom

Boeing Bananas I would have to agree with...

Boeing Bananas

I would have to agree with Gone Fishing as to how the situation is handled by pilots where I work.

Certainly in a our airspace (D surrounded by and below A) most of our a/c...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2009, 16:49
Replies: 46
Views: 19,374
Posted By GunkyTom

Anotherthing- I am no longer in NATS but...

Anotherthing-

I am no longer in NATS but during my 10 years there we never discussed the A/P during TrUCE and neither do we now, however I am Twr/App and not speaking to a/c generally above...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2009, 16:06
Replies: 46
Views: 19,374
Posted By GunkyTom

Bomber Harris I would expect him to know that...

Bomber Harris
I would expect him to know that I had the a/p disconnected flying a relatively difficult manouver and that i was in no position to 'have a chat'.

Why would you expect him to know...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2009, 17:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,352
Posted By GunkyTom

GCI 2 :\ Sorry, I was a bit touchy. I have re...

GCI 2 :\ Sorry, I was a bit touchy. I have re read your comments and given myself a severe kicking ! :ouch: Lengthen the runway ? Ahhh pipedreams.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2009, 07:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,352
Posted By GunkyTom

To GCI 2 -Do you really live in Guernsey? If so,...

To GCI 2 -Do you really live in Guernsey? If so, you surely know that the airport is open 7 days a week from 0600 until 2100 or later for exts/amb flts/SAR. Who do you think is there when the 'paper...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Mar 2009, 15:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,134
Posted By GunkyTom

There was a Bob Smith at Brum during 80's and...

There was a Bob Smith at Brum during 80's and 90's and possibly before but the name isn't uncommon
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Apr 2008, 09:54
Replies: 21
Views: 3,717
Posted By GunkyTom

Just use miles, the difference is so little as to...

Just use miles, the difference is so little as to not matter. I can't imagine how it would be a contributing factor in an accident
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2008, 18:23
Replies: 350
Views: 66,136
Posted By GunkyTom

Thumbs up If he isn't on freq, then he won't be calling, if...

If he isn't on freq, then he won't be calling, if he is and he is lost, then he should advise that and we will deal with it.




Obviously not everyone does remain clear otherwise we wouldn't...
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