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Forum: ATC Issues
8th Oct 2014, 11:49
Replies: 245
Views: 104,047
Posted By Data Dad

Full text of the High Court decision is here: ...

Full text of the High Court decision is here:

NATS (Services) Ltd v Gatwick Airport Ltd & Anor [2014] EWHC 3133 (TCC) (02 October 2014) (http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/TCC/2014/3133.html)
...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jan 2014, 10:45
Replies: 45
Views: 9,835
Posted By Data Dad

Can't help with exact dates either although 1989...

Can't help with exact dates either although 1989 for Highland resonates around the old memory cells. Don't forget that the bulk of the Highland Radar latter days workload - Offshore Helicopters -...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2013, 21:38
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

Errrrrr -probably because it won't help! RNAV...

Errrrrr -probably because it won't help! RNAV Approaches (for now and the near future at least) have HIGHER minima than a standard Cat I ILS - in other words ILS will get you down lower/closer than a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Nov 2012, 13:32
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

@ EGPD From the bmi regional website: ...

@ EGPD

From the bmi regional website:



So your company Travel Agent needs to explain further. Personally, I have always found these 'Company Travel Agents' to be an expensive waste of time....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2012, 23:29
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

TSR2 Wrote: If you wait for the full...

TSR2 Wrote:



If you wait for the full CAA May figures you will find out :ok:

For example, from the FULL stats for (Aberdeen) April 2012 (table 3) you will see:

Total Movements = 9 513...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jun 2012, 16:17
Replies: 18
Views: 3,833
Posted By Data Dad

(going OT a little) Agree completely!...

(going OT a little)



Agree completely! However, progress/new technology is not helping - EFPS/SAMOS/VCCS/ATM/Lighting Panel and other 'new fangled' touch screen or mouse operated equipment...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2012, 23:03
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

Luton - There are fewer flights in this summers...

Luton - There are fewer flights in this summers schedule than last year - Tuesday and Wednesday mornings seem to be missing most weeks plus the extra Gatwick flight which will have an impact.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2012, 12:09
Replies: 176
Views: 57,147
Posted By Data Dad

Some interesting history here...

Some interesting history here (http://www.woottonbridgeiow.org.uk/decca-legacy/chapter6.php#6.2)

And a sales (?) brochure for the 430 here (http://www.scribd.com/doc/40249278/ACR-430-Radar)
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Nov 2011, 11:17
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

Northsouth wrote: All the revisions -...

Northsouth wrote:



All the revisions - Declared Distances/New instrument approach charts/revised taxiway arrangements - are detailed within the IAIP Sup 021/2011.

With regards to cost - it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2011, 10:14
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

Wideroe have started night-stopping a Dash 8...

Wideroe have started night-stopping a Dash 8 again (Mon/Tue/Wed nights) for an early(ish) departure to Stavanger.

DD
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jul 2011, 19:53
Replies: 271
Views: 53,063
Posted By Data Dad

Luke, Provided the one bag is within the...

Luke,

Provided the one bag is within the baggage weight limit you will be ok sharing a bag. What the wording:



means is that you cant have ONE bag (of 25KG for example) ie: sharing two...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2011, 18:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,452
Posted By Data Dad

Weather probably - there were some very heavy...

Weather probably - there were some very heavy showers around that time plus some thunder and lightning.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2011, 22:23
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

This may have been mentioned already (not sure) ...

This may have been mentioned already (not sure)

Easyjet are to increase the Gatwick - Aberdeen to twice daily from 31st October.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jun 2011, 20:25
Replies: 46
Views: 11,651
Posted By Data Dad

Two things - 1) the aircraft often establish...

Two things -

1) the aircraft often establish on the localiser whilst level or descending to 4000ft and a) there is often slower lower traffic to be passed before further descent, or b) the...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jun 2011, 08:51
Replies: 46
Views: 11,651
Posted By Data Dad

Bookworm wrote: Yes! At the unit...

Bookworm wrote:



Yes! At the unit where I work, it is a very common to have inbound aircraft being on a closing heading at 15+nm from touchdown (out to 25nm for straight-ins). Because of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jun 2011, 12:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,039
Posted By Data Dad

the current composition of Air France-KLM ...

the current composition of Air France-KLM

Air France (long haul) - 13x 747; 61x 777; 15x A330; 16x A340; 5x A380
(short haul) - 143x A318/319/320/321

KLM (long haul) - 26x 747;...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Apr 2011, 15:34
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,394
Posted By Data Dad

My understanding is that all Prospect ATCOs get...

My understanding is that all Prospect ATCOs get to vote - they then count NSL votes first - if its a majority 'yes' they then count the NERL votes to get a final score.

In view of the above...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2011, 16:49
Replies: 36
Views: 7,357
Posted By Data Dad

EU ATCO Directive

CAP744 says this:

6.1.1 The holder of such a Licence who intends to seek employment as an air traffic controller in the UK, shall apply in writing to the CAA to obtain confirmation that his...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2011, 16:53
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

No official announcement yet but... AHY034...

No official announcement yet but...

AHY034 dep Baku 0740 arr Aberdeen 0950
AHY033 dep Aberdeen 1110 arr Baku 2040

Non-stop A319 flight time 6hr 10m

Operates Sunday and Wednesday from 22nd...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2011, 13:29
Replies: 669
Views: 172,507
Posted By Data Dad

Pete Weller retired from Aberdeen a couple of...

Pete Weller retired from Aberdeen a couple of years ago, still see him about occasionally.
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Feb 2011, 22:05
Replies: 56
Views: 15,421
Posted By Data Dad

Roffa, I am not against raising it at all BUT...

Roffa, I am not against raising it at all BUT 18000ft (as suggested) seems excessive for a country where the highest terrain is around 4500ft.

Whilst I agree the majority of airline flights would...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Feb 2011, 22:11
Replies: 56
Views: 15,421
Posted By Data Dad

Ok, with a TA of 18000ft there are going to be a...

Ok, with a TA of 18000ft there are going to be a lot of turboprops plying their routes round Scotland on QNH. But which QNH? This part of the world can see some pretty steep pressure gradients when...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2010, 19:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
Posted By Data Dad

The list IS up to date - after all it was...

The list IS up to date - after all it was published 20/12. However it is NOT accurate. I hold said examiner authorisation (valid) and I know at least one other person with same authorisation yet we...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2010, 21:28
Replies: 14
Views: 4,172
Posted By Data Dad

Silverknapper, thanks for the clarification:...

Silverknapper,

thanks for the clarification:



Agree!

A quick and random sample of UK airports AIP entries (including other HIAL Airports) is possibly revealing - most state : 'Braking...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2010, 20:12
Replies: 14
Views: 4,172
Posted By Data Dad

Silverknapper, with respect, this 'issue' of...

Silverknapper,

with respect, this 'issue' of no braking action reports (in slush and/or wet snow) is NOT new. It has been CAA policy since at least 2001 and they reissue the advice every year by...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2010, 12:32
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,132,562
Posted By Data Dad

Two route announcements in a week :eek: ...

Two route announcements in a week :eek:

Easyjet Gatwick - Aberdeen once daily (evening flight) from 3 June 2011.
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2010, 17:58
Replies: 316
Views: 84,405
Posted By Data Dad

At the risk of thread drift.... WHBM Wrote: ...

At the risk of thread drift....

WHBM Wrote:



have to disagree - the intial One-Elevens were series 200 and MTOW was originally 73500lbs later 78500lbs (up to 79 pax) and was operated by...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Nov 2010, 16:08
Replies: 669
Views: 172,507
Posted By Data Dad

I thought that looked like Denis as well but he...

I thought that looked like Denis as well but he was on my course (49) in 1982....

middle row, 5th from left next to P Robinson and in front of P Cropper is I think Dave Park.

DD
Forum: Tech Log
1st Nov 2010, 18:18
Replies: 35
Views: 8,793
Posted By Data Dad

ATP Al wrote: Speaking from the ATC...

ATP Al wrote:



Speaking from the ATC side, I know exactly where you are coming from with this - I have seen this situation many times. However, the question should more correctly be directed to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2010, 20:30
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,698
Posted By Data Dad

Phileas Fogg, I stand corrected........ it...

Phileas Fogg,

I stand corrected........ it was a loooong time ago :ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Oct 2010, 06:27
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,698
Posted By Data Dad

LH-OAB, yes they did but IIRC it was only...

LH-OAB,

yes they did but IIRC it was only once per week (either saturday or sunday) and was primarily a means of getting a little income from swapping the aircraft round. There were two -7's at...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2010, 22:35
Replies: 219
Views: 49,754
Posted By Data Dad

PaulW wrote: I hope its not common at...

PaulW wrote:



I hope its not common at all! Aberdeen Unit policy is not to use Conditional Clearances for runway movements. When they are used the aircraft type is taken from what the...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Aug 2010, 10:11
Replies: 219
Views: 49,754
Posted By Data Dad

Stop Stop Stop wrote: Agree with you...

Stop Stop Stop wrote:



Agree with you on this EXCEPT - it is becoming increasingly common for pilots to say 'Was my readback correct?' if you don't do it :ugh:

DD
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2010, 13:29
Replies: 1,204
Views: 284,824
Posted By Data Dad

68+iou1 wrote: Exactly the same in the...

68+iou1 wrote:



Exactly the same in the UK - if the 'delay' is less than 20mins then EATs are not issued. See:

http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/aip/current/aic/EG_Circ_2009_P_045_en.pdf

DD
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jul 2010, 20:02
Replies: 41
Views: 9,573
Posted By Data Dad

Fargo Boyle How else are you supposed...

Fargo Boyle



How else are you supposed to differentiate between (for example) 132.010 and 132.015 if you don't read out all 6 digits?

FWIW this was not a NATS specific instruction but a CAA...
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