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Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Feb 2010, 21:07
Replies: 41
Views: 8,124
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Hi Hootin! Is it technically possible to...

Hi Hootin!

Is it technically possible to create a freehand text entry system? Absolutely.
Will it happen at a NATS unit in the near future? Definitely not.

We asked for something similar from...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2010, 17:21
Replies: 75
Views: 15,317
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

You do work for NATS, don't you??? Every project...

You do work for NATS, don't you??? Every project in NATS goes straight down this path, even though lesson-learning sessions and wash-ups take place. Speak to anyone involved in iFACTS right now;...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2010, 23:02
Replies: 75
Views: 15,317
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

BDiONU said..... What debacle? Every...

BDiONU said.....

What debacle? Every controller was provided with a minimum of 56 hours hands-on EFPS training, most of which was in a 360-degree tower simulator (btw, we moved to a new control...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2010, 09:09
Replies: 14
Views: 2,125
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Hi Patrick I'm not sure of the company name,...

Hi Patrick

I'm not sure of the company name, but yes they do have head-rests, although I wouldn't want to sit for 24hrs in one!

They have just been upgraded, here is a picture ...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Dec 2009, 13:51
Replies: 30
Views: 5,041
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Micky Dyer! The mere mention of that name gets me...

Micky Dyer! The mere mention of that name gets me moist :\.

Probably the funniest Dyer story for me was when he tore a strip off the Terminal 4 stand allocator who had no idea how long it would be...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2009, 09:27
Replies: 12
Views: 3,681
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Get a room you two! :yuk:

Get a room you two! :yuk:
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Dec 2008, 17:46
Replies: 20
Views: 3,680
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

NATS into Newcastle

Heard a rumour today that this could be on the cards.

Can anyone confirm, or is there more chance of Alan Shearer buying a Sunderland season ticket?
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Sep 2008, 12:23
Replies: 22
Views: 6,488
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

classicwings I don't think there is...

classicwings



I don't think there is such a thing as a 'contract' to go up for renewal at Newcastle. ATC staff work for the airport, not a private contractor, so the ATS would have to be put up...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Sep 2008, 12:07
Replies: 62
Views: 10,089
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Hootin an a roarin Thanks for checking the...

Hootin an a roarin

Thanks for checking the CAAPS figures for me; is that one of the non-operational tasks given to you lower banded guys to 'beef-up' the workload in between inbounds?

A lump...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2008, 09:05
Replies: 62
Views: 10,089
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Really vesp? One of the ex-LGW boys...

Really vesp?

One of the ex-LGW boys validated a few month's ago at NATS flagship airport, and another Gatwick Girlie is desperately tunneling her way towards us in the New Year.

I don't see...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jun 2008, 20:20
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

I heard they were thinking about changing the...

I heard they were thinking about changing the BUZAD SID to 220 6A also. Isn't that right Yellow Snow? ;)

We'll miss you when you've gone!
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2007, 13:28
Replies: 18
Views: 2,641
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Point 5 "if you do this you are asking for...

Point 5
"if you do this you are asking for trouble - hot breaks..."
I suggest you turn the heating down in the rest room, or wear loose-fitting underpants if you want to avoid this...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Aug 2006, 18:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,188
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Some of the best quotes I ever heard at Heathrow...

Some of the best quotes I ever heard at Heathrow came from the mouth of Cookey...

(During a typically manic early morning session on GMC 2)
"Hey supervisor, pass me a fresh boy will you, this...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jul 2006, 19:51
Replies: 35
Views: 10,695
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Very sad news indeed. An excellent instructor and...

Very sad news indeed. An excellent instructor and genuine good guy. He will be sadly missed by all.

My thoughts go to the families involved.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2005, 17:40
Replies: 28
Views: 5,445
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Gonzo PPRUNE is like Hotel California. You...

Gonzo

PPRUNE is like Hotel California. You can check out anytime you like...but you can never leave.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Mar 2005, 21:05
Replies: 46
Views: 10,142
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Nah Alan. Not surprised you recognised it though....

Nah Alan. Not surprised you recognised it though. That was your Missus' phone number.

Just below that one is your Momma's.
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Dec 2004, 11:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,536
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Hey squibbler, Calm down! Calm down! ...

Hey squibbler,

Calm down! Calm down!

It is Christmas, so chill out you shell-suit-wearing, curly-haired, moustached, joyriding, kicked-out-of-Europe-for-hooliganism, Beatles-obsessed,...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2004, 20:36
Replies: 77
Views: 8,610
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Slippers Believe it or not, the statistics...

Slippers

Believe it or not, the statistics at Heathrow show that ab initio trainees have a higher chance of validating than those who are already valid from another unit.

Previously-valid...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jan 2004, 02:50
Replies: 601
Views: 72,475
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

I work at Heathrow and I'm chuffed at the pay...

I work at Heathrow and I'm chuffed at the pay offer! I shall be voting 'Yes'. :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jan 2004, 23:48
Replies: 601
Views: 72,475
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Sonic TPA In 2003, only 2 trainees...

Sonic TPA



In 2003, only 2 trainees failed at Heathrow.

In 2003, 7 trainees validated at Heathrow.

There are 2 validation boards expected before the end of March.
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2003, 03:51
Replies: 601
Views: 72,475
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Christine Hamilton !!!:oh: Christine Hamilton...

Christine Hamilton !!!:oh:
Christine Hamilton !!!:oh:
Christine Hamilton !!!:oh:
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2003, 06:35
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Oh-Kay-Yah. Soopper!!

Oh-Kay-Yah. Soopper!!
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Aug 2003, 19:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

JC's in the Tower Oh, what a joy! "Good...

JC's in the Tower
Oh, what a joy!
"Good Moaning Air France
Push Approved old boy".

Two Dovers wheels up
The work of a star
Storming to work
In his blue TVR.
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jul 2003, 00:11
Replies: 40
Views: 5,825
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

She was filthy though P7! MILF!!! I...

She was filthy though P7!

MILF!!!

I plan to begin casting soon for a new movie called The Sharp End about life at London's premier airport. Any budding actors are welcome to contact me. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2003, 19:22
Replies: 231
Views: 94,993
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Another nonce off the streets. Well done Mr Fyne....

Another nonce off the streets. Well done Mr Fyne.

Pass the soap Robertson.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2003, 22:38
Replies: 59
Views: 48,009
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

A friend of mine from Heathrow ATC was on board...

A friend of mine from Heathrow ATC was on board with his missus. Said the crew did an excellent job.

Captain made loads of announcements informing everybody what had happened, and what they were...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2003, 19:50
Replies: 59
Views: 48,009
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

BA 777 Emergency Return to LGW

A BA 777 has carried out an emergency return to LGW after a panel from the fuselage became dislodged during climbout and smashed a cabin window.

Flight BA2157 was bound for Antigua.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jun 2003, 20:34
Replies: 23
Views: 2,776
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Why not follow my three point plan when doing...

Why not follow my three point plan when doing GMP?

T Think
I Inhale
T Transmit

If you like the above, you may also find this useful on GMC:

L Look out!
A Assess
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd May 2003, 20:44
Replies: 25
Views: 3,096
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Throw it away, throw it away!!! It's a...

Throw it away, throw it away!!!

It's a gusty night
And it's gonna be tight
My face goes white
And it all turns to ****e.
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2003, 06:28
Replies: 25
Views: 3,096
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Hey fellas, Woah!!! This thread has thrown...

Hey fellas, Woah!!!

This thread has thrown up some very interesting points, and will hopefully create a foundation for wider debate. In the meantime, I've created a little four-line stanza which...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2003, 06:03
Replies: 25
Views: 3,096
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Erman you old sod! When was it...Munich...

Erman you old sod!

When was it...Munich 1989??! Me with those three hosties, you having to wear Pampers after a night with the Barry the steward?

Call me.
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Apr 2003, 04:12
Replies: 17
Views: 1,540
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Many years ago, a fine man described Thames as a...

Many years ago, a fine man described Thames as a TIN POT RADAR. That man is no longer with us. I mean, no he's not dead, he just works at Kemble Street.

Here's a poem I wrote. It's called The...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Apr 2003, 17:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,048
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

Ah yes GT3, when the cries go up, "Hey it's...

Ah yes GT3, when the cries go up,
"Hey it's Golf Romeo overhead. I saw him in Caracas in 1988",
I can't help getting a tiny bit moist.
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Apr 2003, 17:24
Replies: 104
Views: 12,230
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

The correct phraseology is: "Cleared for...

The correct phraseology is:

"Cleared for take off Runway --, surface wind --"

Bellend.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2003, 18:32
Replies: 104
Views: 12,230
Posted By Captain Spunkfarter

I see that each watch has received £250 for our...

I see that each watch has received £250 for our sterling efforts during the recent Heathrow stand renumbering.

That's about £12 each then. What a joke.
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