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Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jul 2006, 19:07
Replies: 46
Views: 6,177
Posted By hooplaa

Grrr It's obvious some pilots want one rule and ATC...

It's obvious some pilots want one rule and ATC are applying their rules / procedures.

As previously quoted, it's ok for pilots to ask for extra time, no problem, but as happened to me very...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Mar 2006, 16:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,763
Posted By hooplaa

At EGKK and EGSS the EFPS system requires the...

At EGKK and EGSS the EFPS system requires the landing/departing time field to be touched and the time is automatically entered - in minutes and seconds. No requirement to round up/down to ATC...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Mar 2006, 15:57
Replies: 27
Views: 4,670
Posted By hooplaa

I've always gone with the principle that if it's...

I've always gone with the principle that if it's likely to cause heart failure on the flight deck then it does no harm to specify from where the aircraft will be lining up from eg 'via T1 line up and...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2005, 19:53
Replies: 78
Views: 11,272
Posted By hooplaa

Also - don't forget that traffic doesn't...

Also - don't forget that traffic doesn't necessarily have to be airborne yet but could be still at the holding point in a very long queue!

Spacing via speed control and additonal vectors could...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Apr 2005, 12:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,336
Posted By hooplaa

An aircraft is deemed airborne when the nose...

An aircraft is deemed airborne when the nose wheel lifts off, thats the time for ATC to commence vortex wake timing (unlike pilots who deem vortex timimg to commence the moment the aircraft starts...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2005, 19:51
Replies: 23
Views: 3,376
Posted By hooplaa

Ref the live test scenario presented as an...

Ref the live test scenario presented as an opportunity to test and assess the professionalism of the highly skilled employees of NATS as demonstrated by their response in initiating the back up plan...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Apr 2005, 21:47
Replies: 16
Views: 3,226
Posted By hooplaa

How about breaking into fluffy's room and boot...

How about breaking into fluffy's room and boot polishing his toilet seat, he had some explaining to do to Ann as to why his shreddies were a streaky black colour!

Procedural area course dinner,...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Apr 2005, 17:54
Replies: 16
Views: 3,226
Posted By hooplaa

Snoop ... or McKinlays full re-enactment of the great...

... or McKinlays full re-enactment of the great escape whilst rescuing a football

... or a recoursed guys discourse on 'Low visibility operations' turning into an appraisal of the difficulties...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Apr 2005, 12:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,226
Posted By hooplaa

Snoop Have just stopped crying with...

Have just stopped crying with laughter........adding to the memories

'Kate' Armstrong falling asleep during one of the most boring lectures ever, waking with a great snore standing up then falling...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2005, 19:33
Replies: 57
Views: 6,933
Posted By hooplaa

A proposal! When the system was being...

A proposal!

When the system was being developed/tested/taught/broken and fixed - not necessarily in any particular order - EGSS ran a series of FAQs (frequently asked questions), and gave answers...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2005, 20:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,647
Posted By hooplaa

NATS at Stansted, next Gatwick then Heathrow....

NATS at Stansted, next Gatwick then Heathrow. Sorry - no links

:)
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2005, 20:27
Replies: 31
Views: 4,692
Posted By hooplaa

Smile 'Hallowed be thy SCRATCOH' Amen :ok:

'Hallowed be thy SCRATCOH'

Amen :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Dec 2004, 14:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By hooplaa

Thanks guys x

Thanks guys

x
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Dec 2004, 14:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By hooplaa

Smile Where is santa?

Can any body tell me if I can track Santas progress by radar.

There was something doing the rounds a couple of years ago but can't remember whether it was a web page or not,

Cheers, and a...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2004, 20:39
Replies: 25
Views: 6,332
Posted By hooplaa

What you will find is that the obs may be done by...

What you will find is that the obs may be done by SAMOS (semi automatic met observation system) which is confirmed/validated or amended by a met observation trained ATSA (assistant) and not the...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Nov 2004, 20:06
Replies: 58
Views: 9,439
Posted By hooplaa

Jerricho Yes, touchscreens are the main...

Jerricho

Yes, touchscreens are the main method of use.

Heathrow Director

Some elements of strip use do require more heads down, but this is balanced by other areas requiring less. Also more...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Nov 2004, 19:35
Replies: 58
Views: 9,439
Posted By hooplaa

Thumbs up It works, as this mornings watch should confirm -...

It works, as this mornings watch should confirm - a few minor interface snags which are being fixed, nothing serious.

The future is here - and working


:D - aka, the gravy train (apparently!!...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2004, 19:26
Replies: 58
Views: 9,439
Posted By hooplaa

EFPS at Stansted

Can somebody shed any light on its progress. I have asked the question on the NATS forum - but got diddly squat back.

Must assume that the biggest bang to hit ATC airports is going as smoothly as...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2004, 03:27
Replies: 5
Views: 4,926
Posted By hooplaa

See the ATC site for a little more

See the ATC site for a little more
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2002, 10:05
Replies: 25
Views: 3,314
Posted By hooplaa

Just because something is issued as ' a...

Just because something is issued as ' a standard', doesn't necessarily mean it is right. Look no further than our refusal to adopt 'holding position' as a universal standard until they woke up to the...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2002, 16:54
Replies: 25
Views: 3,314
Posted By hooplaa

Understand the new phraseology change (monitor vs...

Understand the new phraseology change (monitor vs stand by) is only being adopted after SRG visit for inspections. The rest of us continue to live in the real world - until the 'powers that think'...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2002, 19:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By hooplaa

Don't forget you can also claim for GATCO as a...

Don't forget you can also claim for GATCO as a professional subscription
Forum: Rumours & News
28th May 2002, 10:36
Replies: 28
Views: 5,074
Posted By hooplaa

How about all the other airlines suing Ryanair...

How about all the other airlines suing Ryanair for the delays they cause by failing to cancel their flight plans and clogging up the system with 'slotted' departures that another company could be...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2002, 19:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Posted By hooplaa

WHY?:confused:

WHY?:confused:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th May 2002, 20:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,771
Posted By hooplaa

So this where the next runway in the South East...

So this where the next runway in the South East has been hiding - like to see what the boy & girls in the TMA would think of increased aluminium tubing being shot at them from yet another direction,...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th May 2002, 20:41
Replies: 17
Views: 1,882
Posted By hooplaa

Head above the parapet - at Stansted it depends...

Head above the parapet - at Stansted it depends on what has happened ahead of your departure - are you taking a departure from an intersection following heavier full length departures, following a...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2002, 15:53
Replies: 20
Views: 1,421
Posted By hooplaa

Angry 2 sheds - I've heard on the grapevine that SS are...

2 sheds - I've heard on the grapevine that SS are not using the phraseology, some muppet managed to think it meant line up, and read back as such. 1261 methinks in the pipeline?
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2002, 15:46
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By hooplaa

Talking General rule of thumb at our NATS unit is -...

General rule of thumb at our NATS unit is - nothing departs when emergency aircraft is within 10 miles of touchdown, and definately never trust a tug to tow anything across. Sods law always states,...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Feb 2002, 23:47
Replies: 20
Views: 1,421
Posted By hooplaa

Unhappy If you believe this crap phraseology is dangerous...

If you believe this crap phraseology is dangerous and refuse, like my entire unit, to even consider using it - then do as we have and 1261 it, they might get the message if enough of us do. <img...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2001, 01:45
Replies: 49
Views: 5,960
Posted By hooplaa

Wink What does that mean for the art of negotiation!! ...

What does that mean for the art of negotiation!!
If the union had to ask permission of its members all the time to talk about things, we'd still be waiting for the 1990 pay negotiations to finish....
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Nov 2001, 16:55
Replies: 49
Views: 5,960
Posted By hooplaa

Exclamation Much as it pains me to say this - but the Co is...

Much as it pains me to say this - but the Co is legally entitled to take a pensions holiday, you can't do diddly squat about it. The union has negotiated some benefits to the members, probably as a...
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