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Forum: ATC Issues
5th Nov 2011, 19:01
Replies: 7
Views: 3,240
Posted By zkjaws

Pretty straight forward really: Above FL250...

Pretty straight forward really:
Above FL250 speed is usually referenced to Mach Number and 0.01 would be the smallest increment that a pilot would be expected to fly to.
Below FL250 speed is...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Nov 2011, 23:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By zkjaws

Forget NZ

Sounds like there is no room in NZ - even Kiwi controllers returning from their OE can't get a job there.
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Aug 2011, 09:32
Replies: 37
Views: 28,646
Posted By zkjaws

7700 use of Definitions

Have a look at the the Identification Procedures in paragraphs 8.6.2.2, 8.6.2.3 and 8.6.2.4

I can't see mention of "postive identification" - this may well be a translation from another language...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Aug 2011, 21:29
Replies: 37
Views: 28,646
Posted By zkjaws

ICAO not Irish

Really????

ADS-B

DOC 4444 Chapter 8
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2011, 10:37
Replies: 16
Views: 3,209
Posted By zkjaws

PS As you haven't paid with a EUROCONTROL/EASA...

PS As you haven't paid with a EUROCONTROL/EASA credit card there will be an additional fee of EUR 100
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2011, 10:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,209
Posted By zkjaws

The correct response is obvious Because you...

The correct response is obvious

Because you haven't booked this request online and you haven't printed a copy of the flight plan at home it will cost you:

EUR 1000 for the requested flight...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jul 2011, 16:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,162
Posted By zkjaws

What was Ashley thinking???

That comment has probably undone all the work he put into repairing the damage to employee/management relationships caused by the 95/96 war.

Not to mention strengthening the opinion of those who...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Jul 2011, 09:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,853
Posted By zkjaws

Interesting question. I always thought the...

Interesting question.

I always thought the Relative Wind Angle was a number between 0 & 180, not 0 & 90.

Is there mention of variation in the question?
Is the wind given as True, not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jul 2011, 08:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,716
Posted By zkjaws

Have a look at my reply on the thread "Can't find...

Have a look at my reply on the thread "Can't find work might convert ICAO to JAR licence".

Check out the UK CAA site for the list of FTO's. You may find one in Oz or the USA that you may be able...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2011, 19:33
Replies: 13
Views: 13,681
Posted By zkjaws

I know of two very good pilots about your height...

I know of two very good pilots about your height who flew not only 172's, but also 180's, 185's and 206's and only needed a cushion.
But make sure the seat is locked in position and the fire...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jun 2011, 09:43
Replies: 30
Views: 5,497
Posted By zkjaws

c100driver - see you did come around to my way of...

c100driver - see you did come around to my way of thinking

Get the subject and head to Europe to get the hours on a B738 or A321 as soon as possible before the subjects expire. Much better than...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2011, 21:02
Replies: 30
Views: 5,497
Posted By zkjaws

c100driver

OOPS - I seem to have hit a nerve:=

Haven't read Part 61 for awhile, so aren't up with the current terminology.
Too busy reading JAR material to get a JAR/EASA CPL & Instructor rating here, as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2011, 08:26
Replies: 30
Views: 5,497
Posted By zkjaws

Go To Europe - but not straight away

Remoak has hit the nail on the head, but I would suggest doing the training in NZ.

Select a NZ training school that offers the JAA/EASA airline pilot program and do as much of the training as...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2011, 18:47
Replies: 1
Views: 1,148
Posted By zkjaws

Try the following contact details for Dunedin...

Try the following contact details for Dunedin Tower:
Phone: +64 (03) 486 2628
AFTN: NZDNZTZX
(from NZAIP) http://www.aip.net.nz/pdf/GEN_3.3.pdf (http://www.aip.net.nz/pdf/GEN_3.3.pdf)
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2011, 20:56
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By zkjaws

The Callsign Deconfliction Tool didn't work...

The Callsign Deconfliction Tool didn't work today:

Had DAL45, COA45 & AAL45 all on the frequency at the same time.
Two were in close formation and two had departed from the same airport.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2011, 06:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,813
Posted By zkjaws

Sector Loading of 45!!!! Over here the sectors...

Sector Loading of 45!!!! Over here the sectors get split when it looks like going over 16, and we have to have two people on each sector all the time, none of this one man stuff.

Pay isn't as...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Feb 2011, 08:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,471
Posted By zkjaws

RIP Jilly

I had the pleasure of working with Jilly from the early 80's through to when I left NZ.
Especially in Christchurch Tower, it was always fun and entertaining to be working with her.
She will be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2011, 07:56
Replies: 32
Views: 6,288
Posted By zkjaws

ATC Backup Systems

henry crun

When Airways consolidated the radar centres down to Christchurch they did in fact set up what you are suggesting.

The computers running the system are split between Auckland and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2011, 09:07
Replies: 32
Views: 6,288
Posted By zkjaws

Sqwark2000 Not sure what a second radar...

Sqwark2000

Not sure what a second radar centre would do.
True the unaffected centre would still be able to provide a near normal service to it's airspace. But that might be only a small...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2011, 19:54
Replies: 11
Views: 4,640
Posted By zkjaws

Bus Driver Man I don't disagree with you. ...

Bus Driver Man

I don't disagree with you.
When I wrote my reply I was under the impression descent had been given before the STAR. Maybe it was the other way around with just the STAR issued...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2011, 08:09
Replies: 11
Views: 4,640
Posted By zkjaws

The short answer is YES - you are required to...

The short answer is YES - you are required to comply with the altitude restriction.

STARS are just like SIDS and Approach Procedures - they may contain tracking, speed and level restrictions that...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Feb 2011, 17:06
Replies: 56
Views: 15,421
Posted By zkjaws

Answers

Throw a Dyce - NZ TMA's are generally out to about 40NM from the Major Airport in the TMA and up to around FL250 (there are variations). The airspace in the TMA's aren't sectorised as such, but are...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Feb 2011, 08:27
Replies: 56
Views: 15,421
Posted By zkjaws

What's all the fuss about???

Having worked in two countries, and flown VFR & IFR in one of them, where the TA is 13000ft and TL is FL150 it seems that a number of the posts are making a bit of fuss out of nothing.

New...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Dec 2010, 17:07
Replies: 5
Views: 6,285
Posted By zkjaws

Heading to minus 10 again tonight - and we are on...

Heading to minus 10 again tonight - and we are on the warm side of the country.

A trip to The Land of the Long White Cloud is just around the corner for some Walsh R & R, etc :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Dec 2010, 16:22
Replies: 5
Views: 6,285
Posted By zkjaws

ATCO Sounds like it's time for you to dust...

ATCO

Sounds like it's time for you to dust off your train control ticket and take up that retirement job in Gissy.

Jump ship like the rest of us rats :)
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Sep 2010, 16:10
Replies: 31
Views: 5,314
Posted By zkjaws

HPbleed I think you underestimate the poor PA28...

HPbleed
I think you underestimate the poor PA28 pilot. Even a PPL would be required to demonstrate the ability to fly a heading on a compass (with all it's errors), within 5 or so degrees.
Not...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2010, 13:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,698
Posted By zkjaws

Centres on Smaller Pacific Islands????

HD

I think you will find the closest thing to a "Centre" on a South Pacific Island would be Christchurch Centre in New Zealand.
You could always throw your name in the hat for a job there -...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2010, 07:43
Replies: 21
Views: 2,661
Posted By zkjaws

Descend/Climb "to"

Scooby Don't

Not sure how your example can get misunderstood.

If the to in "climb to FL50" was to be confused with two, it would end up as "climb two FL50". Getting "climb to FL250" would...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jun 2010, 20:38
Replies: 21
Views: 2,661
Posted By zkjaws

Climb & Descent Instructions

Sorry I only copied the example you gave ie FL50 - wasn't sure where the Transition Layer was in the UK.
I'm still getting my head around Flight Levels being less than FL130 - learnt my trade where...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jun 2010, 12:44
Replies: 21
Views: 2,661
Posted By zkjaws

Standard Clearance Format

There is the standard clearance format:
Authorisation to operate = "Cleared to"
Clearance Limit = usually the destination aerodrome
Route = description of the route to be followed
Level = the...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th May 2010, 13:46
Replies: 12
Views: 6,175
Posted By zkjaws

Would this be the same as the Final Approach...

Would this be the same as the Final Approach Point or Final Approach Fix?
A position that "is" defined (and published) and internationally recognised (ICAO)
Forum: ATC Issues
11th May 2010, 11:39
Replies: 18
Views: 1,946
Posted By zkjaws

Only 1382????

A little grass airfield in the Land of the Long White Cloud (NZMA) regularly does over 1000 a day (but only during a two week period each January).:ok:

Busiest day there has been over 1200: -...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Feb 2010, 07:01
Replies: 42
Views: 6,957
Posted By zkjaws

Tower Closed Because of Sickness

Airport closed after air traffic controller calls in sick - National - Video - 3 News...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2010, 07:25
Replies: 37
Views: 19,814
Posted By zkjaws

Studying From Home?

Wantobe


You will only be studying from home if you live in Christchurch - where the training centre is located. And that will only be for the first six months or so.

You will then have to...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2010, 02:00
Replies: 51
Views: 16,341
Posted By zkjaws

Short Memories

Airways treated their controllers in the media exactly the same way the Irish are now.
I believe that recently there has been a less than complementary article about ATCO,s in a national NZ paper,...
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