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Search: Posts Made By: Over+Out
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Forum: ATC Issues
6th Oct 2015, 06:45
Replies: 73
Views: 25,206
Posted By Over+Out

John Woodbridge, known as Woo

When I joined at LATCC, Woo was a Chief Sector Controller.
I was told a story that he flew Wellingtons in the war and was caught in a search light and they dived to escape it.
During the pull out,...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2015, 12:47
Replies: 21
Views: 12,337
Posted By Over+Out

Occams Razor . I think your comment is personal...

Occams Razor . I think your comment is personal and out of order. We are all allowed to have an opinion, even you!
Heathrow Director was a very good controller indeed and great fun to work with.
I...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Sep 2014, 06:46
Replies: 17
Views: 6,047
Posted By Over+Out

If aircraft are going to be close, I just...

If aircraft are going to be close, I just instruct them to reduce ROC/ROD. As a result, I have had very few if any RA's in this phase of flight.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Aug 2013, 13:39
Replies: 9
Views: 8,322
Posted By Over+Out

Enjoyed watching this. Great vid :D

Enjoyed watching this.
Great vid :D
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2013, 06:01
Replies: 16
Views: 5,244
Posted By Over+Out

This is for London TC. We can see on a selected...

This is for London TC.
We can see on a selected mode S pallet on the radar for a selected aircraft, A/C call sign, IAS, ground speed, rate of climb or descent, selected level on FMS, actual level,...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2013, 07:36
Replies: 267
Views: 76,585
Posted By Over+Out

You reminded me HD, but I cannot remember his...

You reminded me HD, but I cannot remember his name.
I think he was a body builder. He was a very nice guy, so polite.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jan 2013, 16:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,893
Posted By Over+Out

CC, abreviated ICAO code for EGCC Manchester ...

CC, abreviated ICAO code for EGCC Manchester
FF, abreviated code for EGFF Cardiff
LLTCWX, broken down as follows, LL abreviated code for EGLL, Heathrow, TC Terminal Control. WX= Weather....
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Nov 2012, 16:28
Replies: 18
Views: 3,427
Posted By Over+Out

I think what you are referring to, is an attempt...

I think what you are referring to, is an attempt to keep the noise away from certain areas of London on westerlies and again certain areas west of Heathrow on easterlies at night between 0400 and...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2012, 15:43
Replies: 18
Views: 3,310
Posted By Over+Out

I have to use the system and still have my doubts...

I have to use the system and still have my doubts about it.
If it is being manipulated all the time, it is better, but we have no idea when it is or is not being very closely monitored/manipulated....
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2012, 07:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,887
Posted By Over+Out

I think many ATCO's would jump at the chance of...

I think many ATCO's would jump at the chance of being on the sim during flight trianing.
I am not sure about this, but it is something that should become more common as NATS are introducing SIM flt...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Sep 2012, 10:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,295
Posted By Over+Out

I agree. It is to do with their min clean speed...

I agree.
It is to do with their min clean speed on departure when heavy and long haul.
I believe that for a B747 it can be as much as 272 kts.
Perhaps someone could confirm this.
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Sep 2012, 16:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,295
Posted By Over+Out

It is done because somebody in an office told us...

It is done because somebody in an office told us to do it, it is meant improve safety.
Even if there are no other aircraft in the sky we have to do it.
It is very interesting what has been said...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jul 2012, 08:11
Replies: 35
Views: 8,666
Posted By Over+Out

Smile For the LTMA, if you are given a speed fly that...

For the LTMA, if you are given a speed fly that speed.
If you are given standard speeds or nothing is said, fly the airline SOP speed or what you wish and then reduce to 250kts at the SLP.
We can...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jan 2012, 12:14
Replies: 47
Views: 10,537
Posted By Over+Out

I have noticed that both ATC and Pilots are not...

I have noticed that both ATC and Pilots are not using the term.
If it was not broken, why change it?
Millibars flows, the other word does not. The change is a retro-grade step towards safety.
Does...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2011, 11:03
Replies: 6
Views: 2,029
Posted By Over+Out

We would have to check that BAA LL would accept...

We would have to check that BAA LL would accept you first
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2011, 15:30
Replies: 37
Views: 6,922
Posted By Over+Out

Bring back RIS and RAS A much easier system to...

Bring back RIS and RAS
A much easier system to understand !
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2011, 14:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,951
Posted By Over+Out

If the UK we do not recognise the phrase 'low on...

If the UK we do not recognise the phrase 'low on fuel'
We only react to PAN or MAYDAY.
If a pilot says he is low on fuel, we would ask him does he wish to declare an emergency. If no emergency,...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2011, 16:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,776
Posted By Over+Out

Does anybody know when iFacts will be introduced...

Does anybody know when iFacts will be introduced into Swanwick?
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jan 2011, 08:05
Replies: 30
Views: 3,442
Posted By Over+Out

I have many years of experience in TC. We have...

I have many years of experience in TC. We have had several older controllers from other units come to TC and have not validated. At 38 it will be an up hill struggle to validate, perhaps anywhere.
I...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2010, 12:40
Replies: 54
Views: 8,082
Posted By Over+Out

I am a TC Controller. I hate TK joiners and...

I am a TC Controller. I hate TK joiners and leavers at CPT. There are no procedures that really work and an aircraft calling for join or leaving CAS are an incident waiting to happen. I have seen...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2010, 04:27
Replies: 10
Views: 3,515
Posted By Over+Out

There are companies out there that put 'Hosp'...

There are companies out there that put 'Hosp' onto a flight plan that are positioning out to collect their patients as well.
I think this whole issue needs to be looked at, do we need a ''Medical...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Oct 2010, 07:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,734
Posted By Over+Out

In TC we do not need to ask your heading, we can...

In TC we do not need to ask your heading, we can have a quick look at your mode S readout.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Oct 2010, 08:00
Replies: 22
Views: 5,222
Posted By Over+Out

When MR was scrapped at HH, the reg was cut out...

When MR was scrapped at HH, the reg was cut out and I believe it was presented to AC when he retired.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2010, 16:57
Replies: 34
Views: 5,954
Posted By Over+Out

Thanks for taking the time to find the answer

Thanks for taking the time to find the answer
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2010, 13:45
Replies: 34
Views: 5,954
Posted By Over+Out

Did I read that the SID's are changing to...

Did I read that the SID's are changing to ''maintain 3000 ft''
Can anyone confirm this please?
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2010, 15:04
Replies: 6
Views: 2,276
Posted By Over+Out

119.725 is/was broken as was 134.125 on the SW TC...

119.725 is/was broken as was 134.125 on the SW TC side due interference
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jul 2010, 19:09
Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Posted By Over+Out

Sorry reportyourlevel, I have to disagree with...

Sorry reportyourlevel, I have to disagree with you.
climb to 5A, means climb directly to 5A
climb not above 5A, means follow the SID, but do not go above 5A
The LTMA use this type of clearance all...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jul 2010, 16:30
Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Posted By Over+Out

If any unit gives you a climb to 5A, this will...

If any unit gives you a climb to 5A, this will cancel any previous clearance.
Therfore if the tower say ''not above 5A'' that should cancel the SID climb to 6A, on the stepped climb profile.
See UP...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2010, 18:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Posted By Over+Out

I work this bit of airspace. Due to the...

I work this bit of airspace.
Due to the interaction of LL traffic on WOB SID's I nearly always give a heading after 4A and an altitude/FL to climb to.
Within the LTMA, I would think that aircraft...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2010, 07:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,208
Posted By Over+Out

A GA aircraft has exactly the same amount of...

A GA aircraft has exactly the same amount of priority as a B747.
However a GA aircraft causes a very high degree of workload as they are so slow.
In your CPT senario, all jets westbound from LL...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jun 2010, 07:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By Over+Out

Oxford is outside CAS, unfortunately with NO...

Oxford is outside CAS, unfortunately with NO radar service. I accept this situation is appalling and needs very urgently to be changed.
When you join CAS you will be separated from aircraft within...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jun 2010, 07:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,789
Posted By Over+Out

I agree with my fellow LTMA Controller, a slow...

I agree with my fellow LTMA Controller, a slow speed may cause more step climbs, due to more catch up.
The only exception I can think of is when asked to expedite the climb when we are interested...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2010, 15:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,918
Posted By Over+Out

Dave, My condolences to you and your family. ...

Dave,
My condolences to you and your family.
I was on B Watch and worked with your Dad for a number of years.
I had great fun whilst on the watch, with all the jokers, well I suppose they were...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2010, 15:49
Replies: 18
Views: 1,945
Posted By Over+Out

There were just lots and lots of planes. Some...

There were just lots and lots of planes.
Some were re-routes that had missed the ''ash'' and came in via LAM, which is also the reason there were so many stack swops to BIG on the BIG 1E
No staff...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Nov 2009, 09:30
Replies: 25
Views: 3,142
Posted By Over+Out

eyeinthesky. What a load of nonsense you write....

eyeinthesky.
What a load of nonsense you write.
I am a TC Controller, speed control works very well and can be made to work over relatively short distances.
If AMAN worked and gave accurate...
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