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Forum: ATC Issues
15th Oct 2009, 19:13
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

Allow me to contribute to the rumour mill: I've...

Allow me to contribute to the rumour mill:
I've just heard that a contingent of foreigners are headed for Johannesburg at a package of over 6 000 euros/month... This seems contrary to what was...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jun 2009, 19:31
Replies: 46
Views: 25,911
Posted By Skyjuggler

Something that always amused me is the noticeable...

Something that always amused me is the noticeable difference in manners on frequency when it's a female voice.

When it's a lady, the frequency is full of yes ma'ams and thank-yous. When it was...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jun 2009, 19:19
Replies: 20
Views: 10,606
Posted By Skyjuggler

Hangten quite nicely highlighted many of the...

Hangten quite nicely highlighted many of the perks of working tower.
Including the mysterious free flips :ok:

From a personal job satisfaction however it really depends what you're into. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2009, 17:21
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

:) You know, it's been many years since my...

:)
You know, it's been many years since my direct association with ATNS, but some things NEVER change!

They should see this coming and start the negotiations in January. Or November even :ok:
...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th May 2009, 00:50
Replies: 1
Views: 935
Posted By Skyjuggler

Hi Cucundax I'm not sure I entirely...

Hi Cucundax

I'm not sure I entirely understand your question, but if you're asking what I think you are then...

I'd consider those instrument departures, but not "Standard" instrument...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th May 2009, 18:47
Replies: 11
Views: 1,794
Posted By Skyjuggler

Hey Ghost I'm not sure trying to speak to...

Hey Ghost

I'm not sure trying to speak to an ATCO while on position is the best idea:eek::ouch:

They might not be at their most polite.

My best suggestion to you is to try and get hold of...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2009, 10:20
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

Amazed

I was going through some old threads and found this comment.

Made 26th May 2006 by Makeapullup.

"We don't do the rumour thing here in sunny SA.

2010 thats still far away, who needs a plan!...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2009, 20:23
Replies: 32
Views: 23,884
Posted By Skyjuggler

I'd be interested to see some of the responses...

I'd be interested to see some of the responses here.

I know a whole heap of folks who've head off in that direction. Out of about 12, none have come back. Yet...
But I think it depends on what...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Apr 2009, 16:26
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

I have to agree... If you don't like it......

I have to agree...
If you don't like it... LEAVE. That's always been the head office motto. The only thing you forgot, ATNS 4 LIFE is, "We can replace you"!
That's the exact thing that got ATNS...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Apr 2009, 08:05
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

Hi Beside Myself, welcome to the forum... ...

Hi Beside Myself, welcome to the forum...

One of your points there has some serious implications. I truly hope it's only a rumour. You gonna give everyone a hint as to who the exec is that's...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Apr 2009, 06:47
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

Um... Nor sure I entirely understand the...

Um... Nor sure I entirely understand the question, but I think yes... Barring the occasional european visitor, most Ppruners on this thread are South African. Either still with ATNS or have moved on...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Apr 2009, 15:45
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

Well said once gain. It seems that the more...

Well said once gain.

It seems that the more things change the more they stay the same. ATC's come to work EVERY day with the same problems. The staff shortage causes morale to drop, stress to...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Apr 2009, 19:18
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

:D:D:D:D Sigh, it's their time all right:( ...

:D:D:D:D

Sigh, it's their time all right:(

What Majestic Mirage said is a little disconcerting... Have they taken away night shift? How do they get away with only 6 shifts? Does that...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Apr 2009, 01:20
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

I had some work to do this morning and before I...

I had some work to do this morning and before I set in, I thought I'd browse the forum.

TAVLA... Uitstekend Boet! I don't think anyone could have put it any better, even in one language :ok:
...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Mar 2009, 07:11
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By Skyjuggler

Hi Lboro I've just completed your survey...

Hi Lboro

I've just completed your survey and in my opinion you can possibly make it a little more indepth. ATC and aviation is incredibly complex and Human Factors play an enormous roll. To the...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2009, 08:49
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

You certainly have some wise words Goldfish Jack ...

You certainly have some wise words Goldfish Jack
I would agree with you for the most part. Just one point you didn't mention while discussing training is that a maximum of two ATCO's can be trained...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2009, 22:30
Replies: 320
Views: 67,324
Posted By Skyjuggler

First off, great thread going here with some good...

First off, great thread going here with some good points...

Having read all the previous posts I understand where both parties are coming from. I think it can be summed up through from an SA ATCO...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2009, 22:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,184
Posted By Skyjuggler

Hi Tomtom Good luck in your documentary. I...

Hi Tomtom

Good luck in your documentary. I have only a few suggestions. Plan to do a LOT of editing since there is an enormous amount of stuff that goes on in any ATC centre which would be hard...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2009, 11:35
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By Skyjuggler

Sorry to rub it in, but I've had some good time...

Sorry to rub it in, but I've had some good time off, so I haven't posted.:oh:
Seems like there are a good bunch of people upset aboutt this... I guess tho, the bottom line is, is something actually...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2009, 06:06
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By Skyjuggler

Ah, the proverbial "closing the stable door after...

Ah, the proverbial "closing the stable door after the horse has bolted" situation. It's just too little too late. Way too late. What can management possibly have to offer that'll bring people back...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jan 2009, 18:23
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By Skyjuggler

I received a phone call from a buddy of mine...

I received a phone call from a buddy of mine today who still has quite a bit of contact with the Durbs crew. Turns out things are far worse than I thought. Morale of the staff is pretty low with the...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2009, 19:59
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By Skyjuggler

Absolutely agree. from my years in Durbs it's...

Absolutely agree. from my years in Durbs it's omaong one of the best places in the world. Sunshine, beaches and lots more. Unfortunately, and this may be the underlying problem, Durban was, and...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2009, 19:12
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By Skyjuggler

Is a crisis brewing? In my opinion it's brewed,...

Is a crisis brewing? In my opinion it's brewed, and the kettle's whistling but apparently no-one can hear it. The airport itself should be up and running, but as for staff...?
Most of the figures...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Dec 2008, 20:29
Replies: 8
Views: 4,177
Posted By Skyjuggler

Hi Weary, I feel your question has already...

Hi Weary,
I feel your question has already been answered at length but here's my 2 cents:
At my station (Thales operated), the MSAW function is turned off, due to the large number of incorrect...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Dec 2008, 23:20
Replies: 20
Views: 5,799
Posted By Skyjuggler

A couple of years ago I had a really bad run as...

A couple of years ago I had a really bad run as an ATCO with multiple accidents on my watch. Nothing ATC wise, just the standard hydraulic failures, electric failures, RCF's that kind of thing. I...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Oct 2008, 01:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,469
Posted By Skyjuggler

It looks like October 2008 will go down in...

It looks like October 2008 will go down in history as one of the saddest months in aviation.

Thoughts to all those who've lost loved one's over the past few weeks...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Oct 2008, 01:50
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,452,834
Posted By Skyjuggler

Overheard the other day by one of our more...

Overheard the other day by one of our more experienced controllers...

"ABC123, maintain 210kts, standby for the reduction!":eek:

I can only imagine what the pilot thought

I must add...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Oct 2008, 00:46
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,452,834
Posted By Skyjuggler

Aircraft on 4nm final approach, just been issued...

Aircraft on 4nm final approach, just been issued clearance to land.

Pilot: Tower, is there going to be a delay for our outbound flight to XXX

Tower: Affirm, they need 15 minutes between...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Oct 2008, 00:41
Replies: 11
Views: 6,028
Posted By Skyjuggler

In addition to whats been lost in JS and CT, I...

In addition to whats been lost in JS and CT, I believe Durban has also lost about 4 staff. Another two to leave in the new year. They're pretty much running on absolute minimum as it is. There are...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Sep 2008, 21:39
Replies: 24
Views: 4,322
Posted By Skyjuggler

As already stated by many, Yes, it's perfectly...

As already stated by many, Yes, it's perfectly acceptable. Provided it's been applied correctly: In my years as a procedural Approach controller I'd use it "usually" in the following situations.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Sep 2008, 21:25
Replies: 17
Views: 3,124
Posted By Skyjuggler

I worked once at a station with a similar setup. ...

I worked once at a station with a similar setup. Grass cutter would cruise along the edge of the runway, facing the landing traffic. As they turned onto final approach, he'd mosey off and return...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2008, 22:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,256
Posted By Skyjuggler

Oranpo- Spectacular post. That summed it...

Oranpo-

Spectacular post. That summed it all up beautifully.:D:D
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2008, 22:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By Skyjuggler

I must agree with Terrainsafe, At my station,...

I must agree with Terrainsafe, At my station, it's all about the least overall delay. If an aircraft has 3 minutes to go before they get to the apron, I'd push somebody else ahead of him. If...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Aug 2008, 21:20
Replies: 36
Views: 3,122
Posted By Skyjuggler

Sorry, having said that, I must also qualify by...

Sorry, having said that, I must also qualify by saying that my rant is only directed at those who are simply lazy (or trying to be cool:cool:).
Forum: African Aviation
28th Aug 2008, 21:17
Replies: 36
Views: 3,122
Posted By Skyjuggler

Foxcotte, I couldn't agree with you more about...

Foxcotte, I couldn't agree with you more about apathy towards writing and grammar spilling over into peoples professional attitude. I'd like to add a funny (although not really) story about an...
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