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Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Dec 2007, 22:04
Replies: 82
Views: 9,553
Posted By SATCO Biggin

I see a common thread running through this...

I see a common thread running through this thread?

Lots of talk about resources and staffing and the ability, or lack, to run all the services required.

Commercial imperative seems to have a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2007, 08:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,673
Posted By SATCO Biggin

The Hurricane and Spitfire were on MoD land...

The Hurricane and Spitfire were on MoD land therefore the civillian side of the aerodrome did not have any involvement in their removal. So I doubt the current Airport Director will know what...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Oct 2007, 12:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,990
Posted By SATCO Biggin

I think most people go into 'management' thinking...

I think most people go into 'management' thinking they can improve the way things are run by using their knowledge of the shop floor job. They think they can do good.

A misguided concept as they...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Oct 2007, 22:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Yeah right..... I wasn't working when he...

Yeah right.....

I wasn't working when he landed. I will pass on your compliments to the person who was....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Oct 2007, 15:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By SATCO Biggin

The slight uphill slope on the first 500 metres...

The slight uphill slope on the first 500 metres tends to shorten the appearance from final. The taxiway width is more interesting. :eek:

May talk to you tomorrow.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2007, 09:14
Replies: 47
Views: 4,940
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Depends on type and POH advice but in the Yak52...

Depends on type and POH advice but in the Yak52 as soon as possible to save fuel.:eek:
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2007, 16:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Ok Ok .... I see I will not get any peace until I...

Ok Ok .... I see I will not get any peace until I mention a figure.....:ugh:

ATCO with ADI and APP both validated, top of scale after 3 years service is now £47,000. No night duties as the airport...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2007, 14:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By SATCO Biggin

That would be using the Forum for advertising...

That would be using the Forum for advertising wouldn't it? If anyone is seriously interested in a job (ADI and APP preferred but ADI only will be considered) my contact details are in most...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2007, 14:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Take another guess:=

Take another guess:=
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2007, 11:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Yep...I know.....:)

Yep...I know.....:)
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Apr 2007, 22:09
Replies: 29
Views: 4,945
Posted By SATCO Biggin

AIRAC Procedure already being used by some of...

AIRAC
Procedure already being used by some of the staff. Just today I had to use it and the traffic concerned was very thankfull for the heads up. We are about to embark on an application for the...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Apr 2007, 10:53
Replies: 29
Views: 4,945
Posted By SATCO Biggin

As a relatively new ATM user (2 years) we...

As a relatively new ATM user (2 years) we frequently have staff discussions about what it can and cannot be used for. The classic scenario is the one where two aircraft are seen in direct conflict...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Nov 2006, 09:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,134
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Anyone remember 'Natfly', or some similar name,...

Anyone remember 'Natfly', or some similar name, given to an annual fly-in by PPL holding NATS staff. I attended a couple back in the early 80's.

Do they still hold this event?
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Nov 2006, 11:24
Replies: 21
Views: 4,400
Posted By SATCO Biggin

BBS is asking a straightforward question and it...

BBS is asking a straightforward question and it would seem a reasonable course of action to post it on an ATC forum to try and get some advice from those in the job. Adopting the 'carpet bombing'...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Sep 2006, 09:14
Replies: 53
Views: 6,230
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Yep they were all puddle jumpers back then, Dan...

Yep they were all puddle jumpers back then, Dan Air B707, BCAL B1-11, Spantax CV990, World Airways B747 Etc.

All climbed like bricks leaving trails of black smoke and making one hell of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Sep 2006, 08:45
Replies: 53
Views: 6,230
Posted By SATCO Biggin

....and I have just realised that my postings...

....and I have just realised that my postings look as though I am putting the blame on the ATCO's for this when that is not the intention.:ugh:

Many many moons ago when I was an ATCA at Gatwick...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Sep 2006, 08:00
Replies: 53
Views: 6,230
Posted By SATCO Biggin

We are not talking about just one flight on an...

We are not talking about just one flight on an occasional basis. Once the winter schedules take effect it will be interesting to see if the 2 Squeezy Jet flights at approx 2145 most weekday evenings...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2006, 12:49
Replies: 223
Views: 20,882
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Perhaps my TC colleagues would care to comment? ...

Perhaps my TC colleagues would care to comment?

How many TC sectors participate in the LARS and how many end providing services to aircraft outside CAS only when workload allows.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2006, 10:37
Replies: 223
Views: 20,882
Posted By SATCO Biggin

If some kind soul would buy me a nice new radar,...

If some kind soul would buy me a nice new radar, train and employ the staff and maintain the equipment I would be more than happy to provide southeast England with a LARS. :ok:

Strange...I do not...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Sep 2006, 10:31
Replies: 53
Views: 6,230
Posted By SATCO Biggin

I fly them and control them and have been an...

I fly them and control them and have been an aviation enthusiast since a schoolboy. I also do not mind the sight of aircraft but when you research SIDs, STARS, Instrument Approach Procedures and...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2006, 16:30
Replies: 223
Views: 20,882
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Very true and isn't it sad that this would be the...

Very true and isn't it sad that this would be the only way to stop many VFR infringements from happening. :eek:
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2006, 16:24
Replies: 53
Views: 6,230
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Del Prado, A few years but the other half...

Del Prado,

A few years but the other half has been there nearly 10 years and bought the house on the basis the runway extended centreline passed a few miles south. If she wanted to live under the...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2006, 15:50
Replies: 223
Views: 20,882
Posted By SATCO Biggin

I fly, I also control, I do not fly near the...

I fly, I also control, I do not fly near the edges of the sky particularly the bits that have dotted lines alongside them. :eek:

Before I fly I look at a map and I see all the pretty dotted lines...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2006, 15:32
Replies: 53
Views: 6,230
Posted By SATCO Biggin

What gets my temperature up is Gatwick inbounds...

What gets my temperature up is Gatwick inbounds being taken off of standard procedures to save time and money.

It is becoming more frequent at quiet times of the day (like 2200 when everyone is...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2006, 16:29
Replies: 23
Views: 2,919
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Give us a shout on the way past. Biggin...

Give us a shout on the way past.

Biggin Approach 129.40mhz.

Most people follow the 'concrete QDM' (the M25) south abeam us. And keep a look out for Kenley gliding site to the west of Biggin as...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2006, 17:56
Replies: 19
Views: 3,235
Posted By SATCO Biggin

As VRP's are things we are advised to avoid...

As VRP's are things we are advised to avoid flying over because they attract aircraft like flies around dog sh*t, then not being able to see one should not be a problem :ok:

(unless of course you...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd May 2006, 08:01
Replies: 67
Views: 6,721
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Sorry to burst your bubble but I have to have two...

Sorry to burst your bubble but I have to have two medicals (done at the same time admittedly). The ATCO is still a CAA Class 1 at the moment. The PPL requires a JAR Class 2. The two different...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Apr 2006, 10:18
Replies: 31
Views: 10,186
Posted By SATCO Biggin

NikNak There has been considerable interest...

NikNak

There has been considerable interest to start up schedules from Biggin over the last few years. As Yak97 says these should be considered by the council on a case by case basis. They were...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Apr 2006, 09:30
Replies: 31
Views: 10,186
Posted By SATCO Biggin

In a single word 'No'. The argument rumbles on...

In a single word 'No'. The argument rumbles on albeit at a lower volume than a few years ago. The local council still maintain that the 'lease' under which the airport is operated excludes scheduled...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Apr 2006, 10:37
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Yes it was the Coupe out on its first airing of...

Yes it was the Coupe out on its first airing of the season. A sure sign that Spring has arrived. :)

It is actually a frequent flyer at weekends throughout the summer months along with the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2006, 08:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Don't waste your time asking. I tried once but it...

Don't waste your time asking. I tried once but it is a 'closed shop' for the favoured few. :yuk:
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Mar 2006, 16:06
Replies: 23
Views: 4,102
Posted By SATCO Biggin

I think Mr Rascal that you are letting this get...

I think Mr Rascal that you are letting this get to you a bit too much. Come and see me in my office after school. :uhoh:
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2006, 12:41
Replies: 23
Views: 3,116
Posted By SATCO Biggin

With a total engine failure in a single you have...

With a total engine failure in a single you have to do the best you can and in this example to pilots best efforts resulted in a happy ending. I get more nervous about a partial failure that leaves...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Mar 2006, 11:10
Replies: 23
Views: 4,102
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Poor old Ron who ended up living rough after his...

Poor old Ron who ended up living rough after his flying club went out of business. Latterly he 'occupied' one of the old blast pens and named it 'Rose Cottage'. :D

We eventualy got him into...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Mar 2006, 10:20
Replies: 23
Views: 4,102
Posted By SATCO Biggin

Aha but we now know that you wear a hat !:E

Aha but we now know that you wear a hat !:E
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