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Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2019, 03:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
Posted By towerguy

"If you have an approach radar in front of you ,...

"If you have an approach radar in front of you , do you need the entire radar approach qualification in order to start slowing traffic down before wake turbulence becomes an issue ?"

No I just...
18th Apr 2019, 21:10
Replies: 82
Views: 63,077
Posted By towerguy

probably pretty similar responses to being ATC . ...

probably pretty similar responses to being ATC .

My son (then aged about 4yrs ) was asked by teacher at kindergarten "what does your daddy do for work?" replied "oh, my daddy doesn't work, he...
29th Mar 2019, 19:49
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By towerguy

I know it doesn't help but to the families my...

I know it doesn't help but to the families my thoughts and best wishes are with you. My sons funeral was yesterday so i feel for you immensely.
People say to stay strong but I still don't know how....
26th Mar 2019, 19:28
Replies: 33
Views: 19,968
Posted By towerguy

I know for a fact that neither boy was that way...

I know for a fact that neither boy was that way inclined. Both were serious about their flying and working very hard toward professional careers.One was a B cat and the other just approaching his B...
16th Aug 2018, 22:17
Replies: 12
Views: 5,736
Posted By towerguy

Why was it on 'Ground' frequency? Down here any...

Why was it on 'Ground' frequency?
Down here any vehicle entering, operating on, or crossing an active runway has to change to the Tower frequency so there is only 1 person controlling anything and...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jun 2017, 20:13
Replies: 221
Views: 62,972
Posted By towerguy

so now we need a hot air blower system (and...

so now we need a hot air blower system (and backup) to all cameras, perhaps we could pipe it direct from head office - bound to never fail or run out that way!!!!
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2017, 00:54
Replies: 221
Views: 62,972
Posted By towerguy

going all digital is great, works wonders ----...

going all digital is great, works wonders ---- just ask British Airways ........
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Oct 2016, 07:46
Replies: 34
Views: 10,846
Posted By towerguy

I've not used one in anger in many years but do...

I've not used one in anger in many years but do still check it for serviceability every night shift. (The last real comms failure had the B737 pilot call me on his cell phone.)

They are very...
5th Oct 2016, 19:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,666
Posted By towerguy

either way 30,000 per hour equates to only...

either way
30,000 per hour equates to only 500ft per min by my MDR ... hardly excessive ???
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2016, 01:12
Replies: 51
Views: 11,467
Posted By towerguy

I suggest ... step number one before doing...

I suggest ...

step number one before doing anything else - go do an ATC/Pilot medical.
no point in wasting any further time or money if you aren't going to be able to go any further. I have seen...
6th Feb 2016, 03:34
Replies: 77
Views: 36,594
Posted By towerguy

Have been a Tower controller for over 25yrs and...

Have been a Tower controller for over 25yrs and seen all sorts of types in all sorts of weathers, configurations and colours but there is only one that just looks ... "right". The 747-400 is elegance...
1st Apr 2015, 11:44
Replies: 28
Views: 10,204
Posted By towerguy

I bet the 'Architectural mastermind' that...

I bet the 'Architectural mastermind' that designed this hideous monstrosity isn't the one that's got to clean the windows!:ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
13th May 2014, 21:23
Replies: 35
Views: 10,232
Posted By towerguy

"shows me an IAS of 305 knots" Does the...

"shows me an IAS of 305 knots"

Does the system really show the IAS?
Ours shows the Ground speed - I.e. if descent from the south at 280Kts IAS plus a 25kt southerly at altitude, the speed...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Feb 2013, 08:56
Replies: 9
Views: 3,062
Posted By towerguy

many years ago when 22yr old son was still in...

many years ago when 22yr old son was still in kindy they had a "tell what your daddy does for work" session.

my sons reply ....

"my daddy doesn't work, he just talks to aeroplanes!"

from out...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Oct 2012, 13:44
Replies: 31
Views: 8,282
Posted By towerguy

So glad to see I'm not alone. coming up on...

So glad to see I'm not alone.

coming up on 25yrs of tower work, I gave up all ojti, projects etc a long time ago. Now I come to work, i do my job, I unplug and go home... and still get paid the...
27th Aug 2012, 20:31
Replies: 76
Views: 28,453
Posted By towerguy

bring back babelfish!

bring back babelfish!
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Dec 2011, 02:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,483
Posted By towerguy

not a problem - worked non radar procedural...

not a problem - worked non radar procedural control and used to use it all the time. It had to be requested by the pilot - not initiated by the controller - and you could put any other riders on it...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Aug 2010, 08:04
Replies: 53
Views: 21,961
Posted By towerguy

efps

am using same system as Tarq
I was one of biggest naysayers especially with regard to VFR, head down time, lighting, and writing without looking etc

have been using them in Auckland for a while...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Feb 2010, 12:56
Replies: 41
Views: 8,093
Posted By towerguy

I was very resistant to the change initially -...

I was very resistant to the change initially - paper to efs - but having worked with it for a while now in a moderately busy aerodrome environment I would have to say that I wouldn't go back.

I...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2010, 00:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,292
Posted By towerguy

home cockpits

checkout progress of B58 Baron home cockpit at New Zealand flightsim forums under "technical issues"

cheers
9th Oct 2008, 08:59
Replies: 51
Views: 14,427
Posted By towerguy

slow news day? not really when you consider...

slow news day?
not really when you consider that Melbourne is the second largest Greek city after Athens!:)
30th Sep 2008, 09:09
Replies: 51
Views: 14,427
Posted By towerguy

it's not as easy as saying there should be a...

it's not as easy as saying there should be a 'standby'.

a lot of the smaller domestic units all around the world are worked by solo watch controllers - have worked a couple of these myself.
at...
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