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3rd Apr 2020, 10:34
Replies: 129
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Posted By gayford

What about Watton ?

What about Watton ?
13th Mar 2020, 13:59
Replies: 674
Views: 231,896
Posted By gayford

Not full, but apparently full going back to IOM. ...

Not full, but apparently full going back to IOM. All the hospital attendees had gone out on the morning flight.
13th Mar 2020, 10:59
Replies: 674
Views: 231,896
Posted By gayford

Flew IOM-LPL yesterday evening. Is was operated...

Flew IOM-LPL yesterday evening. Is was operated very professionally in 40kt winds. Quite nice to sit in large leather seats with decent legroom. Only downside was the increased engine noise allied...
19th Mar 2019, 17:27
Replies: 14
Views: 5,562
Posted By gayford

As a controller at Clutch Radar in the early...

As a controller at Clutch Radar in the early seventies I always understood that the name related to the “clutch” of RAF stations along the Dutch German border (Laarbruch, Bruggen and Wildenrath). In...
21st Sep 2018, 19:32
Replies: 107
Views: 26,533
Posted By gayford

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1026/402da5e9_d738_4f8b_89e2_afa08fbb1aba_6062268d99efdc45467f25b11d1b3f09cf40265e.jpeg
My naval issue chinagraph pouch.
21st Sep 2018, 19:00
Replies: 107
Views: 26,533
Posted By gayford

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/f1629e67_3ee2_4ee3_8768_1a8ca61ffb5f_dace67b741695471ee362bafda2c05e360ee86c8.jpeg
I was a very young controller at Eastern Radar...
1st Jun 2018, 18:04
Replies: 21
Views: 5,821
Posted By gayford

As a very young controller at Eastern Radar...

As a very young controller at Eastern Radar between 1966 and 1969 I relied hugely on the guidance of the many ex WW2 aircrew who had transferred to ATC after the war. Furthermore, and despite my...
11th Sep 2017, 10:43
Replies: 44
Views: 24,346
Posted By gayford

Doesn't seem like that long ago that I was...

Doesn't seem like that long ago that I was enjoying the sunshine at Butcher Radar in 1977-78.
14th Mar 2017, 13:35
Replies: 3,142
Views: 777,158
Posted By gayford

I like Eastern and believe they could provide the...

I like Eastern and believe they could provide the much needed services for the Isle of Man, but £408 return from Belfast during TT is a bit steep !!!
11th Mar 2017, 20:35
Replies: 3,142
Views: 777,158
Posted By gayford

Not many airlines out there with small aeroplanes...

Not many airlines out there with small aeroplanes suited to these routes. Belfast and Glasgow/Edinburgh are the two critical ones, maybe Eastern and/or Loganair could be incentivised to operate them.
22nd Sep 2015, 09:40
4th Jul 2015, 10:54
Replies: 13
Views: 3,097
Posted By gayford

We didn't have these problems at Feltwell 50...

We didn't have these problems at Feltwell 50 years ago this month when I and many others were preparing for our passing-out parade, how the world has changed.
20th Feb 2015, 09:29
Replies: 45
Views: 13,867
Posted By gayford

Brings back memories for me also. I have a...

Brings back memories for me also. I have a feeling the chap in the "winkle-pickers" in the middle is a regular on this forum !!
31st Jan 2015, 10:45
Replies: 22
Views: 8,049
Posted By gayford

Watched it on my parent's old fuzzy black and...

Watched it on my parent's old fuzzy black and white TV.
It was my last week-end at home as I travelled to OCTU Feltwell the next day to join up !!
Memories of SPTA exercises, our Discip WO "Big"...
25th Jan 2015, 18:49
Replies: 70
Views: 25,995
Posted By gayford

CAP 168, the CAA relevant document will give you...

CAP 168, the CAA relevant document will give you all the requirements.
My guess is that the RESAs (Runway End Safety Areas) are not long enough or even non-existent. In addition, there will be lots...
16th Oct 2014, 09:04
Replies: 37
Views: 9,241
Posted By gayford

It's all new to me, they had not invented it for...

It's all new to me, they had not invented it for Feltwell in 1965 !!
20th Sep 2014, 18:36
Replies: 12,904
Views: 4,802,406
Posted By gayford

I also drove R16s, the first was a manual and the...

I also drove R16s, the first was a manual and the second, purchased at Leeming Bar when I was in the tower at Leeming, was an automatic one; great cars.
3rd Aug 2014, 17:21
Replies: 25
Views: 6,190
Posted By gayford

Nothing happens nowadays, we don't have any...

Nothing happens nowadays, we don't have any runways any more !!!
3rd Aug 2014, 09:02
Replies: 25
Views: 6,190
Posted By gayford

Machine Runway Destroyer, not Machine Runway...

Machine Runway Destroyer, not Machine Runway De-icer.
26th Jul 2014, 18:04
Replies: 27
Views: 7,804
Posted By gayford

Ian Macfadyen gets a Nice Surprise !!

http://www.windsorex...or-24072014.htm

And about time too, have a long and happy retirement Sir.
5th Jun 2014, 07:32
Replies: 61
Views: 55,990
Posted By gayford

So that's why we use chocks ?

So that's why we use chocks ?
7th May 2014, 09:16
Replies: 12,904
Views: 4,802,406
Posted By gayford

Can't post a photo now as I am absorbing vitamin...

Can't post a photo now as I am absorbing vitamin D in Greece,but I still have an original leather pouch that holds/held black, white and red chinagraphs and the small screwdriver, an essential item...
2nd May 2014, 09:48
Replies: 12,904
Views: 4,802,406
Posted By gayford

Danny, What great reading. I was one of your...

Danny,
What great reading. I was one of your students at Shawbury in 1965-66, I really don't know how you coped with us upstarts. I believe the Javelin test pilot was Fred Butcher, also, I...
1st Apr 2014, 14:39
Replies: 11,831
Views: 23,855,898
Posted By gayford

Portmanteau, Your assumption is only correct if...

Portmanteau, Your assumption is only correct if the controller is using both primary and secondary radars. However, on this occasion I suspect that the en-route control centres might have been...
9th Dec 2013, 13:50
Replies: 15
Views: 5,247
Posted By gayford

As an ex-RAF geriatric who served at Eastern,...

As an ex-RAF geriatric who served at Eastern, Clutch, Moray, LATCC (Mil) and my last Area tour at Atlantic House, I fondly remember the fantastic co-operation constantly displayed between ourselves...
4th Sep 2013, 16:24
Replies: 28
Views: 9,256
Posted By gayford

I think they flew some out of Kingston in...

I think they flew some out of Kingston in conjunction with the Falkland war build-up.
1st Sep 2013, 06:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,002
Posted By gayford

My guess is that they are concrete areas that...

My guess is that they are concrete areas that have been constructed to increase the PCN and reduce the problems caused by fuel spillage etc, etc.
23rd Aug 2013, 09:01
Replies: 129
Views: 29,959
Posted By gayford

Don't know the lady but huge congratulations. ...

Don't know the lady but huge congratulations.
Isn't it great to see an Air Officer who is not:-
a. A pilot
b. A male
c. A graduate

Well done ma'am.
13th May 2013, 17:06
Replies: 75
Views: 9,591
Posted By gayford

As a very young ATCO at Eastern Radar in 1968,...

As a very young ATCO at Eastern Radar in 1968, regularly manning Console 4A (Wattisham Centralised Approach Control), I was given the opportunity to appreciate the Lightning pilot's workload with a...
13th Apr 2013, 16:23
Replies: 92
Views: 32,871
Posted By gayford

I think there are at least 2 motorway runways in...

I think there are at least 2 motorway runways in Cyprus, and there may be more.
11th Mar 2013, 11:42
Replies: 34
Views: 6,335
Posted By gayford

I am with Wander00 on this and am concerned that...

I am with Wander00 on this and am concerned that the Vulcan saga will have reduced people's willingness to fund this project. Hope I am wrong.
1st Mar 2013, 05:35
Replies: 75
Views: 16,733
Posted By gayford

Thread creep I know, but if you want the best...

Thread creep I know, but if you want the best authentic meze in the Limassol area go to Forsos Tavern at Moutagakia village. The service is pretty rushed when they are really busy but the meat is...
1st Mar 2013, 05:21
Replies: 75
Views: 16,733
Posted By gayford

Pissouri Beach is a beautiful spot, the ONLY...

Pissouri Beach is a beautiful spot, the ONLY place to eat is "Limanaki". IMHO it is way ahead of the competition but you may need to book. The Bunch of Grapes is not what it was in the good old days.
28th Feb 2013, 02:02
Replies: 75
Views: 16,733
Posted By gayford

The Italian Restaurant is called Il Gusto and is...

The Italian Restaurant is called Il Gusto and is well worth a visit. Their Creme Brule is to die for !!
24th Feb 2013, 10:02
Replies: 18
Views: 4,090
Posted By gayford

Manx ATPs powered back at Ronaldsway for a number...

Manx ATPs powered back at Ronaldsway for a number of years
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