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Forum: ATC Issues
7th Mar 2017, 17:53
Replies: 83
Views: 16,166
Posted By BDiONU

One of the big factors to be considered is the...

One of the big factors to be considered is the datalink. High quality cameras send masses of data so you need to be certain that you're going to get the quality of service you require from the cable...
19th May 2016, 05:47
Replies: 1,184
Views: 2,626,869
Posted By BDiONU

This explanation is also incorrect. Think of...

This explanation is also incorrect. Think of surveillance in two ways, cooperative (the aircraft tells you something) and non-cooperative (you are not dependent on the aircraft telling you). ATC...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2016, 11:27
Replies: 115
Views: 115,399
Posted By BDiONU

Dubai has its own ANSP now, DANS (Dubai Air...

Dubai has its own ANSP now, DANS (Dubai Air Navigation Services), and all the managers work for them. SERCO still provide some contract staff but the intention is to whittle that down.
Forum: Middle East
15th Feb 2016, 12:08
Replies: 6
Views: 4,663
Posted By BDiONU

ATC have been told 24th (Feb) This year.

ATC have been told 24th (Feb)


This year.
18th Jan 2016, 11:25
Replies: 1,178
Views: 806,412
Posted By BDiONU

But the SLF is not just SLF. They decide on the...

But the SLF is not just SLF. They decide on the route, they decide on take off and landing point and so on. So the SLF is not just along for the ride but consciously decides when and where to land...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2016, 14:07
Replies: 22
Views: 5,736
Posted By BDiONU

Resurrected from the dead...

Resurrected from the dead http://www.pprune.org/atc-issues/476016-uk-transition-altitude-18-000ft.html
13th Jan 2016, 15:21
Replies: 1,178
Views: 806,412
Posted By BDiONU

Uuummmhhh how does an unmanned aerial vehicle (a...

Uuummmhhh how does an unmanned aerial vehicle (a drone) transporting a person, who 'çontrols' it, continue to remain unmanned?
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Nov 2015, 10:52
Replies: 56
Views: 14,033
Posted By BDiONU

Well there would be a tipping point where these...

Well there would be a tipping point where these smaller airports are running on a financial knife-edge, ATCO costs being quite a large slice of the running costs. If it comes down to the wire would...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Nov 2015, 10:22
Replies: 56
Views: 14,033
Posted By BDiONU

There is some useful information which SESAR have...

There is some useful information which SESAR have done and put online which may help some people understand a bit more :)

Remote tower for single airport | SESAR...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2015, 17:16
Replies: 56
Views: 14,033
Posted By BDiONU

Hhhmmm, safety 'principles'change all the time as...

Hhhmmm, safety 'principles'change all the time as technology develops. As Gonzo (I think it was) said before we do not have engineers or navigators on aircraft any more and yet aircraft are more...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2015, 15:41
Replies: 56
Views: 14,033
Posted By BDiONU

The brief from the Swedes is that the ATCOs are...

The brief from the Swedes is that the ATCOs are happy to move back to civilisation. Instead of being stuck in the tower solo and only seeing others in their profession at shift change they now see...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2015, 15:35
Replies: 56
Views: 14,033
Posted By BDiONU

No one ever used the new fangled 'çross coupled'...

No one ever used the new fangled 'çross coupled' radios?
19th Oct 2015, 15:33
Replies: 21
Views: 10,170
Posted By BDiONU

OK I must be a little behind the times, hence...

OK I must be a little behind the times, hence googling :-)
18th Oct 2015, 16:49
Replies: 21
Views: 10,170
Posted By BDiONU

Had to google that one, Aberporth!

Had to google that one, Aberporth!
Forum: Middle East
28th Jun 2015, 10:53
Replies: 34
Views: 12,426
Posted By BDiONU

Dust, sand and not forgetting all the concrete...

Dust, sand and not forgetting all the concrete powder. Is there anywhere in Dubai that is not having major building work going on?
It's like sharks, if they stop swimming (even while sleeping) they...
Forum: Middle East
16th Apr 2015, 15:40
Replies: 27
Views: 19,261
Posted By BDiONU

"Is It Worth It" - a guide to costs vs income for...

"Is It Worth It" - a guide to costs vs income for the UAE & Qatar - British Expats (http://britishexpats.com/forum/middle-east-60/worth-guide-costs-vs-income-uae-qatar-762609/)
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Mar 2015, 17:49
Replies: 10
Views: 4,328
Posted By BDiONU

Things have gotten a bit busier since Bleriot...

Things have gotten a bit busier since Bleriot flew the channel :E
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2015, 05:03
Replies: 10
Views: 4,328
Posted By BDiONU

Not a standard CDM term ...

Not a standard CDM term http://www.euro-cdm.org/library/abbreviations_acronyms.pdf
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Mar 2015, 17:34
Replies: 7
Views: 4,049
Posted By BDiONU

Securite not security. Pronounced like Securitay...

Securite not security. Pronounced like Securitay and not securitey.

https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf00033.html
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2015, 14:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,246
Posted By BDiONU

Indeed Heathrow is still busier, 73million pax...

Indeed Heathrow is still busier, 73million pax versus 70million at DXB and movements far exceed DXBs mainly wide bodied traffic. Statistics is statistics though :}
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Dec 2014, 10:47
Replies: 31
Views: 8,116
Posted By BDiONU

I am pretty certain I'm not the only...

I am pretty certain I'm not the only Military/ExMil controller who, having done many 100's of PARs, when the weather was 'dodgy' called 'Passing Decision Height' to have the pilot come back, in that...
23rd Nov 2014, 14:32
Replies: 1,178
Views: 806,412
Posted By BDiONU

One near the approach to DXB recently, seen by...

One near the approach to DXB recently, seen by aircraft at around 5500 feet. All movements suspended until the police chopper had a look but seen nothing. No idea who owned it, where it came from...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2014, 14:57
Replies: 12
Views: 3,749
Posted By BDiONU

Last year

Lloyds TSB opposite Safa Park and/or any of the UK based professional services firms in Emaar Square or elsewhere about town. Waitrose in Dubai Mall. Keith Nicholl Medical Centre, Beach Road, Umm...
Forum: Middle East
9th Sep 2014, 18:04
Replies: 14
Views: 4,217
Posted By BDiONU

Mortgage for Non UK Resident.. - British Expats...

Mortgage for Non UK Resident.. - British Expats (http://britishexpats.com/forum/middle-east-60/mortgage-non-uk-resident-840180/)
Forum: Middle East
9th Sep 2014, 13:41
Replies: 20
Views: 6,570
Posted By BDiONU

I love the way Paul Griffiths spun this on the...

I love the way Paul Griffiths spun this on the radio this morning. Big investment blah blah blah. The reality is its a delay with only 1 new runway by 2019 instead of 2, phase 1 in the early...
Forum: Middle East
16th Jul 2014, 13:52
Replies: 7
Views: 3,414
Posted By BDiONU

They're going to simply love the 3/5/3 then.

They're going to simply love the 3/5/3 then.
7th Jul 2014, 09:37
Replies: 118
Views: 85,675
Posted By BDiONU

From an ATC perspective this sounds correct. ...

From an ATC perspective this sounds correct. Lander told to expect late landing clearance while the crosser was told to expedite the crossing. Did not look like the crosser was going to clear the...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jun 2014, 09:35
Replies: 5
Views: 5,112
Posted By BDiONU

Those men were Pinoy and that happened in March: ...

Those men were Pinoy and that happened in March:

Men jailed for a month for dressing as women at Metro station (http://7daysindubai.com/men-jailed-month-dressing-women-metro-station/)
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2014, 04:50
Replies: 19
Views: 6,668
Posted By BDiONU

How many ATC units train for or even have...

How many ATC units train for or even have procedural procedures now?
Forum: ATC Issues
8th May 2014, 06:10
Replies: 33
Views: 16,867
Posted By BDiONU

The difference now is that you used to be...

The difference now is that you used to be employed by SERCO who were contracted by Dubai Airports under the DANS (Dubai Air Navigation Services) umbrella. Since 1st Jan DANS is an entirely separate...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Apr 2014, 07:16
Replies: 18
Views: 7,266
Posted By BDiONU

If they were to set up an 'income tax' system...

If they were to set up an 'income tax' system then it would require to be legislated and built from scratch, not an easy proposition.
21st Mar 2014, 17:53
Replies: 11,831
Views: 23,851,361
Posted By BDiONU

It did not vanish. There was a vast return which...

It did not vanish. There was a vast return which took a long time to disappear as the wreckage slowly glided did. It was very obvious what had happened, although immediate thought was that it had...
11th Mar 2014, 09:46
Replies: 11,831
Views: 23,851,361
Posted By BDiONU

? ATC barely know about ACARS, it's an airline...

? ATC barely know about ACARS, it's an airline tool. There is nowhere in any ATC centre/tower I've worked at that displays ACARS text.
CPDLC is a whole different ball of wax.
10th Mar 2014, 09:37
Replies: 11,831
Views: 23,851,361
Posted By BDiONU

1. But why were all of the electrical items...

1. But why were all of the electrical items 'off' at the same time? Radios, ACARS, SSR, ADS B squitter. I cannot believe that there is a single point of failure on the electrical system, nor that...
Forum: Middle East
7th Mar 2014, 08:36
Replies: 81
Views: 27,712
Posted By BDiONU

Hhhmmm the AMAN system is based in AD at the...

Hhhmmm the AMAN system is based in AD at the Sheik Zayed Centre, it's their equipment. DXB only has a feed from it.
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