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10th Aug 2015, 18:14
Replies: 126
Views: 63,457
Posted By elandel

I seem to remember Prestwick RW31 had a 3.5...

I seem to remember Prestwick RW31 had a 3.5 degree GP...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Apr 2014, 18:57
Replies: 73
Views: 24,188
Posted By elandel

That doesn't tend to happen these days Bren....

That doesn't tend to happen these days Bren....
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2014, 09:43
Replies: 33
Views: 11,358
Posted By elandel

I think I met Ian Pedder's daughter once.......

I think I met Ian Pedder's daughter once.......
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2014, 11:27
Replies: 20
Views: 5,407
Posted By elandel

Wow! Time based spacing!

Wow! Time based spacing!
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2013, 12:55
Replies: 21
Views: 5,669
Posted By elandel

I remember at Heathrow in the early nineties when...

I remember at Heathrow in the early nineties when a Clipper Captain on departure said "you'd better tell your Queen her castles' on fire"
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Nov 2013, 15:04
Replies: 44
Views: 10,941
Posted By elandel

Very funny :rolleyes:

Very funny :rolleyes:
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jul 2013, 21:37
Replies: 25
Views: 5,994
Posted By elandel

I remember as a lowly trainee being told never to...

I remember as a lowly trainee being told never to hold MR - I used to ask pilots what the reg was - of course they cottoned on and often said they were when they weren't. Cant imagine that sort of...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2013, 09:15
Replies: 17
Views: 3,743
Posted By elandel

So he wasn't bored then!

So he wasn't bored then!
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jul 2013, 19:48
Replies: 17
Views: 3,743
Posted By elandel

He never validated!

He never validated!
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2013, 14:08
Replies: 17
Views: 4,661
Posted By elandel

As HD says - I dont find any bad points about the...

As HD says - I dont find any bad points about the job - thats why thousands of people appl each year - its not a gimme so get your application in!
The only time I get fed up at work is when...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2013, 12:43
Replies: 267
Views: 76,503
Posted By elandel

Talking of the ladder...... One day in the...

Talking of the ladder......
One day in the eighties the Duchess of York visited after parking a helocopter on Block 85. A rather stern looking policeman was stationed at the bottom of the stairs....
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2013, 16:29
Replies: 267
Views: 76,503
Posted By elandel

R.E Asbestos: I seem to remember sometime in...

R.E Asbestos:
I seem to remember sometime in the eighties they removed a lot of it with men in white suits and lots of polythene - it all looked a bit like E.T.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jan 2013, 20:50
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,734,611
Posted By elandel

Out of around 38 only 7 made it past the first...

Out of around 38 only 7 made it past the first test. To be frank, this is insane.

Why?
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2012, 11:04
Replies: 3
Views: 2,457
Posted By elandel

From an old git.... If you don't think its a...

From an old git....
If you don't think its a good idea to learn everything they send you at this stage you may not be appling for the right career - believe me this is just the start!
Good luck!
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2012, 11:52
Replies: 18
Views: 3,310
Posted By elandel

Err..... I'm not an expert and this is only my...

Err.....
I'm not an expert and this is only my take on it....
On westerlies the ranges from touchdown are all fairly similar from all the stacks so it works on a pretty much first in first out...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2012, 10:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,310
Posted By elandel

Sean, We are accutely aware of the...

Sean,

We are accutely aware of the implications of getting EATs wrong - thats why the company invested in AMAN. I know the system has its faults - I know because I have to work with it! However, I...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Oct 2012, 17:27
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,734,611
Posted By elandel

You are not formally interviewed until stage 3 -...

You are not formally interviewed until stage 3 - suits not required till then!
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2012, 18:55
Replies: 32
Views: 7,124
Posted By elandel

An ability to to communicate in English would be...

An ability to to communicate in English would be an advantage :)
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2012, 18:13
Replies: 17
Views: 6,781
Posted By elandel

Chevvron, Wasn't that Mike Male? Could...

Chevvron,

Wasn't that Mike Male? Could imagine Callier building a TB9 but writing software? :confused:
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2012, 12:46
Replies: 1
Views: 1,159
Posted By elandel

Queens Jubilee

When I first went to Heathrow in the late '70s I was told that the aircraft at the fire training area (later known as Comet corner) was the very aircraft that had flown the Queen back to London after...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th May 2011, 19:40
Replies: 25
Views: 3,885
Posted By elandel

That is correct - they can use 2 miles diagonally.

That is correct - they can use 2 miles diagonally.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2011, 19:39
Replies: 40
Views: 15,173
Posted By elandel

Yer - never bothered to update my profile -i do...

Yer - never bothered to update my profile -i do work in the sunny south!
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2011, 18:05
Replies: 40
Views: 15,173
Posted By elandel

Bren, We've been looking at this for a while...

Bren,

We've been looking at this for a while - as usual we dont seem to have enough space!Reworking of the TMA may help.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2011, 18:28
Replies: 20
Views: 6,720
Posted By elandel

We call them ATCOs in the UK

We call them ATCOs in the UK
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Feb 2011, 15:08
Replies: 669
Views: 171,611
Posted By elandel

Al Barnes retired from TC last year and went to...

Al Barnes retired from TC last year and went to live 'up north'
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jan 2011, 17:28
Replies: 32
Views: 4,109
Posted By elandel

Approach controllers are mainly all right-handed ...

Approach controllers are mainly all right-handed

Not so - I once found myself completely surrounded a few years ago on Heathrow Approach by left handers! I reckon there is about a 50-50 mix. This...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Oct 2010, 10:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,740
Posted By elandel

Bren, I think that has just changed - it was...

Bren,

I think that has just changed - it was too confusing for the pilots (and me in my time!). I think they only now have 'land after' - I'm sure Gonzo or one of his chums will give us chapter...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Oct 2010, 19:05
Replies: 1,664
Views: 1,114,593
Posted By elandel

Have'nt a clue - please elucidate!

Have'nt a clue - please elucidate!
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Oct 2010, 21:13
Replies: 22
Views: 5,216
Posted By elandel

The only person to hear that story from is from...

The only person to hear that story from is from AC!!
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Oct 2010, 17:48
Replies: 669
Views: 171,611
Posted By elandel

elf and safety mate!

elf and safety mate!
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Oct 2010, 13:04
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,734,611
Posted By elandel

I wouln't mention that in the interview - its...

I wouln't mention that in the interview - its rubbish!!
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Sep 2010, 17:41
Replies: 68
Views: 10,320
Posted By elandel

......but he's not in yet! :E

......but he's not in yet! :E
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2010, 17:21
Replies: 6
Views: 2,276
Posted By elandel

I think it was me! There was traffic ahead at...

I think it was me!
There was traffic ahead at FL100 and I needed to get you down - once you were heading away from the traffic I could get you started down sooner.
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2010, 15:23
Replies: 29
Views: 5,232
Posted By elandel

Aren't you getting some naughty free advertising...

Aren't you getting some naughty free advertising out of this thread?

Roffa,

Well spotted! Not sure about any of this PC stuff - whats a whirlpool? - never heard of that in 25 years in...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2010, 13:01
Replies: 11,745
Views: 3,734,611
Posted By elandel

SKOS I disagree, any tower will have the...

SKOS

I disagree, any tower will have the same sfety ethos as a NATS run one - all safety aspects of the job are overseen by the Safety Regulation Group (SRG) of the CAA. The only differences from...
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