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Forum: ATC Issues
17th Dec 2014, 19:12
Replies: 39
Views: 23,309
Posted By WorkInProgress

As an operational ATCO who is still pre-40...

As an operational ATCO who is still pre-40 (just!), I can say that most operational ATCO's do enjoy the job. It's the politics and the peripheral stuff that ruin it (not to mention those ATCO's that...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2014, 10:23
Replies: 20
Views: 7,078
Posted By WorkInProgress

Zooker I agree completely with your last...

Zooker

I agree completely with your last post. However your earlier post referred to the "latest NATS chart where Holmes Chapel was 1nm inside controlled airspace". The town of Holmes Chapel is...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Aug 2014, 17:20
Replies: 20
Views: 7,078
Posted By WorkInProgress

Zooker, You are incorrect!! Holmes Chapel...

Zooker,

You are incorrect!!
Holmes Chapel is a EGCC VRP 1nm OUTSIDE of the EGCC CTR beneath the CTA. The map is AD 2-EGCC-4-1 dated 30 April 2014. Thats why I stated, if the OP was remaining to...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jul 2014, 16:35
Replies: 20
Views: 7,078
Posted By WorkInProgress

Rmc, Winsford Flash is not in the EGCC zone....

Rmc,

Winsford Flash is not in the EGCC zone. Its at the bottom end of the Low level route. Also Holmes Chapel is not inside the CTR, (since the CTR was changed) so if you are routing to the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Jul 2014, 18:13
Replies: 169
Views: 56,956
Posted By WorkInProgress

Mr Mac I also live in the North of England...

Mr Mac

I also live in the North of England and amazingly have met Fred!!! This was after our Miami - LHR then LHR - MAN bags did not meet the connection.
Fred absolutely loves BA!!! He earns...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th May 2014, 17:53
Replies: 31
Views: 9,547
Posted By WorkInProgress

JC, was one of my instructors at Hurn if its the...

JC, was one of my instructors at Hurn if its the same Irish JC. Top bloke. Liked golf and the turf accountants!!
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2014, 15:28
Replies: 32
Views: 20,963
Posted By WorkInProgress

Halcyon Days I agree. Journalists and 24hr...

Halcyon Days

I agree. Journalists and 24hr TV news are in such a frenzy to break a story first that they end up reporting complete rubbish!!
Thank god it was a false alarm
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2014, 15:05
Replies: 72
Views: 27,960
Posted By WorkInProgress

@Glamdring Don't confuse radar fail...

@Glamdring

Don't confuse radar fail procedures with a procedural service, because it's not the same thing. Correct me if I'm wrong but you won't have an entry in your license saying 'procedural'...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2014, 10:05
Replies: 72
Views: 27,960
Posted By WorkInProgress

@NQWhy I assume your talking about a...

@NQWhy

I assume your talking about a procedural service and if so that's already been mentioned above.
Procedural services haven't been used/taught within NATS for years. You have to talk to...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2014, 17:40
Replies: 72
Views: 27,960
Posted By WorkInProgress

@250kts, Exactly the point I was making...

@250kts,

Exactly the point I was making earlier when I was told by 'lookingforajob' that we should be careful about "waving the safety flag"! I think there is genuine safety concern with this one,...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2014, 19:43
Replies: 72
Views: 27,960
Posted By WorkInProgress

Its just my opinion that its not a good idea. ...

Its just my opinion that its not a good idea.
There are so many variables that could make it safe or not.
Unfortunately modern NATS is different to days when one minute you've got your feet up,...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2014, 15:56
Replies: 72
Views: 27,960
Posted By WorkInProgress

@lookingforajob, I don't know which unit you...

@lookingforajob,

I don't know which unit you are/were based at but where I work you don't get half an hr with no traffic to put your feet up and make a brew........I wish! As a dual valid...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2014, 10:55
Replies: 72
Views: 27,960
Posted By WorkInProgress

Watch this space, this is about to happen across...

Watch this space, this is about to happen across the board (where the CAA will approve it) because it can reduce staffing costs long term. Management will love it. Couple it with electronic strips...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2013, 07:18
Replies: 735
Views: 697,731
Posted By WorkInProgress

One thing is for sure. Whatever the accident...

One thing is for sure. Whatever the accident investigation findings are, somebody is going to get a real a**e kicking!! The BBC are now showing passengers stills of the wing. Really surprised the BA...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Dec 2013, 03:20
Replies: 38
Views: 8,793
Posted By WorkInProgress

@iflylow Love your point 4....."WWF...

@iflylow

Love your point 4....."WWF smackdown"!!! Nearly wet myself with laughter!!
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jun 2013, 17:45
Replies: 60
Views: 19,629
Posted By WorkInProgress

Kate Humble explained in the first programme that...

Kate Humble explained in the first programme that for family reasons Dan Snow was unable to present the programme. Maybe if Dan was presenting it would be less of a Blue Peter type affair. On the...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2013, 09:44
Replies: 12
Views: 3,536
Posted By WorkInProgress

Mooncrest Manchester have just had a new...

Mooncrest

Manchester have just had a new Raytheon installed which is still being commissioned. Maybe EGCC can sell their Watchman to EGNM. Cheap obviously! ;)
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Feb 2013, 20:28
Replies: 17
Views: 4,689
Posted By WorkInProgress

Quote: let's not forget being an ATCO gets you...

Quote:
let's not forget being an ATCO gets you loadsa birds

Valid for 10 yrs up north (mad for it and 2 Rwys). Not wanting to upset any lady atco's, but this must be when we r on night outs on...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jun 2012, 17:19
Replies: 31
Views: 8,985
Posted By WorkInProgress

Seriously, Blind Pew must be a wind up merchant...

Seriously, Blind Pew must be a wind up merchant surely!! Cant believe his comments.
I'm an ATCO in the UK (now, not reminiscing back to the 70's) and what the GIG ATCO did by passing such a long...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Apr 2012, 09:19
Replies: 10
Views: 3,292
Posted By WorkInProgress

Only time I hear 'heavy' used is when speaking to...

Only time I hear 'heavy' used is when speaking to American pilots or indeed when talking to A380 pilots who obviously use 'super'. I can't remember when I last heard a UK pilot using 'heavy' on...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
29th Apr 2012, 00:08
Replies: 186
Views: 93,811
Posted By WorkInProgress

Now we have exhausted nearly every possible angle...

Now we have exhausted nearly every possible angle about this subject, whats this 'fanny waving' all about that flow wedge mentions? That i'd like to see whether it be on the flight deck or in the bar...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2012, 15:50
Replies: 76
Views: 24,953
Posted By WorkInProgress

Fair play, i stand corrected.

Fair play, i stand corrected.
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2012, 15:22
Replies: 76
Views: 24,953
Posted By WorkInProgress

I'm sure it was for 10 and NATS won 2? I heard...

I'm sure it was for 10 and NATS won 2? I heard that serco weren't invited back to the final stage of the bid because there package wasn't up to much. Don't know who won the other 8 contracts though?
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2012, 14:19
Replies: 76
Views: 24,953
Posted By WorkInProgress

Apparently NATS only won 2 out of the 10 towers.

Apparently NATS only won 2 out of the 10 towers.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jul 2010, 16:48
Replies: 13
Views: 3,201
Posted By WorkInProgress

BookEm - I'd like to add. If you look on the AIP...

BookEm - I'd like to add. If you look on the AIP AD-6-6 for EGCC SIDS it actually does say Honiley 1Y or Honiley 1R at the top of the plate (correct spelling;)), so your arguement falls down because...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2010, 20:21
Replies: 13
Views: 3,201
Posted By WorkInProgress

Do not agree.If you look in the AIP AD-6-6...

Do not agree.If you look in the AIP AD-6-6 section for EGCC SID's, they are listed as POL5R, POL4S ,POL1Z and POL1Y. No mention anywhere about POLE HILL5R etc,etc. EGGP's are called POL4T and POL5V....
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Oct 2009, 15:12
Replies: 108
Views: 62,682
Posted By WorkInProgress

Did this happen or nearly happen at London...

Did this happen or nearly happen at London Gatwick a few years back on their parallel taxiway??:suspect:
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Oct 2009, 08:23
Replies: 20
Views: 6,509
Posted By WorkInProgress

It sounds like throw a dyce is slightly bitter....

It sounds like throw a dyce is slightly bitter. Is that an Aberdeen thing??!!
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Apr 2009, 20:26
Replies: 29
Views: 2,897
Posted By WorkInProgress

Advisory routes are Class F airspace normally. It...

Advisory routes are Class F airspace normally. It sounds like your short transit is Class G which is a completely different ball game for the ATCO. Advisory airspace is for participating IFR...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Apr 2009, 20:17
Replies: 20
Views: 3,948
Posted By WorkInProgress

BigEddie, about the police force. Thought you...

BigEddie, about the police force. Thought you might like to know that police force entry isnt a walk in the park. The days of "if you are over 6 foot your in" have gone!! Some forces make you attend...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Apr 2009, 19:54
Replies: 29
Views: 2,897
Posted By WorkInProgress

I take it you are being transferred to a Manch...

I take it you are being transferred to a Manch ACC sector after departure?

If they are busy with radar control and other traffic at the time of transfer, offering you a DS immediately would...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Apr 2009, 22:53
Replies: 39
Views: 4,349
Posted By WorkInProgress

PugWash, heres a thought/s. Apply to NATS like...

PugWash, heres a thought/s. Apply to NATS like most future ATCO's (cos they pay for your training!!) and you never know you might even pass. If you do and you like it - bonus. If you dont like it,...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Mar 2009, 14:46
Replies: 2,329
Views: 434,963
Posted By WorkInProgress

Team Resource Management..............That was...

Team Resource Management..............That was worthwhile then!!!!;)
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