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Forum: ATC Issues
21st Oct 2019, 23:21
Replies: 20
Views: 7,665
Posted By Scrotchidson

Also, within CAP413 Radiotelephony Manual, 2.69 -...

Also, within CAP413 Radiotelephony Manual, 2.69 - hectopascals is a mandatory read back item when units are below 1000. :ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2019, 20:57
Replies: 14
Views: 6,249
Posted By Scrotchidson

Not really no.

Not really no.
1st Feb 2019, 13:54
Replies: 49
Views: 29,772
Posted By Scrotchidson

Airports in recents years have spent millions on...

Airports in recents years have spent millions on snow clearing equipment etc but you can have all the equipment in the World but ultimately you cannot operate a runway when it continues to snow...
12th Sep 2018, 19:14
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,888,117
Posted By Scrotchidson

The Runway itself isn't at capacity; if you have...

The Runway itself isn't at capacity; if you have an aircraft waiting to depart and one to land continuously you'll achieve 40 movements an hour easily. The number of stands affect the capacity the...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th May 2018, 00:42
Replies: 20
Views: 7,609
Posted By Scrotchidson

Negotiation with UKFMP/Brussels is still...

Negotiation with UKFMP/Brussels is still available these days but if they say no it's a slot missed messaged and time to cross your fingers.

They are usually great at being flexible however they...
24th May 2018, 12:27
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,888,117
Posted By Scrotchidson

Foxtrot will certainly help create additional...

Foxtrot will certainly help create additional flexibility which will enable us to flow the traffic better and allow A5 not to become blocked. It will also allow us to manipulate the traffic order...
23rd May 2018, 08:33
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,888,117
Posted By Scrotchidson

The CAA's stats sadly misleads the public into...

The CAA's stats sadly misleads the public into thinking that each airport contributes wholly to those delay stats when we all know various factors are involved.



Procedures don't get changed...
10th May 2018, 14:03
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,888,117
Posted By Scrotchidson

43L must push out onto Delta due to the...

43L must push out onto Delta due to the contractors compound on 46 however now we're busier than we were 5 years ago there's more of a chance that when pushing an aircraft from the East Apron there's...
10th May 2018, 12:07
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,888,117
Posted By Scrotchidson

Sounds like you're talking about the East Apron...

Sounds like you're talking about the East Apron and the that apron was widened to be able to accept 4 aircraft up to A321's (instead of 3). The parking points are offset to allow the aircraft to be...
31st Mar 2018, 18:52
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,888,117
Posted By Scrotchidson

Thanks...it's fun! Just pm'd you.

Thanks...it's fun! Just pm'd you.
31st Mar 2018, 09:51
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,888,117
Posted By Scrotchidson

I don't think there would have been any...

I don't think there would have been any additional capacity had the taxiway been extended to the 08 turning circle. It's a small backtrack now that can be done without increasing the gap on the...
29th Dec 2017, 17:08
Replies: 4,562
Views: 1,888,117
Posted By Scrotchidson

Port 94 - What didn't ATC communicate that...

Port 94 - What didn't ATC communicate that morning?
10th Sep 2017, 14:02
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,068,534
Posted By Scrotchidson

You should speak to ATC about ATC Procedures, I...

You should speak to ATC about ATC Procedures, I heard they are a very friendly bunch. :ok:
1st Aug 2017, 08:07
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,068,534
Posted By Scrotchidson

Already happens (depends off traffic situation,...

Already happens (depends off traffic situation, as with any airport)



Already happens and likely to increase with further flexibility



We have for 08 and in the pipeline for 26. However,...
31st Jul 2017, 15:52
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,068,534
Posted By Scrotchidson

In theory and as what happens now with one...

In theory and as what happens now with one backtracking and one departing from Alpha yes but it will rely on both entrances to the runway being far enough away for jet blast reasons (99.9% sure it...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2016, 08:44
Replies: 39
Views: 7,253
Posted By Scrotchidson

It makes sense for an airfield that could knock...

It makes sense for an airfield that could knock down a tower to expand within and have ATC conducted remotely or take multiply small airfields with no ATC and amalgamate them to increase safety.
...
4th Jan 2016, 21:46
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,068,534
Posted By Scrotchidson

The airport ran a successful trial during the...

The airport ran a successful trial during the summer where the handling agents shared the same equipment leased from the airport and that'll be the plan going forward at some point.
9th Aug 2015, 22:30
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,068,534
Posted By Scrotchidson

"All very easy when you have the staff and...

"All very easy when you have the staff and equipment. If you don't, then it's not so easy - not rocket science is it!"

Can't disagree if these problems were happening during peak times only but...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jun 2015, 12:56
Replies: 56
Views: 14,086
Posted By Scrotchidson

Thanks Denti & Hangten! :ok:

Thanks Denti & Hangten! :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2015, 16:42
Replies: 56
Views: 14,086
Posted By Scrotchidson

What are the movement rates for these Airports,...

What are the movement rates for these Airports, are they 24/7, do they have radar etc?
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2015, 08:26
Replies: 10
Views: 4,091
Posted By Scrotchidson

I regularly have pilots asking how many...

I regularly have pilots asking how many departures are ahead with their push & start clearance & it's no bother at all.

I would suggest that you ask rather than have the ATCO remember in case...
14th Jun 2015, 10:52
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,068,534
Posted By Scrotchidson

That's strange, it pushed back within it's EOBT...

That's strange, it pushed back within it's EOBT and departed not long afterwards.

It was certainly the most on time I've seen it!
13th Jun 2015, 22:13
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,068,534
Posted By Scrotchidson

La Compagnie departed on time today.

La Compagnie departed on time today.
Forum: ATC Issues
29th May 2015, 09:30
Replies: 23
Views: 8,589
Posted By Scrotchidson

It certainly helps when you have an multiple...

It certainly helps when you have an multiple aprons full of biz jets and you're trying to locate the one speaking to you and they don't know their stand number! :ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Apr 2015, 23:50
Replies: 6
Views: 4,415
Posted By Scrotchidson

If you've been given taxi clearance by GMC then...

If you've been given taxi clearance by GMC then you'll have an unrestricted route to that holding point unless otherwise stated by GMC.

The text in bold for me is there because ATC will issue...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Apr 2015, 23:42
Replies: 79
Views: 16,683
Posted By Scrotchidson

@interpreter "Noise has taken second place...

@interpreter

"Noise has taken second place or even third place to CO2 emissions but it is more likely in the future to be heading for number one position."

If that was a case then why are...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2015, 09:49
Replies: 21
Views: 12,339
Posted By Scrotchidson

It'll probably be more worthwhile contacting...

It'll probably be more worthwhile contacting Gatwick ATC directly rather than ask for it to be changed via a forum.

You make good points but no-one is going to go into work and say 'Hey, I saw...
24th Mar 2014, 15:13
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,068,534
Posted By Scrotchidson

I believe it was a CAA requirement to remeasure...

I believe it was a CAA requirement to remeasure the runway distances which was done last year.

The new measurements start/begin at slightly different locations compared to the old measurements...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jan 2014, 10:32
Replies: 35
Views: 9,040
Posted By Scrotchidson

Most Units in the UK are very welcoming in having...

Most Units in the UK are very welcoming in having visits for those coming through the selection process. You're better off choosing a Unit which has a Tower landslide to avoid having to go through...
15th Jan 2014, 08:29
Replies: 108
Views: 66,688
Posted By Scrotchidson

That phraseology 'Hold Position, Cancel Take Off'...

That phraseology 'Hold Position, Cancel Take Off' is only used before the aircraft has commenced its take off roll which is why you probably don't get a sense of urgency from the message but it's...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jan 2014, 17:52
Replies: 18
Views: 3,008
Posted By Scrotchidson

During my time at EGLL I don't recall ever...

During my time at EGLL I don't recall ever putting the Runway state on the ATIS and only passing on state reports over R/T when reported by another pilot.

I can't speak for the times when you...
12th Jan 2014, 14:32
Replies: 79
Views: 7,753
Posted By Scrotchidson

100% - and construction of a 3rd runway at...

100% - and construction of a 3rd runway at Heathrow should have started years ago.

Also something that does get overlooked is contingency. If Heathrow lose a runway and go single runway ops it...
12th Jan 2014, 13:04
Replies: 79
Views: 7,753
Posted By Scrotchidson

That's the obvious gain to the one airport who...

That's the obvious gain to the one airport who gets it, everybody knows that...

The wider picture is what the UK needs, not one airports financial gain, and the amount of planning and consultation...
12th Jan 2014, 10:27
Replies: 79
Views: 7,753
Posted By Scrotchidson

I'm very familiar with Luton thank you. If...

I'm very familiar with Luton thank you.

If they think they can build an airport in the Thames Estuary then I'd like to think it's possible to build an additional runway further south of the...
12th Jan 2014, 00:10
Replies: 79
Views: 7,753
Posted By Scrotchidson

My idea: The Government actually make a...

My idea:

The Government actually make a decision for once and allow LHR, LTN, LGW & STN to build 1 extra runway each. Forget noise issues and planning issues, forget only building a possible extra...
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