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Forum: ATC Issues
1st Dec 2016, 08:45
Replies: 325
Views: 273,087
Posted By Spamcan defender

You're obviously doing the wrong sector or (which...

You're obviously doing the wrong sector or (which would explain your p'doff-ness) Approach :E.

I'm at SWN too and happy as a pig in s*** 95% of the time......

Yes, it's easy to whinge about...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Nov 2016, 11:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,647
Posted By Spamcan defender

I sometimes ask pilots to 'report leaving' their...

I sometimes ask pilots to 'report leaving' their current level if I have issued them with a 'when ready' descent clearance. This is done for 2 reasons.

1. It gives me a nudge to transfer them.
2....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Jul 2016, 20:32
Replies: 1
Views: 2,561
Posted By Spamcan defender

EASA and used avionics

I am crystal clear about importing used avionics from US WRT to Form 1 etc but less clear on stuff from European countries.

The situation is that I have the opportunity to buy a used King MFD from...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Oct 2015, 21:31
Replies: 14
Views: 4,735
Posted By Spamcan defender

As an ATCO and a GA pilot myself I still cannot...

As an ATCO and a GA pilot myself I still cannot get my head around the reasoning WHY some pilots INSIST on resisting buying a GPS these days!!! :ugh:

Spoke to a fellow pilot the other day and he...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2015, 18:53
Replies: 19
Views: 5,021
Posted By Spamcan defender

When I go XC flying of any reasonable length, I...

When I go XC flying of any reasonable length, I will plan using SD in advance and print out the PLOG at the latest opportunity to get the most accurate weather. I will draw up the VFR chart with...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Dec 2014, 18:55
Replies: 30
Views: 16,315
Posted By Spamcan defender

Thanks for the continued replies folks, very...

Thanks for the continued replies folks, very helpful...




Not even close. It never entered my head, I'm GENUINELY looking for an aircraft to operate as personal transport for me, family,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Dec 2014, 10:27
Replies: 30
Views: 16,315
Posted By Spamcan defender

Thanks for the replies so far.......To put a...

Thanks for the replies so far.......To put a little more meat on the bone....

I am currently SEP with Night/IMC. I have a plan of action to get my MEP/IR within the next 24 mths. I'd like to use...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Dec 2014, 10:02
Replies: 30
Views: 16,315
Posted By Spamcan defender

LOL...750 views and no replies........ So no...

LOL...750 views and no replies........

So no one can piont me in the direction of a decent book or website regarding aircraft purchase advice?

:confused::confused:

;)


Spamcan
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Dec 2014, 10:04
Replies: 30
Views: 16,315
Posted By Spamcan defender

Buying a light twin

Hi folks, does anyone know of any decent, recent books or places containing good info regarding the purchase of light twin's??


I'm considering a purchase in around 24Mths time and would like...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Nov 2014, 23:00
Replies: 2
Views: 2,638
Posted By Spamcan defender

Airframe life

The other night I was fantasizing about buying a light twin (after a lottery win :E) and came across the Cessna 421C. After a brief bit of research I noticed general comments about the life of...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Nov 2014, 22:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Posted By Spamcan defender

Thanks for all the replies folks. I think...

Thanks for all the replies folks.

I think common sense must have deserted me when I typed the original post.


Glad it's all cleared up now :)


SD
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Nov 2014, 00:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Posted By Spamcan defender

GPS antenna

Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on a question....

I have a GPSMAP 696 with the GA25MCX supplementary external antenna...
...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Oct 2013, 12:15
Replies: 63
Views: 50,065
Posted By Spamcan defender

As some folks have expressed an interest in...

As some folks have expressed an interest in becoming members I just thought I'd point out the new GATCO website (http://gatco.org/) is now live with the appropriate membership application forms.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2013, 23:48
Replies: 33
Views: 10,429
Posted By Spamcan defender

I completely agree for En-route but this wont be...

I completely agree for En-route but this wont be a problem for a LONG time in the TMA as CPDLC wont be seen below 195 for a while yet! On my sector we get pilots travelling south out of, say, Manch,...
Forum: Questions
15th Aug 2013, 23:01
Replies: 25
Views: 14,183
Posted By Spamcan defender

I would agree with what has been said before...

I would agree with what has been said before regarding pilot participation....its VERY well received!
Getting pilots and controllers together is always useful and dispels a lot of the myth and...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2012, 16:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,926
Posted By Spamcan defender

Firstly Im an ATCO (albeit an area bod in TC!)...

Firstly Im an ATCO (albeit an area bod in TC!) but also a PPL holder. As the latter I'd have done exactly the same as the OP and made an orbit until I could get a word in and clarify what the...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jul 2012, 22:56
Replies: 63
Views: 50,065
Posted By Spamcan defender

No, I totally understand your POV...:ok: Its...

No, I totally understand your POV...:ok:

Its kind of hard to change initial perceptions. I was a bit ambivalent myself but a chance encounter with the local rep had me swayed firmly in favour of...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jun 2012, 22:41
Replies: 63
Views: 50,065
Posted By Spamcan defender

Spitoon - Without a doubt, the old guard of GATCO...

Spitoon - Without a doubt, the old guard of GATCO did manage to do some damage with it's PR amongst certain quarters. It did, im sure, appear to be an old gentleman's club with its own secret...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jun 2012, 22:13
Replies: 62
Views: 25,045
Posted By Spamcan defender

Any update on Vanessa's treatment?? Spamcan

Any update on Vanessa's treatment??

Spamcan
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jun 2012, 22:39
Replies: 63
Views: 50,065
Posted By Spamcan defender

It seems to be a common perception that GATCO is...

It seems to be a common perception that GATCO is trying to compete with the union. The way I see it, and Ive stated this in the last page, is that prospect will negotiate T's and C's and provide some...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jun 2012, 22:33
Replies: 63
Views: 50,065
Posted By Spamcan defender

You are correct. GATCO assisted a military member...

You are correct. GATCO assisted a military member known as 'spot' (IIRC!). It was in connection with a fatal CFIT incident involving 2 USAF F-15's (again, if the grey matter serves me correctly)....
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2012, 20:47
Replies: 63
Views: 50,065
Posted By Spamcan defender

Firstly, yes...im a member.. Couple of...

Firstly, yes...im a member..



Couple of things there...
Firstly its a shame that you have been misinformed/not informed of the, rather substantial, differences between Prospect and GATCO....
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2012, 09:16
Replies: 63
Views: 50,065
Posted By Spamcan defender

GATCO Membership

Hi folks, just interested to see how many UK (civil & Mil) controllers on here are members of GATCO? Just a straw poll really....
and if you're not, an quick explanation of why not would be...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2012, 08:57
Replies: 3
Views: 5,443
Posted By Spamcan defender

I took the FEAST test but could only manage the...

I took the FEAST test but could only manage the side of salmon and leg of lamb. It was the half chicken which I failed on.

:E

TT
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Nov 2011, 16:30
Replies: 16
Views: 5,566
Posted By Spamcan defender

Whiteleys a good bet. VERY handy to get to both...

Whiteleys a good bet. VERY handy to get to both Swanwick AND CTC(college).

Missus and I are debating whether to rent our spare room out to students or not....

IMHO, winchester is a bit of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2010, 11:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,947
Posted By Spamcan defender

Never even knew this existed....:sad: It...

Never even knew this existed....:sad:

It would be great to get a team together from NATS. I know there are a lot of winter sports fans certainly at Swanwick and I would reckon there would be equal...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2009, 11:39
Replies: 42
Views: 8,203
Posted By Spamcan defender

I am also one of those who give as many directs...

I am also one of those who give as many directs as poss in my own sector. I dont mind being asked if there is a direct route available as I'm not as grumpy and cynical as some I work with :p but...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jun 2009, 08:44
Replies: 120
Views: 26,060
Posted By Spamcan defender

Ahh..so THATS what goes on at CTC..... ...

Ahh..so THATS what goes on at CTC.....



Only kidding folks. In all truth I have a few mates who work there and know its not all Starbucks and photocopying your balls :p. From my perspective and...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2009, 10:37
Replies: 66
Views: 9,593
Posted By Spamcan defender

Firstly it was 00:18 and I really just wanted to...

Firstly it was 00:18 and I really just wanted to get to bed rather than agonise over grammar.

Secondly.....


tells me you clearly DO NOT work in the same place I do. I have overheard MANY a...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2009, 23:18
Replies: 66
Views: 9,593
Posted By Spamcan defender

While I agree in principle with all of the above...

While I agree in principle with all of the above (apart from the no OT issue which will NEVER work unilaterally) I think the problem lies in the fact that if you DID do such things its not management...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2009, 10:12
Replies: 31
Views: 7,184
Posted By Spamcan defender

I had noticed this too. It seems that the 'good...

I had noticed this too. It seems that the 'good old boys' i.e PA-28's, C150/2 etc are going for silly money even with good amounts of kit.

I had toyed with the idea of buying a C152 but TBH, with...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Nov 2008, 09:00
Replies: 24
Views: 3,452
Posted By Spamcan defender

Well I checked in for a couple of nights and...

Well I checked in for a couple of nights and found it not bad at all :D.

Agree that for new aircon units they are bloody noisy. Hell, the one in my room was clearly out of balance 'ticking'...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2008, 15:05
Replies: 19
Views: 3,118
Posted By Spamcan defender

Thanks vintagewizard, how would I go about...

Thanks vintagewizard, how would I go about finding out where this course is going to be run??

Spamcan
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2008, 10:27
Replies: 19
Views: 3,118
Posted By Spamcan defender

Rod1, that sounds exactly like what I'm after....

Rod1, that sounds exactly like what I'm after. Just watched the Oddysey video they have and it looks amazing :ooh::ooh::8

I'll give you a bell one evening during the week if thats OK to discuss...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2008, 20:58
Replies: 19
Views: 3,118
Posted By Spamcan defender

Thanks for the replies so far. Zulu Alpha -...

Thanks for the replies so far.

Zulu Alpha - I'm planning on building an RV7 funnily enough. How do you find panel space with all the kit in place?? You wouldnt happen to have a pic of your panel...
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