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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2018, 16:07
Replies: 296
Views: 92,122
Posted By jackieofalltrades

In the USA, Trans State Airlines (a feeder for...

In the USA, Trans State Airlines (a feeder for United and American) uses the callsign "Waterski". Other feeders: PSA Airlines; "Blue Streak" and Expressjet; "Acey", GoJet; "Lindbergh".
Forum: North America
27th Dec 2017, 15:59
Replies: 41
Views: 23,732
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I wonder why they didn't divert to a closer...

I wonder why they didn't divert to a closer airport such as Seattle or San Francisco, both of which are regular destinations for All Nippon and so would have ground staff capable of handling the...
Forum: Canada
14th Oct 2017, 20:11
Replies: 17
Views: 5,570
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Brampton is an uncontrolled airport and can get...

Brampton is an uncontrolled airport and can get manic at times. Durham Flight Centre, based at Oshawa has a good reputation.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2017, 23:48
Replies: 221
Views: 63,752
Posted By jackieofalltrades

There's an oxymoron if I ever saw one!

There's an oxymoron if I ever saw one!
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2017, 19:59
Replies: 221
Views: 63,752
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Am I missing something? If that's the main...

Am I missing something? If that's the main reason, couldn't they just build a new tower on top of a terminal expansion?
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2017, 14:15
Replies: 31
Views: 15,937
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Absolutely. This new phraseology is so...

Absolutely. This new phraseology is so convoluted, and open to more misinterpretation than ever before. I particularly dislike the "fly direct XXXXX, expect YYYYY in 4 miles." I read that the reason...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Apr 2017, 01:03
Replies: 1,166
Views: 448,697
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Out of nosey curiosity I am intrigued as to the...

Out of nosey curiosity I am intrigued as to the value of the settlement. Pity, but not surprisingly, it has a non-disclosure clause.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2017, 18:47
Replies: 21
Views: 4,069
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I'm aware of the old O'Hare layout, but stand by...

I'm aware of the old O'Hare layout, but stand by my comment that they wouldn't have been able to launch 6 heavies in one minute. Mediums taking VFR departure separation, sure. But not heavies. Even...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Apr 2017, 13:57
Replies: 21
Views: 4,069
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Not heavies they wouldn't have.

Not heavies they wouldn't have.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Apr 2017, 00:50
Replies: 23
Views: 4,872
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Very true ExGrunt. It's been a long time since I...

Very true ExGrunt. It's been a long time since I flew into Dulles. I found the buses a novelty the first time, but I agree they do get tiresome after a number of trips. I still hate JFK arrivals, but...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Apr 2017, 16:58
Replies: 23
Views: 4,872
Posted By jackieofalltrades

My two cents. If price is ok for you, I would...

My two cents. If price is ok for you, I would recommend pre-clearance in Dublin.
You haven't said how old your mother is, or if she's in great health, but going on the fact you're 30 I would assume...
Forum: Canada
7th Apr 2017, 17:16
Replies: 10
Views: 3,693
Posted By jackieofalltrades

If not a journalist or foolish "party-goer" it is...

If not a journalist or foolish "party-goer" it is quite possible to be a dummy run to test security and screening.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2017, 16:30
Replies: 83
Views: 16,209
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I went on a famil trip to EGGP about 10 years...

I went on a famil trip to EGGP about 10 years ago. At that time they told me that the controller working EGGP wasn't permitted to work EGCN at the same time. And if I recall correctly the radar...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th Feb 2017, 15:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,036
Posted By jackieofalltrades

As a follow up to the earlier posts in this...

As a follow up to the earlier posts in this thread...

I tried the various suggestions, with thanks. Unfortunately none of them would clear what ever it was preventing my computer from going to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Dec 2016, 14:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,036
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I had thought about that too. I can't find any...

I had thought about that too. I can't find any updates running. I'm wondering if there's an easy way to find which program is stopping the computer entering the sleep mode?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Dec 2016, 01:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,036
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Computer Not Going To Sleep

I'm running an old PC with Windows Vista (I hated 8.1/10 and too cheap to buy 7). For the most part it does all I need it to, but for a couple of months now I've found it will not go into Sleep mode...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Dec 2016, 02:01
Replies: 6
Views: 2,242
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Essentially, yes they do. The system remembers...

Essentially, yes they do. The system remembers the ident of the aircraft before it switched to the 75/76/7700 code and will still display it. However, there is now the added bonus for controllers in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Nov 2016, 15:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,649
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Yes, it's a well known fact that the A343 only...

Yes, it's a well known fact that the A343 only takes off via the curvature of the Earth.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Nov 2016, 15:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,748
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Probably won't have too big an impact on...

Probably won't have too big an impact on commercial flights in/out of the major airports in the NYC area, they already have to avoid overflying Manhattan below a certain altitude anyways. (I forget...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Nov 2016, 17:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Last time I went through a few weeks ago that...

Last time I went through a few weeks ago that area was under construction, but from what I could tell it will be reopened in due course with some new shops.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Oct 2016, 13:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I've used it a few times. It is landslide so you...

I've used it a few times. It is landslide so you will have to clear security again to get your connecting flight. But it does offer good views, weather permitting.
I flew through AMS the other day...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2016, 22:38
Replies: 20
Views: 7,206
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I've met some controllers who are of the adage...

I've met some controllers who are of the adage the faster you talk the better you are. Like HD, I'm not of that mindset. I think it's much more important to elocute your words in a manner that will...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Aug 2016, 15:41
Replies: 152
Views: 24,412
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Flying through KDCA not so long ago I saw several...

Flying through KDCA not so long ago I saw several diplomats with their cases attached to them.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2016, 03:38
Replies: 15
Views: 7,080
Posted By jackieofalltrades

The tower controller presses a button that...

The tower controller presses a button that triggers a "go-around" alarm at the approach controller's suite, then the entire OPS room turns round and yells jeers and waheys. At least it did before...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2016, 13:56
Replies: 213
Views: 135,214
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Here's a question for those who think this is an...

Here's a question for those who think this is an over reaction and it's not a big deal.
Would you, as a pilot, make the same "joke" transmission and stupid noises over the cabin PA? Or if an...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2016, 16:46
Replies: 213
Views: 135,214
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I agree, the childish, moronic messing around on...

I agree, the childish, moronic messing around on 121.5 needs to be clamped down upon. I do wonder how one of the frat boys in the front approaches the subject with the other pilot; "Hey, do you know...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2016, 16:49
Replies: 62
Views: 13,021
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Certainly before my time then!

Certainly before my time then!
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2016, 14:33
Replies: 62
Views: 13,021
Posted By jackieofalltrades

But isn't the national pastime of Britain to...

But isn't the national pastime of Britain to queue? Why eliminate that from our travels...?!?
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2016, 14:31
Replies: 62
Views: 13,021
Posted By jackieofalltrades

That's brilliant. I hadn't heard that before, but...

That's brilliant. I hadn't heard that before, but it can certainly see it happening.
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2016, 14:14
Replies: 12
Views: 3,621
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Nobody has said they did. Just that they do have...

Nobody has said they did. Just that they do have an ILS.


It's semantics, but does that not then mean as part of the Heathrow licence they are licenced for Northolt too?


I need to re-read my...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2016, 03:07
Replies: 12
Views: 3,621
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Thanks for clarifying HD. I had thought Heathrow...

Thanks for clarifying HD. I had thought Heathrow controllers at TC could clear Northolt arrivals to intercept the ILS.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2016, 21:34
Replies: 12
Views: 3,621
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I know they do in Canada, not sure about the New...

I know they do in Canada, not sure about the New York TRACON though.
It's been a long time since I've been to TC, so I'm sure someone there could correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Heathrow...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2016, 21:29
Replies: 62
Views: 13,021
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I once deliberately put two in the hold at the...

I once deliberately put two in the hold at the same level. They were at opposite ends of the racetrack, speed controlled, and never any chance of colliding. This was, of course, in the simulator...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Apr 2016, 15:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,868
Posted By jackieofalltrades

I would have thought VIR would find the A380 easy...

I would have thought VIR would find the A380 easy to fill on LHR-JFK and/or LAX routes. I thought they had some tentative orders for some. Is that no longer the case?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Apr 2016, 18:36
Replies: 30
Views: 6,311
Posted By jackieofalltrades

Thanks for the info Dave. I find it fascinating...

Thanks for the info Dave. I find it fascinating thinking about the old cross runways many airports used to have.
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