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Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jan 2018, 23:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,925
Posted By Minesthechevy

LEDs in runway lights

Evening All.

An ex-LL L/Op asks if there has been any experimentation in using LEDs in Rwy and Apc lighting.

I can't see any immediate show-stoppers, but I've been out of it for 11 years now.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Apr 2016, 15:04
Replies: 73
Views: 25,302
Posted By Minesthechevy

Spud Murphy

Does anyone herein remember Spud's biscuit-tin? IIRC - and it's nearly 40 years ago mind - a local-to-him bakery had a run of biscuit tins made with a scene out of Lowry gracing the lid and sides. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Apr 2016, 07:24
Replies: 245
Views: 104,297
Posted By Minesthechevy

IIRC the official terminology was that you were...

IIRC the official terminology was that you were rostered for Sector 8........
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Oct 2015, 20:39
Replies: 73
Views: 25,302
Posted By Minesthechevy

Agree almost totally, but I cannot comment on...

Agree almost totally, but I cannot comment on 'these days' having been out of it for 9 years. Certainly a largely valid comment up to 2006.....
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Sep 2015, 21:08
Replies: 9
Views: 4,512
Posted By Minesthechevy

Thank you, cough. It's good to have a bit of a...

Thank you, cough. It's good to have a bit of a nod in one's direction ...even if one is currently going in a different direction
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Aug 2015, 19:16
Replies: 42
Views: 22,686
Posted By Minesthechevy

Bloody depressing is when you smile at reading...

Bloody depressing is when you smile at reading some guys whose posts make reference to your era of music, then you realise why you shouldn't call them 'old guys'.:O
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2015, 08:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,146
Posted By Minesthechevy

I think HM's answer might have been stated as...

I think HM's answer might have been stated as from the individual airlines PoV, which may not always be the same as ATC's or the airport operators.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2015, 12:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,165
Posted By Minesthechevy

More info, unchecked by me IVAO United Kingdom -...

More info, unchecked by me IVAO United Kingdom - Heathrow (EGLL) (http://ivao.co.uk/atc/egll/adc) http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/.../index.php%3Foption=com... Terminal 5...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2015, 10:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,165
Posted By Minesthechevy

I have asked about this in another forum,...

I have asked about this in another forum, inhabited by a lot of BAA guys, and they say - ' You are unlikely to find in the UK AIP what aircraft fit on what stands at UK airports, possibly one or two...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Apr 2015, 22:20
Replies: 4
Views: 4,359
Posted By Minesthechevy

Smile Twentpointfour 'ONE of the ODD...

Twentpointfour 'ONE of the ODD controllers'?????? I thought they were all a little bit odd.....:O
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Mar 2015, 11:56
Replies: 57
Views: 18,205
Posted By Minesthechevy

Nah, where's the fun in that Gonzo? It's much...

Nah, where's the fun in that Gonzo? It's much easier to get stuck in early.... After all, when we were all learning to drive, NONE of us EVER stalled the Model-T, not once, ever. Did we, boys?
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jan 2015, 15:39
Replies: 19
Views: 8,578
Posted By Minesthechevy

IMHO it's a bit of a curate's egg mixed with the...

IMHO it's a bit of a curate's egg mixed with the worst of Pushing Tin. It DOES have some good bits, but overall it's a bit too Hollywood for me....

I doubt if anyone has ever met someone in the...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Dec 2014, 15:33
Replies: 39
Views: 23,281
Posted By Minesthechevy

Call me a cynic, but which newspaper are you...

Call me a cynic, but which newspaper are you hoping to sell your Pulitzer-winning article to?

If you aren't a journalist, then I'm in error - but ......................
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Nov 2014, 05:40
Replies: 17
Views: 7,416
Posted By Minesthechevy

'Eat at MacDonalds/Starbucks/sponsor of choice'. ...

'Eat at MacDonalds/Starbucks/sponsor of choice'.

It's a good business opportunity in these cash-strapped times......
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Nov 2014, 10:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,875
Posted By Minesthechevy

To the best of my knowledge, there are no rules...

To the best of my knowledge, there are no rules imposed by ATC anywhere; but there may well be some airlines who have rules or guidelines....
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Sep 2014, 11:18
Replies: 152
Views: 33,224
Posted By Minesthechevy

Howzabout this? ...

Howzabout this?

http://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/404851-atc-airways-frequency-details-early-1970s.html

About half way down
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Aug 2014, 11:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,390
Posted By Minesthechevy

Concorde 77 - may I suggest that you X-post this...

Concorde 77 - may I suggest that you X-post this in the Asia forum on PPrune? It's highly likely that there'll be some Air India etc pilots in there.....
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Aug 2014, 10:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,390
Posted By Minesthechevy

I wonder if the speaker or author is referring to...

I wonder if the speaker or author is referring to 'vector'; still doesn't make much sense without seeing it in context, but it's a bit more logical....
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jul 2014, 09:49
Replies: 56
Views: 15,255
Posted By Minesthechevy

Atsman, please chk your PMs

Atsman, please chk your PMs
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2014, 13:44
Replies: 17
Views: 7,358
Posted By Minesthechevy

Unfortunate editing means that the first ?few?...

Unfortunate editing means that the first ?few? exchanges were cut. IMHO, and on the partial snippet in the clip, the ATCO has no case to answer.

It'd be interesting to hear the FULL...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2014, 15:40
Replies: 15
Views: 14,179
Posted By Minesthechevy

I think their MATS Pt II would need an update.....

I think their MATS Pt II would need an update.....
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2014, 11:44
Replies: 33
Views: 7,214
Posted By Minesthechevy

Google is your friend. However, start with...

Google is your friend.

However, start with the Public Order Act 1986, the RTA Acts (various), and Criminal Justice Act 1967.

I used to be quite involved in vehicular Rights of Way issues but...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jul 2014, 00:25
Replies: 33
Views: 7,214
Posted By Minesthechevy

Westlakes: <<So under what legal power could...

Westlakes:

<<So under what legal power could the Police move folk from that area that is part of the public highway?>>

Many. Trust me on this.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2014, 15:13
Replies: 33
Views: 7,214
Posted By Minesthechevy

NannyStates R Us. Accidents happen all the...

NannyStates R Us.

Accidents happen all the time, big deal, get over it. IMV it is the /personal/ responsibility of the onlookers to ensure that their heads don't get in the way of the aeroplanes,...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th May 2014, 15:05
Replies: 31
Views: 9,547
Posted By Minesthechevy

TDM, HD, and everyone ex-LL I asked recently...

TDM, HD, and everyone ex-LL

I asked recently on another forum about Marvin and apparently he was pulled over the coals bigtime for it, so he isn't heard as much as before.

He was like Marmite -...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Mar 2014, 11:48
Replies: 18
Views: 3,640
Posted By Minesthechevy

Airwave 45, please tell me which GPS you rely on;...

Airwave 45, please tell me which GPS you rely on; were the guaranteed-for-life, never-ever-run-out batteries an option or did they come standard?

Which reminds me - I must replace the ones in my...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2014, 21:12
Replies: 33
Views: 11,468
Posted By Minesthechevy

Keith Williams?

Keith Williams?
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Feb 2014, 08:31
Replies: 25
Views: 5,132
Posted By Minesthechevy

<like> Just what we came to expect from the...

<like> Just what we came to expect from the Unflappable One :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Feb 2014, 07:32
Replies: 25
Views: 5,132
Posted By Minesthechevy

Agree with RAC/OPS. If you miss the RET,...

Agree with RAC/OPS.

If you miss the RET, expect an instruction like 'Expedite next right/left, landing traffic is looking up your a*%$ and I want to go home tonight without filling in paperwork.'...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jan 2014, 08:23
Replies: 29
Views: 20,704
Posted By Minesthechevy

OK, ta. Skynet meets ATC, then....... I mean,...

OK, ta. Skynet meets ATC, then....... I mean, nothing ever goes wrong with technology, does it?
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jan 2014, 22:23
Replies: 29
Views: 20,704
Posted By Minesthechevy

I'm a retired (7 years) ex-Heathrow Lighting Op,...

I'm a retired (7 years) ex-Heathrow Lighting Op, and being unfamiliar with the UAE system, I have to ask for some background. I think I am the only ex-EGLL L/Op on the forum, but stand to be...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2014, 07:51
Replies: 20
Views: 5,420
Posted By Minesthechevy

<<I learned very little in my 31 years as a...

<<I learned very little in my 31 years as a Heathrow Director but I've learned a great deal on here!!>>

Yep. HD taught me all I know, but my lawyer says I should get off lightly.:O
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jan 2014, 13:44
Replies: 45
Views: 9,878
Posted By Minesthechevy

TDM, when Pontius was a pilot he probably talked...

TDM, when Pontius was a pilot he probably talked to you..... how long have you got left to go? It must be this decade surely........
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2013, 08:50
Replies: 17
Views: 4,893
Posted By Minesthechevy

Musket90, you have PM

Musket90, you have PM
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Sep 2013, 19:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,605
Posted By Minesthechevy

Doc, you have a PM. Good luck.

Doc, you have a PM. Good luck.
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