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Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2024, 02:12
Replies: 73
Views: 39,102
Posted By sheepless

Or there was the controller who was fired on the...

Or there was the controller who was fired on the 6th floor for some reason. On his way down, in the lift, he was chatting to woman who asked - What do you do? When he replied he was a controller -...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Mar 2024, 22:42
Replies: 73
Views: 39,102
Posted By sheepless

Ahhhh IAL. Where job interviews for ATC...

Ahhhh IAL. Where job interviews for ATC vacancies went a bit like this ..

Walk in door.
Interviewer - Hello you are going to xyz in the Gulf.
Me - Does it have radar ?
Interviewer -...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2024, 02:38
Replies: 36
Views: 5,632
Posted By sheepless

Seems to work at London City - article here...

Seems to work at London City - article here (https://www.internationalairportreview.com/news/176317/a-look-back-on-london-citys-digital-atc-tower-one-year-on/)
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2023, 03:52
Replies: 125
Views: 28,420
Posted By sheepless

I've always thought that if a control position...

I've always thought that if a control position needs a super human to operate it then maybe the position/operation/system should be changed.
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Sep 2023, 20:55
Replies: 125
Views: 28,420
Posted By sheepless

Typically organisations that employ controllers...

Typically organisations that employ controllers are driven by someone who watches a spreadsheet. Activities such as COVID, 9-11, contract renewals always concentrate the mind on the bottom line....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jul 2023, 05:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,409
Posted By sheepless

Watched a large number fall out of the sky in...

Watched a large number fall out of the sky in Perth last November. Dare I say it but I think we found watching the failures more fun than the display..
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2023, 23:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,508
Posted By sheepless

In the midst of last weeks rain cancellations I...

In the midst of last weeks rain cancellations I used their on-line "complaints" form. All was resolved withing hours. On Messenger it took 2 days for them to even reply. There are TWO forms one for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2023, 21:08
Replies: 1,274
Views: 650,864
Posted By sheepless

Can't agree more. Swanton Morley in 1968 - first...

Can't agree more. Swanton Morley in 1968 - first course I could get on after passing 16. Being able to actually touch and fly an aircraft was magic. As you say solo after an hour. I do recall a few...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2023, 21:23
Replies: 27
Views: 2,852
Posted By sheepless

Down in NZ setting a code is redundant. I...

Down in NZ setting a code is redundant.
I first establish contact.
Then pass my position/level and the request.
If it is available the clearance is in the response.
No setting a squawk, squawk...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2023, 23:10
Replies: 23
Views: 3,902
Posted By sheepless

The radios used in these are SDR (Software...

The radios used in these are SDR (Software Defined Radio) meaning that they are capable of being reprogrammed to a different frequency.. For an example see Reprogram an SDR...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jan 2023, 19:49
Replies: 23
Views: 3,902
Posted By sheepless

I'm not quite sure what you mean by this as this...

I'm not quite sure what you mean by this as this system has been available for some years..
Details on Stratux with Flarm (https://dross.net/aviation/how-to-and-where-to-start-with-stratux/)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jan 2023, 03:46
Replies: 23
Views: 3,902
Posted By sheepless

Build a STRATUX. Can be set up to take Flarm and...

Build a STRATUX. Can be set up to take Flarm and ADS-B. Direct reception and will display on OzRunways or any phone through a web page.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2022, 20:34
Replies: 132
Views: 35,083
Posted By sheepless

Qantas CEO Blames passengers for delays

From an NZ news site..

"Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has blamed passengers for contributing to mass delays at Sydney Airport"

"The airport continues to blame a multitude of factors,...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2021, 04:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By sheepless

They are history. I last worked in training 5...

They are history. I last worked in training 5 years ago and was always quoted these numbers even though they ceased to exist some years back. I could never find any current references to them. BUT...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th May 2021, 03:45
Replies: 68
Views: 16,660
Posted By sheepless

SCATSA, many years ago, usual Shetland day with a...

SCATSA, many years ago, usual Shetland day with a gentle breeze. Carrying out an SRA for the local Islander. Aircraft got to 4 miles and stopped - after repeating the range height etc a couple of...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2021, 23:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,993
Posted By sheepless

Check your PMs

Check your PMs
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jan 2021, 04:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,993
Posted By sheepless

The IANS library, old style paper books etc, may...

The IANS library, old style paper books etc, may have a copy if it was made by them. Assuming it still exists.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jan 2021, 01:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,993
Posted By sheepless

I have a recollection that it might have been...

I have a recollection that it might have been made by EUROCONTROL, but recollections fade with time...
Possibly by IANS at Luxembourg.
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Oct 2020, 03:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By sheepless

Controller retirement home

The old control tower Wellington NZ (https://www.tommys.co.nz/property/34-36-tirangi-road-rongotai-wellington-6022/)
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2020, 05:00
Replies: 63
Views: 14,675
Posted By sheepless

BoeingBoy; I too did my first solo from White...

BoeingBoy; I too did my first solo from White Waltham in 1970 but I used the Aircoupe fleet (G-ATRY) Sadly it met its demise on the Isle of Wight in the eighties.

G-ATRY also at WW in Feb 1971 -...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2020, 00:20
Replies: 10
Views: 8,719
Posted By sheepless

In 1976 or 1977 (I forget the exact year) the...

In 1976 or 1977 (I forget the exact year) the code in the UK changed from 3100 to 7500. I remember the day it changed well. The first flight I had from Humberside to Amsterdam was allocated code...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2020, 03:11
Replies: 40
Views: 27,077
Posted By sheepless

Northern Monkey - Apologies for being...

Northern Monkey - Apologies for being downbeat...I would hope that the modelling plays out.

"A 40% drop in global revenue passenger miles followed by a rapid snap-back and leveling out of 5%...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2020, 23:57
Replies: 40
Views: 27,077
Posted By sheepless

Nothing will start regular flying until a vaccine...

Nothing will start regular flying until a vaccine is widely distributed. Minimum of 2 years. If we are lucky.
In this 2 year period Airbus and Boeing currently plan to deliver 2000 + aircraft.
This...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Mar 2020, 23:42
Replies: 8
Views: 5,000
Posted By sheepless

Watch the CFMU public portal ...

Watch the CFMU public portal (https://www.public.nm.eurocontrol.int/PUBPORTAL/gateway/spec/index.html)for daily totals in Europe.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2020, 18:32
Replies: 56
Views: 34,631
Posted By sheepless

Norway to close all Airports to non nationals....

Norway to close all Airports to non nationals. Makes NZ restrictions look quite soft.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Mar 2020, 21:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,561
Posted By sheepless

One reaction.... Eurocontrol...

One reaction.... Eurocontrol (https://www.eurocontrol.int/statement/eurocontrol-statement-covid-19)
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2020, 04:04
Replies: 13
Views: 2,561
Posted By sheepless

Privatised ANSP

Must be difficult times with income falling. One assumes the governments will step in.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2020, 23:08
Replies: 85
Views: 73,260
Posted By sheepless

QANTAS to ground 8 A380

According to ..stuff NZ (https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120146738/coronavirus-qantas-grounds-a380s-and-cuts-international-capacity-by-nearly-a-quarter)
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Dec 2018, 01:50
Replies: 73
Views: 39,102
Posted By sheepless

In the late 80's rumours were that STC (I think...

In the late 80's rumours were that STC (I think it was STC or someone similar) bought it just to get at the pension funds. Also was quietly asked by a high up if the instructors would take it on if...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2016, 23:59
Replies: 19
Views: 8,459
Posted By sheepless

PC If you look at the OMDB ADR...

PC

If you look at the OMDB ADR (https://www.gcaa.gov.ae/aip/current/AIRACs/2016-P07/graphics/OMDB-AD-2-21_2016-12.pdf) chart I would guess that it is similar to your situation. [ Runway 12R OMDB] ...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2016, 20:22
Replies: 19
Views: 8,459
Posted By sheepless

A number of states use a Runway Starter...

A number of states use a Runway Starter Extension, which you can commence the take-off from. (Although in Europe the proposal is for only 150m.)

Nothing to stop a state creating a Runway Starter...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2016, 17:29
Replies: 19
Views: 8,459
Posted By sheepless

Also devil's advocate - - Clearly there is...

Also devil's advocate - -

Clearly there is a distance at which a taxiway can be placed before the threshold of a runway which would comply with 8168 requirements and allow aircraft to taxi freely...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Dec 2016, 20:20
Replies: 3
Views: 2,466
Posted By sheepless

I believe that the new ICAO SID/STAR...

I believe that the new ICAO SID/STAR phraseologies would very simply clear up any misunderstanding on this point.
Sample here...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Nov 2016, 04:30
Replies: 16
Views: 3,802
Posted By sheepless

ICAO reference

<LookingForAJob>
DOC 4444, (2015) - Possibly relevant extract..

8.7.3.4 The following distance-based wake turbulence separation minima shall be applied to aircraft being provided with an ATS...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Oct 2016, 13:02
Replies: 10
Views: 7,632
Posted By sheepless

"controller training" is only two words.... ...

"controller training" is only two words....

"the safety and procedural induction processes necessary to implement the changes in time for implementation" sounds so much better.......

Imagine...
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