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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2024, 08:17
Replies: 76
Views: 27,906
Posted By hiltonbaby

EG. For comparison. I can fly an a320. My new...

EG. For comparison. I can fly an a320. My new employer uses B738M. No need for any ground school or conversion as we will train you on the job. Sounds safe as.... maybe the 80 ATC promised is not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2024, 03:40
Replies: 36
Views: 5,689
Posted By hiltonbaby

What chance is there they have 11 controllers...

What chance is there they have 11 controllers that applied and are able to be released. 8/10ths of...........
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2024, 20:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,934
Posted By hiltonbaby

And BTW the upgrade is more about amenities than...

And BTW the upgrade is more about amenities than operational equipment. The tower is a rusted leaking mouldy peice of..... that went many years with bugger all structural maintenance.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2024, 20:53
Replies: 18
Views: 3,934
Posted By hiltonbaby

Intas as it exists doesn't bloody fit hence...

Intas as it exists doesn't bloody fit hence suggestions of Mark 2 from a different supplier....maybe. Staff were to be increased to 47 to cover training and they didnt even get close. As far as 80...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Sep 2023, 10:29
Replies: 2,314
Views: 247,048
Posted By hiltonbaby

It should come as no surprise that aside from not...

It should come as no surprise that aside from not providing adequate staff they are also unable to spell. Separate for christs sake, not seperate.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 04:59
Replies: 39
Views: 9,023
Posted By hiltonbaby

Sydney Fog Sunday.

There is little point AMD a Taf when LVP have been started. A sea fog was sitting on the coast at Sydney most of Sunday arvo. Unsurprisingly to everyone, but BOM, it came ashore and caused chaos. To...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2021, 22:22
Replies: 16
Views: 8,245
Posted By hiltonbaby

While it's true level 10 in Sydney pays more than...

While it's true level 10 in Sydney pays more than other locations an ab initio on rating takes 10 years in Sydney to get there. It's very rare for double increments which are not unusual in some...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2019, 08:45
Replies: 29
Views: 5,903
Posted By hiltonbaby

Imprecise to a degree. My point was the BOM on...

Imprecise to a degree. My point was the BOM on their website had a high probability of showers and TS for the day yet nothing on the TAF. As they have often stated a PROB 30 is just that a percentage...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2019, 21:11
Replies: 29
Views: 5,903
Posted By hiltonbaby

No not Brisbane but your close..ish. I too have...

No not Brisbane but your close..ish. I too have worked with BOM people in briefing and as go to people when questioning conditions for runway changes etc. It is not a personal dig, however when a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2019, 10:24
Replies: 29
Views: 5,903
Posted By hiltonbaby

Not talking about Mildura. But in that case...

Not talking about Mildura. But in that case unforecast weather caused a couple of issues for Virgin. The bigger issue is that there appears to be a huge gap between BOM guesses on their website and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2019, 09:06
Replies: 21
Views: 9,193
Posted By hiltonbaby

Can and has.

Can and has.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2019, 08:59
Replies: 29
Views: 5,903
Posted By hiltonbaby

Forecast Accuracy

As I sit here I have hail, severe downbursts significantly reduced visibility in a storm that 1 hour ago the TAF had no indications of. 2 hours ago the AWS had SCT 061 when it was actually OVC A017 (...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2019, 09:17
Replies: 37
Views: 9,217
Posted By hiltonbaby

I've not worked in Melbourne, but as an ex Sydney...

I've not worked in Melbourne, but as an ex Sydney controller I cannot believe you are being delayed because you exist. I can tell you this if you luv your ctaf world how many of you would dare take...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2018, 08:47
Replies: 74
Views: 22,015
Posted By hiltonbaby

I require 34L/34R or 16L/16R that's all it...

I require 34L/34R or 16L/16R that's all it takes. .... require it and it happens.. simples. You have no idea of the simple rules ATC have to follow. 20Kt x/wind means swap ends/sides.. no choice...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Aug 2018, 22:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
Posted By hiltonbaby

Make sure you take a cake.

Make sure you take a cake.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2018, 21:41
Replies: 53
Views: 13,266
Posted By hiltonbaby

In peak times when the cap is close to being...

In peak times when the cap is close to being breached it ads complexity to SMC, ADC and room Supervision lessens and to what gain? If you find yourself in prison and are going to flogged 1000 times...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2018, 01:52
Replies: 53
Views: 13,266
Posted By hiltonbaby

One point that has not been mentioned is that the...

One point that has not been mentioned is that the aerodrome is allowed 80 movements per rolling hour, So the hour starts at 00, 15, 30 and 45. If the cap is broken it is a bit more than a please...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Apr 2017, 10:38
Replies: 2
Views: 2,461
Posted By hiltonbaby

After a bit of time out myself, I still like to...

After a bit of time out myself, I still like to do the annual Ethics and Security refresher training.. That way it keeps fresh the decision I made as the absolute right thing to have done. What's...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2016, 07:56
Replies: 4,236
Views: 2,000,157
Posted By hiltonbaby

You get 90% off all flights.. 80% off all hotels....

You get 90% off all flights.. 80% off all hotels. 45% off new Ferrari's and when you do an overtime shift Management will try and take 25% off your hours so they can meet their KPI's for their pay...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jun 2016, 04:48
Replies: 51
Views: 11,592
Posted By hiltonbaby

98.6 has always worked well for me.

98.6 has always worked well for me.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2016, 10:19
Replies: 20
Views: 6,852
Posted By hiltonbaby

2 missed approaches on RWY 25 that must have been...

2 missed approaches on RWY 25 that must have been interesting. Not really surprising with 30kts downwind though. Don't shoot the messenger or do either way.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2016, 09:26
Replies: 4,236
Views: 2,000,157
Posted By hiltonbaby

Here is a fun fact.... Get he word most used in...

Here is a fun fact.... Get he word most used in ATC and win a prize. No it isn't golly... it does however start in the first quarter of the alpahabet.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th May 2016, 21:57
Replies: 10
Views: 5,816
Posted By hiltonbaby

To be fair nobody has been doing anything as they...

To be fair nobody has been doing anything as they are constantly on overseas trips. There is more 'acting' going on than in Hollywood.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Aug 2015, 09:47
Replies: 505
Views: 531,336
Posted By hiltonbaby

The smell of the breakfast. The thud thud thud as...

The smell of the breakfast. The thud thud thud as you taxied out after overnighting in a winter Hobart. I was a junior burger in those days but it seems like only yesterday.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2015, 06:47
Replies: 0
Views: 2,677
Posted By hiltonbaby

Towering Inferno IV

Anyone know what happened in Melbourne Tower yesterday.....wasn't the wiring was it.
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2014, 21:26
Replies: 4,236
Views: 2,000,157
Posted By hiltonbaby

Roster

The friends of friends have no idea. These days the published roster is issued and you then have the ability to swap shifts if you can find someone to do it with and it meets rostering and fatigue...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jun 2014, 11:57
Replies: 57
Views: 12,672
Posted By hiltonbaby

Without getting into specifics Airspace 2000 was...

Without getting into specifics Airspace 2000 was a complete joke. RPT Aircraft lined up at a controlled aerodrome simply wouldn't depart if unannounced aircraft in Class 'E' were present. It didn't...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Apr 2014, 10:26
Replies: 117
Views: 103,225
Posted By hiltonbaby

Strangely quiet from those in the southern...

Strangely quiet from those in the southern hemisphere a little right of the search for Mas370.
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jan 2014, 09:59
Replies: 4,236
Views: 2,000,157
Posted By hiltonbaby

Biblical aged ATC

A word to the wise. As of last month more ATC in Sydney tower are over 50 years old than below. Old, wise, capable and generally annoyed.
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Nov 2012, 10:51
Replies: 16
Views: 6,457
Posted By hiltonbaby

To all those wishing to be or are trying to be I...

To all those wishing to be or are trying to be I honestly wish you the best of luck. This is 30+ years talking to you so take it as you find it. Get a bullet proof folder and keep a copy of every...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Sep 2011, 11:30
Replies: 4,236
Views: 2,000,157
Posted By hiltonbaby

Yaasb bucket.

:=Hey Yaasb,

If only it was the good old days of Sectors in SY. Remember the general ratings and the fact that nobody wanted to train us.

Caio

Don't go rolling any more Corollas.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2011, 11:49
Replies: 4,236
Views: 2,000,157
Posted By hiltonbaby

ask23

While I am not an assessor or involved in any way with the recruitment process I have been in for a decade or two and I at least I have learn't to know how to take advice. If you carry your attitude...
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