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Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jun 2011, 23:23
Replies: 16
Views: 3,828
Posted By Arkady

On the NATS TLPD red is generated from radar...

On the NATS TLPD red is generated from radar derived information from a UK source, pink is derived from other radar sources and as such they are pretty reliable. Orange(?), I think you mean gold, are...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Feb 2011, 15:12
Replies: 14
Views: 3,398
Posted By Arkady

Bluesky, you will note from the Thread starters...

Bluesky, you will note from the Thread starters own post that he got similar responses to Chevvrons on other Forums. It would seem Chevvron is not as out of step in the UK as you seem to think. LMX...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2011, 14:49
Replies: 13
Views: 1,795
Posted By Arkady

"Does anybody know when iFacts will be introduced...

"Does anybody know when iFacts will be introduced into Swanwick?"

No. No one at all. Anywhere. :(
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Dec 2010, 11:24
Replies: 10
Views: 4,577
Posted By Arkady

No, the target on the radar is far, far bigger...

No, the target on the radar is far, far bigger than the actual size of the aeroplane, hence, in theory, if the blips do not merge the aircraft will not hit each other. If the blips do merge, they...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Nov 2010, 18:37
Replies: 7
Views: 3,003
Posted By Arkady

:D If only it weren't so true

:D If only it weren't so true
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Oct 2010, 10:24
Replies: 12
Views: 3,800
Posted By Arkady

I find that surprising. All AC positions are...

I find that surprising. All AC positions are enhanced relief at some point of the day. Or are you talking about co-ordinator positions?
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2010, 09:43
Replies: 17
Views: 4,807
Posted By Arkady

"As an examiner I often wonder why people use...

"As an examiner I often wonder why people use things like 'Fly heading 110 degrees, climb FL 120'."

I think this sort of thing happens because of NATS obsession with "best practice" and easy knee...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2010, 09:27
Replies: 12
Views: 3,800
Posted By Arkady

During the day at Swanwick we work to a local...

During the day at Swanwick we work to a local agreement called "enhanced relief" that means a maximum of 90 minutes plugged in before a thirty minute break. This limit is often reached during the...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Oct 2010, 08:29
Replies: 17
Views: 4,807
Posted By Arkady

In the UK one (two, three, or four) hundred is...

In the UK one (two, three, or four) hundred is only standard phraseology for flight levels. One zero zero degrees is the correct phraseology in this case. Degrees is added to all headings ending in a...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Sep 2010, 08:00
Replies: 9
Views: 5,649
Posted By Arkady

12.1 Pilots of aircraft in flight are permitted...

12.1 Pilots of aircraft in flight are permitted to jettison fuel in an emergency.

Under what circumstances would an aircraft in an emergency situation leading to the dumping of fuel not require a...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2010, 14:14
Replies: 95
Views: 20,095
Posted By Arkady

When was the RAF at its most capable? ...

When was the RAF at its most capable?

November 1918. No question, no contest in my mind. At this time the RAF was the largest airforce in the world, equipped with the most modern equipment, bar...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2010, 19:07
Replies: 31
Views: 3,292
Posted By Arkady

Honest answer and it is good to see a wannabe...

Honest answer and it is good to see a wannabe thinking about what the job involves. More good news for you then, almost every sector at Swanwick, even the high level ones, practise some form of...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2010, 18:03
Replies: 31
Views: 3,292
Posted By Arkady

Adam The good news is that a posting to...

Adam

The good news is that a posting to Swanwick (in whatever capacity) is the most likely outcome of joining NATS. Avoid Aerodrome and it becomes even more likely!!

I am interested to know why...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2010, 15:02
Replies: 47
Views: 7,781
Posted By Arkady

"As these are anonymous forums the origins of the...

"As these are anonymous forums the origins of the contributions may be opposite to what may be apparent. In fact the press may use it, or the unscrupulous, or sciolists*, to elicit certain reactions."
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Apr 2010, 14:19
Replies: 20
Views: 4,858
Posted By Arkady

"To a certain extent that's done already isn't it...

"To a certain extent that's done already isn't it when there are limits to how many in a group can be on leave at any one time and also how many days you can take in a set time period?"

That is...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Apr 2010, 13:51
Replies: 20
Views: 4,858
Posted By Arkady

We should resist the imposition of "forced leave...

We should resist the imposition of "forced leave taking" at all costs. Create that precident and it won't be long before the company is dictating when you can take leave rather than you choosing.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Apr 2010, 09:14
Replies: 164
Views: 41,193
Posted By Arkady

"I am becoming increasingly irritated by the...

"I am becoming increasingly irritated by the MEDIA referring to NATS as the National Air Traffic Services, are they not aware that as part of the great rebranding exercise NATS does not stand for...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2010, 18:38
Replies: 62
Views: 11,587
Posted By Arkady

I think 5mb is talking about traffic from a more...

I think 5mb is talking about traffic from a more southerly direction.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2010, 18:33
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,756,695
Posted By Arkady

That you have it is no problem. What it says...

That you have it is no problem. What it says might be.........:}
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2010, 18:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,513
Posted By Arkady

From the Daily Blah, Headline NEW CLOSE CALL...

From the Daily Blah, Headline NEW CLOSE CALL CENTRE IN PRESTWICK "The steely eyed controllers continued working coolly and calmly despite the Airbus 747 mere feet from their heads"

:}
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Oct 2009, 15:20
Replies: 36
Views: 3,634
Posted By Arkady

There is no objective way to decide this, so few...

There is no objective way to decide this, so few controllers have experience of both and none have recent experience.

In my opinion (I stress opinion) Area is harder to learn because it is the...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2009, 19:00
Replies: 55
Views: 9,760
Posted By Arkady

This one raises its head every so often but I'm...

This one raises its head every so often but I'm surprised that it has come up now in the penny pinching enviroment we are working in.

The first time I came across the suggestion (in a unit far far...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Sep 2009, 10:34
Replies: 51
Views: 6,661
Posted By Arkady

"Lets say, for the sake of argument, that all of...

"Lets say, for the sake of argument, that all of the upper airspace, lets say anything above 300, from 10W to the Danish, Dutch border was procedural at night with direct tracks (RLong helps here)....
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2009, 09:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,549
Posted By Arkady

I'd say the 777 was always going to get the...

I'd say the 777 was always going to get the higher level, whether it was above or below the A340 on first call, on the basis that it would reach FL320 first. Or as Divingduck put it "the decision is...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jun 2009, 18:46
Replies: 120
Views: 26,060
Posted By Arkady

Why was your meeting a surprise? Surely that's no...

Why was your meeting a surprise? Surely that's no way to run an efficient ANSP.:cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2009, 08:59
Replies: 752
Views: 348,848
Posted By Arkady

Winged Victory by VM Yeates - A virtually...

Winged Victory by VM Yeates - A virtually autobiographical account of life on a Camel Squadron in 1918

The Price of Glory by Alistair Horne - The Battle of Verdun, giving in insight to the First...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2009, 14:25
Replies: 20
Views: 3,569
Posted By Arkady

No you are not wrong. Each situation is different...

No you are not wrong. Each situation is different but generally the A/C going no.2 will get the bigger turns (more track miles) and the A/C in front will get the best direct.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2009, 10:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,569
Posted By Arkady

Basically there are two reasons you will be put...

Basically there are two reasons you will be put on a heading, tactically (i.e. positioning in a stream or for final) or for separation, sometimes both.

You will be well aware that you are being...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Apr 2009, 13:38
Replies: 2,329
Views: 434,976
Posted By Arkady

I stand to be corrected but I believe there is...

I stand to be corrected but I believe there is only one "Full Time Officer" in the ATCOs branch. He/she is the "National Officer" and is effectively an advisor to the BEC on the practicalities and...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Mar 2009, 16:18
Replies: 14
Views: 1,531
Posted By Arkady

You got invited to the Central Development Group...

You got invited to the Central Development Group Party then. :ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Nov 2008, 09:24
Replies: 83
Views: 10,031
Posted By Arkady

BD You of all people should know by now...

BD

You of all people should know by now that you need to use small words, type slowly and label sarcasm very clearly on here if you do not want to be misunderstood :ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Oct 2008, 08:44
Replies: 15
Views: 1,599
Posted By Arkady

I never, ever, want to find out what we would do...

I never, ever, want to find out what we would do if the screens at Swanwick went blank. :uhoh:
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Aug 2008, 23:23
Replies: 17
Views: 1,491
Posted By Arkady

Stilldarkandhungry I'm sorry but how do you...

Stilldarkandhungry

I'm sorry but how do you know that the controller in question does not understand the book? You are making an assumption. What is factual is that the book says that you MUST...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2008, 12:06
Replies: 25
Views: 4,293
Posted By Arkady

Yes, he validated. Unusual stuff always seems to...

Yes, he validated. Unusual stuff always seems to happen on boards, just to add to the pressure, but being live on National Television must be a first!
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2008, 09:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,612
Posted By Arkady

I think Standard is alluding to a site a bit...

I think Standard is alluding to a site a bit further down the road from Swanwick :E
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