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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Jul 2004, 13:49
Replies: 24
Views: 2,258
Posted By hatsoff

Don't rush to sign up until you've thought it...

Don't rush to sign up until you've thought it through.

There are many security issues involved here and it's been the talk on security sites for months now.

Here is The Register's take on...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2004, 22:25
Replies: 33
Views: 5,238
Posted By hatsoff

We were sort of around Drayton together a few...

We were sort of around Drayton together a few decades back although our paths didn't really cross.

I pray that you enjoy a long and happy retirement when your current difficulty is overcome.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Apr 2004, 08:45
Replies: 31
Views: 4,171
Posted By hatsoff

Big Al , I think it's unlikely to get a control...

Big Al , I think it's unlikely to get a control zone around it until they have made a case based on the number and type of movements.

It's very difficult to get Controlled Airspace to protect...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Apr 2004, 08:26
Replies: 21
Views: 4,160
Posted By hatsoff

Was it a successful direct flight fully loaded...

Was it a successful direct flight fully loaded with pax or just a stunt ?

Leeds is a great regional airport but given the short , out of wind runway and hilltop site there are some limits to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Apr 2004, 22:49
Replies: 21
Views: 4,160
Posted By hatsoff

Well it looks like it was a ruse after all. ...

Well it looks like it was a ruse after all.

I haven't seen any successful long haul operations out of Leeds and although an earlier poster mentioned Canada , I can't remember it.

However ,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Apr 2004, 11:20
Replies: 21
Views: 4,160
Posted By hatsoff

There have always been idiots in this industry...

There have always been idiots in this industry ready to throw money away , so who knows?

To my mind , the airfield constraints at Leeds make economic long haul operations unlikely and the lead...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2004, 22:31
Replies: 67
Views: 16,697
Posted By hatsoff

Quote.. Out of interest, given that diverted...

Quote..
Out of interest, given that diverted aircraft are going to run out of fuel rather quicker than normal inbounds (generally) do atc give them priority anyway?

In the UK we don't.
We are...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2004, 17:17
Replies: 67
Views: 16,697
Posted By hatsoff

Interesting thread from an ATCO's viewpoint. ...

Interesting thread from an ATCO's viewpoint.

For several years it's become clear to us on the ground that reserves are becoming dangerously low.
Whenever wx diversions take place it is almost ...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2004, 21:18
Replies: 601
Views: 72,569
Posted By hatsoff

5 Miles , you forget that we enjoy better health...

5 Miles , you forget that we enjoy better health , a longer life , a warmer climate and greater Capital Growth than our Northern Bretheren.
At retirement we are far richer than the poor souls up...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jan 2004, 17:29
Replies: 52
Views: 13,240
Posted By hatsoff

Well Arran it couldn't have been an authorised UK...

Well Arran it couldn't have been an authorised UK intercept.
In the UK intercepting aircraft have the transponder off to avoid a TCAS response.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jan 2004, 03:52
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By hatsoff

Did you spot the clever camerawork? Nearly...

Did you spot the clever camerawork?
Nearly every shot showed a flying aeroplane:O

And that's the point ; the whole thing was as contrived to enhance some journos career.
Real problems lie...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Dec 2003, 19:54
Replies: 601
Views: 72,569
Posted By hatsoff

I hope it's inaccurate. If I recall from memory...

I hope it's inaccurate.
If I recall from memory he was paid £325,000 last year.
That's a lot of money to manage a small organisation like NATS and exceeds the UK average if you want to compare it...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Dec 2003, 01:54
Replies: 17
Views: 1,679
Posted By hatsoff

Have those pension payments been paid yet?

Have those pension payments been paid yet?
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2003, 02:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,380
Posted By hatsoff

I agree with Radar 707. From my experience...

I agree with Radar 707.

From my experience very few jets get past a Jetsream when the nose is down.
Sure the trainees think "slow Prop" and try to put the jet ahead but you only let them do...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2003, 02:37
Replies: 14
Views: 5,693
Posted By hatsoff

Just a word of caution. Please don't interpret...

Just a word of caution.
Please don't interpret TCAS as if it were Radar. You are not looking at relative positions of traffic you are observing a "time plot".
There have been a number of serious...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Sep 2003, 02:26
Replies: 32
Views: 5,917
Posted By hatsoff

I know of only 2 atcos that have committed...

I know of only 2 atcos that have committed suicide in service.
One in the 70s ex Gatwick/EU and the other more recently at Manchester.

As far as I know neither cases were job related.
Pity about...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jul 2003, 02:48
Replies: 71
Views: 8,344
Posted By hatsoff

Having a mobility clause in your contract does...

Having a mobility clause in your contract does not mean that you cannot claim redundancy when a Unit closes.
For reasons of their own our Union disagrees but here's one union that's more clued up...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2003, 00:09
Replies: 40
Views: 4,167
Posted By hatsoff

Perhaps I wasn't being very fair after just a...

Perhaps I wasn't being very fair after just a quick read through so here goes with my initial thoughts on that one aspect.

Transponder codes are limited by physics.
Already we find that during...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2003, 06:10
Replies: 40
Views: 4,167
Posted By hatsoff

Just a quick read and its clear that the authors...

Just a quick read and its clear that the authors have no understanding of the limitations of transponder codes and what effect their ideas could have on civil ATC Radars.

At first glance it looks...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2003, 05:46
Replies: 46
Views: 5,401
Posted By hatsoff

Difficult to argue against the economics of 2...

Difficult to argue against the economics of 2 centres and even less if we did things properly and relied on one with built in contingency.

Of course the political McNERC will go ahead , but it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jun 2003, 03:29
Replies: 22
Views: 4,104
Posted By hatsoff

They should try advertising more ; most...

They should try advertising more ; most Mancunians don't even know they're there.
God awful time to leave Cologne though , arriving MAN at 7am..ish.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th May 2003, 00:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,001
Posted By hatsoff

Err..sort of:ugh:

Err..sort of:ugh:
Forum: ATC Issues
27th May 2003, 19:56
Replies: 17
Views: 1,422
Posted By hatsoff

It would be nice for me if all of the Airport...

It would be nice for me if all of the Airport Operators employed their own staff and then competitive pay levels could take-off.
They aren't stupid. . ..
By shouting " Monopoly" they hope to get a...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th May 2003, 21:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,356
Posted By hatsoff

From the actress playing the controller. How...

From the actress playing the controller.
How real:O
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2003, 22:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,049
Posted By hatsoff

Usually , yes , the STAR is shown! Sometimes...

Usually , yes , the STAR is shown!
Sometimes NO!! That's the way the computer works when it doesn't like the way a flight plan has been input.
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Mar 2003, 18:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By hatsoff

It's a long time since I held an IMC Rating and I...

It's a long time since I held an IMC Rating and I stand to be corrected but...

An IMC Rating does not permit IFR flight within Controlled Airspace.

You may accept a SVFR clearance within a...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jan 2003, 11:53
Replies: 19
Views: 1,555
Posted By hatsoff

It's a mixed bag. It gives the Mil the training...

It's a mixed bag.
It gives the Mil the training area it wanted and gives some protection to Newcastle traffic.

The route cost implications for many operators will be interesting.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jan 2003, 11:39
Replies: 23
Views: 3,805
Posted By hatsoff

The ATC rules are complicated but at what point...

The ATC rules are complicated but at what point would you refuse a Go-Around after a landing clearance?

As far as I know , the Airworthiness Rules still require that your aircraft should be able...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jan 2003, 10:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,139
Posted By hatsoff

Nearly all of us love the job and why not? ...

Nearly all of us love the job and why not?

It's demanding . difficult to master , fast moving , rarely repetitive in a boring way , real time - so placing you in a position where you may need to...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Dec 2002, 20:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,022
Posted By hatsoff

Once upon a time the answer was easy. These...

Once upon a time the answer was easy.
These days I see no point.

Go flying!
Give UK ATC a miss or look to Eurocontrol if you're that keen.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Nov 2002, 11:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,445
Posted By hatsoff

Unhappy Straight Ahead off 09 at EGGP is just about the...

Straight Ahead off 09 at EGGP is just about the most dangerous thing you can do for reasons given above ie Traffic everywhere!!

If you can get some control after the failure , I suggest you turn...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Oct 2002, 13:55
Replies: 26
Views: 4,848
Posted By hatsoff

When there is an incident at any UK airport , the...

When there is an incident at any UK airport , the airport emergency services are only required to take the initial action.
Their equipment is designed for a short sharp strategy.

The way any UK...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Oct 2002, 11:40
Replies: 26
Views: 4,848
Posted By hatsoff

Ummm...hadn't thought of that. Airport Fire...

Ummm...hadn't thought of that.

Airport Fire services only provide the initial action in the case of Full Emergencies and Accidents.
When the local authority services arrive , control of the...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Aug 2002, 20:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Posted By hatsoff

Actually it did happen , that's why Manchester...

Actually it did happen , that's why Manchester can't get rid of NX southbound traffic to TC - much as they'd like to.

Until NX gets some decent airspace around it there's not much to be done. But...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Aug 2002, 08:22
Replies: 28
Views: 3,229
Posted By hatsoff

Not a silly question. It's all about sloppy RT...

Not a silly question. It's all about sloppy RT Phraseology

Answer b) is correct.

If we meant answer a) , we should say something like

"descend when ready to fl 200 to be level 45 before...
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