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Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2021, 02:18
Replies: 68
Views: 16,655
Posted By BaldEd

Brings back memories of my approach radar...

Brings back memories of my approach radar training at Auckland International in 1978 using a Marconi 264 (50cm) radar with 2NM SRAs. Target was always one of the Civil Aviation Ministry's Piper...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th May 2013, 22:16
Replies: 68
Views: 10,523
Posted By BaldEd

:eek: I'm with you 2 sheds.

:eek: I'm with you 2 sheds.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Nov 2012, 00:15
Replies: 32
Views: 8,381
Posted By BaldEd

Nothing wrong with "Turn right 10 degrees". It...

Nothing wrong with "Turn right 10 degrees". It just means that ATC wants you to turn right 10 degrees from whatever your current heading is. It is not important that ATC knows what your current...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Oct 2012, 20:31
Replies: 21
Views: 8,239
Posted By BaldEd

Ah, yes. Those good old "Black Art" days. :cool:...

Ah, yes. Those good old "Black Art" days. :cool: I prided myself being quite good at it when most aircraft didn't have DME and we had no radar. It was always satisfying to hear the acknowledging mic...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Dec 2011, 03:14
Replies: 14
Views: 3,852
Posted By BaldEd

mxwbuaa I think that phaseology means to make...

mxwbuaa
I think that phaseology means to make only the minimum amount of speed reduction necessary to maintain the distance separation. i.e do not instruct a faster following aircraft to reduce...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Dec 2010, 03:17
Replies: 10
Views: 4,563
Posted By BaldEd

soaringhigh650: Size of Target: Depends on...

soaringhigh650:
Size of Target: Depends on whether it is displayed on an old analogue screen (circular, with rotating sweep, primary radar only, like the now obsolete Marconi 264S) - in this case...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2010, 08:21
Replies: 4
Views: 9,779
Posted By BaldEd

GPS approaches are now called RNAV approaches. An...

GPS approaches are now called RNAV approaches. An RNAV approach and an ILS approach are 2 completely different approach procedures, each with different minima.

The RNAV approach charts will...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2010, 00:00
Replies: 13
Views: 2,218
Posted By BaldEd

I agree totally with slatch. The OB did the right...

I agree totally with slatch. The OB did the right thing. A reversal turn has to be carried out at PAWNE and the way to do that would by the RT, as the OB did. If the controller wanted OB to directly...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Feb 2010, 17:17
Replies: 26
Views: 15,189
Posted By BaldEd

In New Zealand there is no mandatory retirement...

In New Zealand there is no mandatory retirement age. The country has an age discrimination law that prevents that. If a controller continues to pass his annual medical and competency checks he can...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Sep 2009, 23:07
Replies: 20
Views: 2,405
Posted By BaldEd

In NZ we have lat and long (WGS84) available on...

In NZ we have lat and long (WGS84) available on the radar displays. Almost instant replay of voice available on each controller position. "Say again" facility (last message received) is a 1 touch...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2009, 22:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,842
Posted By BaldEd

I wanted to become an ATCO, so I learnt to fly in...

I wanted to become an ATCO, so I learnt to fly in order to get the necessary aviation background for entry to an adult entry ATCO course. My PPL experience proved invaluable during my 39 year career....
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2009, 05:54
Replies: 50
Views: 15,197
Posted By BaldEd

At the units I worked all the lateral separation...

At the units I worked all the lateral separation charts were listed with the maximum height to which each particular chart was valid - this to take into account aircraft slant height distance from...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th May 2009, 22:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,663
Posted By BaldEd

I think it is what is called a Flying Fox in the...

I think it is what is called a Flying Fox in the Land of the Long White Cloud. :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
18th May 2009, 02:20
Replies: 50
Views: 15,197
Posted By BaldEd

ferris :D Well said. :ok:

ferris
:D Well said. :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2009, 03:53
Replies: 68
Views: 10,523
Posted By BaldEd

When faced with opposite direction aircraft of...

When faced with opposite direction aircraft of similar speed. Find the time difference between the 2 aircraft at a rep pt and add half that time to the first aircraft to cross that point. They will...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2009, 19:15
Replies: 30
Views: 5,594
Posted By BaldEd

Oh, those good old dark days (prior to 1991 for...

Oh, those good old dark days (prior to 1991 for me). :) Area and approach control using lateral separation charts, time and DME longitudinal separation. It's all just a faded memory now. I can still...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jun 2008, 21:59
Replies: 22
Views: 3,948
Posted By BaldEd

Convair 580. With those big Allison turboprops it...

Convair 580. With those big Allison turboprops it sounds just like a Herc too. 295kt/340mph cruise.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jun 2008, 21:21
Replies: 30
Views: 7,087
Posted By BaldEd

All radar approach functions are done from...

All radar approach functions are done from Christchurch, but there are some controlled aerodromes that still require procedural approach ratings due there being no radar coverage; ie. Gisborne,...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2008, 23:04
Replies: 47
Views: 11,945
Posted By BaldEd

Just to muddy the waters a little from way down...

Just to muddy the waters a little from way down here south of the equator.

Most small airports in NZ that are situated either laterally or vertically clear from controlled airspace have SIDs....
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2008, 21:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,192
Posted By BaldEd

:ok: Thank you Pilot Pete for a most interesting...

:ok: Thank you Pilot Pete for a most interesting explanation on modern aircraft climb performance needs. I'll be endeavouring to follow that in my Sim Pilot duties.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2008, 21:16
Replies: 350
Views: 66,235
Posted By BaldEd

No Country Members The NZAIP states, under...

No Country Members

The NZAIP states, under the heading Position reporting during instrument approach at a controlled aerodrome, that a pilot MUST (among other things) report "when the ground or...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Apr 2008, 22:18
Replies: 350
Views: 66,235
Posted By BaldEd

:= Just reporting, "Visual" does not entitle a...

:= Just reporting, "Visual" does not entitle a pilot on an IFR flight in controlled airspace to carry out a Visual Approach. There may be other conflicting aircraft in the vicinity e.g. the pilot...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Oct 2007, 20:27
Replies: 118
Views: 19,178
Posted By BaldEd

BD I noted your belated raising of the value of...

BD
I noted your belated raising of the value of your comments. :p
Yup, Airways now employ tower sim pilots - TotalControl (new tower sim) demands a higher standard than ATC trainees can provide. :)...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Oct 2007, 07:04
Replies: 118
Views: 19,178
Posted By BaldEd

BurglarsDog: Your comments show that you are...

BurglarsDog:
Your comments show that you are out of touch with the current Tower sim training environment. Things have changed somewhat - it'd probably blow your mind.
By the way 2c down here are...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Oct 2007, 01:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,490
Posted By BaldEd

:sad: Oh dear, from the accident report it looks...

:sad: Oh dear, from the accident report it looks like Murphy had struck again.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Apr 2007, 09:57
Replies: 18
Views: 3,850
Posted By BaldEd

Battery life should not be a problem. In NZ we...

Battery life should not be a problem. In NZ we have areas of transponder mandatory airspace and gliders seem to have no problems keeping their transponders going whilst in such airspace.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Oct 2003, 09:11
Replies: 67
Views: 15,058
Posted By BaldEd

For jungly and deadhead, Radar 'coasting' is...

For jungly and deadhead,
Radar 'coasting' is the term used when a radar return, from an aircraft being tracked on radar, is not returned to the radar aerial. The ATC computer then makes a track...
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