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Forum: ATC Issues
17th Oct 2013, 21:01
Replies: 82
Views: 59,861
Posted By LoserGill

I gave it my best try for Doha but unfortunately...

I gave it my best try for Doha but unfortunately I have been out of ATC for too long (as per Qatar's definition anyway..) so with that I exit the world of Control Towers.

Makes me sad but there is...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2013, 18:00
Replies: 22
Views: 22,022
Posted By LoserGill

Serco had a post for Dubai in February. Closed...

Serco had a post for Dubai in February. Closed now.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Apr 2013, 19:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,233
Posted By LoserGill

I say that instead of numbers, use names ;) ...

I say that instead of numbers, use names ;)

like this...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2013, 17:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,233
Posted By LoserGill

Just as an example, Air Canada has 1-3 digit...

Just as an example, Air Canada has 1-3 digit flight numbers however their feeder airline, Jazz, has 4 digit flight numbers. In my experience, the 4 digit ones of US carries tend to typically be the...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Mar 2013, 17:20
Replies: 22
Views: 22,022
Posted By LoserGill

That sucks, atcoexpert, for a lack of a better...

That sucks, atcoexpert, for a lack of a better expression.... To have your hopes high one moment and then getting disappointing news based on their error is not entirely professional!
I'm wondering...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Mar 2013, 17:48
Replies: 38
Views: 6,478
Posted By LoserGill

As stated by Heathrow Director, experience is...

As stated by Heathrow Director, experience is key.

Often times, on a particular runway, there may be a tailwind at 500 feet AGL with a headwind on the runway itself causing speed changes that you...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Mar 2013, 20:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,509
Posted By LoserGill

If I recleared a flight so that it does not go...

If I recleared a flight so that it does not go over HAZEL, I would also restate the altitude requirement, provided it is still needed. It is so much simpler to say "altitude restriction cancelled"...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2013, 20:22
Replies: 8
Views: 2,714
Posted By LoserGill

It may for that airport as it has 18000 movements...

It may for that airport as it has 18000 movements per year. Not all of them are that low traffic though.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2013, 21:34
Replies: 6
Views: 2,074
Posted By LoserGill

There are already many airports without...

There are already many airports without controllers, some have Flight Information Service (in Canada at least).

The pilots will have to initiate air-to-air communication and separate themselves....
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2013, 21:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,714
Posted By LoserGill

Expect a glut of Tower orphans

The US Federal Government, while too busy printing 85,000,000,000$ a month to float the stock market, is set to shut down up to 240 Control Towers...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2013, 20:25
Replies: 82
Views: 59,861
Posted By LoserGill

Good to hear from you again Mr S, your points are...

Good to hear from you again Mr S, your points are very well stated.

Some things one cannot know in advance, specifically housing. This may be subjective as comfort levels vary with people. The...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2013, 19:21
Replies: 82
Views: 59,861
Posted By LoserGill

No, no intel. Just hoping the best for you folks,...

No, no intel. Just hoping the best for you folks, based on our communication a month ago where you expressed that they would be welcome.

I'm sure everyone was "hot" there! My uncle has told me how...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2013, 21:29
Replies: 82
Views: 59,861
Posted By LoserGill

Robor, I appreciate your and Shue's posts about...

Robor, I appreciate your and Shue's posts about life and work in Doha. Hopefully Serco will improve your situations, the Approach team certainly has more than their share of work to deal with and the...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2013, 04:38
Replies: 5
Views: 4,855
Posted By LoserGill

Wind given by Tower is Magnetic; why bother...

Wind given by Tower is Magnetic; why bother confusing both ends of the microphones?
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2013, 19:27
Replies: 22
Views: 22,022
Posted By LoserGill

I had checked Serco's site in late February, the...

I had checked Serco's site in late February, the closing date was 13/03 but it seems that it was closed at the beginning of March.
Anyone else saw it that way?
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2013, 19:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,989
Posted By LoserGill

I can't find any readily downloadable ones online...

I can't find any readily downloadable ones online that are current, the decade old version will not help you much.
This one here (http://www.docstoc.com/docs/81229724/ATC-Directive) you can view...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Mar 2013, 17:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,989
Posted By LoserGill

Cornwall is history. Your new training grounds...

Cornwall is history. Your new training grounds are in Winnipeg, I believe at the ACC.
Unlike NCTI, you will have to provide for yourself and pay for your food and I believe until you are on the...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Feb 2013, 18:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,741
Posted By LoserGill

You'd think that the planners would design these...

You'd think that the planners would design these a bit better....
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Feb 2013, 19:47
Replies: 29
Views: 6,676
Posted By LoserGill

Three ways to see this: Cleared for...

Three ways to see this:


Cleared for takeoff; no pressing issues
Minimum delay, Cleared for takeoff; don't be a tourist
Cleared for immediate takeoff; I'm puckering, you better get moving.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Feb 2013, 21:34
Replies: 63
Views: 13,562
Posted By LoserGill

Pilots enjoying their work; I bet it gets boring...

Pilots enjoying their work; I bet it gets boring and monotonous in the cockpit hour after hour, day after day, week af... well you get it.

It never bothered me frankly, levity is good.
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Feb 2013, 17:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,885
Posted By LoserGill

Snoring and heartburn as well, when I was 50lbs...

Snoring and heartburn as well, when I was 50lbs overweight about 15 years ago, all of these little ailments kept me company faithfully as a dog.
I lost all that excess weight and only snore when I...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jan 2013, 21:39
Replies: 28
Views: 7,709
Posted By LoserGill

Abu Dhabi looking for Approach, otherwise there...

Abu Dhabi looking for Approach, otherwise there is nothing.
That I know of.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jan 2013, 18:40
Replies: 31
Views: 10,115
Posted By LoserGill

Also, in the USA don't bother applying if you are...

Also, in the USA don't bother applying if you are over 31.
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Dec 2012, 17:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,818
Posted By LoserGill

Drifting sand covers all.

Drifting sand covers all.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Dec 2012, 22:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,818
Posted By LoserGill

Rule3, I'd prefer to be in the ME to be...

Rule3,

I'd prefer to be in the ME to be welcomed but thank you anyway, I don't think you mean anything bad by it :sad:.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Dec 2012, 16:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,818
Posted By LoserGill

Well I have sent my CV and tried to keep in...

Well I have sent my CV and tried to keep in contact to no avail; either it is because of the delays or because I suck, no one has told me. In any case, for me, a decent job is better than no job and...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Dec 2012, 05:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,818
Posted By LoserGill

I know they were looking for Approach as well as...

I know they were looking for Approach as well as Aerodrome controllers as far back as the summer, I think with the airport project being delayed until mid 2013 (at least), there probably is no hurry...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Nov 2012, 21:40
Replies: 15
Views: 5,040
Posted By LoserGill

I started applying for the Experienced Controller...

I started applying for the Experienced Controller position but the information that is asked is (to me) quite a lot; managers that I worked under have moved and/or retired, upper management has...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2012, 22:22
Replies: 31
Views: 8,329
Posted By LoserGill

I've gotten reprimanded multiple times for "being...

I've gotten reprimanded multiple times for "being to efficient".
Not kidding.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Oct 2012, 19:11
Replies: 21
Views: 8,274
Posted By LoserGill

You have to calculate the distance between the...

You have to calculate the distance between the two aircraft. In this case, both aircraft are "east" of the fix.
If Aircraft A was "west" of it by 25 miles, you'd have to add 25+207.
If Aircraft A...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Oct 2012, 18:03
Replies: 21
Views: 8,274
Posted By LoserGill

That's the one thing I could not remember... It...

That's the one thing I could not remember... It was 12 years and counting ago!
It might be GS.....

BEX; changed diagram to reflect GS. Thanks!
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Oct 2012, 16:57
Replies: 21
Views: 8,274
Posted By LoserGill

I have not done any procedural control since 2000...

I have not done any procedural control since 2000 however this is what I recall for meet time.

http://imageshack.us/a/img266/6204/960i.png
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Oct 2012, 20:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,442
Posted By LoserGill

Conditional clearance like that is a no-no :=. ...

Conditional clearance like that is a no-no :=.
Some countries don't allow conditionals at all.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Sep 2012, 16:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,519
Posted By LoserGill

As a former tower and enroute controller, I would...

As a former tower and enroute controller, I would expect you to continue with your cleared routing to destination, at least in Canada.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Aug 2012, 20:43
Replies: 26
Views: 32,882
Posted By LoserGill

My understanding is that they are restructuring...

My understanding is that they are restructuring in Muscat and the hiring process is on hold until completion; early 2013.
This was conveyed to me by a controller there.
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