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Forum: ATC Issues
27th May 2013, 10:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,600

Are you fitted with ADS-B?

I am not an Engineer so I don't know the reason why but I have seen many times (particularly with Gulfstreams) a duplicated and slightly offset vertically second surveillance return. Causes havoc...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2011, 12:50
Replies: 17
Views: 3,953

As you know Verci, unlike some of our nearby...

As you know Verci, unlike some of our nearby colleagues, we do get all proposed changes pre-approved by the regulator, and we encourage their involvement in our change management process (which...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2011, 20:13
Replies: 17
Views: 3,953

Thanks Autothrottle, got there in the end. ...

Thanks Autothrottle, got there in the end. Thanks for the info, will be of great help. Cheers.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2011, 04:47
Replies: 17
Views: 3,953

Ok I appreciate your enlightenment on Heathrow...

Ok I appreciate your enlightenment on Heathrow being busier than Abu Dhabi, I wouldn't have realised otherwise. Given the fact that London Heathrow is the 12th busiest airport in the world based on...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2011, 10:42
Replies: 17
Views: 3,953

Heathrow Tower ATCO Query

Was hoping someone would be able to help me out with an idea of the number of Tower ATCOs there are usually rostered for a shift at Heathrow.

Nothing sinister in this request, as we are just...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2011, 07:46
Replies: 4
Views: 2,840

Main reason is there are some operators (such as...

Main reason is there are some operators (such as Gulf Air) who don't appear to understand that when something in a flight plan changes they don't cancel or change an old plan, and instead just...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Sep 2010, 11:16
Replies: 28
Views: 6,558

As we all know SMS is like a pizza that you can...

As we all know SMS is like a pizza that you can order in when you need to and otherwise ignore. It's not like its a culture that needs to be built, or a system that is owned by all staff. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Sep 2010, 21:35
Replies: 65
Views: 24,420

Many Moons Ago

There was a very sexy voice on Perth Flight service for many years to which all the RAAF guys would listen to for hours on end in the P3s and lust over. When the days of flight service ended and was...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Sep 2010, 13:25
Replies: 109
Views: 24,403

I would say that 137 is a fair reflection of the...

I would say that 137 is a fair reflection of the numbers who have left over the years. If you count, Ireland, Germany (both operational and training), Eurocontrol, Canada, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Abu...
4th Sep 2010, 06:28
Replies: 731
Views: 548,459

413X3

The problem is not who doesn't log in but who does log in. i.e. Journalists sniffing for info.

Details should not be released on here unless they are already in the public domain. Especially the...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th May 2010, 17:36
Replies: 30
Views: 4,518

There is a school of thought that says not to...

There is a school of thought that says not to give any headings once aircraft are responding to TCAS as it will degrade their climb/descent performance. Obviously the problem is that ATCOs don't...
28th May 2009, 13:15
Replies: 169
Views: 15,933

Spod this guy is not going to see the massive...

Spod this guy is not going to see the massive benefits to be had by having full surveillance accross the country would deliver.

I'm in a country with 5 times radar redundancy (that is 5 radar...
29th Jul 2008, 15:34
Replies: 699
Views: 132,128

Hey Harvey, I have to admit I have known a...

Hey Harvey,

I have to admit I have known a few .6 controllers in my time but who was the poor shmuck who was the .1 controller in Sydney in June 2005! ;)

Anyone wanting to get some sand between...
10th Jul 2008, 04:30
Replies: 941
Views: 51,512

FB, I could sit and write 100 scenarios here...

FB, I could sit and write 100 scenarios here right now with the current system in place on how to blow things up and cause terror. Any Pilot or Controller could. As I said the September 11...
10th Jul 2008, 01:46
Replies: 941
Views: 51,512

This Discussion is going around in circles...

The reason why is because certain people hang their hat on 1. ADSB 'In" not being ready and installed in aircraft. and 2. The reliance on GPS relating to the switchover from SSR to ADSB, and the...
2nd Jul 2008, 00:45
Replies: 941
Views: 51,512

This is not a case of Australia going it alone...

This is not a case of Australia going it alone with ADSB. Europe is roaring ahead with its implementation because it is a nobrainer to install a widespread ADSB network to in the long term replace...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd May 2008, 04:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,123

An RVSM Question

Hi Guys,

The scenario I am about to suggest is unlikely I know but I have to set parameters for a new ATC System we have been developing.

I have an aircraft at FL285 Negative RVSM (I know...
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2008, 23:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,797

Wife got hers done at Atlanta Vision Clinic in...

Wife got hers done at Atlanta Vision Clinic in Beach Rd near Madinat Jumeirah. She had serious stigmatism in both eyes so had to go to this place cos they have a newer lasik which maps each person...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th May 2008, 10:17
Replies: 12
Views: 3,115

Yani, the reason different airways have varying...

Yani, the reason different airways have varying widths is based on the required navigation performance of the aircraft able to use that route. Unfortunately these days pilots think that because the...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2008, 01:47
Replies: 30
Views: 8,667

Ferris there are many cases here where people are...

Ferris there are many cases here where people are transferring frequency way before the boundary and this alllows the receiving controller to control up to a degree when they are ready for the...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2008, 15:22
Replies: 30
Views: 8,667

Thanks Bekol, I appreciate the info. It...

Thanks Bekol,

I appreciate the info. It makes sense and I agree with you, but unfortunately as you said there are a lot of places that say "it's just a label".

It is just a label if the...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2008, 15:03
Replies: 30
Views: 8,667

Hey Ferris, As you know the inter-sector...

Hey Ferris,

As you know the inter-sector boundaries and the related route structure is not exactly conducive to auto-handoff, that is too many crossing routes to muddy the water of where is a god...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2008, 13:28
Replies: 30
Views: 8,667

Ayrprox, maybe it's a misunderstanding due to the...

Ayrprox, maybe it's a misunderstanding due to the use of the term handoff. There is no phone call involved. It is a system handoff, ie. designate the aircraft on your radar, press the HND key...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2008, 08:38
Replies: 30
Views: 8,667

Ok there have been a lot of viewing but not much...

Ok there have been a lot of viewing but not much writing.

I am really interested in how this is handled the world over. As I said in Oz and the how it is planned to be done in the UAE is,

1....
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2008, 18:13
Replies: 41
Views: 16,967

You are not listening Say Again. Going into...

You are not listening Say Again.

Going into Sydney there will be no need to ask what the aircraft aroud you are doing, because they are all speaking a language everyone can understand. That along...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2008, 13:55
Replies: 41
Views: 16,967

Guys don't waste your breath!

The common language thing has been argued on here again and again, studies have found again and again that two languages on the one frequency does reduce situational awareness of some pilots and has...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd May 2008, 09:04
Replies: 30
Views: 8,667

Label Handoff and Frequency Change Question

In Oz we would always initiate a label/jurisdiction handoff to another sector, wait for it to be accepted, and then transfer the aircraft to that frequency.

I have to admit I thought everyone did...
Forum: Middle East
21st Apr 2008, 16:14
Replies: 76
Views: 7,690

F-K-D, dunno if that was aimed at me, but I have...

F-K-D, dunno if that was aimed at me, but I have been reading with interest but trying for a change to stay out of the usual argument that goes on between Dubai and us.

I agree with the sentiment...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Mar 2008, 08:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,261

Ok Isaidrightturns, That roster you mention...

Ok Isaidrightturns,

That roster you mention looks horrible. How much total leave do you get per year?? I think the roster we work here in the sand pit is a bit better.

The ATCO roster here is...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Mar 2008, 10:38
Replies: 13
Views: 1,839

No bad relations from this side. I am also...

No bad relations from this side.

I am also heavily involved with the ADS-B issue here in the Gulf, and while your figures on ADS-B costs are correct (although I have a feeling you are getting...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2008, 13:47
Replies: 36
Views: 3,560

Roger Standby, don't come to the UAE then cos the...

Roger Standby, don't come to the UAE then cos the handoff explained is pure luxury compared to some of the hand offs we get.

Helmet on :ouch:
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2008, 04:30
Replies: 36
Views: 3,560

Smurfjet, no need to run for cover. If the...

Smurfjet, no need to run for cover.

If the radar fails, you do what I am sure you have been trained in your extensive Emergency training. You establish a procedural standard as best you can and...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2008, 03:56
Replies: 39
Views: 7,173

Coming from a person who has obviously spent a...

Coming from a person who has obviously spent a lot of time in the UAE. Believe me mate with that sort of attitude, we out here are even happier that you are staying in Sunny Swanwick.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Feb 2008, 16:31
Replies: 36
Views: 3,560

All that anyone cares about surely is what you...

All that anyone cares about surely is what you have when they are 999ft apart (assuming the vertical sep is 1000ft). In the Oz college of knowledge there was the old "Separation assurance" thing...
20th Feb 2008, 02:08
Replies: 699
Views: 132,128

JH is in my personal dealings with him a pretty...

JH is in my personal dealings with him a pretty good bloke and as has been mentioned, has been effectively been handed the keys to the titanic (yes I know the titanic probably didn't have keys but...
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