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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Jan 2024, 08:48
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,046,945
Posted By EastofKoksy

The aircraft being on different frequencies...

The aircraft being on different frequencies should not be a problem as most ATC units can cross-couple frequencies with a transmission received on one frequency almost instantaneously broadcast on...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Aug 2021, 07:58
Replies: 3
Views: 2,074
Posted By EastofKoksy

1a) This speed restriction is for departures,...

1a) This speed restriction is for departures, unless cancelled by ATC for operational reasons, theirs or yours.

1b) ATC speed overrides this. The ATC assigned speed does not automatically expire...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2021, 12:56
Replies: 58
Views: 28,873
Posted By EastofKoksy

If water droplets in the atmosphere are so...

If water droplets in the atmosphere are so harmful, maybe we should consider measures to reduce cloud cover. Perhaps the greens think clouds are OK because they are not created by aircraft.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2020, 08:55
Replies: 123
Views: 38,573
Posted By EastofKoksy

More than that die of cancer every year but the...

More than that die of cancer every year but the media dont focus on it as it is sadly just a routine statistic.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2020, 10:59
Replies: 74
Views: 17,528
Posted By EastofKoksy

It is impossible to run any business on the basis...

It is impossible to run any business on the basis the government will allow you to operate this week but might ban you next week and penalise your customers for doing business with you. Then, to rub...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2020, 07:54
Replies: 351
Views: 223,770
Posted By EastofKoksy

Apart from the short term effect of killing off...

Apart from the short term effect of killing off Virgin Atlantic, these restrictions will cause enormous damage to the rest of the UK air transport industry. The quarantine restriction seems to be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th May 2020, 11:16
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,850,010
Posted By EastofKoksy

With few exceptions they voted for this in...

With few exceptions they voted for this in climate change legislation. If they disagree they have not taken any steps to repeal it.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th May 2020, 10:14
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,850,010
Posted By EastofKoksy

You hit the nail on the head. If you add the fact...

You hit the nail on the head. If you add the fact the vast majority of our senior politicians in the UK support deep short term cuts in CO2 emissions, this explains why they are sitting on their...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th May 2020, 08:05
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,850,010
Posted By EastofKoksy

Not surprised at this reaction. The alliance...

Not surprised at this reaction. The alliance always looked like a marriage made in Hell. The two companies and their host countries have very different cultures.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd May 2020, 07:14
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,850,010
Posted By EastofKoksy

v I suggest Walsh delayed his retirement...

v

I suggest Walsh delayed his retirement from IAG as he saw a chance to settle some old scores - BASSA, BALPA and Branson.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2020, 07:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,502
Posted By EastofKoksy

No organisation has anywhere near that much fat....

No organisation has anywhere near that much fat. I suggest LFV are holding a gun the Swedish government's head. LFV is one of Europe's commercialised ANSPs that is theoretically supposed to be...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2020, 09:55
Replies: 15
Views: 4,042
Posted By EastofKoksy

Short term controller surplus and the consequences

I suggest the airlines are in so much pain they will be lobbying very hard to see ANSPs slash their costs and not just in the very short term. I would not be surprised if some unpleasent proposals...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2019, 09:12
Replies: 283
Views: 77,997
Posted By EastofKoksy

At least he didn't try to blame Brexit which is...

At least he didn't try to blame Brexit which is the standard management excuse in the UK.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2019, 07:20
Replies: 211
Views: 155,086
Posted By EastofKoksy

Hands up all those working at the BBC and...

Hands up all those working at the BBC and everywhere else that drive an extra mile or two to find cheaper fuel then fill up their tanks to the brim. This practice must also use fuel to carry fuel....
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Oct 2019, 15:14
Replies: 156
Views: 132,032
Posted By EastofKoksy

Getting away from the 'mine is bigger than yours'...

Getting away from the 'mine is bigger than yours' argument. Controllers everywhere need to realise that talking quickly and using slang is not cool. Neither is treating pilots as if they fly to a...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Sep 2019, 08:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,580
Posted By EastofKoksy

As I don't work in OSL Tower I am just posting...

As I don't work in OSL Tower I am just posting this for your information. Except in the case of regulations applied at short notice, your company will get the CTOT 2 hours before your planned...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Aug 2019, 07:49
Replies: 12
Views: 6,206
Posted By EastofKoksy

As the ILS at Mahon is only Cat 1 I doubt infra...

As the ILS at Mahon is only Cat 1 I doubt infra red cameras would help.

It is likely Digital Towers will be used whenever the bean counters can see there will be a saving. If you are a controller...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2019, 20:23
Replies: 13
Views: 3,959
Posted By EastofKoksy

Right. In situations like you encountered this...

Right. In situations like you encountered this morning it is worth telling the controller that, as your descent was interrupted, the STAR restriction is not realistic.
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2019, 13:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,959
Posted By EastofKoksy

An ATC clearance cancels a previous clearance. If...

An ATC clearance cancels a previous clearance. If a FL restriction mentioned in the previous clearance is still needed it MUST be repeated.

The controller should take into account that slowing you...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Dec 2018, 14:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,350
Posted By EastofKoksy

This is not an ATC job it is about flow...

This is not an ATC job it is about flow management (ATFCM). It would not involve training that would qualify you for an ATC job in the future.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2018, 10:33
Replies: 15
Views: 3,443
Posted By EastofKoksy

Caciara, I can't see anything wrong with...

Caciara,
I can't see anything wrong with reducing the number of ATC centres. Other countries have done it with no adverse impact on safety.

As far as digital towers are concerned, their use up to...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2018, 07:54
Replies: 23
Views: 5,267
Posted By EastofKoksy

In my experience increased capacity claims for...

In my experience increased capacity claims for RNAV, point merge etc are mainly just ‘spin’.

RNAV does create an opportunity for more standardisation which could reduce complexity. This in turn...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2018, 07:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,479
Posted By EastofKoksy

I support what Zooker said. Contact CAA medical...

I support what Zooker said. Contact CAA medical branch
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2017, 19:08
Replies: 79
Views: 20,963
Posted By EastofKoksy

Air transport contains too many variables e.g...

Air transport contains too many variables e.g thunderstorms, malfunctions etc to risk taking competent humans (well trained and current) out of the loop. Although there are lots organisations that...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Aug 2017, 23:35
Replies: 32
Views: 17,633
Posted By EastofKoksy

One of the voices is that of the Approach...

One of the voices is that of the Approach controller who will be present when it is particularly busy or, for various reasons, the frequency for BNN/LAM is combined with the frequency for OCK/BIG....
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2017, 07:50
Replies: 77
Views: 16,446
Posted By EastofKoksy

2 answers: 1. Almost certainly no...

2 answers:

1. Almost certainly no improvement
2. It will probably lead to the same de-skilling among ATCOs that has led to "the computers won't allow this aircraft to crash" mentality in some...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jul 2017, 04:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,231
Posted By EastofKoksy

In the airspace referred to in your example it is...

In the airspace referred to in your example it is very likely you will be radar vectored slightly to the east of HAZEL. In these circumstances the controller will expect you to be FL130 abeam HAZEL....
Forum: ATC Issues
20th May 2017, 06:23
Replies: 37
Views: 6,559
Posted By EastofKoksy

Not sure if this makes operational sense but you...

Not sure if this makes operational sense but you can be sure somebody thinks they can make money out of it otherwise it would not be happening.
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2017, 05:21
Replies: 54
Views: 27,768
Posted By EastofKoksy

It seems to me that the incestuous management...

It seems to me that the incestuous management team selection practices are coming home to roost at NATS. It also doesn't help when a lot of 'managers' are used to giving orders and struggle to get...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Mar 2017, 09:16
Replies: 83
Views: 16,208
Posted By EastofKoksy

Like most things these days 'remote' or 'digital'...

Like most things these days 'remote' or 'digital' towers are driven by the need for industry to sell its systems and the potential to reduce the costs of ATC services. It looks as if industry have...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Oct 2016, 05:31
Replies: 3
Views: 3,853
Posted By EastofKoksy

As you can see from the previous answers you...

As you can see from the previous answers you cannot assume that because an airfield is a nominated alternate they actually know you might be coming. I know this doesn't really make sense but that is...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Sep 2016, 06:01
Replies: 10
Views: 5,739
Posted By EastofKoksy

In my opinion EGLF's original airspace proposal...

In my opinion EGLF's original airspace proposal was OTT. I assume that was so they could 'make concessions' to reduce it to what they actually need during the consultation process.


Airports...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Aug 2016, 08:17
Replies: 32
Views: 9,918
Posted By EastofKoksy

Ratatat, Agree with the sentiment of your...

Ratatat,


Agree with the sentiment of your message completely. Number crunchers and their lap tops are a hazard to flight safety. They mostly have zero operational experience and think the world...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2016, 04:45
Replies: 245
Views: 104,058
Posted By EastofKoksy

Fat finger!

Fat finger!
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jul 2016, 11:14
Replies: 39
Views: 7,253
Posted By EastofKoksy

It is a big step from an airport with 20...

It is a big step from an airport with 20 movements a day to airports with as many movements in an hour or less. I guess it won't stop SAAB and the rest trying, especially as the numbers will look...
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