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Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2017, 14:41
Replies: 58
Views: 16,459
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Another good read on this subject is "Royal Air...

Another good read on this subject is "Royal Air Force Beam Benders: 80 (Signals) Wing 1940-1945" by Laurie Brettingham.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Mar 2006, 18:18
Replies: 35
Views: 3,888
Posted By The Sad ATCO

This seems to be a reasonably regular occurence. ...

This seems to be a reasonably regular occurence.

Does anyone have any experience of any other UK area unit closing sectors in this way? I ask because I've worked at a couple and I can't think that...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2006, 07:36
Replies: 16
Views: 1,820
Posted By The Sad ATCO

As a former LTMA controller now in...

As a former LTMA controller now in semi-retirement further north, I laughed my little socks off when I saw Creaser's question!!

Personally, I think its a great idea......

Creaser, if you are...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2006, 20:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Rotten news; Roy was a top bloke. We haven't...

Rotten news; Roy was a top bloke. We haven't worked together since his Scottish(Mil) days but he definitely made a big impression on those of us lucky enough to have met him during his many years in...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Feb 2006, 20:15
Replies: 23
Views: 4,156
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Don't be silly. Everyone knows that he lives near...

Don't be silly. Everyone knows that he lives near St. Rumble. :}
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jun 2005, 18:49
Replies: 100
Views: 12,400
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Balix, When you have finished your nasty...

Balix,

When you have finished your nasty scaremongering, can I enquire whether you will be employing those finely crafted suggestions from the new, anonymous TMA working group? :8

I, for one,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th May 2005, 19:32
Replies: 13
Views: 6,031
Posted By The Sad ATCO

I would have thought that Farnborough going...

I would have thought that Farnborough going 'orange' would have been highly unlikely. Have the local district council, Rushmoor, not got some quite stringent restrictions on use of EGLF? I seem to...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Apr 2005, 09:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,481
Posted By The Sad ATCO

I, too, spent about 8 years in the mob as a mil...

I, too, spent about 8 years in the mob as a mil ATCO before jumping ship to join NATS in 94 - just beating the age limit at that time. Whilst I had a great time in the RAF and have never regretted...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2004, 20:12
Replies: 26
Views: 2,981
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Of course, there are also those other Scotsmen,...

Of course, there are also those other Scotsmen, Kirk Cudbright and Ben Becula. :E
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Nov 2004, 20:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,924
Posted By The Sad ATCO

MATS pt.1 says that ATCOs can only use the ident...

MATS pt.1 says that ATCOs can only use the ident feature as a method of identification when using SSR 'when it has been requested' by the ATCO. See CAP493, Section 1 para 4.1 sub-para c).

I even...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2004, 20:01
Replies: 34
Views: 7,040
Posted By The Sad ATCO

BALIX, Why would you possibly want to go...

BALIX,

Why would you possibly want to go from Troon to Manchester anyway? The Hacienda has got nothing on Pebbles. :E
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Nov 2003, 20:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,013
Posted By The Sad ATCO

This is very sad news. He was a lovely chap and...

This is very sad news. He was a lovely chap and very good at his job. God rest his soul.
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Sep 2003, 02:41
Replies: 47
Views: 6,484
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Talking Rumour has it that senior management at all NATS...

Rumour has it that senior management at all NATS units have already been issued with their uniforms in preparation for this coming in.

Their kit consists of Teflon suits with sloping shoulders and...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Dec 2002, 15:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,359
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Its no competition. Restaurants mean nothing....

Its no competition. Restaurants mean nothing. What's more important is the general environment.

We TC types at West Drayton have a much better collection of abandoned and half burnt-out cars...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2002, 12:04
Replies: 31
Views: 7,566
Posted By The Sad ATCO

I think that as a mark of respect for Treacle we...

I think that as a mark of respect for Treacle we should introduce a new mandatory reporting point on the WILLO arrivals from the north. Maybe we could position it at about 12 DME and call it 'TURKI'....
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Sep 2002, 13:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,561
Posted By The Sad ATCO

How could they have 'called them in' already...

How could they have 'called them in' already when:

a) the NATS pay deal hasn't yet been accepted by all of the unions and the additional attendances were part of the ATCO' s bit of that deal?
...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jul 2002, 21:18
Replies: 24
Views: 2,642
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Wink Rimmer, Glad to see that you have been...

Rimmer,

Glad to see that you have been checking my profile. Are you still interfering with that poor cat? :eek:

I make my claim as the most accomplished lurker on this BB. Since I registered...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jul 2002, 21:16
Replies: 24
Views: 2,642
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Wink BC, As another former mil ATCO who is now on...

BC,

As another former mil ATCO who is now on the civvy side of things, I am rather amazed by your assertion that you use 'the same rules'! During my military ATC career I could never fathom what...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jun 2002, 20:27
Replies: 31
Views: 4,624
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Question 250 kts: Why all the demands to get other...

250 kts:

Why all the demands to get other people to check these training boxes?

I'm sure that I can't be the only person who ALWAYS does a test transmission on his training box as soon as he...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2002, 19:02
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Wink I thought that sort of behaviour was a...

I thought that sort of behaviour was a pre-requisite for becoming a GS in TC!:D
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jan 2002, 15:42
Replies: 26
Views: 1,443
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Talking You'll all be pleased to know that parking at...

You'll all be pleased to know that parking at West Drayton is now very easy. You AC types have stopped blocking our spaces and we can get to the front where we belong. :) . .Rumour has it that...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Dec 2001, 22:58
Replies: 41
Views: 3,759
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Lightbulb I don't think that it needs changing. I think...

I don't think that it needs changing. I think that it needs publicising so that everyone on the ATC side of things is singing the same song. Maybe it is something for the LCE committees to look into....
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Dec 2001, 02:12
Replies: 41
Views: 3,759
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Post I read this thread and have been trying to rack...

I read this thread and have been trying to rack my brains as to where I had seen the rules about this written. I, too, thought that a new descent clearance cancels any previous level restriction. I...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jul 2001, 23:19
Replies: 7
Views: 583
Posted By The Sad ATCO

Wink I wonder if he paid for his holiday with his...

I wonder if he paid for his holiday with his bonus payment......? ;D
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