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15th Aug 2012, 15:29
Replies: 16
Views: 6,824
Posted By CUNIM

Don Charlwood was the interviewer on my entrance...

Don Charlwood was the interviewer on my entrance examination in 1967. I always remember his question, you say that you passed your PPL, well here is a Douglas Computer, what is the answer to this...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jul 2010, 11:48
Replies: 53
Views: 22,222
Posted By CUNIM

If you are planning to use Electronic strips,...

If you are planning to use Electronic strips, bear in mind your existing functions.

First, the primary source of information/control decision is outside on the apron and the manoeuvring area -...
5th Oct 2009, 13:35
Replies: 51
Views: 21,065
Posted By CUNIM

Hey Wings Warped:ok:, you forgot the essential...

Hey Wings Warped:ok:, you forgot the essential fried bread upon which you place the fried tomatoes since cooked tomatoes are better than raw for lycopine thus offsetting the fried slice.
10th Mar 2009, 10:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,257
Posted By CUNIM

Thanks everybody. Unfortunately I am not in...

Thanks everybody. Unfortunately I am not in procurement but the C130 and C27 mix would seem to be a reasonably common way forward. Re the difference between the G222 and C27, I agree that they are...
8th Mar 2009, 14:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,257
Posted By CUNIM

Alenia G222 and Spartan

Can anybody provide me with the approximate costs of the unmodified G222 and a comparison with the Spartan C27? Thanks for your thoughts.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jan 2009, 14:26
Replies: 20
Views: 2,846
Posted By CUNIM

The old Decca 424 was excellent for half mile...

The old Decca 424 was excellent for half mile SRAs as long as you knew how to use the Wx filters.:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jan 2009, 17:41
Replies: 34
Views: 11,565
Posted By CUNIM

I have usually found that the pedantic, have to...

I have usually found that the pedantic, have to be absolutely correct ICAO phraseology types hide behind their pedantic ways to hide the fact that they are lousy controllers, and that was true in...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2008, 12:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,650
Posted By CUNIM

Wind Turbines have demonstrated their ability to...

Wind Turbines have demonstrated their ability to interfere with primary radar and will also hide aircraft in the shadow behind the turbine. The MOD have also vetoed these contraptions as they hide...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Apr 2008, 20:01
Replies: 23
Views: 2,626
Posted By CUNIM

She was a breath of fresh air and a real...

She was a breath of fresh air and a real protector of the truth rather than what the politicians often wanted the truth to be. A rare politician with a capital P. Here is me, now a Conservative...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2007, 19:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,745
Posted By CUNIM

Re ATC licence conversions andrijander - I...

Re ATC licence conversions

andrijander - I was an Aussi ATC with a full licence. Coming back to the UK I took the ATC licence privately and passed all but one of the exams before joining NATS or...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Dec 2006, 14:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,336
Posted By CUNIM

During the sixties in Aus we taxied a Lockheed...

During the sixties in Aus we taxied a Lockheed Electra up and down to get over the 800 yard visibility, big stirring blades on that machine.:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Oct 2006, 20:25
Replies: 23
Views: 4,755
Posted By CUNIM

Well you could cheat at the exams maybe, but you...

Well you could cheat at the exams maybe, but you would never get past the practical field training and validate. If you are going to play - don't play at being a controller - safety of people comes...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Sep 2006, 21:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,044
Posted By CUNIM

Many moons ago, I was oin Approach and a pilot on...

Many moons ago, I was oin Approach and a pilot on receiving my tx said that my R/T sounded as though I had my head in a bucket. Undaunted by his ripost, I quickly put a waste paper basket on my head...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Aug 2006, 19:41
Replies: 16
Views: 2,238
Posted By CUNIM

Good luck to you Meat Pie. As HD said we were in...

Good luck to you Meat Pie. As HD said we were in the same position some 40 years ago and I am happy to confirm that our team included ATCAs as they were known in my LATCC days. Go into the CAA site...
24th Dec 2005, 10:36
Replies: 3
Views: 5,021
Posted By CUNIM

Already done yesterday re LM user guide manual...

Already done yesterday re LM user guide manual but just wanted a quick reply during this holiday period to allow me thinking time.
24th Dec 2005, 10:32
Replies: 72
Views: 10,598
Posted By CUNIM

Just a point on parliamentary protocol. When the...

Just a point on parliamentary protocol. When the Government of the day announce that they are declaring war on a country, the opposition party is honour bound to support the Government having been...
24th Dec 2005, 10:16
Replies: 3
Views: 5,021
Posted By CUNIM

C130J runway requirements

Need to get hold of some information re Take Off Run Available (Take off Runway Length) requirements for operating a Herc J type and/or C130J-30 for civil operations - cargo. Runway at sea level or...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2005, 11:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By CUNIM

I was out there two years ago in Basra and...

I was out there two years ago in Basra and Baghdad. They are a serioius bunch of guys battling against the odds. I remember having a tower simulator in Australia in the early sixties that was not...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Oct 2005, 11:34
Replies: 16
Views: 4,085
Posted By CUNIM

Well Gurucube, I am pleased that you are...

Well Gurucube, I am pleased that you are comfortable with your relationship between head up and inputs, but your experience is not internationally recognised as many of the international R & D units...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2005, 19:31
Replies: 16
Views: 4,085
Posted By CUNIM

One of the disadvantages of the electronic strip...

One of the disadvantages of the electronic strip as compared to the paper strip is the loss of the clunk when the assistant puts the strip on the strip bay, the lack of feel and mental confirmation...
Forum: Questions
10th Oct 2005, 12:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,575
Posted By CUNIM

Thanks for that John T, useful site. By your...

Thanks for that John T, useful site. By your name you were/are located there, I was in Essenden then Tulla at the start in the sixties.
Forum: Questions
9th Oct 2005, 19:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,575
Posted By CUNIM

Thanks Glueball, that is what I thought. 3000m...

Thanks Glueball, that is what I thought. 3000m seems the thing.
Forum: Questions
9th Oct 2005, 13:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,575
Posted By CUNIM

TORA requirements

Currently involved in the very early stages of a development at an airport. We have no problems with the financial, operational or technical aspects of the airside, viz RFFS requirements, Pavement...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2005, 20:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By CUNIM

Hi Flower Long see, no time!! Since nobody...

Hi Flower

Long see, no time!! Since nobody has as yet replied, I was in Antigua, working I may add, well mostly, up till the rum cocktail in the surf time - eat your heart out.:ok:

When,...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2005, 17:16
Replies: 5
Views: 4,899
Posted By CUNIM

Sejo have a look at your PM folder. Cheers...

Sejo have a look at your PM folder.

Cheers ;)
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jun 2005, 09:29
Replies: 69
Views: 15,217
Posted By CUNIM

NewmodelATC Yes the problem was probably too...

NewmodelATC

Yes the problem was probably too soon for the computers and displays at the time, but the success was due to the controllers having an input - I had the veto, but never used.

I will...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jun 2005, 17:53
Replies: 69
Views: 15,217
Posted By CUNIM

I have had a quick look at the concept, to be...

I have had a quick look at the concept, to be followed up with a more thoughtful look when I have a bit of time.
I was involved with EDDUS in 1983 until cancelled. The son of EDDUS is working...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jun 2005, 18:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,421
Posted By CUNIM

Er Wot! Fightin' talk there Skase. I wuz in the...

Er Wot! Fightin' talk there Skase. I wuz in the centre in Essenden in the 60s, un we wudna be so higgerent to not know wat er sec.. er...secur...oh thingy call was. 'cept if it was over the HF...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2005, 17:06
Replies: 37
Views: 5,730
Posted By CUNIM

Many moons ago, I took the ATC exams privately...

Many moons ago, I took the ATC exams privately while waiting to go on a NATS course - the short one, 4 months I think. Passed all but one exam before going on the course and passed the last one half...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2005, 17:03
Replies: 25
Views: 3,941
Posted By CUNIM

The reason that NavCan can display weather as an...

The reason that NavCan can display weather as an overlay is because they use a translucent layer principle. It was developed some eight or so years ago.

A further development of this is the...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2005, 16:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,648
Posted By CUNIM

Malta has has electronic strips for about three...

Malta has has electronic strips for about three or four years I believe.
18th Aug 2004, 11:26
Replies: 11
Views: 749
Posted By CUNIM

Hi Richard That was the old prototype, the...

Hi Richard

That was the old prototype, the new one is all integrated circuitary and is much smaller and user friendly. I am working on a binocular one now for 3D vision. Wait to see the pilot...
17th Aug 2004, 20:42
Replies: 11
Views: 749
Posted By CUNIM

Hi Richard Have a look at www.atc-hmi.com...

Hi Richard

Have a look at www.atc-hmi.com under HUD and www.salconsultants.com as they will give you a taster. We are hoping to demo this next February in ATC Maastricht.

Doug
17th Aug 2004, 19:19
Replies: 11
Views: 749
Posted By CUNIM

Thanks spannersatcx, your solution looks as...

Thanks spannersatcx, your solution looks as though it could win. I have never been afraid of going for broke (as long as I have a backup!!). I'll let you know how it goes. If you see a red screen...
17th Aug 2004, 16:56
Replies: 11
Views: 749
Posted By CUNIM

Thanks Richard. The DVD is not encrypted which...

Thanks Richard. The DVD is not encrypted which is a plus as I had it made for my personal use a couple of years ago. Keep fingers crossed.

Doug
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