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Forum: ATC Issues
26th Nov 2023, 23:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,277
Posted By METARHIMS

The effective horizontal range is usually 25,000...

The effective horizontal range is usually 25,000 ft., but...

Ceilometers measure cloud directly above the sensor. At 10,000 ft. above the sensor the LIDAR beam is only about 40 ft. wide.

The...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2023, 14:55
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By METARHIMS

Understood. At some of the busiest airports in...

Understood. At some of the busiest airports in the world, in some of the richest countries in the world, cloud height seems like something that would be accurately reported, especially in times of...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd May 2023, 23:42
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By METARHIMS

Unrepresentative ATIS & METARs

Increasingly it would seem METARs are left in AUTO MODE and thus the weather reported and ATIS may not be representative. I’ve noticed this at EDDF and EGLL. Examples are below.

Does anyone care?...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2020, 22:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,183
Posted By METARHIMS

I found a NOTAM which sent me to the Portugal AIP...

I found a NOTAM which sent me to the Portugal AIP Supplements:

METAR wind information only available as METAR message remark. Only 2 MIN average wind speed and direction and 10 MIN gust...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2020, 21:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,183
Posted By METARHIMS

LPLA Wind data omitted (ETOPS alternate)

The company I work for frequently uses LPLA (Lajes, Azores) as a ETOPS alternate, however the wind data is never reported in the Lajes METAR (examples below).

1) Why is the wind data not reported?...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jul 2019, 10:50
Replies: 2
Views: 2,603
Posted By METARHIMS

NATS visit (LHR or LACC/LTCC)

I'm a commercial pilot that often flies into LHR.

I'm fascinated by the ATC operation there and I'd like to visit a NATS facility, either the tower at LHR or perhaps the LACC/LTCC in Swanwick.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Aug 2018, 12:05
Replies: 18
Views: 3,466
Posted By METARHIMS

You are correct. I should have clarified I was...

You are correct. I should have clarified I was comparing Heathrow to the services available at other major airports in continental Europe.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2018, 01:03
Replies: 18
Views: 3,466
Posted By METARHIMS

While similar automation is done in Japan and...

While similar automation is done in Japan and other countries as noted in this thread, Heathrow is the only airport that does this automation during busy (daylight) hours apparently without...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Aug 2018, 17:16
Replies: 18
Views: 3,466
Posted By METARHIMS

AWOS uses ceilometers to measure cloud height and...

AWOS uses ceilometers to measure cloud height and interpolate sky condition. Typically, if cloud doesn't pass over the sensor in the last 30 minutes it will report NCD.

I don't know about the...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Aug 2018, 23:15
Replies: 18
Views: 3,466
Posted By METARHIMS

EGLL (Heathrow) METAR reports

METAR COR EGLL 072150Z AUTO 28010KT 9999 //////CB 21/14 Q1006
NOSIG=

METAR COR EGLL 071950Z AUTO 24007G19KT 9999 //////TCU 24/14
Q1006 TEMPO SHRA=
METAR COR EGLL 071350Z...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Jun 2016, 14:36
Replies: 11
Views: 5,652
Posted By METARHIMS

It seems as though the overwhelming majority of...

It seems as though the overwhelming majority of METAR observations from Heathrow are now "AUTO".

Is there any documentation available and when they are AUTO and when they aren't?


Aviation...
Forum: Middle East
11th Sep 2015, 14:21
Replies: 572
Views: 257,584
Posted By METARHIMS

I applied to Emirates earlier this week and...

I applied to Emirates earlier this week and unfortunately I made a mistake when I answered "Job Specific Question" #3. I answered "none of the above", when my answer should have been "2000 hours or...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2015, 12:09
Replies: 1
Views: 2,917
Posted By METARHIMS

NAV Canada Controllers/Voices/Language

NAV Canada terminal/center controllers have the best radio language, communication skills and crisp voices I've encountered. They are often much easier to understand than the controllers here in the...
Forum: Nordic Forum
15th Sep 2014, 21:30
Replies: 2
Views: 3,170
Posted By METARHIMS

Flying in Iceland while on holiday

I'll be in Iceland in October and I'd like to do some flying while I'm there, if possible. I'm writing to ask for recommendations. I'm a professional pilot in the U.S.

Obviously, I'll be flying...
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