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Forum: ATC Issues
30th Sep 2019, 12:15
Replies: 66
Views: 34,129
Posted By rolaaand

Thanks for the info Jim. Well aware of the NOTAMs...

Thanks for the info Jim. Well aware of the NOTAMs authorising this. I have no problems with the gliders being there at all, they are entitled to be. Transponders are always welcome and are a huge...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Sep 2019, 17:31
Replies: 66
Views: 34,129
Posted By rolaaand

The other issue here is that the CAA in their...

The other issue here is that the CAA in their wisdom have approved non transponding gliders all the way up to 195. We simply can’t see them if they are orbiting as the radar filters them out thinking...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Sep 2019, 15:46
Replies: 66
Views: 34,129
Posted By rolaaand

It can cause a lot, coordination with other...

It can cause a lot, coordination with other sectors/airfields to accept the route and provide the service. Plus these requests are usually made with an “if it helps” can we take a dc and go direct....
18th Nov 2018, 09:47
Replies: 13
Views: 3,901
Posted By rolaaand

I have white coat syndrome. I am a few kilos...

I have white coat syndrome. I am a few kilos overweight which certainly can’t help but every 24 hour test I’ve done comes back with a 120/80 ambulatory average.
My AME has sympathy as her husband...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Aug 2018, 09:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,464
Posted By rolaaand

If the salary isn’t appealing, you’ve no burning...

If the salary isn’t appealing, you’ve no burning desire to work in ATC, and you really don’t want to move away from home and family (understandable), then honestly, applying to Nats is a non-starter...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2018, 08:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,321
Posted By rolaaand

It is not a technique I like to use as it is non-...

It is not a technique I like to use as it is non- standard and open to errors. Released for what? Turns,climb,descent,speed reduction....etc. If you are approaching the boundary of my sector and I...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Oct 2016, 16:07
Replies: 31
Views: 11,194
Posted By rolaaand

Toadpool. Where I work we have traffic outside...

Toadpool. Where I work we have traffic outside CAS all the time on ORCAM/CCAM squawks. Although the unit itself has a specific block of conspicuity codes there are only enough to assign two to each...
16th Dec 2015, 00:35
Replies: 440
Views: 236,078
Posted By rolaaand

Scodaman. TLA VOR has been replaced. It needs to...

Scodaman. TLA VOR has been replaced. It needs to be calibrated. I'm guessing that is what this flight is doing.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2015, 02:37
Replies: 20
Views: 9,837
Posted By rolaaand

Although I must stress,5nm is a minimum, not a...

Although I must stress,5nm is a minimum, not a target to achieve. For traffic in the cruise and speed locked I wouldn't be using the bare minimum as this means an instant loss of separation if things...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2015, 02:25
Replies: 20
Views: 9,837
Posted By rolaaand

Rule 3. Yes really. From a UK perspective, you'll...

Rule 3. Yes really. From a UK perspective, you'll get 5nm separation regardless of vortex category in the enroute environment. Not on final approach though!
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Oct 2015, 03:02
Replies: 20
Views: 9,837
Posted By rolaaand

For high level area controllers the wake vortex...

For high level area controllers the wake vortex category is irrelevant,you'll get 5 miles and 1000 ft separation. Although you should state heavy or super on first contact,I believe this is also an...
10th Sep 2015, 14:08
Replies: 81
Views: 33,340
Posted By rolaaand

126.925 for the high level UL602 traffic.

126.925 for the high level UL602 traffic.
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Sep 2015, 10:47
Replies: 13
Views: 6,254
Posted By rolaaand

leedseagle the new point is ABEVI. Exactly where...

leedseagle the new point is ABEVI. Exactly where MARGO was. The level restrictions for ScTMA arrivals have moved slightly to the north to two new points. ASLIB for PF/PK and INPIP for PH.
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2015, 07:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,299
Posted By rolaaand

Sounds like a reasonable enough plan. The...

Sounds like a reasonable enough plan. The selection and the training are rigourous so a back up plan of a useful degree might be a good idea in case you don't make it.
I applied after my...
7th Jun 2015, 12:16
Replies: 20
Views: 5,243
Posted By rolaaand

Mike Tee. Durham and Newcastle traffic in and out...

Mike Tee. Durham and Newcastle traffic in and out via OTR will change squawk three times in quick succession. Outbounds will have a local squawk for Durham or Newcastle radar, then a Swanwick...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2014, 06:31
Replies: 35
Views: 10,269
Posted By rolaaand

Refusing to comply with the clearance=paperwork....

Refusing to comply with the clearance=paperwork. There are a growing number of pilots that see speed instructions as optional. Last year I had Irish low cost traffic depart on a SID with a 250kt...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Apr 2014, 17:16
Replies: 28
Views: 7,515
Posted By rolaaand

Jeezo, the pilot makes a good point and gets...

Jeezo, the pilot makes a good point and gets flamed for it! Redflyer I absolutely get where you are coming from!
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Apr 2014, 01:14
Replies: 28
Views: 7,515
Posted By rolaaand

You're right, if you haven't heard me properly,...

You're right, if you haven't heard me properly, don't take a guess at the clearance and tag confirm on at the end, a simple say again is all it takes. As for the "request" transmission. Don't bother...
4th Jan 2014, 12:20
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,610
Posted By rolaaand

787 crew training.

787 crew training.
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Aug 2013, 10:29
Replies: 19
Views: 4,695
Posted By rolaaand

No sleeping seems a bit harsh. I regularly power...

No sleeping seems a bit harsh. I regularly power nap on breaks, especially during morning shifts. Our breaks are termed "responsibility free". So we shouldn't do anything work related like check...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jul 2013, 08:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,952
Posted By rolaaand

Terminal control had a period of an hour or so of...

Terminal control had a period of an hour or so of extremely high workload sorting out all of the diversions. The decision was taken to put a ground stop on any traffic that would enter the London TMA...
3rd May 2013, 16:20
Replies: 1,279
Views: 660,898
Posted By rolaaand

Newcastle team? They play West Ham tomorrow.

Newcastle team? They play West Ham tomorrow.
9th Mar 2013, 15:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,878
Posted By rolaaand

Abu Hamza was extradited to the USA. He's in jail...

Abu Hamza was extradited to the USA. He's in jail in New York awaiting trial.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2013, 11:27
Replies: 30
Views: 8,973
Posted By rolaaand

I manage not to use it in normal conversations....

I manage not to use it in normal conversations. Where I have found myself dropping in the odd roger or affirm/negative is in official telephone conversations with insurance, dvla, credit card...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Dec 2012, 13:03
Replies: 27
Views: 6,574
Posted By rolaaand

In my experience as a controller I would say that...

In my experience as a controller I would say that neither myself nor the controllers at the diversion airfield are interested in a reason for a non emergency diversion. Indeed when this occurs, most...
9th Sep 2012, 21:02
Replies: 75
Views: 12,805
Posted By rolaaand

At Bournemouth about 12 years ago the Battle of...

At Bournemouth about 12 years ago the Battle of Britain memorial flight came in to refuel. "after the landing Lancaster line up and wait runway 08"
It's a big beast! Made my day.
5th Aug 2012, 09:15
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By rolaaand

Bird scaring?

Bird scaring?
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2012, 14:50
Replies: 24
Views: 12,469
Posted By rolaaand

camisa10. Desend means do it now. If I mean when...

camisa10. Desend means do it now. If I mean when ready then I'll say that. More often than not,when the pilot is expecting a descent restriction in my sector, but I give an earlier descent, the "now...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2012, 22:59
Replies: 129
Views: 35,202
Posted By rolaaand

Fuss about nothing. No one has ever turned up for...

Fuss about nothing. No one has ever turned up for work in clothes that offend me. I wear shorts when it's warm, hoodies when it's cold, full highland dress on St Andrew's day and baggy, comfy stuff...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Aug 2011, 23:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,353
Posted By rolaaand

I've found very good deals on hotels through...

I've found very good deals on hotels through Touchdown,the travel industry website. As for flights,better off trawling the internet and making calls to get the best deals-especially for flights...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Feb 2011, 13:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By rolaaand

Your best bet to start with would be to email the...

Your best bet to start with would be to email the nats press office explaining who you are, what information you would like and for what purpose.
[email protected]
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2011, 16:01
Replies: 56
Views: 15,415
Posted By rolaaand

I had heard that it would be 18000ft and that...

I had heard that it would be 18000ft and that there would be a push to make this the transition altitude throughout Europe. Which would certainly cut down on confusion.
I wonder if any US...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Nov 2010, 08:06
Replies: 11
Views: 3,597
Posted By rolaaand

NorthSouth-No we don't,I'm guilty of replying...

NorthSouth-No we don't,I'm guilty of replying having only read the thread title and not the content,my bad.

badbear-i don't mind thread drift,it's your thread:ok:
You know the rules for class...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Nov 2010, 20:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,597
Posted By rolaaand

I have never had a glider call me for a clearance...

I have never had a glider call me for a clearance into the Scottish TMA and I've worked the airspace for eight years. I realise we are all meant to be about airspace sharing these days but I would...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Nov 2010, 12:28
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By rolaaand

The SLP is TLA D10 or 3 mins before the hold when...

The SLP is TLA D10 or 3 mins before the hold when FL140 or below. Also the Scottish TMA is class D airspace,which is a 250kt speed limit below FL100.
As part of our silent handover procedures with...
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