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Forum: ATC Issues

29th Jul 2016, 02:06

Replies: 8

Question to FAA Controllers: Airspace Bravo and above

Views: 3,237

Posted By tower_controller

Yes, there's nothing to stop a VFR pilot from...

Yes, there's nothing to stop a VFR pilot from cruising over the top of Bravo at 10,500 or around the edge of it at 12,500. Smart VFR pilots will request flight following, and most controllers will...

Forum: ATC Issues

1st Jul 2016, 19:08

Replies: 25

One for USA controllers.

Views: 11,193

Posted By tower_controller

Yes, still very common for centers to take over...

Yes, still very common for centers to take over approach control responsibility, generally after 2100-2200local when the approach control closes. Off-hand, it happens in parts of Oregon, Washington,...

Forum: ATC Issues

1st Jul 2016, 19:03

Replies: 25

Increase CPDLC Usage Campaign at Maastricht (EDYY)

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Posted By tower_controller

We just started using CPDLC on the ground on...

We just started using CPDLC on the ground on clearance delivery (about a dozen, maybe more US towers now have it). For those aircraft that are equipped, it does help with route revisions,...

Forum: ATC Issues

1st Jul 2016, 18:56

Replies: 8

EGLL ASDE

Views: 2,733

Posted By tower_controller

SFO has one SMR and will soon commission 16 MLAT...

SFO has one SMR and will soon commission 16 MLAT sensors for our new system.

Forum: ATC Issues

30th Jun 2016, 14:38

Replies: 1

Experience with Saab e-strips?

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Posted By tower_controller

Experience with Saab e-strips?

Does anyone have first hand experience using Saab's EFPS system? I understand it's only in use at ESSA and EFHK.

Pros and cons relative to paper and/or NavCanStrips?
How...

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