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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Nov 2016, 18:16
Replies: 9
Views: 2,317
Posted By coracle

It's to avoid the gliding site at Dunstable.

It's to avoid the gliding site at Dunstable.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Sep 2015, 20:51
Replies: 38
Views: 10,142
Posted By coracle

Nimmer has it spot on, Zooker I don't understand...

Nimmer has it spot on, Zooker I don't understand your argument!
Forum: ATC Issues
26th May 2015, 12:20
Replies: 8
Views: 3,251
Posted By coracle

It is indeed to keep the aircraft in controlled...

It is indeed to keep the aircraft in controlled airspace as the base to the north is too high for a straight in.

I'm told the approach is known locally as the "Winchester 2 arrival" as it's so...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Jul 2014, 19:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,042
Posted By coracle

KelvinD It also depends on how busy TMA EAST...

KelvinD

It also depends on how busy TMA EAST and BIG are. If it is possible, the 09R landers from LAM get "stack swapped" to the BIG hold so that they are presented to Heathrow App on the south...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2012, 01:55
Replies: 32
Views: 8,365
Posted By coracle

But who won the pissing contest?

But who won the pissing contest?
Forum: Tech Log
15th Oct 2011, 10:32
Replies: 7
Views: 7,021
Posted By coracle

On the LOREL arrival into Luton it's BOMBO or BPK...

On the LOREL arrival into Luton it's BOMBO or BPK depending on which arrival you are on or if on an ABBOT arrival it's LAPRA.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2010, 22:29
Replies: 25
Views: 3,258
Posted By coracle

Evening Autopilot Off. A difficult one this...

Evening Autopilot Off.

A difficult one this not helped by a little ambiguity on the controllers side! I know one never should, but I assume (:E) that you were comming into LAM or BNN judging by...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2010, 22:46
Replies: 102
Views: 16,033
Posted By coracle

Fireflybob and all. There is noting wrong...

Fireflybob and all.

There is noting wrong with healthy debate and in fact it should be encouraged.

The London TMA is somewhat unique in its design. As a TMA North controller, the correct QNH...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2010, 22:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By coracle

Fatfish. I'm afraid SLOT times by their...

Fatfish.

I'm afraid SLOT times by their nature are not simple beasts! Each sector of airspace has a "monitoring value" for a set period (normally 15mins) stating how many aircraft should be...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Dec 2009, 22:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,536
Posted By coracle

The removal of the bold climb level is down to...

The removal of the bold climb level is down to whoever makes your plates/charts.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Oct 2009, 23:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,550
Posted By coracle

I can only assume we are dealing with positioner...

I can only assume we are dealing with positioner flights within the London TMA here?? We deal with many Biz Jets, say going from Luton to Heathrow during the afternoon rush. Given that the delay...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jul 2009, 10:48
Replies: 41
Views: 7,449
Posted By coracle

The BA142 and the BA124 is a good one at 6...

The BA142 and the BA124 is a good one at 6 o'clock in the morning when all are tired!:eek:
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jul 2009, 19:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,663
Posted By coracle

Good evening Squawkident. In the London TMA...

Good evening Squawkident.

In the London TMA the actual IAS, ground speed and heading can be selected for display, with the selected flight level being always displayed. We can also get the rate...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2008, 07:29
Replies: 19
Views: 2,832
Posted By coracle

Northolt and The City have stepped climb SIDS...

Northolt and The City have stepped climb SIDS too!

OAP: If in doubt, for God's sake ask!!! Even if it's on the R/T. We don't mind, honest.:ok:

We would rather you query something than get it...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2008, 23:22
Replies: 17
Views: 1,489
Posted By coracle

There is, what I think, is a brilliant example of...

There is, what I think, is a brilliant example of why we need to check cleared flight level upon first contact. The incident occurred because the a/c was transfered from South to the wrong sector...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2008, 11:25
Replies: 18
Views: 1,433
Posted By coracle

MANAGP, The ATCO Union is fighting hard to...

MANAGP,

The ATCO Union is fighting hard to get the restrictions lifted! I think I'm right in saying that ATCOs are on the DoT approved list but it is up to each company whether or not they allow...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jun 2008, 20:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Posted By coracle

But then that puts you into conflict with the...

But then that puts you into conflict with the Luton Downwind traffic which you are trying to get to 5000ft at a sensible place, not to mention that heading putting you directly underneath the BNN...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jun 2008, 16:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Posted By coracle

The headings are given for a variety of reasons...

The headings are given for a variety of reasons as the Wobun (and Buzad) deps out of Heathrow conflict with a shed load of traffic. You've got the inbounds to Heathrow, Stansted, City, Luton and...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2008, 16:19
Replies: 24
Views: 4,839
Posted By coracle

You get put on a heading when flying on a DVR out...

You get put on a heading when flying on a DVR out of Luton so that we can get the London City inbound through your level and down to altitudes and/or to parallel you off with the Stansted DVR...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Mar 2008, 08:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By coracle

The SID is a shortened form of a clearence. They...

The SID is a shortened form of a clearence. They do perform a function and enable airfields to have freeflow departures for some and sometimes all of their SIDS. If we had radar departures then...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2008, 23:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By coracle

AI101 When flying in and out of Stansted,...

AI101

When flying in and out of Stansted, you are flying in very crowded airspace and has been already mentioned you need to be on a heading so that we can prove our separation.

For example, ...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2008, 14:13
Replies: 29
Views: 2,971
Posted By coracle

It can depend on what levels you are flying at. ...

It can depend on what levels you are flying at. For example, and a/c flying from Amsterdam to Coventry at FL100 will file to route via LAM VOR. Given that this is the busiest Holding Stack for...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Nov 2007, 22:33
Replies: 39
Views: 9,208
Posted By coracle

Cobalt. At the risk of sounding pernickerty,...

Cobalt.

At the risk of sounding pernickerty, one should always CONTINUE a heading NOT maintain one.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Nov 2007, 12:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,163
Posted By coracle

Hydraulic fluid on the runway. 09L closed for...

Hydraulic fluid on the runway. 09L closed for about 5 mins. A few landed on the right.
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2007, 16:01
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By coracle

Staffing on a nightshift is somewhat less than...

Staffing on a nightshift is somewhat less than that during the day. Should someone "go sick", then you are relying on getting someone in on overtime (known as an AAVA - Atco Additional Volantary...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Sep 2007, 15:43
Replies: 27
Views: 4,742
Posted By coracle

Stevieb1, The Stansted Approach function...

Stevieb1,

The Stansted Approach function along with Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and London City is performed at The London Terminal Control Centre at West Drayton just to the north of Heathrow...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jul 2007, 15:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,217
Posted By coracle

I always remember one of my old instructors...

I always remember one of my old instructors saying "Wisdom comes from experience - usually bad ones!"
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2007, 08:06
Replies: 27
Views: 7,318
Posted By coracle

I Just Drive. Not too sure about this one to...

I Just Drive.

Not too sure about this one to be honest! However just remember what the EAST controller is trying to achieve. They have to get the CLN Departures from Stansted and Lon City up to...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th May 2007, 18:10
Replies: 27
Views: 7,318
Posted By coracle

You would think so, but alas i'm afraid...

You would think so, but alas i'm afraid not!!:ugh:
It's a bit like squawking ident without being asked, but that's a whole different topic.
Forum: ATC Issues
8th May 2007, 16:46
Replies: 27
Views: 7,318
Posted By coracle

However, if given a speed to fly then...

However, if given a speed to fly then subsequently told by, for example, the next controller to "resume normal speed", then I would expect an aircraft to obey the SLP and enter the hold at it's...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2007, 12:07
Replies: 12
Views: 3,611
Posted By coracle

Having worked this weekend on TMA North, I can...

Having worked this weekend on TMA North, I can assure you that LAM was busy as usual, indeed perhaps more so than usual as some flights from Italy and Greece were re-routed through LAM.
As has been...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Apr 2007, 08:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
Posted By coracle

What flight level were you crusing at as this...

What flight level were you crusing at as this determines whether you were being controlled by controllers at Swanwick or West Drayton?
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Mar 2007, 00:13
Replies: 24
Views: 4,989
Posted By coracle

Aircraft are indeed asked to squawk indent on...

Aircraft are indeed asked to squawk indent on depature to identify them. Also by squawking ident, it triggers the computer into producing "live strips" and reasonable time estimates for sectors...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2007, 00:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,170
Posted By coracle

Backpacker. In this situation I would perhaps...

Backpacker.
In this situation I would perhaps be tempted to state your position in terms of position and miles to the VOR ( eg 10 miles east of xxx ) you are using for your navigation, as this gives...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2007, 07:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,193
Posted By coracle

No input required. When EIN152 passes...

No input required.

When EIN152 passes FL116, then it has left FL120 and will then move down into the vacant FL110 slot, thus leaving the FL120 slot vacant for the next aircraft, in this case...
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