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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Dec 2006, 07:57
Replies: 267
Views: 52,360
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Takeover at Brum

I dont think a takeover would be a bad thing. Hopefully we might get a new tower instead of the jaded one we work in on the western apron!! :sad:

egbb.co.uk
BBB
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2006, 18:51
Replies: 39
Views: 7,916
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Angel If the rumours are true .....

My sincerest condolences go out to the families of the two individuals who lost their lives. The pilot was very well known and it will send a wave of sorrow throughout one particular element of...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Apr 2006, 18:11
Replies: 45
Views: 11,066
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Is it true that STAN wishes to be known as...

Is it true that STAN wishes to be known as Natalie from 1st MAY when he (sorry she) returns from having the op? :confused:

BBB
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2006, 12:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Bids on both the Mousemat & the Chair! My guess...

Bids on both the Mousemat & the Chair! My guess is the chair will get £8 and the mousemat £7 !! anyone care to make a guess?
BBB
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jan 2006, 19:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

I think we've tried and tested about 20 chairs...

I think we've tried and tested about 20 chairs over the last couple of years. Still no-one can agree on the best one so... yep, we still have the same type. :confused:
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Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2006, 10:45
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Take Note !

The information booklet that you are talking about unfortunately is slightly out of date is about to be replaced at the end of the month. The new booklet is devised by controllers from various units...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2006, 09:04
Replies: 44
Views: 10,348
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

RJM - Ha ha very funny. Some of us are actually...

RJM - Ha ha very funny. Some of us are actually learning things from this thread! Aircraft/Pilot/UAV limitations etc There are similiar questions being addressed in the ATC world right now!
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I...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2006, 08:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Well next time our sims get upgraded, they are...

Well next time our sims get upgraded, they are going on ebay! You could have your own little ATC set-up at home! What a lovely thought, NOT :} .
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Tempted to bid for the mousemat though ;)

BBB
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jan 2006, 14:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

ATC Items on Ebay !

I'd rather bid for this :
:ooh:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Carmen-Electra-Sexy-ATC-Air-Traffic-Control-Mousemat_W0QQitemZ6246130629QQcategoryZ63225QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I Didn't...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2006, 05:20
Replies: 44
Views: 10,348
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Xetro V..... Thank you for your reply, that is...

Xetro V..... Thank you for your reply, that is the sort of understanding I was trying to grasp! I'm sure that even the most cost-cutting technology-advanced company would find it hard to commision a...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2006, 16:59
Replies: 60
Views: 13,754
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Number 2 ..... Ouch, that was a bit below the...

Number 2 ..... Ouch, that was a bit below the belt. Its not the first time you've been college bashing either !
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If your not aware, there are instructors who hold validations at units and its...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jan 2006, 16:39
Replies: 44
Views: 10,348
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Shy Torque - I get your point, in fact I entirely...

Shy Torque - I get your point, in fact I entirely agree with it! But your missing mine.

I was interested to know that if the crew configured the FMS on the ground, then after take-off, they...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jan 2006, 09:57
Replies: 44
Views: 10,348
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Re: Pilotless A/C

But what if the autopilot would have been configured to go further than just the holding facility. I know thats not the done thing but isn't it conceiveable that a crew could program the system so...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2006, 09:29
Replies: 60
Views: 13,754
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Re: NATS experienced controller recruitment - any applicants?

It would be interesting to see how many of the NATS Bashing brigade (ie, the ones who are always first to have a pop at NATS on here) will apply !
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jan 2006, 09:21
Replies: 44
Views: 10,348
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Re: Pilotless A/C

Sorry folks, i'm an ATC type person and I'm just trying to get my head round this.....
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After Take off, how much can the FMS do of your work anyway? Can the autopilot take you direct to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2006, 09:15
Replies: 40
Views: 8,273
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Re: British Airways Citiexpress

Sitting here in the tower, potentially its good news as long as:
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1) It lowers airfares (especially at BHX) :)
2) Keeps the movement figures up.
3) Keeps you guys in jobs.
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The key to it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2006, 17:09
Replies: 267
Views: 59,200
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Re: BIRMINGHAM

Are you a pilot flying in and out of BHX ? If you want to find out some of the current issues affecting your airport regarding ATC then visit :

www.egbb.co.uk

the ATC website for BHX
BBB
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Dec 2005, 14:23
Replies: 28
Views: 3,796
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Structure, what structure !

I think the current system is a complete load B#LLOXS ! Trainees are arriving at units with too little experience. We've trimmed off so much fat that we are now trimming the meat as well.

15...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2005, 11:42
Replies: 961
Views: 185,564
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

I've been looking at the project 2030 proposals...

I've been looking at the project 2030 proposals and reference case over the last two weeks now. I will probably go to Dunstable tomorrow to see the roadshow.

How much of these proposals do the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2005, 22:01
Replies: 18
Views: 5,457
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Did the crew declare an emergency? It would be...

Did the crew declare an emergency? It would be nice to have the pilots view on the whole incident.

The Brum ATC website have a section to help pilots and controllers appreciate workload/nature of...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Oct 2005, 17:47
Replies: 12
Views: 1,704
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

You can see pics of brum tower here:- ...

You can see pics of brum tower here:-

http://www.egbb.co.uk/gallery.htm

BBB
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Aug 2005, 13:55
Replies: 1
Views: 959
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

RET 15 at BHX

Jepp charts are showing that the new exit turnoff that is being built for runway 15 is open! This is not so, there is still work in progress there and the exit is far from completion.

In the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2005, 10:28
Replies: 293
Views: 59,875
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Any more news on the Brum - Chicago ?

Any more news on the Brum - Chicago ?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jul 2005, 14:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Ooops my mistake !

Spekesoftly...

Thanks for spotting the error, that was my mistake, The QNH was definately 993 not 1013 so i will get that changed.

As to your question about BB Sids. This is only a guess but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2005, 14:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Over 10 times in one shift !

Kick the tyres,

I tell you no lie that in one shift,at least 10 pilots reported climbing to 6000ft instead of FL60 ! I'm just hoping that Brum aircrews will read this thread and think to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jul 2005, 23:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Slip of the tongue or a LEVEL BUST at BHX ?

Is there something in the water at Brum as recently a lot of crews seem to be passing on the wrong information to Radar on initial contact!

All SIDs have a clearance limit of FL60 but there is a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jun 2005, 13:34
Replies: 0
Views: 781
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

BHX emergency - smoke in cockpit !

New this month to the Birmingham ATC website is "Are you declaring an Emergency?

This is an individual account from a Pilot or an Air Traffic Controller about an emergency they have experienced....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th May 2005, 06:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,859
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

This is a crisis.... Thanks for the CAA report...

This is a crisis.... Thanks for the CAA report link. Its a very interesting read.

From the stats its quite evident that the majority of incursions take place at London Airports so why conduct a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th May 2005, 09:45
Replies: 15
Views: 1,859
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

As far as I am aware, Manchester are conducting...

As far as I am aware, Manchester are conducting the same trial.

I'm not sure about Heathrow, but I can understand the confusion with conditional clearances at LHR as they are issued to more than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th May 2005, 07:29
Replies: 15
Views: 1,859
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Can we trust BHX aircrew ?

Now before everybody gets offensive this is a serious thread about a current ATC trial happening at various airports around the UK.

Birmingham ATC are conducting a trial of no conditional...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Apr 2005, 09:43
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Angel BHX - Delivery versus Ground

The Summer Schedule is coming and BHX ATC are coming under increasing restrictions from MDi's, CTOTs, Coventry integration, the list goes on and on!

Has anyone noticed that crews are to remain on...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Apr 2005, 14:56
Replies: 0
Views: 559
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Birmingham Airport etc etc

Hiya All...

Brum ATC has relaunched its website, its predominantly aimed at its airport airline paying customers, but it also values the opinions of G/A and biz jet traffic.

Have a browse:
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2005, 14:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Bearcat ... Ya better get your notams back...

Bearcat ...

Ya better get your notams back out of the bin. Over the last week Brum ATC had a review of their ATIS and consulted the airlines aswell as having a thread on their website.

read...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2005, 06:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Fingers crossed for the summer !

It is no doubt that we were hit big time by the loss of DUO. Its also worrying that CVT are doing more passengers to CDG than BHX last month !

An increase by Monarch will be very welcome!
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2005, 01:41
Replies: 7
Views: 2,638
Posted By Bombay Bad Boy

Cant change the name !!

Thanks for the comments about the website, we've worked hard on it over the last 3 months. Hopefully we can improve it further with better photographs & an ATC interview next month.

Over the last...
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