PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: qwerty2
Showing results 1 to 35 of 60
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Oct 2020, 11:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,671
Posted By qwerty2

In the old days I would have argued that I was...

In the old days I would have argued that I was applying Geographic Separation - Constant or Increasing ( speed on take off faster than approach ) and then Vertical after levels are crossed possibly...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2019, 14:43
Replies: 14
Views: 3,749
Posted By qwerty2

IIRC , Going back to 1971 the TLA 40 was a...

IIRC , Going back to 1971 the TLA 40 was a standard clearance with the base at Talla being FL35. I seem to recall that we were aware of possible issues but it didn't bother us much.
If it wasn't a...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jun 2018, 14:06
Replies: 17
Views: 4,965
Posted By qwerty2

No dream. It's still in the Enroute Section of...

No dream. It's still in the Enroute Section of the AIP.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jun 2018, 18:32
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By qwerty2

My understanding was that a release from one ATC...

My understanding was that a release from one ATC unit to another was defined by
A time
A position
A level
Of course that was years ago when things were defined by one atc unit to another and not...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jun 2016, 09:25
Replies: 13
Views: 4,183
Posted By qwerty2

kcockayne I think you are correct about the 2...

kcockayne
I think you are correct about the 2 Shanwick CDOs originally being ATCOs. That's what I remember when I did some Familiarisation back in 1970.
They used VHF Tx/Rxs from Davidstow Moor in...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jan 2016, 19:06
Replies: 19
Views: 7,498
Posted By qwerty2

Back in the old days when IRVR was still new the...

Back in the old days when IRVR was still new the CAA would monitor landings against the IRVR logs and pilots were threatened with prosecution.

Knowing this , I refused to pass a 450M RVR to an...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Aug 2013, 14:13
Replies: 83
Views: 28,388
Posted By qwerty2

This rumour has been circulating for at least 2...

This rumour has been circulating for at least 2 months possibly connected to the intentions of the RAF.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2013, 17:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,781
Posted By qwerty2

I too was one of John's Boys. I arrived at...

I too was one of John's Boys.

I arrived at LATCC as an ATCA 2 A side.
Having failed to get a Cadet Interview at the first opportunity and feeling down ,John took me under his wing and persuaded...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2013, 09:35
Replies: 267
Views: 76,594
Posted By qwerty2

A310bcal... My memory must be playing tricks...

A310bcal...

My memory must be playing tricks but I seem to remember flying in an Aztec down to Bournemouth to pick up duty frees and then on to Bordeaux for lunch.
We were supposed to stop at...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jan 2013, 10:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,260
Posted By qwerty2

One of the good guys..RIP

One of the good guys..RIP
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Oct 2012, 13:03
Replies: 21
Views: 8,219
Posted By qwerty2

A quick search on PPrune archives reveals this...

A quick search on PPrune archives reveals this for reciprocal tracks and more.....

zkjaws
5th May 2009, 09:40
There is a simple formula to work out the Estimated Time of Passing (ETP)

ETP =...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Aug 2012, 21:09
Replies: 14
Views: 2,479
Posted By qwerty2

What happened to the old procedure of climbing at...

What happened to the old procedure of climbing at NOT MORE or NOT LESS than a specified rate?
I only used it once on a DanAir Comet and a BUA 1-11 but it works.
Launch the traffic to the higher...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Aug 2012, 15:58
Replies: 17
Views: 7,113
Posted By qwerty2

In my original Manual of ATC Part1 , I have 4...

In my original Manual of ATC Part1 , I have 4 pages of instructions on PAR dated 31 August 1967.
That was just about the time they stopped PAR at Gatwick and I never got to do PAR myself.
Phrases...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Aug 2012, 09:30
Replies: 19
Views: 4,852
Posted By qwerty2

Here's a 2008 NATMAC Document explaining things ...

Here's a 2008 NATMAC Document explaining things

NATMAC Informative Letter...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Aug 2012, 08:22
Replies: 19
Views: 4,852
Posted By qwerty2

I'm sure an expert answer will be along in a...

I'm sure an expert answer will be along in a minute but it's worth remembering that LARS isn't a free service ; IIRC it's paid for by NATS(CAA).
So , I guess there's only so much money to divide up...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2012, 12:40
Replies: 19
Views: 4,083
Posted By qwerty2

My wife drew my attention to it .. and she never...

My wife drew my attention to it .. and she never looks skyward:ooh:
Surprised these boys in blue don't check the contrailing levels before starting their ops.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Nov 2011, 14:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,078
Posted By qwerty2

In my day you would fail your Validation or LCE...

In my day you would fail your Validation or LCE if you used the phrase " released on contact"

This guards against the possibility of a pilot calling the Approach Unit on his second box for...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2011, 19:23
Replies: 669
Views: 172,515
Posted By qwerty2

VULCAN AIRCRAFT CRASH (REPORT) (Hansard, 20...

VULCAN AIRCRAFT CRASH (REPORT) (Hansard, 20 December 1956) (http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1956/dec/20/vulcan-aircraft-crash-report)

Sad business. The GCA Controller later became one...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jan 2011, 14:13
Replies: 1,204
Views: 284,830
Posted By qwerty2

Ferrovial / Press Room / Press Releases...

Ferrovial / Press Room / Press Releases (http://www.ferrovial.com/en/index.asp?MP=18&MS=338&MN=2&id=1673)
Interesting snippet ; looks like NATS are trying to get hold of the Spanish airfields.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2011, 16:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,418
Posted By qwerty2

If it's Hibalstow we're talking about then both...

If it's Hibalstow we're talking about then both Humberside and Doncaster ATC are made aware of any Skydiving Activity.
Humberside then alerts Scottish Centre who restrict westbound descents until...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2010, 16:15
Replies: 4
Views: 3,204
Posted By qwerty2

As soon as you said "bubbly jock" I knew who you...

As soon as you said "bubbly jock" I knew who you meant.
I'm so sorry to hear this news ; she would often come to our rescue on the sector at MACC and was a joy to work with down the phone line.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2010, 09:26
Replies: 52
Views: 12,037
Posted By qwerty2

Sorry Call100 you're behind the times :) ...

Sorry Call100 you're behind the times :)

Flexible runway inspections are things of the past at some airfields like MAN.
Health and Safety and the Concorde accident changed the thinking!
...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th May 2010, 16:15
Replies: 17
Views: 4,382
Posted By qwerty2

Bill was always a character and boy do we need...

Bill was always a character and boy do we need more like him.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2010, 14:55
Replies: 25
Views: 4,220
Posted By qwerty2

This thread brings back memories from my approach...

This thread brings back memories from my approach course in the early 70s.
Sitting next to the pilot orbiting the overhead , then diving down to sea level , and flying rubbish headings....all to...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Sep 2008, 22:51
Replies: 24
Views: 4,320
Posted By qwerty2

I come to this thread late but I used the...

I come to this thread late but I used the technique only once to climb a BUA 1-11 under a Dan Air Comet.
I started with 2000ft vertical as they left Edinburgh and let the climb rate do the rest up...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Sep 2007, 12:26
Replies: 12
Views: 4,119
Posted By qwerty2

He needs to read the ANO ...

He needs to read the ANO

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si2005/20051970.htm
Articles 74 97 and 98 apply

Another reference
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP658.PDF
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2007, 19:21
Replies: 13
Views: 1,854
Posted By qwerty2

Hi Javelin Being FL 270 at Liffy gives...

Hi Javelin

Being FL 270 at Liffy gives Manchester just 100 miles to get you down 21000 ft to min stack level. For many airlines that still isn't enough!
(Why Shannon should start your descent so...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2006, 09:59
Replies: 260
Views: 59,882
Posted By qwerty2

I've just checked the air fares...what a joke. ...

I've just checked the air fares...what a joke.
With overcapacity on UK-Florida routes this year these guys need a reality check :bored:
Why has aviation always been stuffed with bull****ting dream...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2005, 13:59
Replies: 22
Views: 3,267
Posted By qwerty2

For the original poster.. All UK ATC units...

For the original poster..
All UK ATC units provide alerting service.

If you listen out on an area control frequency covering the area they will respond to your Mayday Call - BUT DONT CALL THEM...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2005, 11:00
Replies: 704
Views: 191,421
Posted By qwerty2

It's clear that the debate over this 3 engine...

It's clear that the debate over this 3 engine ferry rages on.
As a pax I feel the 3 engine range was too far and if I'd landed on 2 engines I would have been ready to sue.
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jun 2004, 11:49
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By qwerty2

Can't see the justification for this extension...

Can't see the justification for this extension given current traffic levels at NT , although I can see that it would make vectoring easier for NT tfc to/from the south.

Airfields like East...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Feb 2004, 15:44
Replies: 25
Views: 6,242
Posted By qwerty2

Here are the Reuters pages ...

Here are the Reuters pages

http://tinyurl.com/2rr3y
http://tinyurl.com/2vfeu

Our thoughts go out to his family , friends and colleagues.
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2004, 21:41
Replies: 601
Views: 72,510
Posted By qwerty2

BALLOT PAPER PROBLEM nothing received yet! ...

BALLOT PAPER PROBLEM nothing received yet!

If you recall many members were disenfranchised at the last ballot by not receiving ballot papers - particularly those in Scotland. The problem is known...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2004, 22:13
Replies: 34
Views: 4,818
Posted By qwerty2

Don't become a betting man Arran.

Don't become a betting man Arran.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jan 2004, 05:06
Replies: 7
Views: 3,485
Posted By qwerty2

Actually , our First "airway" was the London -...

Actually , our First "airway" was the London - Continent airway established in the early 30s and lit by airways beacons. From about 1935 on wards Croydon controlled up to the French Coast....
Showing results 1 to 35 of 60
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.