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Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2018, 18:05
Replies: 13
Views: 4,122
Posted By Tower Ranger

You would not be cleared for take-off at DXB...

You would not be cleared for take-off at DXB without the appropriately timed vortex wake spacing.
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2017, 09:25
Replies: 29
Views: 8,568
Posted By Tower Ranger

Don't SERCO already provide ATC at around 50...

Don't SERCO already provide ATC at around 50 American Airports? You never know Chevvron there may be opportunities for BCU's too:)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Dec 2016, 01:51
Replies: 3,594
Views: 751,581
Posted By Tower Ranger

Maybe it's their Santa wish list?

Maybe it's their Santa wish list?
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2016, 01:50
Replies: 19
Views: 8,451
Posted By Tower Ranger

At DXB L4 is the taxiway west of 12R which is...

At DXB L4 is the taxiway west of 12R which is predominanty a departure rwy. A better example to look at at DXB is Twy R which is to the east of 30R, anything using that Twy has to be clear of the LSA...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Dec 2016, 05:55
Replies: 325
Views: 272,062
Posted By Tower Ranger

Australian Tower jobs opening up again for their...

Australian Tower jobs opening up again for their overseas exiles.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Nov 2016, 11:45
Replies: 325
Views: 272,062
Posted By Tower Ranger

There are UK Controllers on their way to Canada...

There are UK Controllers on their way to Canada very shortly.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2016, 06:10
Replies: 3,594
Views: 751,581
Posted By Tower Ranger

Oh dear, someone is starting to throw their toys...

Oh dear, someone is starting to throw their toys out of the pram but regardless of your personal opinion of DC9 he has a point.

I lived in NI for about 35 year years, 25 of those in County...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Sep 2016, 18:55
Replies: 3,594
Views: 751,581
Posted By Tower Ranger

"Knock seems to do fairly well without any...

"Knock seems to do fairly well without any Ryanair base, even exceptionally well."

Seems that even the Statues at Knock will be having more movements than Eglinton soon!!
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jul 2016, 08:46
Replies: 25
Views: 11,690
Posted By Tower Ranger

It's a minimum of 120 seconds (must be in a Nats...

It's a minimum of 120 seconds (must be in a Nats AIC somewhere) and, yes, the controller estimates the time to roll and rotate but its not rocket science as depending on the type departing anywhere...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2016, 08:29
Replies: 25
Views: 11,690
Posted By Tower Ranger

I'm sorry Grum but that is completely incorrect. ...

I'm sorry Grum but that is completely incorrect.

At DXB Medium A/C are given the standard ICAO departure vortex wake spacing of 2 minutes behind a Heavy and 3 minutes behind a Super departing...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jul 2016, 11:44
Replies: 73
Views: 38,969
Posted By Tower Ranger

Happy days at Bailbrook, I was there as part of...

Happy days at Bailbrook, I was there as part of the first CAA Area Course in 1990. Mike, Eric, Martin and the two Dave's were all there then. I was fortunate enough to get back there regularly after...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2016, 23:52
Replies: 3,290
Views: 967,416
Posted By Tower Ranger

How it used too work; ATC get a call...

How it used too work;
ATC get a call requesting an extension of hours and as they are contracted to work a "reasonable amount of overtime" the answer is usually yes. Overtime is paid hourly at 16...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th May 2016, 10:20
Replies: 3,290
Views: 967,416
Posted By Tower Ranger

Not sure how much City are having to pay their...

Not sure how much City are having to pay their Country cousins for the vectoring but I hear the Flow control into City at peak times is fairly savage!!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2016, 10:46
Replies: 3,290
Views: 967,416
Posted By Tower Ranger

"Sorry, but to have witnessed 4 aircraft perform...

"Sorry, but to have witnessed 4 aircraft perform 4 go arounds each in the space of 30 minutes is a bloody serious issue both on a safety side and a service side....."

You're right, the guy that...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2016, 08:54
Replies: 33
Views: 16,871
Posted By Tower Ranger

You've forgotten about one group. The experienced...

You've forgotten about one group. The experienced UK ATCO's working overseas at some pretty complex and busy units who might just fancy heading back home.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Apr 2016, 08:01
Replies: 22
Views: 9,969
Posted By Tower Ranger

Yep, how many of us have been a part of that...

Yep, how many of us have been a part of that particular pantomime over the years? Lets hope jobs are not lost as a consequence.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Mar 2016, 17:09
Replies: 22
Views: 18,280
Posted By Tower Ranger

Fairly obvious I'd have thought.

Fairly obvious I'd have thought.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2016, 11:17
Replies: 3,594
Views: 751,581
Posted By Tower Ranger

But at least the road would attract some traffic!!

But at least the road would attract some traffic!!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2016, 17:23
Replies: 7,044
Views: 2,228,163
Posted By Tower Ranger

Of course Bangor can't compete with Belfast, it's...

Of course Bangor can't compete with Belfast, it's way too far from Aldergrove!!
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2016, 04:01
Replies: 13
Views: 6,065
Posted By Tower Ranger

Is it still the case that they don't pay you...

Is it still the case that they don't pay you while you're training or has that changed for the better now?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2015, 21:09
Replies: 7,044
Views: 2,228,163
Posted By Tower Ranger

Can't see an A320 being the weapon of choice if...

Can't see an A320 being the weapon of choice if Qatar were going to venture north of the border. Apart from it not being able to make it without a stop the fares would need to be very low to make...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Oct 2015, 12:57
Replies: 8
Views: 3,036
Posted By Tower Ranger

Which airfield, they might require bird scaring...

Which airfield, they might require bird scaring too chevvron lol!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Sep 2015, 07:15
Replies: 3,290
Views: 967,416
Posted By Tower Ranger

Well at nights AA don't AA run the 5 Watch...

Well at nights AA don't AA run the 5 Watch system, just one working and 5 watching lol! I guess a Tower Controller can sit in Sydenham and watch the ATM just as easily.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Sep 2015, 22:58
Replies: 3,290
Views: 967,416
Posted By Tower Ranger

Or if you want to save even more money let the...

Or if you want to save even more money let the BHD controllers do AA radar!!
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2015, 22:16
Replies: 8
Views: 11,675
Posted By Tower Ranger

The reason they're selected off in Cat 3A and B...

The reason they're selected off in Cat 3A and B ops is due to reduced vis it's unlikely pilots will be able to see the full pattern which may lead to confusion. Try selecting CAT 3 on your A/D...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2015, 05:40
Replies: 8
Views: 11,675
Posted By Tower Ranger

For CAT 3 ops the Papis are selected off as part...

For CAT 3 ops the Papis are selected off as part of the standard setting.
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jul 2015, 20:29
Replies: 8
Views: 5,042
Posted By Tower Ranger

DXB is -2/+2, and yes that makes things as...

DXB is -2/+2, and yes that makes things as interesting as you would imagine.
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2015, 10:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,383
Posted By Tower Ranger

I've used Worldwide for excess insurance for a...

I've used Worldwide for excess insurance for a couple of years and I've had no issues with it despite having a car damaged in Spain and doing a bit of damage to one in America. For travel insurance I...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jun 2015, 12:16
Replies: 53
Views: 17,935
Posted By Tower Ranger

So you think it's "reasonable" to potter across...

So you think it's "reasonable" to potter across LHR or any busier airport you can find, good luck with that btw, at 7000ft VFR?

Surely nobody can be that blinkered? Unfortunately your...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jun 2015, 10:26
Replies: 881
Views: 547,487
Posted By Tower Ranger

Well i guess I pass through the airport around 20...

Well i guess I pass through the airport around 20 times a month on my way to taking a seat in the VCR so i'll have to respectfully disagree with your assertions. Whilst some of the highest hourly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jun 2015, 14:49
Replies: 881
Views: 547,487
Posted By Tower Ranger

Lack of Rwys and Lack of slots? More homework...

Lack of Rwys and Lack of slots? More homework needed methinks.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jun 2015, 05:24
Replies: 881
Views: 547,487
Posted By Tower Ranger

Just curious, what constraints at DXB do you mean?

Just curious, what constraints at DXB do you mean?
Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2015, 18:15
Replies: 16
Views: 9,385
Posted By Tower Ranger

Departing from full length on RWY30R makes any...

Departing from full length on RWY30R makes any departure dependant on 30L arrivals and also means A/C of a lower wake category require additional spacing if lining up from M13A/N9 so it slows down...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th May 2015, 10:33
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,410,963
Posted By Tower Ranger

I've a Jet2 question that some of you closer to...

I've a Jet2 question that some of you closer to the operation may be able to answer. How can Jet 2 cancel their 360 flight from Rome to Belfast on Thursday, inform passengers that they can't pick...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2015, 13:38
Replies: 7,044
Views: 2,228,163
Posted By Tower Ranger

A bit off Jet2 leaving their Belfast passengers...

A bit off Jet2 leaving their Belfast passengers stranded in Rome for 3 days and not offering any compensation.
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