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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2024, 16:18
Replies: 47
Views: 12,148
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

This case was finally heard at a Nevada court and...

This case was finally heard at a Nevada court and the parents of Jonathan Udall received an out of court settlement of £79 million. They intend to use a chunk of the money to promote safety in...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2023, 18:21
Replies: 20
Views: 4,759
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

I used to work for NATS at West Drayton and was a...

I used to work for NATS at West Drayton and was a colleague of an ex RAF Pilot Officer Pat Lowe who was a no 2 on Canberras in 1958. He was training on a rocket assisted Canberra and was due to fly...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2023, 20:05
Replies: 104
Views: 18,321
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Czechslovakia 68 (which I remember) and Hungary...

Czechslovakia 68 (which I remember) and Hungary 56 (which I don’t) were countries that were deemed to be in the Soviet Union sphere of influence. After the breakup of the Union in 1991 that sphere of...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2023, 19:28
Replies: 104
Views: 18,321
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Minsk agreement 1991?

In 1991 Ukraine was the fourth largest nuclear power after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. I was under the impression that Russia, US, UK and France pledged to guarantee Ukraines security in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2022, 18:53
Replies: 52
Views: 9,398
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Heathrow’s runway alignment

With the ever changing magnetic North does this mean that at any time in the near future we will see 27R and 27L revert to 28R and 28L? I remember it changing sometime in the 1970s and surely with...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Oct 2022, 17:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,145
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Charlie Dwarika RIP

Very sad news, Charlie was a true gent in every sense of the word. Always had a lot of time for the younger members of staff. RIP Charlie
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Nov 2021, 15:44
Replies: 47
Views: 12,148
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

I see that the inquest has opened into the...

I see that the inquest has opened into the accident at the Grand Canyon and has thrown up many issues, some of which are reported in the Times today....
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2020, 20:51
Replies: 250
Views: 72,489
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Mathias Rust, I think, managed it in a single...

Mathias Rust, I think, managed it in a single engined Cessna landing in Red Square in the late 70s early 80s. Red faces in the Soviet military all round
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2020, 20:01
Replies: 131
Views: 85,296
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

I see that NATS have today agreed to resume...

I see that NATS have today agreed to resume payments to CAAPS and to pay the shortfall for the three months in September. NATS must have also found the magic money tree as well, although it is good...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2020, 13:01
Replies: 131
Views: 85,296
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Terrain safe,You are quite right about the terms...

Terrain safe,You are quite right about the terms of PPP not allowing the DB pension to be changed for existing staff, however we live in a very different world and if that same govt has to...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jun 2020, 20:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

I remember Jan well, he led an incredible life. I...

I remember Jan well, he led an incredible life. I can’t add more than tczulu has written which was as I remember Jan telling me. However one anecdote that he relayed to me concerned the time after...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2020, 20:42
Replies: 131
Views: 85,296
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

As the DB pension scheme closed around 15 years...

As the DB pension scheme closed around 15 years ago to new employees roughly what percentage of NATS workforce is still on a DB pension? Despite the agreements made at the time of privatisation I am...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jun 2020, 20:56
Replies: 131
Views: 85,296
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

The line that NATS management have decided to...

The line that NATS management have decided to take over working together and withdrawal from the current redundancy agreement must be questionable. It is my understanding that Enroute charges are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jun 2020, 20:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,698
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

I was a member of 86F ATC squadron from...

I was a member of 86F ATC squadron from 1966-1969. Situated behind Hounslow East tube station. I remember a link trainer we had there but don’t remember the Tiger Moth. However looks like a good...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th May 2020, 19:24
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Formation of 4 aerobatic a/c

About 1630hrs this afternoon I noticed a formation of 4 single engine a/c, different types flying at about 3000’ in a North Easterly direction skirting the eastern edge of the Southampton Control...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2020, 19:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,919
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Criminal! There are so few F100 and F105s in...

Criminal! There are so few F100 and F105s in Europe
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2020, 19:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,812
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

UK Military registration sequence

Just been pondering over where the registration sequence will go after we reach ZZ999. Although there are many gaps which at the current rate of procurement would take many years I assume that the...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2018, 20:50
Replies: 1,254
Views: 703,677
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

How safe is helicopter flying

I posted on here several months ago as I had lost friends in the Grand Canyon accident where an incident would have been survivable had the helicopter not turned into a fireball on impact. On the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2018, 19:57
Replies: 47
Views: 12,148
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Yes that is true, I am just a PPL /ATCO so I do...

Yes that is true, I am just a PPL /ATCO so I do not have any significant experience of helicopter operations but what I actually said was "a heavy landing which ruptures the fuel tank" In the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2018, 16:24
Replies: 47
Views: 12,148
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

I would like to thank everyone who has taken the...

I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to read and reply to this thread. One aspect still amazes me. Apparently after a heavy landing which ruptures the fuel tank you have 1.8 seconds...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2018, 22:06
Replies: 47
Views: 12,148
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Eurocopter crash Grand Canyon Feb 2018

I am not a helicopter pilot, just a retired ATCO from LACC. Sadly the son of a good friend of mine died in the crash at the Grand Canyon in February. At the moment the investigation is centred around...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2017, 20:00
Replies: 17
Views: 3,593
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

When I was an ATCO student in the early 1980s,...

When I was an ATCO student in the early 1980s, having gained my airfield rating I spent 90 days at Stansted. ODO was a common practice which I had never seen before. ILS approach rwy 23, departure on...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Jul 2015, 20:53
Replies: 8
Views: 4,153
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

I did my PPL in 1983 as part of my ATCO syllabus...

I did my PPL in 1983 as part of my ATCO syllabus and spin training was definitely part of the training. However my instructor was one Paul Bonhomme and I think he positively relished this aspect of...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2015, 17:26
Replies: 43
Views: 18,845
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Much as I like the idea of working at either West...

Much as I like the idea of working at either West Raynham or Market Drayton I fear that this is just an urban myth. Having joined at West Drayton in 1972 there was a very good reason for its siting....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jul 2014, 18:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,987
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Swiss and Italians dominate RIAT

I was quite disappointed at the lack of variety this year at the RIAT. Although the F35 which was undoubtedly meant to be the star of the show had to be withdrawn, what was left was nowhere near the...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Apr 2014, 15:58
Replies: 73
Views: 24,227
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

NATS dressing up.

I spent a career being known for the way I dressed more than my abilities as a controller. I guarantee that whatever dress code NATS tried to impose shirt, tie etc. I could still come into work...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Nov 2012, 20:21
Replies: 31
Views: 8,286
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Smile One of my buddies retires after over 40 years...

One of my buddies retires after over 40 years operational [non-desk] service.......we're not holding our breath for any recognition......on the evidence of many past similar cases you just hand in...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jan 2010, 23:04
Replies: 13
Views: 2,918
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Roger Makins

Yes you are correct about Theaker, also there was a young female radar controller who in Rogers eyes, was always on the phone with diary in hand "Miss Filofax"!! She is now a senior LAS !!
On the...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jan 2010, 20:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,918
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Roger Makins

I am really sorry to hear the sad news about Roger. ATC has always been full of characters and he was one of the most noteworthy, As a young controller on B Watch I have particular reason to remember...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2006, 17:48
Replies: 34
Views: 6,092
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Well, if the airfield keeps closing down due to...

Well, if the airfield keeps closing down due to ATC sickness then I guess that NATS contract will be pretty shortlived. I hear that the Gib. government were pretty displeased!!!
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2006, 22:19
Replies: 82
Views: 9,585
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

When HTD was first introduced in 1974 it was as...

When HTD was first introduced in 1974 it was as an inducement to LATCC to change from a 4 watch to 5 watch system. There was a lot of opposition to working AAOMMNNSOO and most preferred to work A M/N...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Oct 2005, 22:25
Replies: 16
Views: 1,705
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Jobby Wheecher Your...

Jobby Wheecher
Your exact comments were raised in CHIRPS in February 2005 and the response from management was that TRM was deemed to be so vital that the issues over Scratcoh...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Oct 2005, 22:15
Replies: 10
Views: 1,914
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Arkady, as always you are absolutely correct....

Arkady, as always you are absolutely correct. When the OJTI leglislation was passed some 3 years or more ago, the 2 years valid on position as not included. The only criteria was that you must have...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2005, 21:57
Replies: 30
Views: 5,158
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Arkady, the reply was directed at you because I...

Arkady, the reply was directed at you because I was having a general rant about how important it was not to demotivate the students and I did not closely check who had said what!! Also I felt that...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2005, 21:43
Replies: 30
Views: 5,158
Posted By 63000 Triple Zilch

Arkady/Fredator, The success rate for...

Arkady/Fredator,
The success rate for students on B Watch is as good, or better than on any of the other watches. Yet again another example of an unfounded urban myth that does no-one any...
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