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Search: Posts Made By: fat'n'grey
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Forum: Questions
20th Feb 2018, 03:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By fat'n'grey

Routing instructions by ATC

Many thanks for the replies, all clear now!
Forum: Questions
18th Feb 2018, 14:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By fat'n'grey

Thanks for the replies. There are, in many...

Thanks for the replies. There are, in many locations, preferred routes. Dependent on how sophisticated the IFPS and/or ATM system is it will flag/reject incorrect routes. ATC holds stored flight...
Forum: Questions
18th Feb 2018, 11:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,755
Posted By fat'n'grey

Routing Instructions by ATC

As we all know there are occasions where an operators filed flight plan and anticipated routing is different to that held/expected by ATC.

Experience has taught ATC to confirm a flight's routing. ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Oct 2017, 07:57
Replies: 68
Views: 27,683
Posted By fat'n'grey

Ref post #17...... Way back when in MCT, I...

Ref post #17......

Way back when in MCT, I recall the Paulings Carvair getting airborne (OK a contradiction in terms) one summers day. The aircraft used to fly up and down the coast for some very...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2017, 06:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,526
Posted By fat'n'grey

Ralph Eaton

Sad news indeed.

I remember Ralph from my APP course. It was the last day of work before Christmas and we were towards the end of the course in the emergencies phase. I forget the exact details...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2016, 07:40
Replies: 379
Views: 86,356
Posted By fat'n'grey

TCAS, PM sent

TCAS, PM sent
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2013, 07:39
Replies: 7
Views: 3,820
Posted By fat'n'grey

EBBU

Glad to see someone is up to date with AIRAC

Oh dear!
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2013, 20:31
Replies: 7
Views: 3,820
Posted By fat'n'grey

EBBR RWY

EBBR RWY19?????

07/25 and 02/20?

Oh dear!
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2012, 07:45
Replies: 12
Views: 5,251
Posted By fat'n'grey

Graeme Altern

Last saw Gracey Baby in Oman 4/5 years ago. I believe he has a house in France. But where, I have no idea?....

Oh Dear!
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2011, 07:46
Replies: 14
Views: 6,613
Posted By fat'n'grey

Visual Approach

Don't forget (as the forum replies are from both UK and overseas (ICAO)) there is a difference with ICAO as to when a Visual Approach may be authorised....Doc 4444 states:

6.5.3.3 An IFR flight...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2011, 06:59
Replies: 28
Views: 5,227
Posted By fat'n'grey

Thomas, If you file an IFR flight plan all...

Thomas,

If you file an IFR flight plan all of your clearances within the London FIR will keep you within controlled airspace. This applies equally to your arrival and departure from EGHI.
...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2010, 08:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,530
Posted By fat'n'grey

What is wrong for 5 x G/S for a 3 degree(5.2%)...

What is wrong for 5 x G/S for a 3 degree(5.2%) gradient? I find it simpler!

Oh Dear!
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Dec 2009, 18:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By fat'n'grey

There's one in Muscat you can have.....

And a very Happy New Year to FS!

Oh dear!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Oct 2009, 10:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,335
Posted By fat'n'grey

Give pax an option. Either body-scan or get half...

Give pax an option. Either body-scan or get half undressed; belt, wallet, overcoat, jacket, shoes, pocket change, metal bracelet watch, go through x-ray and then get dressed again. Which would you...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2009, 15:43
Replies: 24
Views: 4,185
Posted By fat'n'grey

The tolerances built in to NDB and VOR...

The tolerances built in to NDB and VOR approaches, both for width of the track overhead the facility, the angle it splays out, for track error and timing, pilot reaction times, acft reaction time, an...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jun 2009, 10:23
Replies: 20
Views: 2,986
Posted By fat'n'grey

How to get the whole plane awake

Well gdiphil, that takes me back!

I was off duty - ATC (came off evening shift) and was about to retire for the night. Heard the Birdseed 747 rolling then "Bang" and a "WWWHhhizzzzzzzz"...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2009, 07:52
Replies: 47
Views: 5,154
Posted By fat'n'grey

Irrelevant to the core question of IFR and night...

Irrelevant to the core question of IFR and night in permit acft? Not really, whatever we may think about the capabilities of permit acft the acft itself has to be certificated. And so does the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2009, 08:44
Replies: 47
Views: 5,154
Posted By fat'n'grey

Jim59 OK, I'll bite! Whenever they...

Jim59



OK, I'll bite! Whenever they want to. So by day how can I tell myself I am flying IFR, in Class G airspace, in VMC if neither I or the aeroplane are so licensed and equipped?

Even...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2008, 13:37
Replies: 456
Views: 67,143
Posted By fat'n'grey

The above is mostly a commentary on BAA rather than BA.

This may be technically correct. But T5 is the "LHR home" for BA. Irrespective of who owns, manages and cleans T5 if I was BA I would ensure that resources and programmes were in place to present...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2008, 08:08
Replies: 456
Views: 67,143
Posted By fat'n'grey

I had cause to pass through T5 last night...

I had cause to pass through T5 last night following a diversion to LGW and a brief, but very pleasant stroll in the sunshine following our evacuation on TWY E.

Coach chartered to take us to LHR...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2007, 12:21
Replies: 71
Views: 26,995
Posted By fat'n'grey

DA40

Chaps (esses) any links to stats or other info regarding the Thielert inflight shut down rate? Is it as reliable as standard light aircraft piston engines?

Oh dear!
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2007, 13:50
Replies: 82
Views: 17,007
Posted By fat'n'grey

Here's my tuppence worth. Started in aviation in...

Here's my tuppence worth. Started in aviation in 1971. Now doing what I want to do where I want to do it. I have no jealousy of other people and their professional successes, in fact I take great...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Nov 2006, 16:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By fat'n'grey

Unhappy Cyprus wx...

Yes, big CBs, lots of very heavy rain and lightning.

Oh dear!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2006, 10:18
Replies: 163
Views: 41,361
Posted By fat'n'grey

Reduced routes/pull out of SOU was mentioned...

Reduced routes/pull out of SOU was mentioned earlier.

What I have never understood is why SOU was/is not marketed. Anyone flying to near Europe, Scotland or Ireland that lives in central London...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2006, 16:18
Replies: 28
Views: 5,974
Posted By fat'n'grey

AHhhh, Hamble. The railway line from the oil...

AHhhh, Hamble. The railway line from the oil depot to the Soton - Pompey line. Not across the runway (threshold of 02/stop end of 20) but I do remember a Cherokee driving across it after landing on...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Feb 2006, 10:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,370
Posted By fat'n'grey

Solent Radar get my vote as well. If they can...

Solent Radar get my vote as well. If they can clear you in, or through, they do. And, as previously said, they provide a very good service to traffic transiting outside the zone whether VFR or IFR....
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jan 2006, 09:30
Replies: 60
Views: 13,777
Posted By fat'n'grey

Re: NATS experienced controller recruitment - any applicants?

L'n'L and HD

But some ops rooms aircon/ventilation systems are designed so that the ops room (ATC, medical, chemical, research) have a slightly higher than ambient pressure so that in the event of...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jan 2006, 09:25
Replies: 22
Views: 3,494
Posted By fat'n'grey

Re: Unit posting

Chose Seychelles, got Doha. :{
Oh dear!
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2006, 09:58
Replies: 123
Views: 27,757
Posted By fat'n'grey

Re: Easy on the Eye - feedback

Looks good! Though I do miss just being able to log on and see the list of the latest issues/headlines/posts down the right hand side of the screen.

Oh dear!!
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2005, 08:31
Replies: 49
Views: 18,062
Posted By fat'n'grey

The Boeing versions of X-wind landings. OK, they...

The Boeing versions of X-wind landings. OK, they are steady winds and no gusts just as you flare, but impressive all the same. Love the sound track too!

...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2005, 09:14
Replies: 44
Views: 11,832
Posted By fat'n'grey

Chaps, ATCOs take great pride and pleasure in a...

Chaps, ATCOs take great pride and pleasure in a job well done. But we have to work within the constraints of each of our own ATM systems.

These systems vary; airspace size/restrictions,...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Aug 2005, 08:13
Replies: 17
Views: 2,369
Posted By fat'n'grey

tic, Cleared FPL route....about as much use...

tic,

Cleared FPL route....about as much use as boobies on a bull! I bet if I said to you "Maintain assigned level." you would readback (in a slightly miffed tone) "Maintain FL340 (as approp) XXX...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jul 2005, 22:06
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By fat'n'grey

An IFR acft executing a visual approach is still...

An IFR acft executing a visual approach is still IFR. Therefore ATC will still provide separation appropriate to the IFR acft on VA and other IFR (or VFR acft) appropriate to the class of airspace...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jul 2005, 13:01
Replies: 20
Views: 3,289
Posted By fat'n'grey

Gargle.. Rule 5 of the UK Air Nav Order,...

Gargle..

Rule 5 of the UK Air Nav Order, relevant bit summarised here...

500’ Rule (Rule 5e)

This rule states that: An aircraft shall not fly any closer than 500’ to any person, vessel,...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jul 2005, 11:20
Replies: 20
Views: 3,289
Posted By fat'n'grey

Two points from the above posts. In the UK...

Two points from the above posts.

In the UK when not flying over congested areas of cities towns or settlements or open air assembly of persons I may fly no closer than 500ft from any person,...
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