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Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Apr 2004, 21:15
Replies: 102
Views: 8,717
Posted By Eira

I wouldn't comment about the individual handling...

I wouldn't comment about the individual handling of an airline, however Servisair is far from the paragon of virtue they seem to be making out here at CWL.
I believe in the adage " pay peanuts get...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
1st Apr 2004, 09:16
Replies: 79
Views: 4,133
Posted By Eira

I sincerely hope this thread is removed to Agony...

I sincerely hope this thread is removed to Agony Aunt forum extremely quickly as it has absolutely nothing what so ever do to with Private flying.
If any other person posted such a thread on this...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2004, 02:08
Replies: 50
Views: 6,288
Posted By Eira

What a load of pessimistic sh*te uttered by those...

What a load of pessimistic sh*te uttered by those who I assume have no idea of the operation at Cardiff.

This is a deal which compliments both airlines. The Spanish routes flown by Baby are always...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Dec 2003, 19:03
Replies: 601
Views: 72,637
Posted By Eira

One union for us all would be an excellent idea,...

One union for us all would be an excellent idea, it has been mooted many times, however who would it be? Regrettably many of the grades within NATS would not fit under the Prospect banner , and ATCOS...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2003, 18:49
Replies: 36
Views: 4,442
Posted By Eira

The word on the street is that Baby have had...

The word on the street is that Baby have had problems with not having enough Aircraft or Crews to man them, hence the strange reason to drop one aircraft out of Cardiff to accommodate Teeside.
I...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Nov 2003, 17:26
Replies: 47
Views: 4,075
Posted By Eira

To Standard Noise and 360 baktrak. If someone...

To Standard Noise and 360 baktrak.
If someone in my family annoys me I will moan and whinge about them but low betide anyone outside of my family who has a go at that family member as I will defend...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2003, 19:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,446
Posted By Eira

The merger of Cardiff and Bristol approaches. ...

The merger of Cardiff and Bristol approaches.

I would look to it being done from Cardiff not Bristol, the majority of the radar services are already done from there, far less staff would have to...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Oct 2003, 06:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,265
Posted By Eira

A certain Male ATCO who appeared on TV this...

A certain Male ATCO who appeared on TV this afternoon would appear to have got himself a fan club.
I have had txts and phone calls from single ladies asking if I know him, and saying wasn't he...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2003, 06:43
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By Eira

Popup traffic in response to your post. I am...

Popup traffic in response to your post.

I am hardly a dinosaur being in my mid thirties, spend my time looking at how we can constantly improve our systems and procedures , embracing new...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Oct 2003, 16:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By Eira

Approach Procedural control was an excellent...

Approach Procedural control was an excellent background for Approach Radar control.
I remember it as a tough 9 weeks , only getting easier in the last 3 weeks or so with the haze of...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2003, 22:28
Replies: 88
Views: 16,800
Posted By Eira

At our airport any aircraft who makes an approach...

At our airport any aircraft who makes an approach for the ILS who does not intend to land has to book a Beacon Slot .
Aircraft not training and landing, unless we are subject to PPR ,are able to be...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Oct 2003, 20:59
Replies: 74
Views: 6,927
Posted By Eira

As this now seems to have delved into a slanging...

As this now seems to have delved into a slanging match between ATCOs and ATSAs I will add my tupenneth worth.

It is about time the standardisation of ATSA training was brought in.

I work with...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2003, 23:16
Replies: 88
Views: 16,800
Posted By Eira

I have never heard the phrase and i do not...

I have never heard the phrase and i do not actually think it exists of a simulated ILS approach under VFR .
If when I am quiet and a local aircraft requests from myself an ILS approach all I ask...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Oct 2003, 18:35
Replies: 74
Views: 6,927
Posted By Eira

This argument seems to raise its ugly head every...

This argument seems to raise its ugly head every three months or so.
I tried and failed to validate Heathrow Approach, I pulled myself from training as I had no capacity left if anything went wrong....
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2003, 05:46
Replies: 88
Views: 16,800
Posted By Eira

I'm not a hundred percent on the rules and regs...

I'm not a hundred percent on the rules and regs here but yes you certainly can fly an ILS under VFR.
However local airports may have restrictions on this but certainly at our airfield we allow it ,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2003, 17:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,472
Posted By Eira

I believe Cardiff-Brussels is starting at the end...

I believe Cardiff-Brussels is starting at the end of this month although I haven't seen any advertising for it.
Also rumour mill has it that the Welsh assembly is funding a round Robin of Wales...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2003, 06:00
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By Eira

Ryanair Flights into CWL

The South Wales Echo is reporting that Ryanair is in talks with TBI to increase flights into and out of Cardiff.

Anyone got any more information, will it just be to Dublin or to operate in...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2003, 00:05
Replies: 22
Views: 2,677
Posted By Eira

A visit to your local ATC unit shouldn't have to...

A visit to your local ATC unit shouldn't have to be compulsory , you should absolutely want to visit us without any need for it to be a chore.
Doughnuts, biscuits, and a couple of pints at Christmas...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2003, 17:22
Replies: 47
Views: 6,483
Posted By Eira

Well I'm female, single , blonde and leggy, but...

Well I'm female, single , blonde and leggy, but unfortunately in my 30s so i probably don't count ;)
What uniform did you have in mind niteflite , hope nothing like the hooters one :p
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2003, 17:11
Replies: 39
Views: 3,076
Posted By Eira

Kirstey, this is an anonymous forum and I wish to...

Kirstey, this is an anonymous forum and I wish to remain anonymous ;) however I do work for NATS at a large airfield.
T/O RIS is yes a radar information service. Each unit is different , on some...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Sep 2003, 17:01
Replies: 71
Views: 16,062
Posted By Eira

Cardiff's Fire category is Cat 7 with Cat 8 and 9...

Cardiff's Fire category is Cat 7 with Cat 8 and 9 available at short notice. It regularly handles B747s, B777s, B767s and a whole host of other traffic. It has a reasonable length runway and has its...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2003, 00:38
Replies: 39
Views: 3,076
Posted By Eira

FFF, the point I was trying to make , and I...

FFF,
the point I was trying to make , and I just pulled the figure of 10hrs out of the air, was that we are aware as ATCOs that it is extremely expensive to fly and if you don't get the opportunity...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2003, 23:59
Replies: 39
Views: 3,076
Posted By Eira

Kirstey, FIS is a grey area for many. When...

Kirstey,
FIS is a grey area for many. When providing a FIS I have a moral obligation (and yes this is written down wish i could find the page for you) to provide information where I believe there is...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2003, 19:35
Replies: 39
Views: 3,076
Posted By Eira

Kirstey , if a pilot does not respond to me...

Kirstey ,
if a pilot does not respond to me that they are under a FIS then I will badger them to respond to me until they do so. A FIS has all sorts of legal obligations on my part to the pilot....
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Sep 2003, 17:45
Replies: 47
Views: 6,483
Posted By Eira

The only dress code we require in our profession...

The only dress code we require in our profession is that we are clean and tidy.
That can mean Jeans and t-shirts, suit and ties.
We are not there as a public face we sit anonymously in front of our...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2003, 17:39
Replies: 39
Views: 3,076
Posted By Eira

Remember on first contact not to give your life...

Remember on first contact not to give your life history. The very first call should simply be G-**** request FIS.
At this point the ATCO will come back with either standby or pass your message.
It...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2003, 16:28
Replies: 36
Views: 3,439
Posted By Eira

I only ever advise people to switch to London...

I only ever advise people to switch to London Information if i know they will be crossing an area where there is absolutely no other coverage, if they require an Airways joining clearance further...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2003, 16:17
Replies: 15
Views: 4,873
Posted By Eira

I cannot speak from a small airstrip point of...

I cannot speak from a small airstrip point of view, but certainly from a major airfield PPR is strictly enforced.
PPR at Major airfields is placed on because of various ground handling reasons...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2003, 06:40
Replies: 36
Views: 3,439
Posted By Eira

Missing one call may not seem important to you,...

Missing one call may not seem important to you, but when an ATCO is working there socks off trying desperately to get traffic information out to you and then has to repeat it several times its no...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2003, 21:14
Replies: 118
Views: 13,567
Posted By Eira

The issue of providing information on ATIS is...

The issue of providing information on ATIS is sadly impractical in so many ways.
ATIS as it says is automated IE most of the information is produced from remote sites and placed on the ATIS....
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Aug 2003, 20:52
Replies: 24
Views: 5,070
Posted By Eira

Dan, I would suggest it may be a good idea to...

Dan,
I would suggest it may be a good idea to go to the following site, it will give you the Manual of Air Traffic services Part 1 on line. So many of the questions you ask can be answered here...
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