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25th Jan 2018, 15:08
Replies: 1,127
Views: 634,223
Posted By Topjet

Lee on Solent

65 hours PPL here on PA28, happy to cost share from Lee on Solent. Also looking at taking up aerobatics soon.

Mostly free on weekdays as working shifts (Air traffic controller) but on average free...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Nov 2014, 21:22
Replies: 245
Views: 103,803
Posted By Topjet

Non-disclosed

Although it's non disclosed, won't it have to show up in the annual accounts next year? If anyone is clever enough to workout under what guise it's there as.
1st Oct 2013, 11:27
Replies: 9,241
Views: 5,229,415
Posted By Topjet

TCx A321's

I don't think canaries or Turkey will be a problem for the A321's... They used an A321 at Newcastle in summer 2004 when I was a dispatcher and it flew to Dalaman, Las Palmas and Paphos from what i...
25th Feb 2013, 02:09
Replies: 12
Views: 3,416
Posted By Topjet

LJAO

Music to my ears being a North sea controller. No more pedantics for the Newcastle arrivals via tendo anymore when LJAO take over. :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jul 2012, 09:08
Replies: 35
Views: 8,530
Posted By Topjet

Mode S

We can see the current IAS in the En route (AC) ops room too now so flying slow shouldn't be a problem. The only gripe I have is when operators are filing to fly at 460TAS then are cruising at <M.74...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jun 2012, 08:05
Replies: 31
Views: 8,947
Posted By Topjet

Hmm

On first listen I thought the ATC was more than terrible.

On second listening and after getting a copy of the GIG Radar vectoring chart, the controllers instructions, although not perfect, make...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th May 2012, 07:22
Replies: 22
Views: 7,557
Posted By Topjet

SJames

No offence, but you chose to pay £80k for pilot training to fly around Europe on€1200 a month.....Just like ATCO's chose their careers.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Feb 2012, 07:34
Replies: 48
Views: 9,055
Posted By Topjet

RAPIX-WELIN+REFSO-WELIN are night time fuel...

RAPIX-WELIN+REFSO-WELIN are night time fuel saving routes as written down in MATS part 2 and have laid down procedures so as long as we're within 5nm of these routes then we are still good to give...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2012, 08:42
Replies: 48
Views: 9,055
Posted By Topjet

If you're going to be patronising Le Penguin, at...

If you're going to be patronising Le Penguin, at least read the post properly first. You're missing the point. We're talking about en-route ATC here, conditions don't change THAT much to all of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Feb 2012, 00:14
Replies: 48
Views: 9,055
Posted By Topjet

A little perspective

The route in question here is available from about 2300 local until about 0400 local when there's pretty much zero happening in the skies.

The night time fuel saving route from RAPIX-HON/WELIN...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2012, 09:07
Replies: 48
Views: 9,055
Posted By Topjet

ZOOKER - a hold would only be necessary if the...

ZOOKER - a hold would only be necessary if the pilot messes up his descent(speed brakes are for their mistakes, not ours?) Everyone is on a 'when ready' so i think it's safe to say that they will all...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Feb 2012, 21:30
Replies: 48
Views: 9,055
Posted By Topjet

It all depends on the TC controller on Midlands...

It all depends on the TC controller on Midlands unfortunately. 95% of them allow direct HON and VELAG. Some are pedantic and won't allow them to route to VELAG as apparently it drops below CAS-...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Dec 2011, 12:46
Replies: 29
Views: 9,712
Posted By Topjet

Whilst I agree that most of the human element...

Whilst I agree that most of the human element will be removed in the future, I don't believe that the engineers will be totally immune from automation.

I could argue i've yet to see a system that...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2011, 13:53
Replies: 29
Views: 9,712
Posted By Topjet

Nah, computers/robots will replace the engineers...

Nah, computers/robots will replace the engineers :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Nov 2011, 13:14
Replies: 18
Views: 8,504
Posted By Topjet

However, all ATCO grades are receiving a 5%...

However, all ATCO grades are receiving a 5% payrise as of January, so add that onto the current advertised TATC pay scale. I believe the accomodation allowance is still the £60 a week tax free that...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Oct 2011, 20:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,946
Posted By Topjet

Looks like Salary: Starting £37,604 to £45,123....

Looks like Salary: Starting £37,604 to £45,123. Not bad for aerodrome only, house prices are so much cheaper up north..... tempting to do an aerodrome/APS rating and apply myself :ok:
26th Sep 2011, 09:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By Topjet

Or GIG if you're talking about RIO :)

Or GIG if you're talking about RIO :)
17th Aug 2011, 11:12
Replies: 1,363
Views: 673,134
Posted By Topjet

I wonder how favourably they'll look upon an En...

I wonder how favourably they'll look upon an En route London controller.... Maybe ATC qualifications will count towards something? I hope!
Forum: Questions
15th Aug 2011, 08:31
Replies: 47
Views: 15,636
Posted By Topjet

You shouldn't be getting cleared for the "LAM3A...

You shouldn't be getting cleared for the "LAM3A 27L."

On check in with London (128.160/118.480) you'll be cleared for the LAM3A. Some controllers will say, "LAM3A, Heathrow landing 27L"(for...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2011, 16:32
Replies: 2,329
Views: 431,827
Posted By Topjet

Personally I think what's on the cards is a...

Personally I think what's on the cards is a pretty good offer for the ATCO's, but maybe I'm still too enthusiastic about it all being someone who's bottom of the ATCO payscale?

However, out of...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2011, 11:09
Replies: 29
Views: 5,420
Posted By Topjet

Looks like MONT BLANC beat me too it! :ok:

Looks like MONT BLANC beat me too it! :ok:
10th Jun 2010, 21:00
Replies: 9,241
Views: 5,229,415
Posted By Topjet

Haha, no no I still read, I just can't really...

Haha, no no I still read, I just can't really input not being 'in the know' anymore ;) How's the view? Might have to have a liaison visit in July :)
9th Jun 2010, 15:18
Replies: 9,241
Views: 5,229,415
Posted By Topjet

Slot restrictions

"The question is, how come the first flights of the day regularly, almost routinely, take off 20mins+ late when the aircraft were there overnight and the check-in desks close in plenty of time?
ie...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2009, 21:57
Replies: 25
Views: 3,139
Posted By Topjet

Fuel price

Just in response to 12Watt Tim's post, not sure if he was arguing whether it matters or not but after a bit of research, but you should should half their figures to be more accurate.

The cost of...
9th Oct 2008, 18:08
Replies: 2,623
Views: 423,425
Posted By Topjet

5 a/c down

"Aren't we 5 based aircraft down on last summer and with Excel going up that also hasn't helped"

That must help with the Stand planning though OPSGUY? :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Aug 2008, 21:15
Replies: 33
Views: 6,164
Posted By Topjet

215 aerodromers

6 Gone on to to APS.
3 to Heathrow, 1 to Stansted, 1 to City and 1 to Luton.:ok:
11th Aug 2008, 15:29
Replies: 2,623
Views: 423,425
Posted By Topjet

Gate Aviation/handling

Who are they going to be handling? Just T3?
Forum: ATC Issues
12th May 2008, 15:49
Replies: 35
Views: 3,673
Posted By Topjet

contracts....

I was concerned about this before I started at the college as I wanted to give my employer as much notice as possible. I started on the 4th April and didnt get the contract til about the 24/25th...
12th May 2007, 13:41
Replies: 2,623
Views: 423,425
Posted By Topjet

All handled by servisair, a co-incidence?

All handled by servisair, a co-incidence?
30th Oct 2006, 12:48
Replies: 307
Views: 52,490
Posted By Topjet

About two years ago, whilst retracting the...

About two years ago, whilst retracting the airbridge, little did the operator know that someone was underneath out of view of the CCTV where they shouldn't have been. How his foot got ran over is...
4th Aug 2006, 16:55
Replies: 1,676
Views: 931,644
Posted By Topjet

logo looks upside down if you ask me :}

logo looks upside down if you ask me :}
13th Jul 2006, 21:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Topjet

outback!!

Check your PM's lad!
13th Jul 2006, 19:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Topjet

Overtime? Only when you didnt nick it!! :p...

Overtime? Only when you didnt nick it!! :p Upstairs? I don't work upstairs! Cant believe you'd associate me with level 3!!
I know what you mean tho, going great mate really enjoying it, hows the...
13th Jul 2006, 18:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Topjet

mmm

I'll second the tammy comment maude! :ok: Hows it going on them dash's anyways? Been into NT yet?

The new servisair dispatchers dont seem the happiest of all people mind you!

Old Greg- Is that...
21st Jun 2006, 17:12
Replies: 290
Views: 44,687
Posted By Topjet

Anyone know why Thomas Cook have told passengers...

Anyone know why Thomas Cook have told passengers their flight to Zakynthos on the 2nd of July has been cancelled? Seems strange for an airline like TCX to be cancelling in July!!
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