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Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jun 2008, 22:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,327
Posted By cdb

My 2p worth Stick to points marked on the...

My 2p worth

Stick to points marked on the half mil map - we have one next to the desk and I suspect most units do!

And I'm happy for aircraft to report their level as well since they have a...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2008, 22:17
Replies: 26
Views: 2,815
Posted By cdb

Police Air Operators Manual

Couple of questions on the above...

1. 5/3/1 Firearms are not to be discharged from the aircraft. Wouldn't an airborne sniper capability, a la the 14th in NI, be a useful capability?

2. 2/1/1...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2008, 23:31
Replies: 36
Views: 7,071
Posted By cdb

NZscion Or why not issue it all as one...

NZscion

Or why not issue it all as one instruction?

Because a while ago a student spun in, apparently because he was confused by his missed approach instructions and pulled the stick back but...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2008, 23:26
Replies: 36
Views: 7,071
Posted By cdb

errm, maybe a silly question but... why not...

errm, maybe a silly question but...

why not use reduced seperation in the vicinity?

"Can you see the police heli and mantain your own separation?"

"Affirm"

Sorted.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2008, 21:51
Replies: 34
Views: 4,858
Posted By cdb

No need to bother switching off the mode C -...

No need to bother switching off the mode C - you're perfectly entitled to fly in a MATZ without talking to anyone.

If you do that keep your mode C on, that way the RAS traffic will be vectored...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2008, 22:13
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By cdb

I'm about 40 miles north of him! We have a...

I'm about 40 miles north of him!

We have a booking sheet with half hour slots for IFR trainers. Homebased can book up to 72hrs in advance, others 24hrs. A half hour slot gets you an entry, two...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2007, 17:12
Replies: 82
Views: 9,592
Posted By cdb

Shytorque Good points. I don't know about...

Shytorque

Good points. I don't know about the MEL but I know that non-IR/IMC rated pilots can fly IFR remaining VMC - at our unit its done all the time. Night ratings would be impossible...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Dec 2007, 22:52
Replies: 82
Views: 9,592
Posted By cdb

ATCO 2 Firstly, if its only one helicopter,...

ATCO 2

Firstly, if its only one helicopter, I'm sure one of the approach controllers can handle a single SVFR clearance! If not, then perhaps its more than the odd heli being inconvienienced?
...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Nov 2007, 21:07
Replies: 7
Views: 6,953
Posted By cdb

OK, clarify a bit more. You say you are...

OK, clarify a bit more.

You say you are vectored 15 miles out. Do you mean track miles, or onto a 15 mile final?

Normally I would vector onto an 8 mile final unless otherwise requested or...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Oct 2007, 21:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,582
Posted By cdb

Well, you should know about the UK! You're...

Well, you should know about the UK!

You're treated as an ab initio, no dispensations, so three months at a college of choice for approach procedural or radar (theory and sim), followed by about...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Oct 2007, 21:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,766
Posted By cdb

Egbj 30-36k

Egbj 30-36k
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Oct 2007, 07:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By cdb

What's your climb rate like? I reckon you would...

What's your climb rate like? I reckon you would probably outclimb a trilander too, so I would rather get you ahead as well.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jul 2007, 12:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,664
Posted By cdb

Well, experience! If someone calls up as...

Well, experience!

If someone calls up as say, Atlantic 43 in a cessna 152, then its a pretty sure bet! On the other hand, we know that Atlantic 401 in a C401 is probably not.

Other operators...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jun 2007, 14:44
Replies: 1
Views: 653
Posted By cdb

http://www.gloucestershireairport.co.uk/302BJ01.pd...

http://www.gloucestershireairport.co.uk/302BJ01.pdf

or call 01452 857700 x.223 and ask to speak to air traffic!
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jun 2007, 21:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,346
Posted By cdb

www.astac.co.uk

www.astac.co.uk
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2007, 09:17
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By cdb

If there was an investigation, I suspect the ATCO...

If there was an investigation, I suspect the ATCO would be asked "Why did you choose the downwind runway?"

If he had good reason (company noise abatement policy, lots of traffic from west and long...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2007, 09:11
Replies: 3
Views: 850
Posted By cdb

Sounds like you're talking about a circling...

Sounds like you're talking about a circling approach.

Personally, I would say "Cleared for the ILS approach runway 28, break left or circle for runway 20"
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2007, 09:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By cdb

I'm a procedural approach (without radar) and...

I'm a procedural approach (without radar) and tower controller.

If an IFR aircraft is VMC I would orbit no problem, if the weather was dodgy I'd say "orbit mantaining own terrain separation, or go...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2007, 08:08
Replies: 49
Views: 6,555
Posted By cdb

Here's the link to the rotorheads topic... ...

Here's the link to the rotorheads topic...

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?p=3273511
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2007, 08:04
Replies: 32
Views: 9,003
Posted By cdb

Fair enough guys, already mentioned I wouldn't...

Fair enough guys, already mentioned I wouldn't hold a heli out of ground effect... just think your thoughts might also be appreciated on the ATC thread - I don't normally venture in here and will...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th May 2007, 09:39
Replies: 32
Views: 9,003
Posted By cdb

Hovering out of ground effect...

Anyone want to join this topic, I realise most eggbeater pilots seem to think ATC are put on the planet to make life as difficult as possible for you...
FWIW I handle 100 helicopter movements on a...
Forum: Questions
23rd Apr 2007, 08:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,776
Posted By cdb

Virtually all larger boats have constant-speed,...

Virtually all larger boats have constant-speed, variable-pitch propellors in the same way as a turboprop or complex single aircraft. In the same way as these aircraft, they can go backwards...
Forum: Questions
23rd Apr 2007, 08:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,203
Posted By cdb

At least in the UK, you need controlled airspace...

At least in the UK, you need controlled airspace in order to have a SID. If you're not in controlled airspace, as described above, min. climb gradients would be notified.
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Apr 2007, 07:50
Replies: 153
Views: 28,023
Posted By cdb

As a general rule, about 1/4 of people are making...

As a general rule, about 1/4 of people are making it through from entry to validation.

10k pay cut or not, I think this must be costing Uncle Barron a few bob, but the management don't seem to be...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2007, 21:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,681
Posted By cdb

Agree with London Mil. 119.0 if you want to...

Agree with London Mil.

119.0 if you want to go in the zone

124.275 if you're staying out of it

If you're landing there and directors' manned I think its 133.750 (but unless you get given...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Apr 2007, 21:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,851
Posted By cdb

Most radars will process out anything travelling...

Most radars will process out anything travelling at under 30Kts or so as they think its a static object (i.e. terrain) - so won't see balloons. Ours certainly does!
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2007, 23:58
Replies: 15
Views: 1,883
Posted By cdb

mm_flynn absolutely correct from the UK...

mm_flynn

absolutely correct from the UK perspective - I can't comment from the US one.

Over here, international flights are allocated an "ORCAM" squawk, one specific for the FIR you are...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2007, 23:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By cdb

If you're in a non-radar environment, it gives...

If you're in a non-radar environment, it gives approach a few minutes to sort things out for you.

Also, if you're going trans-atlantic and departing from somewhere close to your entry point, we...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2007, 10:14
Replies: 24
Views: 4,097
Posted By cdb

More an approach thing maybe, but the dreaded...

More an approach thing maybe, but the dreaded sheds... climb worse than a cessna when full.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Mar 2007, 19:07
Replies: 83
Views: 13,809
Posted By cdb

Dear Topbunk Be glad you have the choice about...

Dear Topbunk
Be glad you have the choice about your RT being monitored by your customers! As a controller, I can see spotters from the tower every day, scanners poking out of their anoraks. On my...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Feb 2007, 16:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,847
Posted By cdb

Astac have been on the ropes for a while now...

Astac have been on the ropes for a while now haven't they? Whats changed?
Forum: Questions
20th Nov 2006, 23:14
Replies: 2
Views: 867
Posted By cdb

Sorry, can't answer your question but... Why...

Sorry, can't answer your question but...

Why not take the SEP out and do three quick circuits with stop-gos? ATC might even let you teardrop if its quiet.

That way you're bombproof, and it'll...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Nov 2006, 08:52
Replies: 79
Views: 21,982
Posted By cdb

Gloucestershire (egbj)

No MD, no ILS, no future?


From the Echo today...

Gloucestershire Airport is facing an uncertain future after the sudden exit of its managing director.Ian Statham walked out after it emerged...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2006, 19:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By cdb

Thanks gcode, but I'm looking more for some idea...

Thanks gcode, but I'm looking more for some idea of how one becomes an ATCE, I guess in particular non-NATS. Is there a set of exams to take or does it have to be done as a NATS/millitary...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2006, 10:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By cdb

Alternative Careers

Any suggestions for a friend who desperately wants to work in ATC but can't pass the medical? He's currently an assistant and interested in ATC engineering.

Can anyone offer any advice about how...
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