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4th Jan 2024, 19:40
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,039,416
Posted By Atcham Tower

Jal incident at Haneda Airport

Since the Coast Guard facility is close to Runway 04 and the surface wind was 320 at around 8kts, I wonder why the CG crew weren't offered 04. Perhaps they were but refused for various reasons. In...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Nov 2022, 11:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,472
Posted By Atcham Tower

Try this link in the UK AIP, it may help. Scroll...

Try this link in the UK AIP, it may help. Scroll down for the ATC-related content.

https://www.aurora.nats.co.uk/htmlAIP/Publications/2022-11-03-AIRAC/html/index-en-GB.html
14th Sep 2022, 07:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,557
Posted By Atcham Tower

Rick, I have an original copy of RAF Transport...

Rick, I have an original copy of RAF Transport Command's Ferry Pilots Notes given to me many years ago by an RAF pilot who flew Liberators in the Far East and later was transferred to TC. I also have...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2021, 16:01
Replies: 221
Views: 63,022
Posted By Atcham Tower

Thanks Alfaman, they kept that quiet! Or at least...

Thanks Alfaman, they kept that quiet! Or at least I missed any publicity.
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2021, 14:13
Replies: 221
Views: 63,022
Posted By Atcham Tower

Is there any further news on the remote tower...

Is there any further news on the remote tower operation for LCY? Project on hold due the pandemic, perhaps.
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Feb 2021, 10:56
Replies: 8
Views: 3,830
Posted By Atcham Tower

Thanks for your comments, everyone. It does...

Thanks for your comments, everyone. It does appear that they have been discontinued, probably quite a few years back.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2021, 14:56
Replies: 8
Views: 3,830
Posted By Atcham Tower

Thanks chaps. I agree about modern navaids but...

Thanks chaps. I agree about modern navaids but wondered if QGH still existed as a fallback plan if all else failed! As Chevvron says, there are no TAPs in the AIP.
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2021, 13:51
Replies: 8
Views: 3,830
Posted By Atcham Tower

QGH and VDF Approaches

Do the RAF still use QGH, as I can't find any mention of it in the Military AIP? Likewise,VDF approaches seem to have died out too. Perhaps someone can enlighten me!
19th Jan 2021, 15:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,384
Posted By Atcham Tower

Early 1960s, I think. I remember a comment in...

Early 1960s, I think. I remember a comment in Roger Bacon's column in Flight mag about it clashing with Purple Airways!

Edited to say that my schoolboy diary for 1959 refers to seeing a Heron...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2019, 18:32
Replies: 14
Views: 6,227
Posted By Atcham Tower

That number of visitors is unacceptable. Is there...

That number of visitors is unacceptable. Is there not something in the Manual of ATC about "distractions in control rooms"?
19th Jul 2019, 09:52
Replies: 0
Views: 1,261
Posted By Atcham Tower

Reminiscences of RAF Sealand

Not exactly a reunion, but an opportunity for anyone with a connection to the former RAF Sealand in Flintshire to meet others with similar interests. August 4th, 2019 1100-1500 at Rhydymwyn Valley...
20th Mar 2019, 21:39
Replies: 3
Views: 2,083
Posted By Atcham Tower

Thanks very much for posting that. A fascinating...

Thanks very much for posting that. A fascinating read!
11th Mar 2019, 21:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,719
Posted By Atcham Tower

It was a USAAF example with star and bar...

It was a USAAF example with star and bar insignia. It was only the fuselage minus cockpit and tail and no serial was visible. The interior was packed with farm stuff so entry was not possible. The...
8th Apr 2018, 13:58
Replies: 2
Views: 3,502
Posted By Atcham Tower

Indeed, and it's usually a couple of minutes...

Indeed, and it's usually a couple of minutes longer than the crew tell you!
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Oct 2017, 07:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By Atcham Tower

Well I liked HD's comment anyway!

Well I liked HD's comment anyway!
5th May 2017, 17:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,747
Posted By Atcham Tower

There was another Crewe balloons collision nearly...

There was another Crewe balloons collision nearly two years later. See:

Salute to airmen killed in Crewe barrage tragedies - Crewe Chronicle...
3rd Feb 2017, 15:26
Replies: 19
Views: 4,499
Posted By Atcham Tower

There is this too by Beirne Lay Jr who wrote '12...

There is this too by Beirne Lay Jr who wrote '12 O'Clock High' and the screen
play for the film of the same name.
...
20th Jan 2017, 15:44
Replies: 52
Views: 31,864
Posted By Atcham Tower

No photos but some information on Randle ...

No photos but some information on Randle

https://rhydymwynvalleyhistory.co.uk/history/history-valleyworks.htm
26th Jul 2015, 09:01
Replies: 0
Views: 1,318
Posted By Atcham Tower

John Llewelyn Rhys - author/pilot remembered

Note that he spelled his middle name with one 'l' but the commemorative literary prize - recently suspended - uses two of them.

The BBC News site has notified a church service today in his memory...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Feb 2015, 19:31
Replies: 17
Views: 11,685
Posted By Atcham Tower

Understood; I was just passing it on for what it...

Understood; I was just passing it on for what it was worth.
Anyway, I hope it all goes well for you in the end.
DS (EGGP retired)
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Feb 2015, 14:49
Replies: 17
Views: 11,685
Posted By Atcham Tower

First, my sympathy for your predicament. I...

First, my sympathy for your predicament.

I recall being told back in the 1990s about an ATCO who lost his licence, had a pay-out from LOL insurance, and then managed to claim disability allowance....
25th Nov 2014, 10:19
Replies: 74
Views: 17,194
Posted By Atcham Tower

The Romanian Constantin Cantacuzino has got to be...

The Romanian Constantin Cantacuzino has got to be very high in the running.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jul 2014, 15:05
Replies: 19
Views: 6,321
Posted By Atcham Tower

Bournemouth's is a 518/40 pattern building (Watch...

Bournemouth's is a 518/40 pattern building (Watch Office with Met Section), as are Hawarden, Carlisle, Teesside and one or two others. So built around 1941/42.
3rd Apr 2014, 14:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Posted By Atcham Tower

Thanks for posting this gem, which the CAA should...

Thanks for posting this gem, which the CAA should bring up to date (but only a little - barrage balloons, for example) and circulate to the GA fraternity!
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Mar 2014, 14:23
Replies: 50
Views: 17,528
Posted By Atcham Tower

Scene: Liverpool 1980s, Royal Flight due in 20...

Scene: Liverpool 1980s, Royal Flight due in 20 minutes. Landing aircraft reports a suitcase lying on the edge of the runway. Soon declared a suspect bomb, so Royal flight diverts to Manchester. EOD...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Feb 2014, 12:10
Replies: 50
Views: 17,528
Posted By Atcham Tower

An absolute classic!

An absolute classic!
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2014, 13:48
Replies: 50
Views: 17,528
Posted By Atcham Tower

This might help: ...

This might help:

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP745.PDF
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2014, 19:37
Replies: 13
Views: 6,799
Posted By Atcham Tower

You did say that the airport doesn't have any...

You did say that the airport doesn't have any local instructions, hence my comment. The intersection departures situation is obviously causing you and your colleagues a lot of concern. Assuming your...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jan 2014, 19:05
Replies: 13
Views: 6,799
Posted By Atcham Tower

I may be totally wrong here, but to conform with...

I may be totally wrong here, but to conform with ICAO, shouldn't the airport have local ATC instructions? This would include the information you are asking about here, plus a lot more.
19th Dec 2013, 09:51
Replies: 22
Views: 3,953
Posted By Atcham Tower

I agree with HD; Air-Britain is the likely...

I agree with HD; Air-Britain is the likely contender. Mainstream publishers would probably regard it as too specialised to sell well. A pity because it is a remarkable story.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Dec 2013, 18:01
Replies: 28
Views: 9,365
Posted By Atcham Tower

Sorry Chevvron, that was gross finger trouble! I...

Sorry Chevvron, that was gross finger trouble! I meant degrees. Duh!
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Dec 2013, 13:20
Replies: 3
Views: 2,417
Posted By Atcham Tower

From my copy of AP 3024 Flying Control in the...

From my copy of AP 3024 Flying Control in the Royal Air Force I can confirm that in Fighter Command at least, the answer is yes. R/T phraseology is not given for other Commands and there appear to...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Dec 2013, 13:00
Replies: 28
Views: 9,365
Posted By Atcham Tower

Evidently a 5.5% approach for the A380 at the...

Evidently a 5.5% approach for the A380 at the suggestion of Emirates. See here:

AirportWatch | Emirates keen on changing 3 degree approach slope to 5.5 degrees, to allow A380s to land at Heathrow...
7th Nov 2013, 11:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,459
Posted By Atcham Tower

It looks like a local version of the steel-framed...

It looks like a local version of the steel-framed Over Blister hangar used, in various sizes, by the RAF in the UK. I suggest you post the details on the Airfield Information Exchange forum. You may...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2013, 18:29
Replies: 18
Views: 8,178
Posted By Atcham Tower

abebooks have quite a few listed at £10 upwards.

abebooks have quite a few listed at £10 upwards.
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