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Forum: ATC Issues
6th Jun 2017, 08:22
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Air knives!

Air knives!
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2017, 20:43
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

I knew LCY controllers were good.....didn't...

I knew LCY controllers were good.....didn't realise they could see into the IR band though! :}
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jun 2017, 11:27
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Starlord, we do. But what does it give me?...

Starlord, we do.

But what does it give me? How is it safer? A pair of aircraft heading away from me, I can't tell if they are getting closer to each other, I can't tell if they are getting further...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2017, 15:35
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Neptune 262, Some good points. I would...

Neptune 262,

Some good points.

I would argue that in a modern, surveillance equipped tower, 'RSVA' is an outdated concept.

To do 2.5nm spacing (delivered to 4DME - as soon as the leader gets...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st May 2017, 04:27
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

......but the worst thing about...

......but the worst thing about remote/digital/virtual/whatever towers? No more sunset photos that the Daily Telegraph can nick without asking permission and print, blown up to almost half a...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2017, 22:28
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Yes, as I've noted upthread, it will be...

Yes, as I've noted upthread, it will be interesting to see how familiarisation with the real world environment will be maintained.

Zooker, I think many of us are 'yet to be convinced', including...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2017, 21:43
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Zooker..... Please accept this in the spirit...

Zooker.....

Please accept this in the spirit in which it's intended!:ok:

Why did we introduce radar? Procedural was perfectly good, and any controller worth his or her salt could keep the...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2017, 17:44
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Chevvron, I imagine that the first few points are...

Chevvron, I imagine that the first few points are covered by the ANSP contract for City Tower.

Your subsequent points, well, they're covered in posts above. Digital tower technology potentially...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2017, 16:17
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Because City want to demolish the current one,...

Because City want to demolish the current one, and don't want to spend money/sacrifice land to build another one.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th May 2017, 16:13
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

HD, imagine doing Air Deps in marginal weather;...

HD, imagine doing Air Deps in marginal weather; SVFR is waiting and waiting for you to get Helimed visual.

Equipped with binoculars, you strain to determine where Helimed would be out of the...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th May 2017, 14:51
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

I don't think you should knock it until you've...

I don't think you should knock it until you've tried it VL.

Have you visited the current City VCR?
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2017, 04:37
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

ATC centres have managed with remote comms over...

ATC centres have managed with remote comms over many, many miles for years.

Indeed as have many airports, LHR tower uses two off-site Tx/Rxs.

Any ATC unit requires two completely separate and...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2017, 20:14
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Don't know what you're talking about old chap,...

Don't know what you're talking about old chap, we've managed without a signal lamp for years! You're stuck in the past! :}
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd May 2017, 18:55
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

The world moves on, constantly. "Ahh,...

The world moves on, constantly.

"Ahh, procedural control...."
"Ahh, Primary radar..."
"Ahh, Secondary radar Mode A...."
"Ahh, Mode C"
"Ahh, Mode S"
"Ahh, datalink clearances"
Ad infinitum
Forum: ATC Issues
19th May 2017, 18:01
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Islandlad, apologies, I must have misunderstood...

Islandlad, apologies, I must have misunderstood your earlier post. I assumed you thought the the setup 'launched' today was a fully operational facility and would be sitting idle for most of the next...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th May 2017, 13:47
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Skipness, one could argue it makes it easier to...

Skipness, one could argue it makes it easier to change ANSP suppliers. One day the data/video feed is going to ANSP A, but the next day you flick a switch and the data/video feed is going to ANSP B...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th May 2017, 13:37
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Let's assume you are in the position of supplying...

Let's assume you are in the position of supplying your customer with a service, provided by your employees at location A.

Customer comes to you and asks you to consider how to provide a service...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th May 2017, 21:12
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

I most certainly agree good egg. The problem...

I most certainly agree good egg.

The problem is that those who are involved in this sort of project are not going to answer questions about it, and that leaves the door open for those who think...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th May 2017, 15:58
Replies: 221
Views: 63,375
Posted By Gonzo

Zooker, devils advocate, perhaps one (the only?)...

Zooker, devils advocate, perhaps one (the only?) hypothetical benefit would be 'because the airport wants one'.
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