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Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Dec 2010, 22:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, Some people will say there's nothing you...

Hi,

Some people will say there's nothing you can do to prepare yourself, and some people will say you can do a lot. I will tell you that what you can do lies between those two opinions.

From...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2010, 16:35
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Okay people, so, to whom it may concern: ...

Okay people, so, to whom it may concern:

NATS told me that they are not in a position to be able to tell me if the tests on Tuesday (in Whiteley) will be cancelled. They also said the weather...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2010, 15:06
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Thanks! :) Yeah they announced it a...

Thanks! :)



Yeah they announced it a few days back, it's somewhere in this thread. It seems they're reducing the number of candidates from January 1st 2011. Fortunately, I was one of those who...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2010, 13:07
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Wow gazb2, I'm really sorry to hear that. That...

Wow gazb2, I'm really sorry to hear that. That was pretty inconsiderate of them... to warn with less than 24 hours notice.

I sent them an email right away asking whether they're planning to cancel...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Dec 2010, 15:08
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Okay, thanks. The waiting period is definitely...

Okay, thanks. The waiting period is definitely the worst part of this process. I have already been involved in a similar process in Portugal and I also had to wait 15 working days to know the results...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Dec 2010, 15:02
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Congrats! :) Is 26th of January the earliest...

Congrats! :)

Is 26th of January the earliest possible date? I ask this because you are about 3 weeks ahead of me in the whole process, and if I pass stage 1 next week and if 26th of January is the...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Dec 2010, 13:56
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Thank you :)

Thank you :)
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Nov 2010, 20:01
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

I think they inform you either way, but I'll...

I think they inform you either way, but I'll confirm in a month or so. I'll attend Stage 1 in a week :)
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Nov 2010, 17:09
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, In my case, I sent my application on a...

Hi,

In my case, I sent my application on a Thursday at 13:30 and got an answer the following day at 16:00, inviting me to do the online test. I did the test the following day (Saturday) at 11:00...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Nov 2010, 13:20
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hello! Well, I'd say it's very important....

Hello!

Well, I'd say it's very important. From what I've read in this thread, they tend to ask specific questions like that in the ATC Motivation Paper.

Instead of memorizing every detail, try...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Nov 2010, 10:41
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, Thanks for the info. I will attend Stage...

Hi,

Thanks for the info. I will attend Stage 1 in early December, so, if I pass, hopefully I can attend Stage 2 in either January or February. From what I understand, Stage 2 will be off-limits...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Nov 2010, 17:36
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hey Crazy Voyager, Thanks for your detailed...

Hey Crazy Voyager,

Thanks for your detailed post. Sorry about your troubles getting back, it was really bad luck. Hopefully it was worth it and you'll pass Stage 1. Fingers crossed huh? :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Nov 2010, 10:56
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Thanks :) Hopefully everything will turn out ok!...

Thanks :) Hopefully everything will turn out ok! Best of luck to you! Is it stage 1 or stage 2?
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Nov 2010, 10:26
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

I'm also heading to Whiteley, but in December. I...

I'm also heading to Whiteley, but in December. I will also be staying at the Premier Inn Fareham. If you don't mind, could you please report how everything went once you come back? I'd like to know...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Nov 2010, 10:08
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Indeed! Anyway, I highly doubt this will be an...

Indeed! Anyway, I highly doubt this will be an issue during the selection process or even when/if one becomes an ATCO...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2010, 21:55
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

If this conversation had occurred 30 years ago,...

If this conversation had occurred 30 years ago, you would have been correct! But it was redefined in 1983, I confirmed it moments ago.

Getting back to the actual question, it seems that nautical...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2010, 21:50
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, I recommend being able to convert...

Hi,

I recommend being able to convert between units really fast in your head. Nautical miles to miles and vice-versa, for example. This would also mean you would need to memorise the most common...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2010, 20:43
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, Actually, I think that was the old...

Hi,

Actually, I think that was the old definition. Since the 1980's, if memory doesn't fail me, the metre has been redefined as the distance travelled by light in vacuum in 1/c of a second (where...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2010, 20:12
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Sure! Thanks :)

Sure! Thanks :)
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2010, 20:06
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

I also think the first one is B, because 2300...

I also think the first one is B, because 2300 miles is the maximum distance the aircraft can travel before it reaches the point where it no longer has at least one hour of fuel available. So, it...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2010, 19:55
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

I also never use miles. In Portugal we use...

I also never use miles. In Portugal we use kilometres. I really don't think there's any quick formula... You just need to know how to convert between units and do them as quickly as possible in your...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2010, 19:13
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, This is actually an interesting...

Hi,

This is actually an interesting question. Just tell me something: did you mean 'miles' from A) to C) or 'nautical miles'? I was just wondering, because as we all know 400 knots = 400 nautical...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Nov 2010, 12:32
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, That's exactly right :ok: The only...

Hi,

That's exactly right :ok:

The only thing I do differently is the final calculation involving (15*9)/10. In my mind, I do 15*10 = 150, then 150 - 15 = 135, then 135 / 10 = 13.5. But it is...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2010, 19:10
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Well, that's definitely a wrong answer. The only...

Well, that's definitely a wrong answer. The only conceivable scenario I can come up with in order to reach a final answer of 4 is to consider that the aircraft burns 2100 lbs per hour, and not per...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2010, 18:46
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

I think the correct answer is 6 because they ask...

I think the correct answer is 6 because they ask how many times the aircraft must REfuel. So, the first full tank doesn't count.

2100 lbs per 30 minutes means 4200 lbs per hour. If the tank holds...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2010, 15:27
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi rok87, Thanks, that actually may be the...

Hi rok87,

Thanks, that actually may be the most reasonable choice. 5 pounds for a 2 minute ride is actually expensive, at least in terms of taxi rides here in Portugal. Moreover the taxi driver...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2010, 15:04
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

From what I can remember reading in this thread,...

From what I can remember reading in this thread, Stage 2 lasts about that long, so yes, I think it is accurate. There are many computer tests to do. I don't know anything about the 'NATS computer...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2010, 12:29
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

ehehe, you're right, I got the numbers mixed up...

ehehe, you're right, I got the numbers mixed up while writing the post. Well, I've already learned one thing today: never post math stuff here before drinking the morning coffee! :ok: I'm going to...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2010, 11:28
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

I think I'll be staying at the Premier Inn...

I think I'll be staying at the Premier Inn Fareham the night before Stage 1, in Whiteley.

What is the best way to go to the CTC in the morning? I won't have a car.

I think it's possible to walk...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2010, 10:16
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, I think you can tackle this problem in...

Hi,

I think you can tackle this problem in two different ways:

1. distance = speed * time, so distance = 75 * 4 = 300. But then you need to divide this by 60, which in this case is easy: 300 /...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Nov 2010, 16:26
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi, I'm sorry about your accident, but I'm...

Hi,

I'm sorry about your accident, but I'm sure NATS will understand. I found this on a website:



I hope it helps.
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2010, 19:33
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

I personally find it easier to visualise the...

I personally find it easier to visualise the compass. Just memorize (or remember, in case you're already familiar with it) the 4 basic headings (North, 360; South, 180; East, 090; West, 270) and...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2010, 18:57
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Hi Chris, From what I've read in this...

Hi Chris,

From what I've read in this thread, Stage 1 (Part 1) is mainly about testing your motivation and your math skills. What everyone suggests regarding the former is to learn very thoroughly...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2010, 14:16
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

Yes, you are absolutely right, I forgot to...

Yes, you are absolutely right, I forgot to mention on my earlier post that I agree with you. It is wiser to memorize like that. As already mentioned in this thread, you can also group aircraft by...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Oct 2010, 12:36
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,738,925
Posted By dcoliv

I think you need to have an idea. You will...

I think you need to have an idea. You will probably never need to know the exact number of seats on a 737-800, but you need to be aware of the size of the aircraft, and the number of seats is related...
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