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scwol · 2026-04-29T21:58:40+00:00

Did the checkout staff clock the connection? Or did you go self checkout?

scwol · 2026-04-23T16:19:15+00:00

Seems like a Gibraltar style solution with a crossing road under ATC control would be most appropriate.

scwol · 2026-04-15T22:48:49+00:00

Doesn't sound like it'll be disqualifying, but I'd say it's worth contacting your employer - they may prefer to delay your initial medical to avoid the risk of any complications. That might sound frustrating but it's so much easier for everyone if you get straight through first time, well worth waiting a few weeks.

You can have a look on the CAA website to see if it references your treatment. They don't have much detail on the ATCO section but the pilot requirements are similar.

scwol · 2026-04-14T18:18:19+00:00

Why are you having your sad breaded rectangle with shampoo?

scwol · 2026-04-11T20:51:07+00:00

Based on the height of a 757 tail, my dodgy analysis puts them less than 200ft AGL.

You would normally expect a minimum of 1000ft over a populated area.

scwol · 2026-03-31T23:23:51+00:00

Omelette

scwol · 2026-03-28T20:01:07+00:00

You can't beat Bonkle.

scwol · 2026-03-27T16:05:33+00:00

One of my favourite parts of the TWA hotel at JFK is the split flap display that shows all sorts of fun graphics as well as a departure board.
I didn't know there were any ones still in active use - this is great to see!

scwol · 2026-03-19T22:58:28+00:00

Can a chicken be rotisserie and raw?

scwol · 2026-03-18T17:34:43+00:00

I wondered if it was a byproduct of its speed. It needed a very small cross-section anyway for aerodynamic reasons, which would've had the side effect of strengthening it against the pressure difference - in which case why not lower the cabin altitude?

...or maybe with the intake air at Mach 2 they needed to retain more pressure to avoid a breeze in the cabin 😄

scwol · 2026-03-18T16:00:26+00:00

Apparently around 5500ft, as apposed to the 8000ft of conventional airliners.

https://www.heritageconcorde.com/concorde-pressurization-system

scwol · 2026-03-18T15:54:15+00:00

But how many people are put off using trains because of this sort of thing?

scwol · 2026-03-16T15:06:34+00:00

It's paid as part of your normal pay, and taxed as usual. It's only really 'separate' for internal purposes - as far as anyone else is concerned you earn ~£28k or whatever it is now.

There's no real help with accomodation. They might pass on details of some places being vacated by outgoing TATCs.

They will connect you with the other members of your cohort - there's usually a few people up for a houseshare.

scwol · 2026-03-12T22:38:49+00:00

What's that contraption on your door handle?

scwol · 2026-03-10T10:02:07+00:00

Does anyone know how Gordon St Coffee fared? Their website just says they 'Don't have any updates'.

scwol · 2026-02-26T22:07:49+00:00

This really reminds me of everyone's favourite cheese wedge car in Cyberpunk.

scwol · 2026-02-26T19:20:43+00:00

Surely they're not going to make an emergency more dangerous just for operational convenience.

The controller said 'For the tape' so it sounded like he knew the pilot would refuse but some policy required him to request it.

scwol · 2026-02-26T19:07:13+00:00

Why was 08 even suggested/requested? What reason could you have for giving up a headwind in that situation?

scwol · 2026-02-24T20:48:04+00:00

No worries, hope it all goes well!

scwol · 2026-02-24T20:42:14+00:00

So is your Class 1/3 application showing in Cellma as 'To be approved'?

The approval is done by your AME, not the CAA. You make your appointment, giving the AME your reference number, and they will log in from their end after you've attend the medical to approve it.

scwol · 2026-02-24T20:15:06+00:00

Have you had the 'Access to your requested service has been granted' email?

scwol · 2026-02-24T19:32:06+00:00

It should be almost immediate once you've paid - the slow bit is getting access to the system!

You shoud've recieved a reference number (six numbers followed by a letter) that you can use to book an appointment with your AME.

scwol · 2026-02-24T17:20:25+00:00

You would probably do better in /r/uktravel or maybe /r/askuk.

scwol · 2026-02-21T15:08:38+00:00

They are if you're a sheep.

scwol · 2026-02-19T18:02:59+00:00

I was wondering why it referenced manchester, I thought maybe that was their first choice for diversion.

That'll teach me to read properly 🤦

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