[jhb] Re: Ronaldsway
- From: "Frank Fisher" <ffisher991@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:36:32 +0100
Its called progress!!!
Frank
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From: Fossil
To: jhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 7:43 PM
Subject: [jhb] Ronaldsway
I was up at the new radar site earlier today to see how things are
progressing.
The new primary radar head is now in position as are the more subtle Mode S
receivers - no huge rotating head for the new system as Mode S is totally
passive.
The new site is also open access and with a new road leading up to the
compound it is probably going to become a very popular location once spotters
find out about it. Being just north of 26 threshold you get an eye level view
of the aircraft on short final - excellent for photographs!
The excitement is tinged with some sadness because the demolition order for
the old control tower has now been issued. It's a shame because very few WW2
control towers remain in good condition and it was an enjoyable place to work.
Sadly they need to pull it down to extend the departure pier right to the edge
of the apron - which essentially will cut the apron into two separate areas.
bones
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