[jhb] Re: Ronaldsway
- From: Phil Reynolds <phil.reynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: jhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:05:02 +0100
Hi Bones,
EGBB is having more improvements as well, the latest is the new tower,
details and pictures here :
http://bhxflightguide.blogspot.com/2011/08/news-atc.html
After that will be the runway extension in 2014, followed by more
terminals/gates I think.
Phil
On 14 August 2011 19:43, Fossil <fossil@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I was up at the new radar site earlier today to see how things are
> progressing.****
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> 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.****
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> 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!****
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> 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.****
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> bones****
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> bones@xxxxxxx****
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> http://woodair.net****
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