[jhb] Re: Ronaldsway
- From: "Fossil" <fossil@xxxxxxx>
- To: <jhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:18:39 -0000
Blimey - that's a big'un..
The new Ronaldsway tower is quite a short one (no comments needed) but even
so there are days when low cloud have hidden the top of it. As Mode S
provides ground guidance it should not be too much of a problem once the
system is running.
bones
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http://woodair.net
From: jhb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jhb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Phil Reynolds
Sent: 15 August 2011 16:05
To: jhb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jhb] Re: Ronaldsway
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.
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
bones@xxxxxxx
http://woodair.net
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