Wallesy, Isle of Man and Sector 29
So it's been a while since I moved to Manchester. I had a great couple of weeks with a well known British based airline in Heathrow. Then I moved up to Manchester.
I wasn't sure where I was going to live but Matthew (the guy for whom I'm best man in five weeks' time) threw me a lifeline and offered me a room at his place. I intended only staying for a couple of weeks but six weeks on I'm still here. Beccy and I have found a place near the Quays and we're moving in on Friday!
I've been very busy at work and myself and two other colleagues from college were posted to MACC (Manchester Area Control Centre) to learn about three sectors; Wallesy, Isle of Man and Sector 29. The latter of the three being some of the most complex and busiest airspace in Europe. The first two are named after the places where they are roughly located, geographically and Sector 29 sits on top.
If you're an avid reader then you'll understand what I mean when I describe Wallesy as a TMA, unlike before I have very experienced instructors and I enjoy it greatly. You'll be glad to hear that we've been on the simulators, much like those at college until they've assessed that we're good enough to control live traffic.
Anyway I'm quite tired today as we have been Training for Unusual Circumstances and Emergencies so we know what to do should the handle fall off. It requires lots of thinking and plenty of doing so I'm whacked.
I wasn't sure where I was going to live but Matthew (the guy for whom I'm best man in five weeks' time) threw me a lifeline and offered me a room at his place. I intended only staying for a couple of weeks but six weeks on I'm still here. Beccy and I have found a place near the Quays and we're moving in on Friday!
I've been very busy at work and myself and two other colleagues from college were posted to MACC (Manchester Area Control Centre) to learn about three sectors; Wallesy, Isle of Man and Sector 29. The latter of the three being some of the most complex and busiest airspace in Europe. The first two are named after the places where they are roughly located, geographically and Sector 29 sits on top.
If you're an avid reader then you'll understand what I mean when I describe Wallesy as a TMA, unlike before I have very experienced instructors and I enjoy it greatly. You'll be glad to hear that we've been on the simulators, much like those at college until they've assessed that we're good enough to control live traffic.
Anyway I'm quite tired today as we have been Training for Unusual Circumstances and Emergencies so we know what to do should the handle fall off. It requires lots of thinking and plenty of doing so I'm whacked.
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