IAA ATC open Days

logie101

Just curious if anyone is attending any of the forthcoming IAA ATC open days?

I have registered for the Dublin airport one.

It appears to be aimed at any pilots using Irish Airspace.

folbotcar

I'd recommend it. You do have to be a pilot to attend though.

logie101

folbotcar wrote: »

I'd recommend it. You do have to be a pilot to attend though.

I do have a current PPL and enjoy a bit of private flying. But is the open day mainly aimed a commercial pilots?

I don't want to be the only private pilot in a room full of commercial pilots.

Bsal

From the IAA site

''Please note that in order to be eligible to attend, you must hold either a current pilot licence (CPL or PPL) or be enrolled at an IAA approved Flight Training Organisation.

Attendees will be required to present their pilot licence or, if you are training, a letter from the FTO in order to gain admittance to these events.''

Bsal

I registered my interest for Dublin, hopefully i'll get a place.

Xpro

I registered too. Out on the 9th of this month. Looking forward to it:)

phonypony

Yup, going to EIDW, should be interesting.

logie101

phonypony wrote: »

Yup, going to EIDW, should be interesting.

Does anyone know where you park? I seen the address but can't figure out how to get there.

Tenger

logie101 wrote: »

Does anyone know where you park? I seen the address but can't figure out how to get there.

I typed "google maps boot inn dublin" into my web browser...look at the image I got back as my 4th option

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=113938723672617568289.00044360ef5793edc8693&dg=feature

Bsal

I got a place

FWVT

Me too

Xpro

Can someone please tell me where exactly is this place, google maps is not showing it. ?

Thanks

FWVT

https://www.google.ie/maps?saddr=R108,+Dublin&daddr=R108&hl=en&ll=53.429276,-6.264954&spn=0.03186,0.084543&sll=53.429174,-6.264954&sspn=0.032064,0.084543&geocode=FctqLgMdZGSg_ynjPTjJihFnSDHQmPXKX5GGAg%3BFalELwMdjmeg_w&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=14&t=h&z=14

The new Google maps is complete muck. Go back to the older version.

Lustrum

Thoroughly enjoyed the visit this morning, thought all the staff were excellent with answering questions and explaining what goes on. Visit to the tower was the highlight for many I guess, myself included.

If only we had the whole day there!!

Xpro

Same as, was a great day out. Really enjoyed it. Tower view is something else.:cool:

de biz

How many showed up?

Lustrum

There were 38 I think they said this morning, then another group in the afternoon.

Try get yourself to the next one, it's definitely worth it

FWVT

About 30 there this afternoon. Very enjoyable indeed, the whole system is amazing when you think about it. I would have loved a go on the training sim!

DieselPowered

Thanks for this thread, didn't know there would be many from this forum there. What a great day, nice to see Air Navigation Services try to bridge the gap with GA and listen to some important feedback. This is a two way process.

Growler!!!

This is happening again. If anyone is interested.

https://www.iaa.ie/atc-open-days

Bsal

I went last last year to the Dublin one and it was very good, hope I get a place again this year!

galwayjohn89

I've a CAA PPL which is currently expired do to my medical being revoked (although should be sorted soon) Do you guys think I'd still be eligible?

logie101

Vuzuggu wrote: »

I've a CAA PPL which is currently expired do to my medical being revoked (although should be sorted soon) Do you guys think I'd still be eligible?

Yes I say you will be fine. They just have a quick look at the licence.

I may be wrong, but i think technically your licence is not expired it's still valid albeit you cannot exercise the privileges of your licence due to a lapsed medical.

Well worth going to so put your name on the list.

galwayjohn89

I've applied, might drop them an email if accepted just to make sure there won't be an issue.

Licence is unfortunately expired, can't renew it for a lifetime EASA one as I don't have a medical.

logie101

Vuzuggu wrote: »

I've applied, might drop them an email if accepted just to make sure there won't be an issue.

Licence is unfortunately expired, can't renew it for a lifetime EASA one as I don't have a medical.

What about switching to a CAA NPPL? All you need is to go to a GP. If you are fit to drive a car then your fine.
I know a few people up North who had medical issues so switched to an NPPL. The Ulster Flying Club could sort you out.

galwayjohn89

It is an option I am looking at as a last resort, but it's a bit of a drive up to Newtownards to fly when Newcastle is 20 mins down the road. I'm pretty confident I will get it back before summer just need to get documents/assessments to satisfy the red tape requirements. In fairness to the CAA, they've been extremely helpful and upfront about the whole process. So I'll just hope for the best and if in the summer no luck I'll look into NPPL.

Bsal

Just received an email confirming my spot for 10:30 on the 17th

martinsvi

Bsal wrote: »

Just received an email confirming my spot for 10:30 on the 17th

I applied as well, no confirmation thou.. when did you apply? I submitted my application at 14th..

Bsal

martinsvi wrote: »

I applied as well, no confirmation thou.. when did you apply? I submitted my application at 14th..

The 14th too.

martinsvi

Bsal wrote: »

The 14th too.

at what time?

galwayjohn89

Just got the email confirming my place there. Really looking forward to it.

For people who went last year, do you actually get to go up the tower and meet the controllers?

de biz

Yes you get to visit the cab subject to operational change.

Theres a BA captain particularly keen to meet one of the team!

Xpro

de biz wrote: »

Theres a BA captain particularly keen to meet one of the team!

Dont think he'd fit inside the door, the size of his ego:D

Lambada Crazy

He probably would'nt be ready to meet her anyway. He wont have his figures.

chrispbacon

I might apply myself for this, not sure if its too late. Only saw this thread now..

Chuck Aaron

Nothing back yet :-(

pepe the prawn

I was at the Shannon one today, I must say it was excellent, brilliant presentation from the station manager Declan Mangan, and then a guided tour of the facility down there. Brilliant information highlighted also, well done to all involved.

Lustrum

If anyone would like to go to the Dublin one this Sunday, I've had a change in work that means I won't be able to go now, if anyone wants the email PM me

galwayjohn89

Does anyone know how to get to the control tower in Dublin for Sunday? I'll be driving and amn't 100% sure how to get there.

martinsvi

Vuzuggu wrote: »

Does anyone know how to get to the control tower in Dublin for Sunday? I'll be driving and amn't 100% sure how to get there.

The email from IAA says to look into their web page. https://www.iaa.ie/contacts

In there, email says that it's the Dublin Control Tower Building, Huntstown, Cloghran, Co. Dublin

a look at google maps gives a good idea where it is - http://goo.gl/maps/yI4h9

I have to say, I'm getting excited as it gets closer. See you there!

Bsal

Can't wait to get a cup of tea and a nice cake , I enjoyed it last year Im sure it will be great again. One of the best parts for me was being able to put a face to the voices I have been hearing/talking to for years :cool:

martinsvi

big thanks to IAA for organizing this, really well organized, definitely met my expectations. I imagine a day like this is a complete nightmare to folks involved, so if anyone from ATC is reading this, thank you for the hospitality!