Johnny F Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 26 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Plus, who wouldn't want to get paid to play in a speedboat? All of the Airport Firefighters....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissolt Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 31 minutes ago, Johnny F said: All of the Airport Firefighters....... It's typical of the attitude that government have towards spending our money. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/999/new-fire-engines-for-isle-of-man-airport-242938 Before they think about putting up taxes they might want to look at the extravagant way departments are spending money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, cissolt said: It's typical of the attitude that government have towards spending our money. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/999/new-fire-engines-for-isle-of-man-airport-242938 Before they think about putting up taxes they might want to look at the extravagant way departments are spending money have they now got a properly constructed garage facilities for these fire engines , they were outside in the elements for some time ? same with the rubber rescue boat it will detereate in strong sunlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 4 hours ago, Banker said: The appropriate cover is in place as detailed in the news report on matter Two agreements are in place between the Isle of Man Coastguard and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), along with the Maritime Coastguard Agency have been established, which are in place should an aircraft ‘ditch’, according to Mr Crookall. Both of which, as Phantom(?) pointed out, would be at least an hour away from attending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yibble Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Andy Onchan said: Both of which, as Phantom(?) pointed out, would be at least an hour away from attending. I'm not sure it would be that long. Records show that for the 1981 Melfort rescue (one of PSM RNLI's finest hours), it took them just 34 minutes from call to get to Derbyhaven, in foul weather. That doesn't negate the substantive point being made though. A properly trained and well practised boat crew based at the airport fire station should be launched and on scene within less than 10 mins. Edited January 3 by Yibble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 13 hours ago, newaccount said: Titan Airways A320 G POWM is operating this evenings LPL IOM service. LM 687/8. G LMTC gone tech upon arrival this morning in LPL Operating this morning's 0700 outbound too by the looks. Eta: with LMTC doing the inbound to IOM so tech issues must be sorted. Edited January 4 by Capt_Mainwaring Addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 This mornings NPM leads on the Airport Director telling us that budget constraints have impacted Ronaldsways resilience. He also says decisions need to be made about the type of airport we are willing to pay for. How about an airport that actually stays open and flights arrive and depart - that would do for most! 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Does anyone know if there are flights to IOM from Bristol in January? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, 2112 said: This mornings NPM leads on the Airport Director telling us that budget constraints have impacted Ronaldsways resilience. He also says decisions need to be made about the type of airport we are willing to pay for. How about an airport that actually stays open and flights arrive and depart - that would do for most! Budget constraints?!! After the money that's been pointlessly squandered down there? It may well have been his predecessors but the man needs a reality check. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 11 minutes ago, Lilly said: Does anyone know if there are flights to IOM from Bristol in January? Yes, check this out... https://www.skyscanner.net/routes/iom/brs/ronaldsway-to-bristol.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 It was for end of January on EJ site no options until February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Lilly said: Does anyone know if there are flights to IOM from Bristol in January? Have a look at easyJet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, 2112 said: This mornings NPM leads on the Airport Director telling us that budget constraints have impacted Ronaldsways resilience. He also says decisions need to be made about the type of airport we are willing to pay for. How about an airport that actually stays open and flights arrive and depart - that would do for most! He's achieved the square root of eff all since he's been here, he is a CS dream with premier league bullshit and another "not my problem" man. Him and his sidekick in ATC haven't the first clue about what the Isle of Man is and how the airport fits the fabric of the place. Still now he has his HIAL mates in the review board maybe we can look forward to more pointless development and squander. 2112 is exactly right ! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanxpilot Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 3 hours ago, Non-Believer said: Budget constraints?!! After the money that's been pointlessly squandered down there? It may well have been his predecessors but the man needs a reality check. You are correct. In the past, tens of millions of pounds has been wasted on so called improvements that have realised little or no benefit to the way the airport functions However, if the airport is to be brought up to a standard where it was not the weakest link in whether aircraft can get in and out during bad weather, further expenditure running into the many millions of pounds will be required. Mr Cobb is right to say that we need to decide whether that sort expenditure is worth the benefits that it would bring. It’s good to see that he has arrived at this point, albeit a little belatedly. In considering that point, it must be realised that any expenditure on upgrading infrastructure will be a one off that will bring decades of benefit. Should money will be made available, it is absolutely critical that it is spent in a way that will bring the biggest benefit. Unfortunately, at the moment, there is nobody involved with the management of the airport who knows enough to ensure that this happens. Mr Cobb relies heavily on the advice he receives from his subordinates, and unfortunately that advice, which appears to be given with absolute confidence, is far too often flawed. It is crucially important that they ask those who operate aircraft into Ronaldsway what they need to get the job done more reliably rather than making assumptions. This advice will be invaluable - and free. Edited January 4 by madmanxpilot 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 15 minutes ago, madmanxpilot said: This advice will be invaluable - and free. ....... and sadly not wanted ! That's why we have failed HIAL stooges on the shadow board ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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