Allegedly the German air controllers at Frankfurt Airport are renowned as a short-tempered lot. They, it is alleged, not only expect one to know one's gate parking location, but how to get there without any assistance from them. So it was with some amusement that we (a Pan Am 747) listened to the following exchange between Frankfurt ground control and a British Airways 747, call sign Speedbird 206.
Speedbird 206: "Frankfurt, Speedbird 206 clear of active runway."
Ground: "Speedbird 206. Taxi to gate Alpha One-Seven." The BA 747 pulled onto the main taxiway and slowed to a stop.
Ground: "Speedbird, do you not know where you are going?"
Speedbird 206: "Stand by, Ground, I'm looking up our gate location now."
Ground (with quite arrogant impatience): "Speedbird 206, have you not been to Frankfurt before?"
Speedbird 206 (coolly): "Yes, twice in 1944, but it was dark,... and I didn't land."
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ATC: "TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 Degrees."
TWA 2341: "Center, we are at 35,000 feet. How much noise can we make up here?"
ATC: "Sir, have you ever heard the noise a 747 makes when it hits a 727?"
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ATC: November 2115L, are you a Cessna?
2115L: No, sir...I am a male Hispanic.
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ATC: Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o'clock, 6 miles!
Delta 351: Give us another hint! We have digital watches!
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Note: In the below conversation, WN is the IATA designator code for Southwest Airlines.
Skyhawk:"Albuquerque Tower, Skyhawk 62507 is with you for 17."
ATC: "Skyhawk 507, runway 17 cleared to land, wind 150 at 4."
Skyhawk: "Cleared to land 17, Skyhawk 507."
WN: "Albuquerque Tower, Southwest XXX holding short at 8 for IFR to Dallas."
ATC: "Southwest XXX, position and hold runway 8, traffic is a Cessna 172 landing runway 17 on a ten-mile final."
WN: "Position and hold, runway 8... did you say a ten-mile final for the Cessna?"
ATC: "Affirmative."
WN: "Southwest XXX, in position on 8, will wait for the Cessna."
ATC: "That's mighty kind of you, Southwest XXX."
WN: "Anyone got a deck of cards?"
Skyhawk: "Skyhawk 507, we're pedaling as fast as we can."
ATC (exasperated): "Take your time, Skyhawk 507."
Dialogue Sandakan Air Traffic Controllers with PWII and Mr Wong Sze Tzen
Dialogue session between Sandakan ATC with PWII and Mr Wong Sze Tzen was held in DCA Sandakan Meeting Room on March 12th. The closed dialogue session lasted for almost 3 hours and discussed mainly on operational issues regarding Sandakan Aerodrome. Attached here are photos taken during the meeting.
Dinner with PWII, Mr Wong Sze Tzen and Sandakan Manager, Mr Amir Hamzah!!
On 11 MAC 2010, Sandakan Air Traffic Controllers had a wonderful dinner with 3 key Department Of Civil Aviation Sabah officers, PWII and Mr Wong Sze Tzen in Sim Sim Fresh Seafood Restaurant. The dinner was also attended by DCA Sandakan admin staff and all of us had a great fun together. Attached are photos taken during dinner. Enjoy!!
DPM ARRIVES FOR 1 DAY VISIT IN SANDAKAN
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrived at the Sandakan Airport here on Thursday's morning (11 MAC 2010) for a one-day working visit to Sandakan. He was greeted on arrival by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman and several federal and state ministers as well as senior federal and state government officials. Attached here are photos taken upon his arrival at Sandakan Main Apron.
WELCOME PWII and Timbalan Pengarah ACC
DCA Sandakan staff would like to extend a sincere welcome to Sabah PWII, Tuan Mahmud Amat Shah and Timbalan Pengarah ATCC Kinabalu, Mr Wong Sie Tzen. Best wishes from all of us!!
Have you seen these aircrafts at Sandakan Airport?
Most of us did not realize all these aircrafts were and somes still operating at Sandakan Aiport. We usually see B737, A320, ATR72, Fokker 50, Bell 206 and Twin Otter operating by local airlines. So, let's take a look how many more you have seen before. Enjoy!
Boeing 737-7H6 owned by Malaysia Government
Boeing 767 owned by Royal Brunei
Super Lynx owned by TLDM
EC-135 owned by Eurocopter
Boeing 747 owned by Sultan Brunei (Doing low fly pass)
Sikorsky S-76 owned by Travira Air
Boeing 727 owned by Transmile
Sukhoi Su-30MKM owned by TUDM
YS11-500 owned by Asian Spirit
DHC-4A Caribou owned by TUDM
CN235 owned by Brunei Air Force
Airbus A330 owned by My Travel
SC-7 Skyvan owned by Layang Layang Aerospace
Pilatus PC-6 owned by PDRM
Robinson R-44 Raven owned by Erickson Air Crane
WELCOME TO ALL KUDAT BOUND PASSENGERS
Sandakan Airport would like to welcome all passengers from Kudat to Sandakan. The new route is operating 2 times per week (MON and THURS) and serviced by DHC6 (Twin Otter). The Kudat-Sandakan air service has commenced its operation effectively on 1st February 2010 and we are anticipating an increase of volume of traffics from that sector. For more info, log on to http://www.maswings.com.my/
HAPPY FLYING
HAPPY FLYING
Happy Chinese New Year : Let's roar like a Tiger
To all our Chinese friends, DCA Sandakan staff would like to wish all of you a very Happy Chinese New Year : GONG XI FA CAI
New Layout Plan As Per Planned for Sandakan Airport
Sandakan Airport (IATA: SDK, ICAO: WBKS) is a domestic airport that serves Sandakan, a city in the state of Sabah in Malaysia. It is located about 13 kilometers from the town and in 2005, the airport handled 621,513 passengers and registered 10,876 flights. As the year goes on, Sandakan is anticipating more and more inbound traffic and thus, as a gift to Sandakan people, government has agreed to allocate millions for airport upgrading purposes. As for a temporary, attached below are photos of layout hard copies of future development of Sandakan Airport.
DVOR and ILS Calibration at Sandakan Aerodrome
On 10/02/2010, Sandakan Aerodrome was under DVOR commission by Calibrator 2. It tags the aircraft with registration 9M-FCL. This thrilling LR60 is owned by Department of Civil Aviation and it has carried out hundreds of ILS and DVOR commissioning at all aerodromes throughout Malaysia. This calibration process has to be done at all airports and navigation aids to comply the civil aviation legislation ICAO Annex 1,4,6,10 and 14. Our Captains are Capt. Rahman and Capt. Jamal. Attached below are photos taken before, during and after the flight.
Medical Check Schedule for Sandakan ATCOs - 2010
1. En Amir Hamzah Abbas ....... L149 .............. 30.09.2010
2. Suhaili Abd Rahman ..........L412 .............. 30.04.2010
3. Lai Kok Diing ...............L447 ...............31.03.2010
4. Rahim Monying ...............L383 ...............30.04.2010
5. Shamsudin Noor Kadir ........L710 .............. 30.04.2010
6. Yazid Hilmi Yahya ...........L946 .............. 28.02.2010
7. Mohd Shafri Yusof ...............................31.05.2010
8. Aisyah Ruslan ...............L957 ...............31.03.2010
9. Mohd Yassin Tugimin .........L552 ...............30.04.2010
Some of us will do medical check up at Sabah Clinic and some of us at Hilltop Clinic & Surgery due to ATM Inspectorate Manual regulation. All ATCOs are allowed to change date of appointment. Please make own arrangement with the respective clinics.
2. Suhaili Abd Rahman ..........L412 .............. 30.04.2010
3. Lai Kok Diing ...............L447 ...............31.03.2010
4. Rahim Monying ...............L383 ...............30.04.2010
5. Shamsudin Noor Kadir ........L710 .............. 30.04.2010
6. Yazid Hilmi Yahya ...........L946 .............. 28.02.2010
7. Mohd Shafri Yusof ...............................31.05.2010
8. Aisyah Ruslan ...............L957 ...............31.03.2010
9. Mohd Yassin Tugimin .........L552 ...............30.04.2010
Some of us will do medical check up at Sabah Clinic and some of us at Hilltop Clinic & Surgery due to ATM Inspectorate Manual regulation. All ATCOs are allowed to change date of appointment. Please make own arrangement with the respective clinics.
Wish you the best Cik Nurul
On last 27 January 2010, one of DCA Sandakan staff has been transfered to DCA Lahad Datu. Her name is Cik Nurul Wazihah Binti Mokrim (W17). Since everybody was busy that time, no farewell party made for her. However, we bought special gift. To Cik Nurul, wish you the best!
New Year, New Faces, New Logo, New Hope...
Thank you to all readers and friends who has visit this blog since we get started a few months ago. Your comments much appreciated here. Welcome to Sandakan new ATC's En. Noorhaffiz Nazleesha and En. Hor Sin Ann as A29 ATC.
DCA's new logo choosen by our Director General Dato' Haji Azharuddin Abdul Rahman.
Happy New Year 2010!
Lucky and Unlucky Mr Rosli
It's quite long time we didn't put new story from Sandakan. Everybody is busy with their own life. Since i don't feel sleepy yet tonight, i take this opportunity to write some update.
Two days ago, Mr Rosli, Tawau's ATC had an accident at Sandakan on their (with his wife) way to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu. He was riding his Yamaha big motobike when a 4x4 hit him. I'm not sure what model he use. Luckily both of them were safe with no seroius injury.
Some of us, who have time on last Sunday night, went and visit him at Sandakan Hospital. I've been told by someone, Mr Rosli is still at Sandakan to manage his motobike. He put his motobike at DCA Sandakan Office while looking for the suitable workshop. 
Two days ago, Mr Rosli, Tawau's ATC had an accident at Sandakan on their (with his wife) way to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu. He was riding his Yamaha big motobike when a 4x4 hit him. I'm not sure what model he use. Luckily both of them were safe with no seroius injury. Some of us, who have time on last Sunday night, went and visit him at Sandakan Hospital. I've been told by someone, Mr Rosli is still at Sandakan to manage his motobike. He put his motobike at DCA Sandakan Office while looking for the suitable workshop.
Latest Event in DCA Sandakan
On last 20th November, DCA Sandakan had organized meeting with Sandakan Airport Coordination Comitee. The meeting was held at DCA Sandakan meeting room. A few VIP from KK and KL also came to join the meeting. The main issue discussed was upgrading Sandakan Airport. Unfortunately, no picture has been taken that day.
On this 1st December 2009, DCA Sandakan will get 1 more young beautiful lady which is W17. And this 15th December 2 more new ATCs (A29) will join DCA Sandakan's family. Very warm welcome to them.
On this 1st December 2009, DCA Sandakan will get 1 more young beautiful lady which is W17. And this 15th December 2 more new ATCs (A29) will join DCA Sandakan's family. Very warm welcome to them.
Dinner with PW II
Tonight, DCA Sandakan had great dinner with Sabah Region DCA Director, Tuan Mahmud Hj Ahmad Shah and 2 other staff from KK at Pasar Sim Sim, Sandakan. The dishes are simple but we really enjoyed our dinner so much. Here are some photos tonight. Everybody eating like 'raksaksa'. Eat eat eat until u die.... hehehehehe...
Everybody smiling with full of satisfaction. A few of us suggested to go for karaoke, but our guest said they cannot 'tahan' anymore and want to return to hotel for rest.
All DCA Sandakan's staff joined this dinner except En Suhaili, En Lai Kok Diing, En Mohd Shafri and En Adaris. En Rahim and Puan Aisyah were on duty tonight.
Tuan Mahmud earlier was a bit shy with his full rice in his plate, finally he '2 kali tambah'. We ate Ikan Merah, Ikan Sapi Sapi and Frog Squid (hehehehe... can say like this kah?)
Everybody smiling with full of satisfaction. A few of us suggested to go for karaoke, but our guest said they cannot 'tahan' anymore and want to return to hotel for rest.
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