Philip Tanner

Northerner. Air Traffic Controller. Lucky enough to get to call myself Heathrow Director for a living. All views are my own. Report your callsign only...

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@BT77W @adamspink @AnthonyCEyre @ThatSillyGinge Thought you better than that mib…there’s 220, 180 and 160 to add in too! 😝

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@BT77W @AnthonyCEyre @ThatSillyGinge Let me know if I can help…unless the question is “why do London assign us 300kts just before Heathrow director tell us to hold for 10mins” in which case I’ve got no idea of the answer either! 🙊

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@Lizard_bets Lizard bet’s ready to smash it once again!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@ThatSillyGinge @Geoffrey_747 @GeorgeDurrant_ @jennawarwick_ @JackMiniONeill @andythepandy @josietweetshere @gkirk1983 @krlstrngr @PeoplesAndy @PilotTris @pjlogin @timblazey Wait…the new season is starting already?!! I haven’t even finished watching last season yet 😕. I’ve only just watched the Austrian GP! Will set up a team but suspect I will be doing a Williams and concentrating on my 2025 team instead!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@LostSwindon One win and a draw and only conceding eleven goals in their last two games are fantastic results against teams that were both non-league two seasons ago! Clearly shows how well cut out they are to play at that level!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@LostSwindon Yes…badly again! We even gave them a one goal lead (twice!) and they still got annihilated!

[Stockport County @StockportCounty]

What a turnaround. What a team.

It's 13 wins in a row!

#StockportCounty

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@Jim_AFCB @NATS It only seems like yesterday when you were mentioning you were retiring “next April”! Where did the time go?!! Thanks for the all your help over the years getting me through all the college courses and enjoy all the quality time with the family.

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

Last session going live now for everyone who can make it!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

Any pilots and controller who aren’t working this morning this is well worth tuning in for. An opportunity to ask all the questions you’ve wanted to ask but never had time to during a flight or whilst controlling aircraft!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

An excellent thread explaining the different type of emergency calls. Mayday and pan may sound dramatic, but they’re a simple and concise way of letting controllers (and other pilots on freq!) know what priority is require in order to assist as best as possible

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

Do you have a question for an air traffic controller or pilot? With a fantastic panel of very knowledgeable experts, here’s your opportunity to ask!

[BALPA @BALPApilots]

➡Get your questions ready for the final session in the @GatcoUK - #BALPA Controller-Pilot Symposium

✈Monday 22nd November at 10 am✈

Time for air traffic controllers and pilots to ask each other the questions they never have time to.
Book your place: https://t.co/6afDyQSgwE

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

The sign of a good job…Something incredibly unusual and complicated made to look so simple and effortless! Expertly managed by all those involved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[NATS @NATS]

'3,2,1...Now!'

The story behind the huge team effort that made today's @British_Airways and @VirginAtlantic parallel take-off at @HeathrowAirport possible

➡️ https://t.co/6sQjLHA95I 🛫 🛫

#avgeek

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

A really interesting discussion on what the aviation industry has learnt over the past 18 months, including future challenges, ways for pilots and controllers to manage a lack of recency, and the future of extended FTLs. Well worth a watch if you've got some spare time

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

The @GatcoUK @BALPApilots Controller-pilot symposium starts tomorrow with a discussion on the operational challenges from the last 18 months and how we can help each other to navigate the recovery. Everyone is welcome and you can still register here: https://t.co/6tbyauKUEw

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

Hopefully something of interest to all pilots and controller. A chance to get together and share our experiences from the last couple of years, discuss how we can help each other navigate future challenges, and gain a better mutual understanding about each other's roles.

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@ThatSillyGinge @ryanNUFCmad1986 @Flying_Abi @F1_Obsessive Woohoo! Now I know how George Russell must be feeling! 😂 Strolling to pole seems to be strolling away with it a bit but it’s shaping up to be a good battle for the 6 or 7 places behind!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

So happy to be seeing sights like this again! First trip back to Heathrow for almost 18 months!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@FOHeming @eyedentified I can understand it…You’re probably fed up of people asking for your autograph by now! 😂 Good to meet you too Lord Henry. Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend! It’s seems to have started quite well so far!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@FOHeming @SilverstoneUK @MercedesAMGF1 @Champs707007 @JackFlyer737 Have a cracking time Lord H! I'm sure you'll love it! I'll be there tomorrow so I'll say hello if I see you!

[Philip Tanner @philtanner]

@ThatSillyGinge @ryanNUFCmad1986 @Fantasy_GP I did say normal ineptitude would be restored after Portimao! 😂I'm partly blaming you as ever since you mentioned my high scoring week I've been hopeless! I'm also very disappointed in Gasly and Latifi for taking each other out! They should have known they were teammates! 🤔