Author Topic: PIT yesterday? (Read 12539 times)

PIT · « **on:** March 11, 2007, 09:34:59 AM »

Does anyone know what happened in PIT yesterday, they had a ground stop due to radar/frequencies problem?

w0x0f · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2007, 09:44:18 AM »

A power outage. The Uninterruptible Power Source was...uhh...interrupted. Backup batteries dead. This is the result of the Fix on Fail policy currently being utilized. This will become more commonplace across the country as this policy remains in place.

w0x0f

ogogog · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2007, 10:50:23 AM »

no problem ,saftey was never compromised>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

digger · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2007, 11:14:41 AM »

Quote from: w0x0f on March 11, 2007, 09:44:18 AM

A power outage. The Uninterruptible Power Source was...uhh...interrupted. Backup batteries dead. This is the result of the Fix on Fail policy currently being utilized. This will become more commonplace across the country as this policy remains in place.

w0x0f

Better check your next pay stub to be sure they didn't charge you leave for the time you were ATC Zero...

ogogog · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2007, 11:17:32 AM »

Quote from: digger on March 11, 2007, 11:14:41 AM

Quote from: w0x0f on March 11, 2007, 09:44:18 AM
A power outage. The Uninterruptible Power Source was...uhh...interrupted. Backup batteries dead. This is the result of the Fix on Fail policy currently being utilized. This will become more commonplace across the country as this policy remains in place.

w0x0f

Better check your next pay stub to be sure they didn't charge you leave for the time you were ATC Zero...

dont be given them any ideas now

PIT · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2007, 10:33:04 PM »

if i remember correctly PIT has had problems since all the new systems went into place in the early 90's?

w0x0f · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:26:53 AM »

It's been relatively stable since the improvements were made in the mid 90's. There have been a few burps but nothing like the problems experienced in 93-94. PIT lost radar or comm once every 2 weeks for a 6 month period. You probably remember the 20/20 expose. The FAA called it a "huge success" that all the planes landed safely.

w0x0f

PIT · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2007, 11:32:18 PM »

aww the good old days, when Usair was building up PIT. no i don't remember because i was what 4 or 5. lol i would like to see it i wonder if anyone has it on file. i working on getting the PIT feed back up, the feeder comp blew a processor so i guess i need to find one or convert another comp.

PIT · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2007, 11:34:01 PM »

also you got any pics of or from the tower?, im interested to see it and you guys.

PIT · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2007, 10:08:57 PM »

I hear that there is another power failure at PIT again on Tue march 27 at PIT. I remember coming home on US in 1995 from MCO, but we diverted to CMH due to a power failure that lasted like three hours. I guess they are coming back again???

w0x0f · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2007, 12:16:27 AM »

Quote from: PIT on March 27, 2007, 10:08:57 PM

I hear that there is another power failure at PIT again on Tue march 27 at PIT.

A good day to be off.

w0x0f

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