Distracted Pilot Almost Shutdown Major Airport | ATC vs Pilots

Student pilot gets confused with his directions and flies into airspace for major airport without permission.

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[macAttack]

As a current student pilot, who just completed my solo cross country’s, the controllers/towers attitude has a huge impact. I was pretty nervous landing on my cross country solo at KSBD, the ATC was very calm and cool and it instantly made me feel more relaxed. Big thanks to all the patient and kind controllers around the world, y’all are the best!

[BruderSenf]

"you cant just walk away from me like that ive got more to talk to you about" there is a lot of dad power in that sentence xD

[dandodman]

I like the way the ATC told the pilot to call him...like a dad saying "I'm not angry just dissapointed" 😂

[denisecoleman]

Kelsey, aviation is very similar to the medical/nursing profession. I always told my new nurses when they started to never hesitate to clarify an order, or ask a question if you were unsure. Both of our professions are about keeping people alive, so there’s no shame in clarifying ANYTHING. Love your channel.😎

[davidp]

Education with a healthy dose of humor…love Kelsey’s style.

[Mr]

I've been thanked by ATC for asking for clarification on an instruction far more than annoyance! BTW, it was super exciting to meet you in an airport as I was waiting for my commute home. Keep up the good work.

[suzannemullins]

My husband was a 50-year VFR pilot before he died in 2015. I enjoy your videos as they bring back memories — he actually enjoyed living on the flight path to Ohio State University Don Scott field — he ALWAYS looked up when he heard a plane overhead. His most memorable landing, and one of the best he always said, was an off-field landing in Hays, KS. I wish there would have been a video, but I have photos of the newspaper article and of him standing next to the plane. I’ll send if you like. Keep the blue side up!

[pmac]

I so like how Kelsey gives a his intro into what we're going to see. His commentaries are informative and interesting.

[jamestoepfer]

Hey Kelsey, I really appreciate all your content. Please keep up the good work!

A little fun fact about me: I'm currently a 40 year old student pilot working on my PPL, and my flight instructor is actually a 747 Captain and Check Airman for your airline and has flown with you before. His name is Chris G, and we fly out of KYNG. He showed me a selfie you guys took together, and I recognized you instantly. He speaks very highly of you as well, both as a professional pilot and a person. You should feel proud.

Thanks again for all the content, and keep up the great work. Happy landings!

[usernameo]

I really liked hearing this interaction. The pilot you can tell is open and knows he is green, and the ATC calms him down tells him get there safe and give me a call.

[bigmotter]

Kelsey, I am sure it was not the same controller but in 1974 I was a student pilot and was attempting a touch and go at Orlando International. I always used "student pilot" when talking to ATC. I accidently set up to land at McCoy Air Force base 10 miles south of Orlando airport. He called me back and ask a few questions on things I could see out the window and quickly vectored me out of that air space and into Orlando airport. He asked me to not call but come up and visit him in the tower. I did and he was very nice and gave me a quick tour of the facility. Never said anything about my mistake. I'm sure today you would not get that type of invite due to safety concerns. And finally he said to check out the jet I parked next to that the call sign was AP - 1 which stood for Arnold Palmer 1. All in all a great day for a student pilot and a good learning experience with ATC. Thanks for posting and take care!

[HappyQuailsLC]

That pilot's voice suddenly reminded me perfectly of the ramp worker who did the barrel roles in the "borrowed" plane.... it immediately hit me!

[AVR_Surge]

It's probably me, but talking to NYC while flying through the Bravo, I repeatedly asked for "say again". It felt awkward and granted: I'm a rookie, it was my first time in the Bravo, and I learned at a pilot controlled airport. But ATC was accommodating and considerate. And I went with an instructor as a backup. I realized, then that I need to get me a noise canceling headset. My David Clark were great for learning, but I need to upgrade. Especially as my hearing dwindles.

[keithbrunson]

Kelsey,
I don’t need an instructor anymore, but when I did, I would’ve loved to had this kind of explanation and this kind of information available to me when I was working on my private. You’re a great teacher man! Thank you.

[charlotteinnocent]

You're right about clarifying. Nothing wrong with a simple "Say again!" :)

[pineappleginseng]

Kudos to the controller! Way to stay calm, and I'd wage you're probably the mentor type. I totally dig the good approach with the young pilot. Absolute lad and professional right there! To the young pilot, I hope you were able to brush off the rattling and learn from it. We live and we learn, and everyone's gotta start from somewhere, so I wish you the best of luck and best wishes on your future endeavors! You'll do great! Godspeed, boys!

[skydiverclassc]

Radio traffic is always a bit suspect, even on good days. I worked my career as a firefighter, and one day I got a call for "a fall victim". I radioed back, asking for staging location, thinking he said "assault victim", which requires police protection. The dispatcher was mildly confused, and I was mildly embarrassed on the air. Oh well.

[pauljoseph]

Seems like it takes a big brain to be an ATC. There’s no way I could juggle so many things at once! Props.

[sweetporcupine]

ATC: You’re in the bravo!
Pilot: How about we just pretend that never happened?

[Corpsegrinderr]

The way you say "What's up 74 crew! My name is Kelsey" is so happy and genuine, it makes me feel like a kindergartener and puts a big dumb smile on my face. You rock