"Uhhh, that's a spill on the floor with bugs going after it. They're going to eat it." -Homer Simpson
Either that, or Memphis is one giant roach motel. I vote for roach motel. I don't see planes leaving. Furthermore, I really think Memphis is the 'crack house' of Tennessee. All of this is coming from a person who lived in Clarksville, Tennessee at one time.
Each center is divided into areas, and each area is divided into sectors, which is the smallest unit of air traffic control. Each plane passes though many sectors enroute to an airport. A sector is not only lateral space, but vertical as well, kind of like layers of a cake. So to answer your question, yes, many had a hand in pulling this off. The area supervisors are the ones who coordinate with weather control. It's a well oiled machine.
@HEADBANGBALLER You a controller yourself? Convince me otherwise to pursuing this career. The only thing currently affecting my decision is the 1 year of school without pay. It could just be the personal position I stand in. Do you know if it generally takes 1 year? 'cause it states 4-12 months..... (Phase 1)
No, I am not a controller. I am a pilot. My wife is an ATC area manager, so I know pretty much what's going on. The unpaid training is like any other job. You go to college (unpaid) and your reward is a high paying job. My wife makes over $145k/year. But that's secondary. If you don't have the mental toughness and can't take constant, unrelenting strain, then look elsewhere. My wife has an iron will, a spine of steel, and the edge of a razor, and she gets pushed to the limit everyday.
What, you think all pilots are stiff, accountant types with Harvard degrees and a starched white shirt? You need to let go of your sterotyping train of thought. I grew up in the 80's and the MTV Head Bangers Ball was one of my favorite shows. I also play guitar in a metal band. What connection to my Private Pilots license does that have? Should I change my YouTube name to something like "StraightLacedPilot"? I take flying very serious and don't screw around. Same with my music.
@LearPilot1020 Exactlly, my friend. That is what I was tring to say. I love flying. Yesterday evening I had a little scare. I was up in a Cessna 182 and I had a tire blow out on landing! First time for that. It yawed to the right big time. I kept it on the concrete though. A piece of metal about 2 inches long did it. Must have fallen off another plane.
@HEADBANGBALLER Too bad area managers don't control traffic... You'd never see a supervisor on the boards during a rush like this, mostly because they aren't capable of doing it. This is why they were promoted in the first place :)
@atczeroable No, I wasn't implying that she actually runs a sector, but she used to. She is very capable of doing it agian if she had to, but now she manages people. Occasionally she will cover a board if someone is late or needs a bathroom break, things like that.
@hazmittens Well, by my calculation, it appears as if about 2 hours have been condesed into about a minute, give or take. Whatever it was, it took a lot of skill to do all that verbally to about a hundred jets.
Not every controller is govt. Many smaller airports (typically below level 6) are contracted out to the airport, and they manage their own workforce. The rest, yes, are then either FAA, DoD, or military. Those are the 4 ways to be a controller in the US.
Yes, the out bound flights were grounded because of the storm and they landed all those planes, but they all sat on the tarmac waiting for an empty gate.
@straightflush66 Yes, it's the fedex arrival rush into Memphis. I'm sure there were planes departing, but not fedex and this is only fedex aircraft. The planes all arrive, the freight is pulled off and sorted and loaded into different planes, and then they all depart. It's really a logistical marvel.
@beergut111 If we take the term literally yes they're both skilled but this video is specifically highlighting the controller's ability to direct flights. The planes you see here that are maneuvering around the storm, the fact that they're able to land safely on limited runway space in complicated air space is due to the controllers telling every single one of those planes you see on that screen where they need to be at that very moment, and where they need to go.
@recacon3 No probs! I just knew about SoundHound because it was on Android. It's still troublesome, because by the time the app loads, the moment is usually gone.
All the people who think one plane diverts instead of holding off... it was an independent flight that didn't have anythin to do with Memphis. If you look closely, it takes off out of Little Rock, and goes straight to Dallas. No diversion.
Believe it or not, that FEDEX traffic comes into Memphis around 11PM to midnight, so it would be understandable that there were no departures, even if they were depicted, which they probably were not.
It really doesnt matter where you go to school for ATC...if you have no experience, your all in the same boat. Im a UND guy and yeah we got the toys but it doesnt make you a controller....wait until you talk to live traffic for the first time...you should save your money and try getting hired off the street
LOL, it's funny how at 0:30 those planes above the thunderstorm couldn't get inside (like ants not being able to enter into water).
Is your description a sarcastic one or do you really mean routing the planes around a thunderstorm is a good idea? The planes look like they are disappearing into a black hole.
@aviator147 I suggest it because it's a two year program and it's cheap. I don't know any other program that can come close. Don't kid yourself into thinking UND is world renown, that's just silly. MCTC's program trumps ER's-and that's saying something.
@StabyMcStabsFace , honestly, your telling me some community college in minneapolis is better than UND. Every single AT controller in Denmark actually trains at UND, and because of that, the Danish gov't gave UND the most technologically advanced ATC simulator in addition to their others, UND ATC grads have the highest % of getting a job out of college because they are well know. dont kid yourself buddy, just because you got there
@StabyMcStabsFace and even if it trumps ER, i wouldnt be surprised, ER isnt what it used to be, hence, me going to UND, and UND is also better because they make you learn the business from a pilots side of things, making you actually take flight lessons, to learn it from the pilots side, and obviously the standards cannot be the same if it take 2 years instead of 4 like most places
@giantrobot503 join the air force. Only a few minor details: it is free, you have to sign a 6 year contract, you might have to wait a while to get in, you might not make it with 80% washout rate, you'll receive better training than FAA school.
Easy choice for me. Rated air traffic controller with no degree after just over 12 months in the military.
Although this video and music are very entertaining, this is an example of pilots deviating for weather and not a highly skilled air traffic controller.
@jetBlueAirwaysA320 you have any idea how much flight school costs bud? if your wanting to be a captain for a major airliner your looking at the VERY LEAST, $80,000.
@jetBlueAirwaysA320 dude your never going to become a captain of a commercial airliner on 4 years of training for 8 thousand dollars. it costs at least 70 thousand and will probably take more than 4 yeears trust me im in training right now for my private pilots liscence and im paying 8000 for 2 years so 4000 a year.
You might not have to pay it yourself, the military will pay for training, Aviation Academies, etc. They also happen to have extremely extensive tests for candidates, it's about a 0.5% chance to get in.
@jetBlueAirwaysA320 yea jetblue, your view is very naive on flight training, not only to mention, that now airlines are looking for College DEGREES and not just flight school training. thats why I'm going to UND, getting a Degree in Commercial Aviation and Air Traffic Control
@Loxspliff hats off to you guys your amazing ! ive flown light aircraft im well traveled and im an aviation entusiast and i have alot of respect for you guys for your hard work
ok guys so im REALLY REALLY new at this. can someone please explain to me what just heppened......lol to me it looked like they crashed at 0:11...but by reading all the comments they did a good job....so please someone explain to me...thanks
Black dots = Airplanes. Where they're all heading is Memphis - FedEx's hub (before they and the storm gets there its a red dot with KMEM on it).
A storm is moving in so the controllers direct the planes around the storm and land most of them before it hits. The planes making circles are 'circling' waiting for weather to clear.
i have a big respect 4 all air trafic controllers and,when regan god bless him fird all of them in LAX.i was very sad ,they r our EYEIN THE SKY,very stresful job!
@hghskid In the UK, its 6-9 months training followed by 3-4 years on the job being supervised intensively. During all this time you will be paid basic wages but will often have accomadation taken care of. After that, its about $70000+ and you can easily earn double that later on in your career. Its good pay but a highly stressful job (esp at big airports) and its all shift work (eg often working midnight to 8am). You always need to remain calm, have good hearing and eyesight too.
I love the one aircraft that gets routed -through- the line of storms (0:17-0:21; watch in the middle-right) and lands just ahead of the storm. And as I've said before... the music is almost perfectly-timed to what's going on in the radar image. I love this video lots, and have much respect for the intricate choreography that kept everyone safe. :)
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"Uhhh, that's a spill on the floor with bugs going after it. They're going to eat it." -Homer Simpson
Either that, or Memphis is one giant roach motel. I vote for roach motel. I don't see planes leaving. Furthermore, I really think Memphis is the 'crack house' of Tennessee. All of this is coming from a person who lived in Clarksville, Tennessee at one time.
Cline3911 1 month ago
You agitating my dots?
dziban303 3 months ago
So many packages!!!!!
a65232 3 months ago
wtf happened to the funny music, this video is only half fun now :(
weiselwitzz 4 months ago
The old music was WAAAAAAY better.
recacon3 4 months ago
Does anyone know if 1 person was responsible for all of these aircrafts? or was it a team of controllers...
DE5TROY 4 months ago
Each center is divided into areas, and each area is divided into sectors, which is the smallest unit of air traffic control. Each plane passes though many sectors enroute to an airport. A sector is not only lateral space, but vertical as well, kind of like layers of a cake. So to answer your question, yes, many had a hand in pulling this off. The area supervisors are the ones who coordinate with weather control. It's a well oiled machine.
HEADBANGBALLER 4 months ago
@HEADBANGBALLER You a controller yourself? Convince me otherwise to pursuing this career. The only thing currently affecting my decision is the 1 year of school without pay. It could just be the personal position I stand in. Do you know if it generally takes 1 year? 'cause it states 4-12 months..... (Phase 1)
DE5TROY 4 months ago
@DE5TROY It's a thankless and tough job when you do get a position.
neverfearchrisishere 4 months ago
@neverfearchrisishere thankless? i dont follow what you mean. Are you in ATC yourself?
DE5TROY 4 months ago
No, I am not a controller. I am a pilot. My wife is an ATC area manager, so I know pretty much what's going on. The unpaid training is like any other job. You go to college (unpaid) and your reward is a high paying job. My wife makes over $145k/year. But that's secondary. If you don't have the mental toughness and can't take constant, unrelenting strain, then look elsewhere. My wife has an iron will, a spine of steel, and the edge of a razor, and she gets pushed to the limit everyday.
HEADBANGBALLER 4 months ago
@HEADBANGBALLER hard to believe a pilot with a youtube acct "headbangballer".....well alot of things in the world dont add up anyway right
DE5TROY 4 months ago
What, you think all pilots are stiff, accountant types with Harvard degrees and a starched white shirt? You need to let go of your sterotyping train of thought. I grew up in the 80's and the MTV Head Bangers Ball was one of my favorite shows. I also play guitar in a metal band. What connection to my Private Pilots license does that have? Should I change my YouTube name to something like "StraightLacedPilot"? I take flying very serious and don't screw around. Same with my music.
HEADBANGBALLER 4 months ago
@HEADBANGBALLER The connection it has is the fact that you have a Private Pilot's License and nothing more...
LearPilot1020 4 months ago
@LearPilot1020 Exactlly, my friend. That is what I was tring to say. I love flying. Yesterday evening I had a little scare. I was up in a Cessna 182 and I had a tire blow out on landing! First time for that. It yawed to the right big time. I kept it on the concrete though. A piece of metal about 2 inches long did it. Must have fallen off another plane.
HEADBANGBALLER 4 months ago
@HEADBANGBALLER Why did you yaw to the right? Aren't you supposed to use opposite ailerons to keep the tire off?
ScientificExploits 3 months ago
@HEADBANGBALLER Too bad area managers don't control traffic... You'd never see a supervisor on the boards during a rush like this, mostly because they aren't capable of doing it. This is why they were promoted in the first place :)
atczeroable 3 months ago
@atczeroable No, I wasn't implying that she actually runs a sector, but she used to. She is very capable of doing it agian if she had to, but now she manages people. Occasionally she will cover a board if someone is late or needs a bathroom break, things like that.
HEADBANGBALLER 3 months ago
This guy has some mad skill. Good Job, Awesome.
2002honda954 5 months ago
Rapidly sped up... anyone know what this 47 seconds equates in real time?
hazmittens 5 months ago
@hazmittens Well, by my calculation, it appears as if about 2 hours have been condesed into about a minute, give or take. Whatever it was, it took a lot of skill to do all that verbally to about a hundred jets.
sixstringfretter 4 months ago
Not every controller is govt. Many smaller airports (typically below level 6) are contracted out to the airport, and they manage their own workforce. The rest, yes, are then either FAA, DoD, or military. Those are the 4 ways to be a controller in the US.
--SNA ATC Specialist
nicenicemusic 6 months ago
Sperm!!!
TishBracken 6 months ago
They need to call an exterminator...
blablahism 6 months ago 2
If you sped it up more it would be more impressive.
SenorSqueeze 6 months ago
The red is LAVA!!
psych7111 6 months ago 13
Man at least he saved maybe 5 planes what a disaster
boxpilot 6 months ago
props to guy that does ojob!
lewdog1985 6 months ago
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buzz buzz buzz
ry8919 6 months ago
those aren't airplanes, those are little black dots on a map. Reported for false title
hameed 6 months ago
this man must be a god at flight control
CHEESECAKENINJA666 6 months ago
it's almost as if each plane is designated a couple people to control it... oh wait
TheNoobSlayer16 6 months ago
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They are dying?
emhean 6 months ago
They look like ants :)
zbegra 6 months ago
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reddit brought me here :)
nawabiem 6 months ago
@nawabiem no
itsjmonkey 6 months ago
Are all planes arriving? With none departing?
straightflush66 6 months ago
@straightflush66
Yes, the out bound flights were grounded because of the storm and they landed all those planes, but they all sat on the tarmac waiting for an empty gate.
LilZigger 6 months ago
@straightflush66 Yes, it's the fedex arrival rush into Memphis. I'm sure there were planes departing, but not fedex and this is only fedex aircraft. The planes all arrive, the freight is pulled off and sorted and loaded into different planes, and then they all depart. It's really a logistical marvel.
woog315 6 months ago
It's like playing Lemmings in real life.
biggslol 6 months ago
Pushing tin...
musicshapedhole 6 months ago
What do you mean Fed Ex Air Traffic Controllers? They are Memphis Center and Memphis TRACON controllers.
mundane1 6 months ago 16
Easy, looks like an outdated version of pacman to me
BlueRizlaz 6 months ago
What happened to the original music?
musicmanfelipe 6 months ago
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it wasnt the controller who was skilled, the flight crews are.
beergut111 6 months ago
@beergut111 I'm not sure you understand how this works.
MeOnStuff 6 months ago
@beergut111 If we take the term literally yes they're both skilled but this video is specifically highlighting the controller's ability to direct flights. The planes you see here that are maneuvering around the storm, the fact that they're able to land safely on limited runway space in complicated air space is due to the controllers telling every single one of those planes you see on that screen where they need to be at that very moment, and where they need to go.
itsjmonkey 6 months ago
0:00 - WANT
0:31 - DO NOT WANT
DigiTan000 7 months ago 2
HA;HA
michael70224 7 months ago
Music sounds like Austin Powers stuff
emenentia 8 months ago
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emenentia 8 months ago
too bad, half of it crashed D:
WhiseWizzy 8 months ago
OH crap
erstatning 8 months ago
Still waiting for someone that knows the name of this song.
recacon3 9 months ago
@recacon3 Hold on, just had a brilliant idea.....
Never mind, Soundhound didn't work. :[
drewmagoo1 7 months ago
@drewmagoo1 Well, at least I learned a new music search software. Was kinda tired of the crappy Tunatic. Thanks!
recacon3 7 months ago
@recacon3 No probs! I just knew about SoundHound because it was on Android. It's still troublesome, because by the time the app loads, the moment is usually gone.
drewmagoo1 7 months ago
hehe awesome jog
squarcitto 9 months ago
where did you get this?
efastMixer 9 months ago
That's cool!
TheTopBloke 9 months ago
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Remeber there wer departures that are not seen on this video also.
jeff61177 10 months ago
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ok why dont they install the same alarm system button they have on trains for the engineers so they dont sleep?
DaBearscz27227348 10 months ago
34 people don't even know what DFW stands for
nudist0885 11 months ago 2
@nudist0885 DFW = Dumb Fuckin' Women
zcg3 10 months ago
@zcg3 Dallas Fort Worth
mcavic 9 months ago
All the people who think one plane diverts instead of holding off... it was an independent flight that didn't have anythin to do with Memphis. If you look closely, it takes off out of Little Rock, and goes straight to Dallas. No diversion.
Rabiddingo66 11 months ago
No way this is fake. all planes go to memphis like all dogs go to heaven.
loseyourself630 11 months ago
lmao now that's funny
2985nasa 1 year ago
SKILLED!!!!!!!!!!!
TRwalnut 1 year ago
I love that one plane at the very end where it diverts and goes way off the map :P
aceflyer89 1 year ago
@aceflyer89 Haha. It's like SCREW THAT!
CKewley 1 year ago
I love the one plane that decides to divert instead of holding...
burreaucracy 1 year ago
you guys rule.. thanks for providing flight following to us novice VFR tourists! that was a great video..
findyouahome 1 year ago
Muito loko!
geicianecs 1 year ago
the one to DFW was a ups aircraft
IntoxicatedTV 1 year ago
lmao i like the one guy that choses to divert to Forth Worth it looks like while the rest suck it up and land in the thunderstorm.
wiggy81594 1 year ago
there are probably like 10 people guiding the airplanes
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haha i like the one on the down left corner at 0:35 who just thinks:
"Ah fuck it, I don't like Memphis anyway, let's fly to Mexico bitch"
weiselwitz 1 year ago
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weiselwitz 1 year ago
This is why I ship FEDEX. Screw Brown.
DMFK1981 1 year ago 3
lol
theevilmeister 1 year ago
This Can't be real holy shit
rageface101 1 year ago
I like the one guy who's like fu*k it I'm going to Dallas...hehe
mdr6273 1 year ago 102
lol
policedylan 1 year ago
lol ant traffic control
crazycamcorderfan14 1 year ago
Fantastic!
DiamondEyeProduction 1 year ago
really cool
wiidance 1 year ago
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ntimid8tor03 1 year ago
Believe it or not, that FEDEX traffic comes into Memphis around 11PM to midnight, so it would be understandable that there were no departures, even if they were depicted, which they probably were not.
ntimid8tor03 1 year ago
Why would they divert instead of make a big line?
24tharcher 1 year ago
once the storm approaches the airport, everyone RUNS!
FLIGHTCOMPANY 1 year ago 3
now that's funny...looking it from here...i don't wanna know the hell the ATC's went through at that time :P
cazacu44 1 year ago
How are that many planes going in and no one out?
Sonnicham 1 year ago
@Sonnicham There are planes going out, they're just not shown here.
Synergy9k 1 year ago
It really doesnt matter where you go to school for ATC...if you have no experience, your all in the same boat. Im a UND guy and yeah we got the toys but it doesnt make you a controller....wait until you talk to live traffic for the first time...you should save your money and try getting hired off the street
propilotcfi 1 year ago
what music is this?
flockair221mm 1 year ago
They needed a Benny Hill song for this video.
agentfazexx 1 year ago
They must have had at least 4 approaches for controling this many aircrafts! Awesome!!
aggrorulz 1 year ago
@giantrobot503 MCTC
StabyMcStabsFace 1 year ago
LOL, it's funny how at 0:30 those planes above the thunderstorm couldn't get inside (like ants not being able to enter into water).
Is your description a sarcastic one or do you really mean routing the planes around a thunderstorm is a good idea? The planes look like they are disappearing into a black hole.
Vaibik 1 year ago
@giantrobot503 go to UND, best ATC program in the U.S.
aviator147 1 year ago
@aviator147 MCTC
StabyMcStabsFace 1 year ago
@StabyMcStabsFace , im sorry, what is that?
aviator147 1 year ago
@StabyMcStabsFace ohh. i looked it up, Minneapolis COMMUNITY and Technical college is definitely not better than the world renown UND, come on now
aviator147 1 year ago
@aviator147 I suggest it because it's a two year program and it's cheap. I don't know any other program that can come close. Don't kid yourself into thinking UND is world renown, that's just silly. MCTC's program trumps ER's-and that's saying something.
StabyMcStabsFace 1 year ago
@StabyMcStabsFace , honestly, your telling me some community college in minneapolis is better than UND. Every single AT controller in Denmark actually trains at UND, and because of that, the Danish gov't gave UND the most technologically advanced ATC simulator in addition to their others, UND ATC grads have the highest % of getting a job out of college because they are well know. dont kid yourself buddy, just because you got there
aviator147 1 year ago
@StabyMcStabsFace and even if it trumps ER, i wouldnt be surprised, ER isnt what it used to be, hence, me going to UND, and UND is also better because they make you learn the business from a pilots side of things, making you actually take flight lessons, to learn it from the pilots side, and obviously the standards cannot be the same if it take 2 years instead of 4 like most places
aviator147 1 year ago
@giantrobot503 join the air force. Only a few minor details: it is free, you have to sign a 6 year contract, you might have to wait a while to get in, you might not make it with 80% washout rate, you'll receive better training than FAA school.
Easy choice for me. Rated air traffic controller with no degree after just over 12 months in the military.
Good luck with whatever you decide!
darksmd 1 year ago
Although this video and music are very entertaining, this is an example of pilots deviating for weather and not a highly skilled air traffic controller.
FlightLevelHeaded 1 year ago
Im in 7th grade, and Ive already decided Im going to be a pilot when I grow up. Capt. Sully!
jetBlueAirwaysA320 1 year ago
@jetBlueAirwaysA320 you have any idea how much flight school costs bud? if your wanting to be a captain for a major airliner your looking at the VERY LEAST, $80,000.
1337Sniperify 1 year ago
@1337Sniperify Theres a college in my hometown, $2,000 a year for 4 years to become a pilot...If you get drafted.
jetBlueAirwaysA320 1 year ago
@jetBlueAirwaysA320 dude your never going to become a captain of a commercial airliner on 4 years of training for 8 thousand dollars. it costs at least 70 thousand and will probably take more than 4 yeears trust me im in training right now for my private pilots liscence and im paying 8000 for 2 years so 4000 a year.
1337Sniperify 1 year ago
You might not have to pay it yourself, the military will pay for training, Aviation Academies, etc. They also happen to have extremely extensive tests for candidates, it's about a 0.5% chance to get in.
Weirdo10o4 1 year ago
@jetBlueAirwaysA320 yea jetblue, your view is very naive on flight training, not only to mention, that now airlines are looking for College DEGREES and not just flight school training. thats why I'm going to UND, getting a Degree in Commercial Aviation and Air Traffic Control
aviator147 1 year ago
@1337Sniperify sniperify is totally right
aviator147 1 year ago
Yeah, we pilots didn't have anything to do with it at all. LOL.
LJDRVR 1 year ago
funny to see when the storm hovers above the terminal, the 'ants' starts to run around
dpurdue 1 year ago
Groovy music, baby!
HalfCockedMD 1 year ago 2
hahaha the assasin clouds
TurnerUC 1 year ago
look like flies
Poptropica72 1 year ago
id quit
JonnySchretz 1 year ago 2
Holy shit. Too bad it's not just one person. Still, pretty impressive.
NateTheGreatPilot 1 year ago
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Is anyone here a real ATC like Loxspliff is?
FCCJStudent1 1 year ago
Is anyone here a real ATC like Loxspliff is?
FCCJStudent1 1 year ago
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FCCJStudent1 1 year ago
load of wank
rowleyac 1 year ago
ummmm what?
mik3hawksworthy 1 year ago
hahaha its like fleas being repelled by the flea medicine
hockeyfighter21 2 years ago 17
I'am willing to bet that this was between the hours of 8:00 P.M and 4:00 A.M???
ranchhand09 2 years ago
lol, fail
flightTime123 2 years ago
I work ATC and this isn't just one person guiding them
Loxspliff 2 years ago 104
@Loxspliff im sure theres many,im 16 and this is my future career.
naydyuk10111 1 year ago
@Loxspliff -just curious. How many people does it take to make that happen? (not including flight crew.) love this vid btw.
ericberner 1 year ago
@Loxspliff what do you work as? like position?
alexlund0204 1 year ago
@Loxspliff it never is, there is always CTR - APP - TWR so...
flockair221mm 1 year ago
@Loxspliff like 100000000 ppl
SuperKleeneze 1 year ago
@Loxspliff still pretty sick though.
liltypsy 1 year ago
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@Loxspliff Lol, everyone knows that..
SoloNetherlands 1 year ago
@Loxspliff Yes thats why it says controllerS
brynjaringi 1 year ago
@brynjaringi LOL!! Good catch. Now we know that at least 1 ATC can't READ!! :) :)
offamychain 1 year ago
@Loxspliff hats off to you guys your amazing ! ive flown light aircraft im well traveled and im an aviation entusiast and i have alot of respect for you guys for your hard work
stfergus608 1 year ago
@Loxspliff Thank you, captain obvious.
antsanole 7 months ago
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Loxspliff 2 years ago
how long would have that been in real time?
JonB83 2 years ago
About 3 hours.
Frostmuse 2 years ago
A day
SecularTechnology 2 years ago
thats not just one controller directing those planes AND clearing them to land AND handing them off to ground control....
Lakerplayer8 2 years ago 3
They look like ants going to the ant pile. and the music just totally completed the looks XD.
silver965 2 years ago 94
nice job.
alexreidca 2 years ago
ok guys so im REALLY REALLY new at this. can someone please explain to me what just heppened......lol to me it looked like they crashed at 0:11...but by reading all the comments they did a good job....so please someone explain to me...thanks
jonklow96 2 years ago
Black dots = Airplanes. Where they're all heading is Memphis - FedEx's hub (before they and the storm gets there its a red dot with KMEM on it).
A storm is moving in so the controllers direct the planes around the storm and land most of them before it hits. The planes making circles are 'circling' waiting for weather to clear.
Washu234 2 years ago 3
ooh ok thanks it makes more sense now :)
jonklow96 2 years ago
that's the terminal. that's where theyre landing.
BLaCkKsHeEp 2 years ago
That was about 8-12 contollers I bet
00Billy 2 years ago
WHOA! Much respect.
mancrushonhanksnow 2 years ago 2
i have a big respect 4 all air trafic controllers and,when regan god bless him fird all of them in LAX.i was very sad ,they r our EYEIN THE SKY,very stresful job!
solomonpilot767 2 years ago
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This is fake.
spikesonthebrain 2 years ago
Wow!
XEpikurX 2 years ago
P E R F E C T JOB! He should be promoted or something like that. He saved so many lives in just a few hours!!!
McDuffee01 2 years ago
This is a very large scale map, many controllers would be involved in this sequence.
britts1234 2 years ago 6
how many years does it take to complete everything for an atc career
hghskid 2 years ago
@hghskid In the UK, its 6-9 months training followed by 3-4 years on the job being supervised intensively. During all this time you will be paid basic wages but will often have accomadation taken care of. After that, its about $70000+ and you can easily earn double that later on in your career. Its good pay but a highly stressful job (esp at big airports) and its all shift work (eg often working midnight to 8am). You always need to remain calm, have good hearing and eyesight too.
metrx330 2 years ago
Imagine if that was just one controller!
cDefinbaker 2 years ago 5
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LibertadorXXL 2 years ago
I love the one aircraft that gets routed -through- the line of storms (0:17-0:21; watch in the middle-right) and lands just ahead of the storm. And as I've said before... the music is almost perfectly-timed to what's going on in the radar image. I love this video lots, and have much respect for the intricate choreography that kept everyone safe. :)
HaystackCaldoon 2 years ago
They are DELAYED
purestr8str 2 years ago
Looks like a hard day at the office to me, lol, thank the Lord that doesnt happen in Barbados where i work, Wouldnt enjoy it at all.
I8ASUPRAforLUNCH 2 years ago
Haha, he is not that skilled, he send some planes away!
KubeckDK 2 years ago
thats memphis
gearheadguru 2 years ago
I like the music !!
me gusto la cancion y tambien me gusta mucho el trafico aereo...
¿Esto es real?
nicolasreyesv 2 years ago
LOL !?
sealalula 2 years ago