A revealing look INSIDE Air Traffic Control

[@pauljameson1]

HAHAHAHAHA that guy at 4:51 is totally like “oh, well uh see ya later!”

[@Lucy-dk9gn]

This was vert helpful. I am a 12 year old aspiring ATC. My dad did all the training but quit right before he could start because it was too stressful for him. He has been teaching me different things ATC's say. This was such a cool video.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching and glad you found that useful. Much appreciated, stef 👍

[@nicksaffari4412]

Good luck!

[@billbargar2284]

Stefan outstanding VLOG. I almost became a controller in 1990 in the States, scored a 99 on the written, had the interview and physical at SFO tower and was fast tracked and then I received a letter that the FAA was in a hiring freeze. Oh well that would have been just as enjoyable as a pilot. My father was an airline pilot for 31 years and he told me that the stress and burn out rate in that environment is higher.

[@Matthew-pr3ss]

4:50 when you walk in on your mum kicking off about how messy your room is

[@andrewpatience]

Great video. If I knew you were there at the time I would have said hi. The scene where you show the two controllers with an instructor in the sim in the Learning Academy I was only 10 meters or so away. I’m retraining as an approach controller after 8 years as an enroute controller. Your videos inspired me to get back into flying after not having flown since 2014. Keep up the good work.

[@StefanDrury]

Hey Andrew, oh that's a shame would have been good to say hello. That's great to hear you're retraining, I wish you all the best with that, and thanks again for everything you guys do for us pilots.

[@catalinmateas9956]

why are you retraining?

[@renzybenzy]

I am also an air traffic controller here in Davao, Philippines (RPMD). I love this vlog! It's an informative video especially to those who don't have an idea what air traffic controllers do for a living. Aerodrome/Approach represent!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Renz, and thanks for all the work you do in ATC.

[@sauceislife8808]

@@StefanDrury or @renzy, how do sims work. I'd love be curios to see why you need need a physical sim vs a virtual on VR or so? Also why do you need other people being pilots, can't there be bots that operate as pilots?

[@RizwanAhmad-cy5yo]

Great people AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS. Salute to them on carrrying out a very stressful job.

[@liveandletflyatc]

Cool video! Great to see how ATC operates in Australia, also nice to have the training perspective included as well!

[@DagmarNicole]

Thank you for this video 📽. My baby boy 👶 LOVES ❤ the ATC towers and has been inside of several of them. 🙏🏻

[@sliferxxxx]

Nice video. Greetings from a fellow air traffic controller. Worked at an artcc and vfr tower here in the US. Nice to see how similar things are on the other side of the world.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching Jay 👍

[@letsseeif]

Top video Stefan.and Peter from Air Traffic Control Melbourne. Thanks from Alan of Balwyn who soloed in Tiger Moth at at Royal Vic in 1957.

[@realspacemodels]

The ATC center was much different than I imagined. The big computer screens are a far cry to the old CRT type that people usually picture in their head. As for the question about new pilots getting over the fear of talking to ATC, I've found that watching piloting videos where the ATC is patched in to the audio is a great way to learn how to talk on the radio.

[@jimiemick]

Great video stefan, I was lucky enough to work for ASA in the Mechanical services department for a few years (my father was in the electrical department for 40) In the old tower we had a great view of the airport and it was always a major distraction, I would stop and watch every plane I could. I even remember sitting on the roof of YMMB and watching Helicopters coming and going while i was supposed to be fixing their AC.

[@jimiemick]

Also I did hear a rumour that the old tower will not actually be removed when bld 172 ( i think its 172) is knocked down, But then again ASA tend to knock down buildings and replace them a few years later just for laughs.

[@safeflight9189]

This is a great snapshot of the WHOLE ATC system. There are other "what goes on in [ATC]" videos out there, but your personal approach with Peter was less documentary and more enjoyable. You've earned my sub!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Paul, that's the style I'm going for on this channel so it's great to get feedback like that. Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel, cheers, stef 👍

[@sduru]

Great video. I manage a travel agency on Barry road, right under the flight approach path in Melbourne Airport. I sometimes watch the aircraft coming in one after the other in a orderly fashion. Now I know who is controlling them. Cheers.

[@overtured]

A good method to train phraseology is to use virtual networks (Like IVAO) to train communication and procedures. That's what is used and worked perfectly. A lot of very good people simulating ATC positions. (US, Brit, CAN or AUS).

[@memoirsofthemisunderstood8761]

Some plane: MAYDAY MAYDAY WE ARE GOING DOWN!!!! EMERGANCY LANDING ATC: Shut up we are vloging.

[@deborshikashyap6745]

😂😂😂😂

[@jimpikoulis6726]

LOL..... don't forget drinking on the job

[@leomarland3471]

Haha

[@captkay5330]

Lol...

[@RaaedRifkey]

4:50 😂

[@trooper9739]

Raaed Rifkey I

[@timsinternationalfoodrevie7820]

Raaed Rifkey iii

[@michaelpaszkiewicz3769]

lol

[@darianmcbride4914]

Really made my day haha

[@JZ909]

Have been that guy lol!

[@BlakeBigfoot]

I almost threw my phone when he said the 737 was an A-380.. 🤦‍♂️

[@StefanDrury]

Glad you kept watching, I don't want to be responsible for a broken screen...

[@nagarajuab7593]

Good👍 wark

[@SoapyHB]

Yes but he back peddled very quickly and recovered well.

[@spoon2730]

Really amazing to see what goes on behind the scenes

[@callumgrant4901]

It’s so fantastic to be allowed such a fantastic insight into the Australian system. Probably one of my favourite videos yet. Would love to see more like this if you have the opportunity Stefan! Keep up the excellent work!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Callum, I'm definitely working on some similar ideas of behind the scenes content in the aviation world, watch this space... Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it, Stef 👍

[@tylerportelli2315]

Only just saw the vid now, i got to go into the old atc tower and it was a great view, even some of the buttons are still active

[@antoniorosa8757]

Just beautiful and can’t get lost there

[@tonycook202]

Excellent video Stef!! Thanks to you and the Airservices team for taking the time to make this. Worthwhile watching for any pilots.

[@theflightsimboy4310]

I didn't know much about atc and i learned a lot in this vid ! Thanks !

[@60frederick]

Very interesting - never seen something similar before! Thank you for sharing your videos with us.

[@MrShabby169]

Great video. I was sorry that it didn't go for longer. I think ATC are amazing people and to think they cover so much area from here in Melbourne. Brilliant stuff thanks again for showing us that..

[@paulraggett7837]

I wish I had this insight into ATC operations years ago when I was doing my ppl and very very scared of pushing the push to talk button. Thank you.

[@sixdoughnuts]

I really liked this one. I was very close to becoming a controller a few years ago - passed all the entrance tests but just couldn't get on a course - so was keen for this video. I still wonder what that life would have been like but I think the moment has passed now unfortunately.

[@spiro5327]

Great look into the workings of ATC. Interesting to see Mel taking radio calls and yes controllers are people just like the rest of us just doing their bit in the world of aviation.

[@mozezcotsoglou6585]

What an amazing insight, I always thought that all Aust air traffic was controlled out of Syd.

[@nankervisj]

Just seen your work mate and love it! I'm a student pilot myself in Melbourne flying out of Moorabbin so seeing the training sim for MBW tower was pretty cool. I was actually lucky enough to get into the real tower for a bit while I was doing work experience at one of the flying schools (which I now fly with) and my dad got to go into Heathrow tower when he was on a Rotary exchange trip years ago. Nice to see the inside of the voices I hear so often. Loved the guy at 4:52 as well that was hilarious ;D

[@faiznaqvi]

so nicely and professionally done. Incredible quality in this video in all aspects

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

I really enjoyed that a very good insight into ATC operations here

[@hugelavalava]

Hey Stef, what a really awesome video. It's so nice to know that the air traffic controllers aren't scary people but normal human beings like the rest of us. Mind you, the pressure must be enormous. P.S, did that bloke that walked in on the interview was he ever seen again ?lol. Cheer mate.😄👍

[@High_Alpha]

We aren't scary at all! There is some pressure... but its not as stressful as everyone seems to think it is. The bloke that walked in still works there.

[@flynnslegocreationsandrevi3700]

hugelaho ii

[@patrickthomas7074]

Thank you Stefan and thank you Air Services Australia.

[@jafar6785]

One of your best videos with no doubt Stefan. Cheers mate.

[@kaimalcolm]

Absolutely brilliant video Stef! I was honestly sad when it finished!

[@StefanDrury]

Ha, thanks Kai that makes me happy, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@TimmmehhhPlays]

Awesome video stef! My visit to YSBK tower really helped to put into perspective what they do up there and how it’s done which helped to bridge the controller pilot gap. Was awesome to see how everything works in centre as well. Great video!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Timmmehhh! Glad you enjoyed that one mate 👍

[@kashyaptank9581]

4:50 a gentleman for sure

[@tonymontana5753]

Wow, so this is the Melbourne centre that i have been communicating throughout my training in victoria.. nice still remember the frequencies.. 7:14 and thats the exact aircraft i did my instrument and multi engine rating on.. NCE

[@anamikaoberoi6043]

*I love that scene when a Guy coming in and fall back like a cat ready to catck mouse* hahahha

[@grandoo9414]

The guy that comes at 4.48 got me cracking so hard😂

[@grandoo9414]

In the top right corner

[@tangopapa1119]

Great work again! Greetings from Germany 👋🏻

[@thomasjoseph6007]

Brilliant! Very interesting. You really do a great job. Real guardian of the sky. Absolutely fantastic. God bless !

[@Iainwainwright]

Hey man, Just spent 3 hours binge-watching your videos. Great stuff

[@StefanDrury]

That's awesome, thanks Ian. Great to have you here on the channel, cheers, stef 👍

[@marcelorsc]

Very cool to know "the other side" 🙂

[@rickyseguna23]

Cool video, the job seems intimating, I admire the people who work there!

[@janinebell763]

This is fantastic, learning this information.

[@lyssasims6039]

I had the opportunity to go to Air Services Australia for work experience! It was an amazing opportunity!

[@StefanDrury]

Wow, that would have been a fantastic experience I bet. Thanks for sharing that, stef 👍

[@yeahright7339]

Thanks for the very informative video. I didn't know there was so much involved in air traffic control.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching, yeah it's a fascinating world when you start to look into it. Shameless plug but if you enjoy the ATC content there's a playlist of videos I've made with ATC here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4nHZoaris98oKM

[@johnhorton5022]

excellent video Stef, very interesting. I really appreciated that. I remember when I was a kid [ long time ago, about 1982 I think it was ] I got invited to visit the tower at Manchester Airport near my home town in the U.K. and it was an amazing experience that I still fondly remember to this day

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks John, yes they're fascinating places hey? Takes a very special kind of person to be an ATC I reckon, I'm very respectful of the job they do.

[@takashitsuda130]

That's was the best video!!! Thankyou for making this video😍😍😍

[@robertobeltramelli4138]

Have friends in Melborne, couldn’t get to Sun N Fun, this year, you are providing us with much pleasurable viewing! Thanks Much!

[@StefanDrury]

Hello from Melbourne Roberto! Thanks for watching the Sun 'N Fun series, glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@robertobeltramelli4138]

Hello Stefan, glad you came over, that was real fun, just how i would have done it! I could virtually travel with you! Enjoyed the birds eye view of the Vision Jet as well. I was just watching Matt Guthmiller flying in Europe after crossing from the US. Well Done to both of you!

[@atomiota5191]

Fantastic interviews

[@chrisao1987]

Absolute talent

[@tensixty6]

Fascinating stuff Stefan. Can't help but feel though it would be a highly stressful career.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Christopher. I think it takes a very particular sort of person with very impressive levels of situational awareness and concentration to be an ATC. I honestly don't think I'd be able to do it, I can fly planes, not sure I can control more than one at a time though.

[@bretthood1757]

That is awesome and thanks for showing this. I would love to get a behind scenes experience into the ATC at Melbourne Centre

[@aussiethaibangkok1434]

Great video. Very well presented and very informative. Thanks for the work you put into the videos

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Roger. They're so much fun to make so it never seems like 'work' to me. But I really appreciate that.

[@lisasutherland-fraser4479]

This was brilliant. Have always thought about ATC but for me huge responsibility. Also the schlep all the way to MEL every day for work ... oy vey but what a job watching planes all day!

[@cmtehigorr44]

One of the best videos! Thank you!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Higor, I had great fun making this one so I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@jrwarner579]

That was too Cool, Thanks Stefen!!!!

[@firstofficerchris1321]

12:00. That’s why when I call for a request (i.e VFR flight plan change, or first call), I call with just my callsign until they answer just in case if they are on their phone, I won’t have to say it twice and take up for time on the radio

[@JapanesePiano1]

MUST BE FIRST. Must be a great video! Must like!

[@gurueddy]

Good job on the camera work! I helped produce some training materials back in the 1990s, and it took some effort to sync the cameras up to match the refresh rates on the controllers screens.

[@mafilms372]

Thanks! a lot for this video was really great to see what goes on behind the scenes and what the environment is like and also thanks for asking my question was some helpful tips that I will put into place during my training:).....

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for posing a great question Mustafa 👍

[@DavidJohnson-fi2yg]

This was a great video. Haven’t seen any others like this.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks David, I think it’s quite rare to get that level of access and be able to film in there. Thanks to Airservices for making it happen, really glad you enjoyed the video, cheers, stef 👍

[@mohagustiono6413]

I've landed at Tullamarine airport of Melbourne six years ago

[@MichaelBrodie68]

Amazing application of your enthusiasm Stefan. Thank you. Flightradar24 has an AR option so that when you point your phone at the sky it tells you all the details especially if flight plan filed, of the aircraft overhead. You should explain SID's and STAR's as to how organisation is bought to busy airspace.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Michael. And I LOVE FlightRadar24, spend way too much time on that app!

[@LocknarFalcon]

It's not fair, this guy should have more followers. What's going on with you... tube? Congratulations for your channel. Watching from Spain.

[@StefanDrury]

Hey Locknar, thank you. I'm just having fun making these videos, and it's great to see them being enjoyed. Thanks for watching from Spain, I appreciate the support mate.

[@LocknarFalcon]

@@StefanDrury I enjoy your videos. You've made me have two new loves: Australia and KJN. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@joseum7739]

quite informative for the new, thanks

[@yosprout9607]

Most helpful. Thanks.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed that 👍

[@DOBBAPHOENIX]

4:50 that random dude in the back LOL

[@smellycatrulesxX]

This was a really interesting video, thanks.

[@stephengochman7049]

loved it! - i'm wrapped to have had my question make it in to the video. Cheers Stef Stephen

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for putting that question forward Stephen, was a great question.

[@jaimeandrescastrobecerra4727]

Thank you ! That was a great video

[@StefanDrury]

Hey Andres, glad you enjoyed that. I'm just chatting to the awesome folk at Airservices about a follow up video, so watch this space...

[@chickenaviation1018]

thats awesome! keep up the good work! hope one day i can check out the atc simulator, i have only been to ymml center building

[@TrumpGaylord69]

Wow, I didn’t know Airservices AU uses VATSYS as well

[@derkiwi151]

I’ve been into the towers at a couple of airports and talked to the controllers and it's a great experience. It really helps you to understand what they're doing and that they really are just there to help you.

[@StefanDrury]

Totally agree, it was great to put some human faces to the voices we hear in our headsets.

[@100grandproductions6]

Kiwi Flier how did you get permission?

[@derkiwi151]

The local airfield where I fly invited us to come up and check it out, and then we organized a club trip to a much larger international airport nearby. Pretty much we just talked to the airports and asked if it'd be possible and they said yes

[@sydneyaerospotter5856]

Great vid stef! I’ve always been interested in being a ATC

[@StefanDrury]

That's awesome, I've put the link to their recruitment page below this video. Maybe have a look at that and get in touch with Airservices to see what opportunities they have available. They were an awesome bunch, we had a lot of fun that day, and it would be super cool to work there for sure!

[@AP-zw7ty]

Super cool video mate cheers for that.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks again AP 👍

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

Just found you Channel, so a great first video for me. Will do some catching up on your other videos. 🛩

[@StefanDrury]

Hey MatureSimulator, thanks for watching and welcome to the channel. stef 👍

[@TheDetherion]

Great content, keep it up! You deserve more subs but that will sure come gradually :)

[@mohammednaisar925]

I m having big questions. How the flight does move to other airports. ? Like Throw location or or how does pilot know the road to go. ? Explain please

[@AVeryLARGEBoy]

mohammed naisar one station passes you on to the next station either by phoning the other station or letting you know what they want

[@davidsingline507]

Fantastic video Stefan

[@jongman321]

Stefan! You caught my IFR Flight Test! Im in (7:10) NCE, Departing Sheparton and Heading back to Moorabbin via Mangalore. I was the only one flying NCE on the 22nd Apr. (Im assuming thats when you recorded the video) Haha

[@HyoRidaamotovlogs]

that was really informative! thanks for asking my question too. good to know they dont get too upset when calling in with the wrong name. If I had of thought about it, it would be interesting to know how many of them play on Vatsim

[@StefanDrury]

There may be a chance of a return visit to ATC, in which case I'll be compiling more questions for the controllers there. So hold on to that question, it's a good one. Thanks for watching 👍

[@pilot_evan]

Nice one Stef. Was interesting to see the YMMB Sim. 👍

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Evan, it was really interesting having a look inside there.

[@batesoaassar6270]

Best tour

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Bateso, hoping to get back to record an "ATC Part 2" video soon. Stay tuned... Thanks for watching.

[@markh3343]

Fascinating. Great video

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@Windtee]

Wing-rockin' tour!

[@mrpro5057]

I Subscribed

[@StefanDrury]

Welcome to the channel!

[@just_a_fellow_aussie3980]

I go to that airport every time I fly out from Melbourne which I live in Melbourne.

[@banerjeesubhendu4330]

Nice

[@justadroid]

Great insight mate, enjoyed it. Would like to see the same for bris ctr!

[@bradwell1749]

How did you get access to MEL tower? How do they track aircraft and land aircraft in PER from MEL and the same with BNE Center landing aircraft in DRW? What facilities are currently used in the old tower? Why do they bring aircraft over Sunbury at 4000 when it used to be a lot lower and also why do they bring some aircraft further East of Sunbury for their downwind leg?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Really nice video Stef.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Jon, it was great to get a tour of the facilities. Awesome bunch of people in there, we had a lot of fun.

[@jamiebutcher4470]

Check out that cool cat technician in the background, 6:40, I think his name is Warren!

[@scottmclennan6114]

That’s funny, when I am in a plane coming in to land at Canberra airport, the approach controllers are in Melbourne. Never knew or suspected that!!

[@StefanDrury]

Yeah I know, and Adelaide approach is based there too. Plus you can be almost 9hours out of Melbourne on your way to the Middle East and you're still talking to Melbourne Centre!

[@GeneralKenobi-mz9ig]

Awesome video! As always :)

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks General K