ATC Pro Tips from an Air Traffic Controller

[@marijnjc]

Some say ATC controllers are born with a coffee cup in their hand and never let go.

[@cannoncohen7038]

You all probably dont give a shit but does any of you know a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me!

[@Heathfx5]

I had a CFI that would say, "This button is called push-to-talk, not push-to-think. Plan what you are going to say before keying up." I'm glad that I learned to fly at a towered airport and always requested traffic advisories with approach control while training and maneuvering, it helped a lot to ease my anxiety over dealing with ATC.

[@martinpauly]

Push-to-talk, not push-to-think - I like that! - Martin

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

@@martinpaulyPut brain in gear, then open your mouth.

[@mytech6779]

As a student I found ATC comms super easy ....when I was in the back seat and not the one flying in the soup, navigating, and using checklists at the same time.

[@abbieamavi]

as an Instrument student, I feel this 😂😂

[@Senor0Droolcup]

This may be the most useful video on ATC communications I’ve ever seen. Thank you for arranging this

[@martinpauly]

You are very welcome, Brian. - Martin

[@francescaf7967]

That Bonanza engine sounds smooooth! ❤

[@ik04]

As part of the Army's Instrument Examiner's Course, we are required to be familiar with the 7110.65 in order to simulate ATC and issue clearances. It makes you a much better IFR pilot and raises the awareness of how it's "supposed to sound." It helps immensely to visit your local controllers and be familiar with their preferences and peeves. I have gotten excellent service from ATC simply because I coordinated with them beforehand... I love teaching this stuff!

[@martinpauly]

That makes perfect sense, Kevin! - Martin

[@larrysouthern5098]

That's good to know...

[@Pilottommy1]

This is outstanding. Complete communications with current ATC guy (approach and tower) in the cockpit. Helps me as a rusty pilot with minimal ATC commo. Both guys are excellent in their commentary and insights in terms of both pilot and controller!!! Also I always wanted to go to the tower to see their side of things, but didn't know if this was acceptable to them. Now I know it is and I plan to do so. Finally, I am extremely impressed with how professional both guys are. I can only hope to one day achieve this level of competence.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Tom. My understanding is the FAA is now allowing tower visits again, after their lock-down during the pandemic. I find it very helpful to see the perspective of the controllers and hear first hand what pilots can do to help make things run smoothly and safely. - Martin

[@irishzx10]

Not even a pilot yet and learned so much. Thank you for doing this. What a great video!

[@martinpauly]

Glad you got something out of it! - Martin

[@TheFlyingController]

Martin, Thanks for the shout out to APATC!!! Awesome video!!! More pilots should consider taking a controller up for familiarization on both sides!!! Freaking awesome!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for steering me towards APATC - great group; I've learned a lot from them! - Martin

[@billnicholson2470]

Great job taking a pilot ATC controller along. Not a pilot but still found it very informative and interesting. I can see you both had a good time. Thank you Martin. You do interview very well also.

[@davidsandell7833]

Fantastic video. I’ve never seen a flight with a controller before. Wonderful way to learn.

[@russperkins4054]

Thanks Martin, a great video as always. I think you have found your secret super power, interviewing people! This was very informative and well put together. Having a controller working with controllers while giving us all pointers was such a great idea. When Michael caught himself using "for" in his phraseology, that was great to see how easy it is to forget. Thanks again for great content!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Russ, and I'll try to put my "super power" to good use! 😁 - Martin

[@JustPlaneSilly]

I gotta say I love the video but I also love reading through your comments.and seeing so many familiar faces.

[@martinpauly]

Aviation is a small world - apparently even here on KZbin! - Martin

[@dandyscorner]

Michael is my kind of guy. Casey's coffee, WRX hat and referenced Zombieburger. Casey's has better pizza than coffee. Great video. As someone that is just starting flying lessons, I learned a lot from this, not only regarding ATC, but some of the terms that are used. Funny thing is when I started lessons, my first 12 hours were on controlled, then moved and changed fields to uncontrolled. I honestly would prefer to fly in and out of controlled fields, just seems safer having traffic under control of ATC.

[@thatgoatguy6081]

Hey Martin, I found your video after browsing the KZbin. I'm currently deployed overseas, and I thought finding a video that flew into my home airport was the coolest thing! It makes me excited for the day I'll fly into that airport when I finally return home. Thanks for the video sir.

[@martinpauly]

Hey Chris, are you referring to Des Moines or Pella as your home town? Either way, I hope everything goes well during your deployment. Thank you for what you do, and take care. - Martin

[@thatgoatguy6081]

@@martinpauly DSM is my home. I've worked there and also flown in plenty of times, but I've never had the privilege of seeing an in-cockpit approach until your video. Someday after I get home I hope to do it in person.

[@Ronbob59]

Martin... All of your videos are great and this one's at the top of the list. Thanks so much for recording and sharing it. Ron

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Ron! - Martin

[@jessyeaviation9201]

Thank you for sharing the perfect ATC comms. I think I have some work to do to perform mine !

[@bigmotter001]

Brilliant idea Martin. I could hear and see some positive lessons being learned on that flight. Thanks for taking us along and take care!

[@roberthall4360]

I learned so much (at least two things) from this video.... PTAC - position/turn/altitude/clearance (only required to read back altitude), and a very quick way to request VFR: request terminate radar. WONDERFUL! Also good to know that ATC has to reference the manual occasionally. So much to remember.

[@martinpauly]

Glad to hear this was helpful for you, Robert. - Martin

[@abbieamavi]

*I have my Instrument checkride in one week, and this video is amazingly helpful!! Learning about Radio Comms from ATC's view has helped me be more confident (and I hope, helpful) over the Radio.* :)

[@martinpauly]

Good luck for your checkride! Let us know how it turned out. - Martin

[@ccubsfan94]

Love watching your videos, used to do a ton a GA flying out there and all the voices are familiar, even the guy calling from Iowa City I used to work with.

[@martinpauly]

It's a small world - you are bound to hear the same voices again and again, I guess. - Martin

[@kennethwilliams8647]

Thank You!!! I hold my PPL but tended to not talk to the tower during my training. I was out of a non-controlled tower and had no transponder... These type of videos help me build confidence to enter airspace. Again, THANK YOU!

[@72Bluemax]

Great video! I lived that you point out where the air ports are. Well done!

[@prestonmiller9552]

WOW! Martin, way to go with this one. Very informative and nice to be reminded of do's and don'ts in out com work. I'm sure glad to know controllers love their pastries too. Thanks Martin. Enjoying that smooth new engine too.

[@martinpauly]

Oh yes they do love those pastries, Preston! 😁 - Martin

[@pilotactor777]

Keep these vids coming. Good stuff Martin.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, will do! - Martin

[@robertstrauss5117]

As a low hour VFR pilot I always appreciate advice from a real ATC controller. Although they scare me in the air they are usually very nice onthe ground..thanks!

[@frritter8253]

Good video Martin, such a good idea - learned a lot. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks - you, too! - Martin

[@Arexodius]

Great topic! Imagine if all pilots where controllers and vice versa. It's great to widen your perspective and put yourself in the shoes of others!

[@martinpauly]

You are right - it always helps to see things from the other side. - Martin

[@TonyDrecaps]

Cool video, I like all the info you were breaking down throughout

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Tony - glad you enjoyed it. - Martin

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Martin, this is one of your best videos... great treat having a controller/pilot onboard.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it! - Martin

[@FlyWithShawn]

Nice subject; really appreciated hearing some of the tips and tricks of ATC. Well done!

[@benr970]

Honestly impresses me how pilots can fly in the Uk and USA so comfortably, although the general aspects of controlling are similar in both countries, they differe vastly in terms of what you are allowed to do and obviously more so the phraseology. Just started my live training as a controller on England and loving it. Great video!

[@martinpauly]

Hi Ben, I have not flown in the UK, but I have in Germany a few other European countries. We sure have it good here in the US, in terms of how easy everything is for general aviation. Best regards, Martin

[@benr970]

Martin Pauly Hi Martin, thanks for the reply. I think pilots flying in any country is impressive. Keep up the good videos

[@russellwilliams4317]

35:32 He states he is a pilot and explained that he knew the process of approaching/landing at a uncontrolled field, but he will not be quiet, so the pilot could listen to aircraft locations. I would have told him to shut-up, so I give you props for keeping your composure! Great flying, sir!

[@stan8235]

Thank you, Martin. Informative as usual. Other conversation I would like to hear from ATC is their feelings on pilots that are now because of advances in avionics and weather reporting in the cockpit, attempting to circumvent instructions/suggestions on approaching weather. I listen to live ATC from Knoxville, where there is a lot of Cirrus SR22 traffic. (Not to single out Cirrus pilots, but only because it is an airport where there is a lot of advanced single engine traffic, with advanced avionics). Often pilots will suggest other options either on approach or prior to departure to beat the weather, most of the time where ATC ends up being right, and the pilot has to break off the approach or deviate anyway. Weather discussions seem to be more of a negotiated conversation anymore.

[@kurtreber9813]

Sometimes it's better that everyone be on the same page than to try to be more right.

[@wseucan]

Great lesson, nice to know how the controllers work. Thanks

[@martinpauly]

Our pleasure, Wilhelm! - Martin

[@OmarKnowCars]

Another great and informative video. Thank you much! In future videos, please try to lower the engine sound. Watching a 40 minutes video with engine humming gets exhausting very fast.

[@azcharlie2009]

I thought she giggled a little when he first got on the radio. He was GOOD though!!! I liked the comment about not seeing air traffic you know is there. I was landing at Casa Grande KCGZ to get some "cheap" fuel a week or so ago. It's an uncontrolled airport with a VOR (Stanfield TFD) off to the west and it is used for extensive IFR training. There were 3 aircraft inbound on the ILS, and 1 other on base when I entered the downwind! I never saw any of them, but just waited until all 4 got by me on the tablet before I turned base. Thank goodness for ADS-B in.

[@0SKBooth0]

I have a similar headset Martin - way more comfortable for longer flights! I still have my old DC;s for extra long flights if I need a change.

[@jeanlandry5764]

what model is it ? I looking to buy something similar and what about noise reduction ? I am flying on cessna . your thoughts

[@martinpauly]

I agree, Steve. These in-ear, very light weight headsets are very comfortable on long flights. - Martin

[@dereksellars]

Thanks for the video ! Its nice to see a video of your flight into Des Moines. That's where I flew into when I was taking lessons in Pella years ago. Too bad you couldn't have stopped in KPEA for some pastries :) It's ok, I'll eat them for you :) I get them every other day in Oskaloosa :):) Thanks again !!!!

[@dutchygirl]

Great to have Michael with you and topic to cover, Martin! The moment you suggested to go to uncontrolled was very funny.

[@martinpauly]

Funny indeed! Everyone has their comfort zone, and I guess we found the limits of Michael's at that very moment. 😁 - Martin

[@dutchygirl]

@@martinpauly The way you edited that was just so well done. I really had to laugh! And you're right! I think I looked the same to my instructor as Michael did in your movie, when I lately did my initial call, expected English and the man in the tower started to talk back in German ;-)

[@Schona110]

This pilot sounds great, I love that he won’t attempt a turn on an engine out

[@LightRealms]

I'm not so sure, 2000ft is pretty high. I once had engine problems at around 800ft so I pulled the power to idle, declared emergency, and turned around to land back the way I took off with plenty of room to spare. Better to do that than lose the plane crashing in a field imo. Of course depends on conditions. Anyways his plane, he is PIC, so his rules, just seems too high.

[@JasonPhipps]

Every bird's different. Know your airplane. Practice 180 idle turns and see how much your airplane loses, both down low and up high, for various airport elevations. Either way, knowing it makes your decision easier.

[@LightRealms]

@@JasonPhipps Definitely agree on that

[@maddiejaksa]

@@LightRealms He said 2000' MSL. The ground is approximately 800' MSL in Cedar Rapids so that's about 1200' AGL. Not quite as high.

[@georgestuart2483]

Great video Martin. I’ve been flying IFR for many years and still picked up a couple of good pointers. I requested a contact approach once where the conditions were perfect to do so, and it still wasn’t approved, so I think overall they are reluctant to do so.

[@martinpauly]

Either reluctance, or maybe some of the other conditions ATC needs to check (which pilots never hear about in ground school) were not met. And yes, I learned a couple of new things on this flight, too. - Martin

[@saulsantana8338]

Hi Martin, I really enjoyed this video. Thanks a lot to you and Michael. Greetings from MX

[@martinpauly]

Our pleasure, Saul. Greetings from Iowa! - Martin

[@gtr1952]

Thanks Martin, very interesting! I wonder if they are required to play a 'scratchy record' in the background when they record the ATIS.?? 8) --gary

[@martinpauly]

Haha, yes, they probably do! 😂 - Martin

[@adam-hd7kg]

I am so glad I found your channel. You have some great videos!

[@ThePudgie123]

Great, useful information! .....hope the derecho was kind to your home and airport.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for asking. This beast wasn't kind to ANYTHING. KCID took some light damage to buildings and equipment and is still without power this morning, four days later. Marion (C17) was hit pretty hard; several airplanes and hangars were damaged badly. My house faired reasonably well - we don't have tall trees in the neighborhood, which made all the difference. - Martin

[@SanfordDentalArts]

Thanks for this super informative video. Just joined the APACT. Appreciate your videos👍😁

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the feedback, Ray, and I hope you find APATC useful. - Martin

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

great video Martin . I plan on taking one of the ATC from JFK tower on a flight soon , I will try to produce a video too ..

[@martinpauly]

Awesome - go for it, Aidan! 👍 - Martin

[@davidstearns9664]

Interesting point of view. Love listening to the Coms.

[@dereksellars]

I jumped the gun on that> I commented before your video was up. YES !!! great ole Pella :)

[@martinpauly]

Oh yes, we did stop in Pella, and we did go to the bakery. One simply cannot land in Pella and NOT go to the bakery. 😁 - Martin

[@robincole5739]

Martin, your invitation to this controller, Michael, was brilliant. Insightful choice. Perceptive gentleman. Love his concise phraseology on the freq. Especially enjoyed your description of your pet-peeve about ATC interventions at high workload moments, which ATC has a blind spot about. They train so much, really in an excellent way, and they have a blind unawareness about issuing new clearances right at the moments of high single-pilot workloads. Hope you do more of these ATC-pilot interactions. And please consider a session describing the iPad mount step by step, parts list.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Robin. Maybe we'll do another flight with Michael sometime for more ATC insight. The iPad mount in my cockpit is a simple off-the-shelf RAM mount. I don't believe they make this particular kind anymore, but several similar ones are available from RAM or Sporty's etc. - Martin

[@GGBSystems]

Very nice insight, Martin. Thanks!

[@martinpauly]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jeff. - Martin

[@timmholzhauer3342]

Great video! Thanks! To ATC: sometimes the ATIS-Info is very hard to understand. Some controllers are too sloppy when recording. It definitely helps to know whats going on on both sides of the radio.

[@martinpauly]

Sometimes that is a problem, yes. What I would like to see is more widespread use of Digital ATIS, uplinked along with other FIS-B stuff. Recording this through voice is not really an efficient solution anymore these days.

[@technomentis]

Thank you! Another excellent video.

[@martinpauly]

My pleasure - glad you enjoyed it! - Martin

[@12romeo53]

Another helpful video! Thanks Martin!

[@martinpauly]

My pleasure! - Martin

[@24HrBusinessFromHome]

Very cool. I am a controller right near CID!

[@edsonherald3720]

! ! ! AWESOME ! ! ! Thanks A Lot Martin ! I’m Eager To Know Cedar Rapids, Pella, Des Moines, Among Other Beautiful Sites ! You Are a Real Ambassador Far Beyond Aviation ! We Learn As We Watch ! Congratulations For The Channel ! Many Thanks ! Best Regards ! P.S.: We Miss CoPilot Becky ! She’s Really Fun Besides Skilled CoP !

[@martinpauly]

Thanks - and Beckey will be back in future videos, for sure! - Martin

[@WUNDERHOMECONSULTANTScom]

Another good one Martin!

[@antoniogoodgod9550]

Excellent video. Congrats.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks! - Martin

[@ZackVonmenchhofen]

Great Watch! Thanks Martin ...

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Zack! - Martin

[@1shARyn3]

outstanding sky color

[@1shARyn3]

ATC:" Turn Heading -3-0-0-" Pilot, "Roger, Turn Heading -0-3-0-" ... BTDT

[@1shARyn3]

My hand signal for no shutdown (thanks, Covid) is a vigorous shaking of the head and a horizontal swipe of the hand and a point back to the arrival end of the runway with a thumbs up. And they nod in return

[@tcgsf]

Martin, please keep on publishing these videos!! I appreciate how professionally you prepare them! I found you only recently which I am so happy about. I have started to use your videos as add-on for the training of my students. VERY helpful!!! You are German, right? BR Ralf

[@martinpauly]

Hallo Ralf - vielen Dank, und ja, ich bin Deutscher. Gruss, Martin

[@jrwarner579]

Thanks Martin..gr8 video and info...Shout out from Philly!!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, JR! - Martin

[@aem_khafashi]

I was asleep while watching then suddenly woke up at 32:00 🗿

[@martinpauly]

Maybe that will make a nice jingle for an alarm clock! 🤣 - Martin

[@steini6771]

Great Vid with super information from you both. Thanks -

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Steini. - Martin

[@ronangel1704]

Hey Martin, great video. Can I just confirm one thing, the comment re the ILS/RNAV turn on, he said the only readback is the Alt, I thought the heading and cleared for the approach was a requirement as well. The PTAC is a good tip.

[@Bondfan123]

Per 7110.65 - ATC requirements are altitude only. Also per 7110.65 ATC is to use "best judgement" to make decisions. An example would be approaches to parallel runways, the pilot should be expected to confirm the runway assignment by ATC to ensure separation is maintained. Another way to think of it is if the pilot reads it back and ATC doesn't correct it and the pilot follows what he read back, ATC is at fault. If the pilot doesn't read back and something happens it's on the pilot. That's why it's considered best practice to read back almost all instructions/clearances.

[@stevespra1]

I know this video is two years old now but since it's about compilations, there are a couple things I've noticed that are bothering me. All of the transmissions you guys demonstrated were correct, concise and proper but I've noticed over the past few years that people are now repeating whatever the controller says and in the same order they say it. Rather than ATC saying "N1234B contact Indianapolis Center on 124.45 for radio coverage" and the pilot replying "124.45 N1234B", now you might here a reply of "N12345B contact Indianapolis Center on 124.45 for radio coverage". It's getting so common that it must be training. It's a really bad practice though. It's confusing on the frequency and clogs up the airwaves as well. Has anyone else noticed this trend and what are your thoughts?

[@martinpauly]

Hi Steven. I sometimes observe what you described, but I can't say that it's more common these days than it used to be. I attribute it to beginners not yet being clear what the really important parts for the readback are, so they just read back everything. Not good, I know, but with most people I see that getting better with time and experience. - Martin

[@stevespra1]

Radio communications is hard in the beginning because of the overall work load so repeating rather than reading back might be something that newer pilots default to. However, I've heard this practice from regional airline pilots as well. Yes, they are most likely relatively low time pilots but should comfortable enough on the radio and understand proper radio practices by the time they are ATPs. Anyway, great video as always. Keep up the good work.

[@MrGoldman9]

Hello captain Martin it was a very good flight ... please lait me share with you how we do takeoff briefing as jet : 1- Takeoff type *standard /or performance *Runway and length 2- V- speed: *Speed and thrust 3- Standard calls *V1/ Vr/ V2 4- Reject Items: *Prior 80 for any Abnormality *80-V1 for Muster Warning *Directional Control * Safety issues 5- Emergency Plan 6- Departure *TWO 7- Transition *FL/ALT / MSA 8- Any Question? always wishing you vary safe flight Captain CL-605 from overseas

[@dixonp.4785]

Elliot is a great FBO... I use them at FCM in Minneapolis.

[@andreashutterer4740]

If I am correct, I sense slight traces of austrian accent in the voice of the pilot? Love that, greetings from Vienna!

[@martinpauly]

Very close, Andreas, but think a little further north than Austria. 😁 Herzliche Grüsse aus Iowa! - Martin

[@FunPlacesToFly]

Excellent video! Very helpful.

[@martinpauly]

Glad it was helpful! - Martin

[@guy999]

Such a clean windshield !!

[@martinpauly]

Um, OK, thanks - is that really what made this video special for you? - Martin

[@guy999]

Martin Pauly I’m currently training for my instrument license and I’m watching a lot of your videos because you do all the steps and it makes it really nice and let me tell you the number of guys who do not clean their windshields and it really drives me up a wall especially when they’re videotaping. I guess what I’m saying is I’m just very impressed by the production value of the videos. I’m actually currently watching the Sportys series on instrument training and yours is easily at that production level which is a professional production

[@martinpauly]

@@guy999 Ah, now I understand. Thanks for the explanation, and all the best for your instrument training and checkride! (And yes, I usually do clean my Bonanza after each trip - including the windshield.) - Martin

[@HP1-m8i]

Vielen Dank für das schöne Video.

[@martinpauly]

Gern geschehen! - Martin

[@spikekavalench]

Another excellent video, thanks for sharing. One question for ATC, when given a missed approach clearance "Climb to 3000', turn left 060" is the expectation that the pilot will first climb to the cleared altitude before executing the turn? That's the way I remember always doing it, just wondering what ATC is expecting.

[@martinpauly]

Hi Spike, in that case the expectation would be that you start the climb immediately upon beginning the missed approach, and turn to heading 060º upon reaching 400 feet above the ground or passing the missed approach point (MAP), whichever comes later. This last part is important only if you decide to initiate your missed approach before you reach the MAP (if you don't know what the MAP is, think of the runway). You can start a climb to the missed approach altitude early, but you're not allowed to change your lateral path (incl. heading) until after reaching the MAP. At any rate, the instructions DON'T mean to first climb to 3000' and THEN, after reaching 3000', turn to the new heading. I hope this helps! - Martin

[@kevincrowe1483]

I’m a student pilot and was very interested with the topic/ idea of an ATC in the cockpit. I found this recording to be more for experienced pilots. The ATC person was a fast radio talker and was hard to always follow. But for 1 or 2 comments his comments weren’t very educational but more conversational. I would love to hear an ATC in right seat focused more for students. Big fan of the channel, thanks.

[@martinpauly]

Hi Kevin. Yes, this video was not targeted at student pilots - more at those who already familiar with the basics and want to hear some related comments from a controller. I wish you all the best for completing your training and certificate! Best regards, Martin

[@jefanell1]

My local tower (KPTK) always wants us to announce IFR with tower at the hold short line to remind them to verify our departure clearance etc. I do this at every towered airport now.

[@csmihaly]

This is not my language. Every time he said “this pilot came to Cedar Rapids...” I heard “he came to see the rabbits”... totally sounded like that. First I thought that was the problem, that he didn’t use standard phraseology. To see the rabbits 🐇...😂

[@banjo2019]

Maybe he DID come to Cedar Rapids to see the rabbits. 🥸

[@kaasmeester5903]

I like your version way better than the correct one.

[@KD0LRG]

Hope all is well. I moved from Marion 2 years ago and our old property has no trees left after the storm.

[@martinpauly]

Doing OK thanks. It was the worst storm I've ever seen, by far. Marion airport was hit pretty hard, too. - Martin

[@pariwebb109]

Nice work 👏

[@martinpauly]

Thank you! - Martin

[@ryanberges7568]

Great content as always. Thank you.

[@martinpauly]

My pleasure, Ryan. Enjoy your Sunday evening! - Martin

[@ryanberges7568]

Went out practicing holds in N315RH. Nice evening to fly!

[@jamesjobe4307]

What size iPad do you use? Pros/cons? Thank you for the great videos.

[@banjo2019]

This was awesome. Thank you guys.

[@w0mblemania]

How on earth did you remember and then repeat back all that Ground ATC information that was given to prior to take off? I was overwhelmed even though I had subtitles.

[@martinpauly]

Well, all that information follows a pattern. So while the details are different, the structure of the information is very familiar. That helps. - Martin

[@w0mblemania]

@@martinpauly Cheers.

[@crazyunclebob6901]

Maybe I'm wrong but I thought it was GUMPS rather than GUMP. Was I taught wrong?

[@martinpauly]

Different checks for different airplanes. I've heard 'switches' for the S, but also 'seatbelts'. Everybody seems to be aligned on the GUMP part of GUMPS. - Martin

[@awdtalon57]

Hey Martin. Great vid. Curious as to what headset you are wearing.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks. The headset is called 'Halo' from Quiet Technologies. - Martin

[@hundreddollarhamburger9380]

Another great video thank you 😊

[@martinpauly]

You are so welcome! - Martin

[@jakew9887]

Great Video. Thanks

[@martinpauly]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jake. - Martin

[@michaelkacmarynski1706]

I don't know what kind of signal you used for your stop in DSM, but here in GRB a quick turn, no services, no shut down is, typically the same as the engine start signal. Index finger raised and spin that in a circle a couple of times to the line guy for a "Quick Turn".

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Michael. I'll have to look that one up and confirm. Didn't expect there to be a hand signal, but happy to learn something new - Martin

[@michaelkacmarynski1706]

It’s not “standard” if that’s what you’re looking for but it’s one of those things that has a double meaning based on the situation. I’d talk with your local FBO line guys to see if they’ve ever seen something similar to see what they say.

[@speedygonzales9090]

Good one, thanks !!!

[@zappatx]

I'm not far from Omaha - I wonder if Epply would be a great airport to start training or better out at one of the non controlled ones..

[@martinpauly]

Good question. I know Epply has General Aviation hangars, but I don't know if they have a flight school. Would be best to talk to a few local pilots and get opinions. Another way of looking at it is: if you have a good school with a good instructor, train where they are. Whether you learn at a controlled or uncontrolled field is pretty minor compared with finding a great instructor for you. Best of luck! - Martin

[@roxxylala26]

Island Express trying to sue 2 of the Air traffic control SoCal for the Ara Zobayan N72EX(Kobe Bryant) helicopter crash brought me here.

[@jasongermain1276]

Full route clearance readback from memory.... No notes. That hits different...

[@martinpauly]

Remember, Michael is the one who usually ISSUES these full route clearances, so he's had plenty of practice. - Martin

[@FlyingMarc]

'We'll take taxiway Romeo' Taxiways Papa and Romeo..... We have Yankee

[@michaelkutrieb3227]

Nice! I always enjoy your videos, Martin! As far as communications go, it seems that every once in a while a new radio slang seems to take hold. The latest must have crept in from pilots that also bartend. What’s up with the “last call” comment overheard at 33:40? I cringe every time that I hear it.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Michael. Yeah, that "last call" puzzled me as well. No idea where that came from, or why it might be important. - Martin

[@Newberntrains]

@@martinpauly i was always told it was basicly im going to center or approach to get flight following or make chewbacca noises on guard (never recommended except in flight sims)and leaving the CTAF

[@martinpauly]

@@Newberntrains Well, THAT explains a lot! 😂

[@Newberntrains]

@@martinpauly yup i do wonder with the low number of mid-airs how many could have been prevented with proper piloting and comms use :(

[@8literbeater]

Ah yes, the "last call" call. The most useless waste of radio waves.

[@Big.Ron1]

I am not familiar with a "contact approach" maybe you could do a video together covering these sort of things. Thank you and be safe.

[@martinpauly]

I like the idea. Let's see what we can do... - Martin

[@jonathonmecomber1861]

Martin, your videos have inspired me to try to get back into flying after being on the ground for the past 4 years. Thank you for continuing to produce such quality content. By the way, I'm very curious about your headset. Would you be able to tell me where you got it?

[@martinpauly]

Hi Jonathon, that is my favorite thing to read here in the comments - that someone starts (or start over) flying after seeing the videos. Best of luck for getting back into the left seat! The headset I use is the Halo, made by Quiet Technologies. I like it a lot, due to its very light weight and lack of pressure. - Martin

[@chrisrourke8404]

Excellent video. Did you edit the picking up clearance part or did neither of you write anything down? Always write stuff down. Even the simplest instruction can be forgotten when things get busy.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Chris. I always write down IFR clearances; they are my "contract" with ATC in case I lose communications. For VFR clearances out of the Class Charlie, at least at my home field the only thing that ever varies is the transponder code, and I don't write that down. Different things work for different places, though. - Martin

[@peterhuasun]

Great video! What is the headset that you are wearing, Martin? It looks so cool.

[@martinpauly]

It's called 'Halo', from Quiet Technologies. Very light weight and no pressure on your head/ears whatsoever. - Martin

[@peterhuasun]

@@martinpauly Thank you very much! Love your videos!

[@peterhuasun]

@@martinpauly Thank you Martin! I got a pair of Halo, and they worked great!

[@komrad1983]

36:06 ATC guy: "When you in towered airspace you don't have to tell me if you are turning base, final etc - we already know... 28:42 Him also: "Des Moines Towere Bonanza 0TB TURNING BASE runway 13. P.S. I know exactly what he meant by saying it, but it is still funny.

[@martinpauly]

There is a big difference between providing your location during the INITIAL CONTACT for awareness and constantly reporting your position in the pattern. - Martin

[@douglasfecher1768]

What percentage of controllers are also pilots? I’ve never thought about that ...

[@Throwaway6755]

I’m in college currently for ATC and it’s a requirement to get a private pilots license. I assume it’s a basic requirement across the board for all controllers.

[@MrFarnorth]

Not sure of the exact statistic but as a controller with 9 facilities under my belt I would say its less than 5% of controllers who also hold a pilot certificate at some level.

[@ErieShoreProductions]

Alex Bradshaw It is not. Some schools like CCBC do it but it’s because they want to generate traffic for the ATC students that are doing an internship in the tower. If it wasn’t for the college ATC/Pilot courses that airport would be dead and not have an active tower. It’s also a few more dollars to the college for the extra classes. Most controllers don’t fly. And I’d agree with MrFarnorth when he’s says it’s likely around 5%. Also good luck to you. If you meet the off the street requirements I suggest you apply even if you are still in school. CTI is almost worthless these days. It can take a long time to get an offer as well. I was out of CTI school 8 years before I got picked up.

[@Throwaway6755]

ErieShoreProductions I meant to update, I am at ccbc. You have to have a minimum of 30 hours of flight time. And thank you!

[@tdtfire6251]

Thanks Martin, Great Info

[@martinpauly]

Glad it was helpful! - Martin