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[@TheUnforgiven69]

I'm not giving you any money. No one made you do videos. Keep KZbin free. Stop being a mooch.

[@randyporter3491]

It takes skill, problem solving ability, and a calm demeanor to be a pilot. It takes a cape, a big "S" on your chest and a good therapist, to be a controller at a major hub.

[@shadowstrider42]

Pilots only have to control one plane, ATC has to control them all.

[@RonaldBruintjes]

"And ma'am, unfortunately, due to a confluence of events which includes convective weather along J6, center controllers not as skilled as me, and aviators not as brave as you, you can expect a reroute, as soon as the lady in New York Center talks to her supervisor and can come up with one." had me in stitches. In one sentence, eloquence, information, snark, praise, and self-confidence. Bravo, sir.

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

I'm a retired security officer and during part of my career I spent time working at Hartsfield international back in the 90s. Quite a few of us had police scanners that we kept for our own use to listen to operations all over the airport depending on where we were posted ., so we could stay in the loop. If you wanted to experience chaos all you had to do was listen to, ground departure and ramp during a heavy push. Here it is years later I'm listening to Kennedy Steve and it brings back so many memories. Yes he really was as good as his reputation. The man was an absolute genius at controlling chaos. The man the myth the legend, in his case it definitely applies

[@mage3690]

"Left turn, left turn, OTHER LEFT!" That little exchange killed me.

[@ShaunieDale]

The retirement of Kennedy Steve must have been sorely felt. I have no idea how he maintained situational awareness in an environment changing that quickly. Always with a smile in his voice!

[@RaKalamando]

When did he retire?

[@3rdandlong]

I'm trying to find the video where he told someone to follow a 747 with the " 4 hair-dryers" under the wings. Almost fell out of the chair on that one.

[@ashraffendy2010]

@@3rdandlong lemme know if you found it 🤣🤣

[@3rdandlong]

@@ashraffendy2010 I could use a little help. Certain it's not a video that has "Kennedy Steve" in the title.

[@3rdandlong]

@@RaKalamando 2017

[@seanthemover]

Give me that job for an hour. The airport would look like a junkyard with crashed planes everywhere . 🤦‍♂️

[@frankboff1260]

Lol that’d be me too.

[@patrickfreeman205]

ROFLMAO!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@becausereasons8507]

I tried it once - there was an ATC flash game I played when I was like 9. I'm proud to say that I only crashed like 4 planes together, so only lost about 1200 people if they were fully loaded.

[@johnpeggybeckett1732]

It would only take me two minutes to destroy it

[@Keaton0801]

MY LEG!! MY LEG!!

[@MrRamziaB]

I could never do this job. I'd be going insane. Steve is a legend who will be known far past his last day.

[@oceanecastelnau9821]

This guy is such a pro!

[@measl]

*I believe he is retired as of last year...* *But he will be forever remembered as THE Man, the LEGEND! When I lived in NYC I used to tune into Steve on my scanner, just like turning on the local music stations: the people I worked with thought I was crazy, cause I was constantly snickering!*

[@chadCasselmanChad]

💯💯

[@Dan_the_Great_]

🤣🤣.

[@michelmajor5251]

Best of all ATC. A true legend.

[@victoriadeyot9321]

I love how they can talk to each other with frustration, stress, and everything else going on and even when they snap at each other nobody takes it personally. Society could learn a lot from them.

[@rhapsodyinglue8758]

This deserves more likes

[@Bobrogers99]

That was a skill that Steve had, but not necessarily every ATC. There are videos here with the ATCs and pilots sniping at each other. Steve could handle any situation with grace and humor.

[@nibbscbr]

Kennedy Steve is a world class gentleman too. So there's that.

[@kimbradford07]

Sounds like every police radio ever ... it's hilarious calling people out

[@oofbruh2607]

It’s cause when someone’s snapping at you on ATC you’re probably the one who’s wrong lmao

[@Stitchwitchstitch]

The text graphics are the cherry on this delicious confection of banter and play.

[@jordanthurt]

I have so much respect for this controller. He pokes fun at pilots in a calmand respectful manner, makes pilots laugh, and keeps things positive always instead of being the typical "mundane" controller. On top of that, he's operating an insanely busy airport with crazy heavy traffic. Best controller I have ever heard.

[@johnanthony6092]

Dear old Kennedy Steve, he could direct every spectator at the Superbowl to their desired hot-dog stand or bar during half-time, and then get them all back to their seats before the game restarted.

[@lisanadinebaker5179]

I love it! Wouldn't that be the the ULTIMATE halftime show.

[@hardcard254]

More importantly, he could do it without being a jerk.

[@LarryTheRoleplayerTM]

That makes no fucking sense

[@3rdandlong]

Best line has to be telling a plane to follow "the 747 with 4 hair-dryers under the wings". In another video I think.

[@colinrunciman5166]

Absolutely!

[@frankpazicni8786]

You can tell how much respect all the pilots have for Kennedy Steve because the pilots follows his instructions without any attitude or questioning his directives. Kennedy Steve keeps the energy positive and everyone's attitude and spirits are always up and positive. No matter what is going on or how long some of the wait times or the departure schedule conflicts are. You can usually find laughter in the pilots voices after some of kennedy Steve's comments.

[@Bebold94]

HOW does he do this! It's obvious he gets frustrated with these pilots yet without fail he's upbeat. I would LOVE to hear his remarks after work. Gotta love him- I hope he's very well paid. I'm very appreciative of the lives they save, to include my own ass of course!

[@casstay4499]

Even the new pilots know he’s on his shit if even by reputation..

[@ThaguyMike]

​@@Bebold94I forget who but someone had a interview with him

[@patriotjames1076]

His unbridled hatred for the Tugs is Splendid! You may be retired Kennedy Steve but will live here forever!

[@lsswappedcessna]

if Pearson Dave were more, how to explain it, I guess jokingly condescending, towards the tugs he'd be the perfect Kennedy Steve replacement!

[@statemonster]

That Delta joke was great... 7, lol he never saw such an accurate estimate from Delta’s ground services

[@Silvercrystal77]

Your animated closed captions truly do Kennedy Steve justice!! They make listening to him work his magic THAT much better!! I love them!

[@nithwct5226]

Kennedy Steve has this impressive ability where even though he's doing a really difficult and crucial job that requires clear comms, he knows exactly when the appropriate time to crack a joke is and when it's not.

[@joseppedaia3673]

Amazing how he added "taxiway" and "runway" as soon as he spoke to an obviously not native speaking Lufthansa pilot

[@CBKillas]

"I've got a number for you to call".... DAMN.

[@teaCupkk]

Ouch! He's going to the principal's office.

[@CBKillas]

@@teaCupkk unfortunately.

[@samuelhulme8347]

Who are you going to call? Ghostbusters!!!!

[@jimarcher5255]

There are those that have and those that will have to copy that number.

[@yvetteconn8678]

Can someone explain this to me?.

[@gooner72]

Kennedy Steve is a Legend! I could listen to him all day, thanks for uploading mate.

[@PlanehubTV]

No worries 👍

[@Bebold94]

Me too!

[@alexmonroe613]

The more I listen the more I think Kennedy Steve is really Max Headroom 🤣😂

[@churchindangerberean3518]

Not just funny, this guy is a gifted calm and humorous. What talent! Watching the graphics on this is fun, too!

[@nunopereira265]

"Beheind the rich" changed my mind

[@staystrong8966]

I swear to GOD some ATC needs to tell a pilot to hold short by saying "Sit! STAY" followed by a pilot confirming by "ARF!"

[@ladytaurus1991]

LOL!

[@illogicmath]

The speed Kennedy Steve speaks is absolutely insane

[@DeathxStrike18]

Would be so much better if we could see the planes movements on the taxi ways

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

I had no idea that these big airports were so busy; the planes line up to take off. The air traffic controllers are brilliant as they keep up with every plane no matter what else is going on.

[@afternoontaee]

steve speaks with the sarcastic laidback intensity that reminds me of my strictest, yet nicest teachers in high school.

[@YukariAkiyamaTanks]

Good Old Steve, he should get an award for the funniest atc ever.

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Absolutely

[@bbtman1]

I love it when the tugs call in super close to the radio and Steve just SWALLOWS his headset mic to respond

[@luvondarox]

I'm beginning to have a horrified fascination with the grace in which Kennedy Steve handles pilots wai just show up and kind of do their own thing without consulting Ground or caring wth is actually going on around them. Missing turns, taxiing onto creative places, awkwardly lurking... fighting with gates and ramps and lord knows what else...

[@boooster101]

Like herding cats. 50-350ton heavy steel cats full with explosive liquid moving at various speeds

[@CiaranMaxwell]

Most of them carrying hundreds of people. Can't forget that.

[@JM-fz1ct]

When that call count appears you know it's about to get good 🤣🤣

[@Gobbbbb]

EARTH TO GROUND CALLING

[@thornysnotsoepic]

This is a joy to listen to. I don’t think people understand the complexity of being a controller and a very busy international airport. Ground sounds chaotic.

[@cindytinney7263]

I could never ever do this job. I would be in the loony bin in 2 mins

[@Jeffgordon24everfan]

Of all ATC’s, if Kennedy Steve tells you to call a number you know you’ve done goofed up big time

[@E787Z]

Legend says that Saudi022 is still waiting for taxi clearance

[@Bebold94]

Good one!

[@sueparker3287]

I would love to match up these planes on a map while all this is going on

[@alexia3552]

Now that's a video I would watch

[@Bebold94]

That would be fascinating! How in the h__do these guys ( and gals) do this, I might last 30 minutes before stroking out. I wonder what the burn out rate is. God love 'em!

[@debbie4503]

I have no idea how Kennedy Steve kept all of that straight. Happy Retirement Kennedy Steve! 🎇

[@jerrybailey5879]

I have to say this guy really knows what he's doing and to keep every plane notified to where they are going. I don't know how he does it but I would lose it 5 minutes. Good job sir.

[@kylieknight2365]

He is the famous Kennedy Steve and is a great guy

[@concierge7574]

Amazing multitasking with a great calm personality + humor + respect. An impressive upbeat attitude under stress. He makes it sound easy + has fun with it! It's interesting that he asks some of the pilots, "What do you want to do?" He is hilarious. I wonder if he is also a pilot.

[@IntoTheAbyss22]

I saw an interview he did and he is surprisingly not a pilot. He said he had terrible motion sickness so unfortunately he couldn’t stomach it. Such an entertaining ATC!

[@SportyMabamba]

May I just say how much I enjoyed your editing of the text, in time with the audio, for example the trailing -eeeee and the :) :\ :( smilies 😁

[@jaysmith1408]

Loved ‘re-route’

[@howlandowlle7953]

. Terrific. But I also want to hand it to whoever does the visuals on this. I could nearly turn the sound off and still get every inflection and nuance.

[@dixiebaker4582]

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[@dixiebaker4582]

k ok iok(

[@killyourtelllievision]

I don't believe I've ever heard an ATC who has such a great sense of humor as well as patience that no other New Yarka I've ever listened to has without at least trying to climb out of his box. For a NY aircraft juggler, he's 2nd to none and if he doesn't love his job, he certainly makes it easier for many oilots to love theirs [then again, I've never pissed him off yetþ

[@michaellove4782]

Ground operator is making me want to work in air traffic control. This guy is amazing.

[@Bebold94]

It's making me tired just thinking about the amount of energy he's expending- this man is not human!

[@janee7995]

Try atc control on vatsim. They can always use a Los Angeles Mike 😉

[@waitingforanalibi2224]

How does this guy stay calm, concise and still crack me up at the same time?! I'd melt and walk out after 30 mins of dealing with that level of information saturation🤣🤣🤣

[@Jaker788]

"I got a number for you to call" words you do not want to hear as pilot...

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Lol lol lol

[@segfault-berlin]

What does it mean?

[@Jaker788]

@@segfault-berlin It means ATC saw you do some shit bad enough that they reported you, if they give you a number to call it's to the FAA to give further information and possible disciplinary actions.

[@segfault-berlin]

Oooooh ouch, I can't rember what he did but listening to this mess it must have been bad.

[@fcgHenden]

Winced when I heard that. 🙈

[@Slinger43]

It's amazing how every major AP in the world is crazy just like this one, but only on the rarest occasion do you hear of an incident 🤷🏻‍♂️ This Steve gentleman, wow, what a pro & a sense of humor to boot, awesome! 💪

[@ecclestonsangel]

The Man, the Myth, the Legend......it's Kennedy Steve! OMG, I miss him SO MUCH!

[@Leigh3420]

I cancelled a date tonight as I just found this channel today and im addicted. I definitely don’t want Kennedys Steve’s phone number to call sounds like I might get yelled at. THIS IS THE BEST!!!

[@gooner72]

@ PLANE HUB TV ..... Have you seen the Captain Joe video where he interviews Kennedy Steve with viewers questions? It's really good, I recommend it.

[@PlanehubTV]

Yes, I've seen it

[@marthag1269]

Yes I watched it and it was fantastic.

[@stephaniesitler6241]

Omg this guy is hilarious! “You know what they say, New York is the apple, and Cleveland is the plum!” Lmao 😂😂😂 “This is why I’d never run an airline!” Lol

[@MrErikchaugen]

Just imagine the confusion on some of the non native english speakers flying those planes...lol!!!

[@chewyfoks1840]

@@MrErikchaugen Hmm, I'm English and don't get it.

[@ladydamiana6841]

@@chewyfoks1840 "Plum" is a slang term for "testicle." I don't know whether or not Cleveland deserves that.

[@hempchimp]

Everyone that flies into and out of JFK should have a $1 fee added to their ticket cost to add to this guy's salary.

[@rcslyman8929]

Seriously? 38 minutes, and not one "'Ground,' 'Yes, plane?'" exchange?

[@hvydutytow]

Agreed!

[@johncage5368]

Wow ... I need holidays just listening at that. Impressive to survive that super intense work for years.

[@gosmo4504]

The Legend himself Kennedy Steve..

[@christineb6663]

I could listen to Kennedy Steve all damn day.

[@jamiedbg51]

Oohhhh bummer!! JetBlue164 messed up their path to the ramp and got a number to call. I sincerely doubt he will get violated but you could hear him…”ehhhh ok”when he was asked to call, I assume Gnd or Twr, wasn’t sure but these are fun!!! I love this jfk controller! You seriously rock and thank you for keeping everyone safe!!!! Bless you!!! Oh! I recently found out that he was considered the absolute best ATC in this country if not the world. It blows me away at how good he is at his job and should be commended officially and awarded the best controller in the world award! He deserves a huge plaque! Wish I knew his name!

[@caylem00]

Stephen Abraham. He's now retired from both ATC (mandatory retirement) and Ramp (voluntary retirement) jobs. I think he did get some aviation industry awards. Theres 2 pretty good interviews with him floating around ('Captain Joe' and 'Airline Videos' channels)

[@TheoneandonlyEETFUK]

I love how you move the words and letters around, makes them funnier!

[@Leigh3420]

I find this so calming as I use my brain all day negotiating and feel like Steve takes over for me. I have a ??? Why is “Tug” so funny for everyone. For the life of me after reading thousands of comments and hours of ATC I don’t get the joke! 😂 thanks gang!!!

[@barbarakingry9163]

I have a lot of respect for all controllers, especially Kennedy Steve. While doing medical transport and on radio the controllers at Denver’s old airport wanted me to apply for a job. I spent half a day in the tower and decided this was not for me!

[@georgee6303]

Kennedy Steve is the MAN!

[@marylou931]

Don't think of moving to, living in NY unless you can roll with it. I was born there, lived there to age 19. I actually miss it. Really do.

[@aloha_27]

The irony is not lost on me that Kennedy Steve is the Ramp Manager at Terminal one.

[@pe25]

Say that again? Kiddin, right?

[@staystrong8966]

He's... wait. Wut?

[@Primus54]

@@staystrong8966 Yup. His ATC retirement was age-related mandatory, so he took a new job managing Ramp 1. I’ll bet it operates much smoother these days, too!

[@GodlikeIridium]

He is the best ATC ever! So nice and humble, funny, smart but a bit sassy if appropriate 😂

[@12345fowler]

Left Bravo, behind the rich.... It had to be said and he went for it, good on him.

[@svpracer98]

Why do I find this oddly relaxing?

[@queeny5613]

I like to watch this before I go to bed

[@svpracer98]

@@queeny5613 exactly!

[@Littlexue]

@@queeny5613 me too

[@zakaridebreyne1362]

That moment when Kennedy steve spoke to Delta Tug 7 the second time caused me to burst out to laughter.

[@WindowLickerPuddleJumper]

Me too! I even started to finger pop my poop encrusted anus lol

[@raquelnatanael]

Wow! Respect! I understood like 2% of what they were saying lol I'd suck at this job! I also have a lisp lol

[@boooster101]

Imagine being dyslexic. It's already word and letter salad for us 'regulars'

[@raquelnatanael]

@@boooster101 so true!

[@lmtx45]

2:46 Bye! Number 3. Godspeed. May you have the best of luck in your coming endeavors. You'll be missed.

[@michaelhoffmann2891]

Every time I've heard all of Kennedy Steve, I discover another video of gems. There will never be another one like him!

[@AflacMan13]

Kennedy Steve: An absolute Legend.

[@ThatBobGuy850]

April 2024: He's been gone for, what, three years now(?) and I still miss Kennedy Steve. What a pro - so entertaining to listen to him work.

[@loriw2661]

I love this ATC guy! He’s amazing. Tough job!! Edit: Just read the comments and learned he’s “Kennedy Steve” and has retired. Legend!!

[@Sierra4435]

Hats off to ATC, I don't know how you handle the stress and responsibility.

[@photo_paper784]

We will all forever know the tower is 123.9!

[@Hawkeye6936]

Ahhh, a flashback of Kennedy Steve..Miss him.

[@roberthentschelmann916]

"I got a phone number for you to call." Not what a pilot wants to hear.

[@thejdogcool]

What exactly does that mean? Do any pilots here have some insight?

[@kevinhalfmann3698]

@@thejdogcool It means that the pilot did something wrong and talk to them to figure out what happened

[@edwardmarshall5295]

This is amazing! I trust it's not real time, otherwise I think herding cats is an easier job!!

[@williamnessanbaum7464]

It seems kinda' amazing that any aircraft get out of JFK...

[@Leigh3420]

OMG 😂

[@wyatt9144]

This controller is sooooo skilled. He is very enthusiastic.

[@TheOneRealTom]

Random ATC video on the Internet and the Austrian pilot get's yelled at...lol :D

[@MayimHastings]

The sassiness, though! 😂

[@DeetexSeraphine]

Aaaand _that_ one just broke me...I can not believe an _actual_ ATC opp just yelled "Other left". K, granted, the superimposed text on the screen said "On the left", but it sounded lile "Other left'....

[@nibbscbr]

"Re-route" is the best thing evah! lmao

[@Th3Duck0nQuak]

I could listen to Steve all day

[@Thereisalwaysmore]

I love the fact that you animate the words when all parties are talking, it invokes their emotion.

[@jasonthompson8157]

4:30 This has to be one of Kennedy Steve's funniest lines... Plane: I would love to do that Steve: Then do dat 😂

[@acraftyhuragok7586]

This is the most positive gamer chat I have ever seen

[@mjm9863]

Amazing amount of multitasking. Wonder how they do shift changes? I mean, they are in a “flow” so I’m assuming shift changes occur during “down time” (whenever that is).

[@Bebold94]

I hadn't thought of that yet- interesting. How in the blippity blip does he do this!

[@davidbeatty3540]

I've seen old, old film footage of such things, and that says 'no down time' and even busier in modern times. The old: The 'new guy'/the shift change/ comes in to the center, but like several minutes early than the clock time assigned to him, and has to watch, and then blend, and then segue into the departing atc guy's chair, knowing everything he knew at the moment that he got up and left his shift, etc. That this is an airport like JFK blows my mind of getting that amount into my brain -- every change -- as the next one comes in for his/her shift. No wonder they can 'crack'.....

[@avonleamontague2469]

Then there's that one new ATC guy that wants to congratulate a great landing by shouting, "BRAVO!" and now everyone's messed up.

[@annem1816]

I don’t understand a thing... why is this so fascinating??

[@petebradt]

If you don't know by now, lady, don't mess with it.

[@davidrboland]

It's difficult to follow unless you have a map of the runways, taxiways and gates on the ramp, as well as some of the phraseology. Pilots spend a lot of their training learning standard radio etiquette and getting used to the blazing speed of some of the conversations. (The departure and approach conversations seem to be much faster than this, presumably because everything happens much faster at 200 knots than taxi speeds)

[@photographersooner1895]

Cones on the runway and all the planes: MOVE! Pilot: I can’t Planes: YES YOU CAN GO AROUND THEM!

[@debbie4503]

I thought it was hilarious one of the pilots called Kennedy Steve "Darling". Unfortunately he couldn't respond. 😂

[@PatrickAustin]

Love Kennedy Steve

[@sathingtonwilloughby2347]

If there is a just God someone will make movie out of this and cast J. K. Simmons as Steve 😂

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

It’s called “pushing tin” the “Steve” character is played by Billy Bob Thornton

[@sathingtonwilloughby2347]

@@mowtivatedmechanic1172 right, and I love Billy Bob, Bad Santa is immortal... but JK Simmons... Is literally the perfect casting choice is all I'm sayin

[@WRITING-DRAGONS]

I love this ground controller! His sense of humor relieves stress. The screen graphics are wonderful! I will remain a fan of this channel!

[@eldupont3095]

10:30 I died here. the shade for Delta

[@spudicusthemighty6755]

Love it GND: then do dat!

[@GrimmFilmEnt]

"Left Bravo... behind the rich." Rofl

[@billyost1479]

Hopefully Steve's pension is worth a lot.

[@RocketAnthem]

Well he had an interview after he was retired and was wearing a Rolex watch so I’m sure he’s fine.

[@scottmattern482]

Do you think Steve is even aware how popular his work is?

[@meganproffitt424]

@@scottmattern482 He is, yes

[@mitchellvincent2274]

It’s nice. He’s doing great!

[@brucecoleman7412]

You gotta love this guy!