[FUNNY ATC] Is this guy the new Kennedy Steve? | But at Toronto/Pearson, I mean!

[@VASAviation]

*Have we found him? Anyone here knows the name of this guy?*

[@ViSijGames]

No, this is not Stephen. It really sounds like him, though! :D Nice Video!

[@nq76]

Should be David Brook

[@GoUSA111]

Imagine the show if Steve and this controller were on freq together? Great vid thanks!

[@Genthar]

Toronto Dave? :) Need to hear more from this guy.

[@drmayeda1930]

Jason Mizuno Someone from a nonUS location nice.

[@marcel1416]

Is polite - check Has fun doing his job - check Has a sense of humor - check Yep, could be a alternative to Steve, but that "splendid" is missing though...

[@calyodelphi124]

Yeah, but he does say "aboot" in that unique way that Canadians do, so there's that! :D

[@jasonevans4044]

"But there is hope!"

[@YuvrajHanspal]

Let's give him a little time and a couple of chances! 😊

[@josephking6515]

Can't remember if it was Kennedy Steve or Boston John who used the "phrase" MOCHAHAGTDI. I thought it was a Spanish word until I discovered it was an excellent acronym. I think this applies to our new KZbin controller.

[@matthewhall5571]

He didn't use "splendid" but he did use "crap" and "gong show".

[@Watchdogger]

Lowering the stress of all concerned means a safer airport - well done.

[@kamyagupta4030]

yes ❤️❤️

[@UncleEarl97]

This ATC guy is phenomenal, very professional, but plenty of humor to make what must have been a frustrating evening for many flight crews a bit more bearable. Humor done right, definitely takes the edge off difficult situations. More of this ATC professional please!

[@kamyagupta4030]

yes ❤️❤️

[@JeffrevinYT]

"... because there is hope." Sold. Get this guy up.

[@homefront3162]

I want to take a minute to thank VAS for creating all of these videos... great job, I love them all and share with everyone

[@VASAviation]

Glad to hear that :D

[@koborkutya7338]

@@VASAviation Kudos to VASA enjoying it big time! :)

[@kamyagupta4030]

yes ❤️

[@kamyagupta4030]

@@VASAviation ❤️

[@kamyagupta4030]

@@koborkutya7338 ❤️

[@tigersfan14]

I love controllers that go the extra mile in getting planes in/out of their gates quicker. A few minutes here and there adds up. One great controller, like Steve and this guy, can literally help millions of people get to their destinations quicker.

[@trintygamesandrobloxandmor128]

tigersfan14 and even if he can’t he at least will bring stress levels down by making pilots laugh at his humor.

[@kadragon3764]

@@trintygamesandrobloxandmor128 Indeed, a lot of these comments, especially the ones like the bring back some chocolate definitely mKes them smile

[@kamyagupta4030]

yes ❤️

[@kamyagupta4030]

@@kadragon3764 yes ❤️

[@kamyagupta4030]

@@trintygamesandrobloxandmor128 ❤️

[@alixena9340]

The best things about this guy? His voice is clear, no mumbling or hesitations, and not too many umms or urrrs. He sounds like he knows what is going on and is in control, always a bonus. He does not sound stressed pissed off or over-worked, and actually sounds like he is enjoying his job. His sense of humour is definitely the icing on the cake. The world needs more like him.

[@dantc2403]

He really did demonstrate confidence and control in a difficult situation. He seemed to just accept that no one was going to get the gate they thought they would get when they touched down, and he didn't take that fact personally. He just proceeded with giving alternate routes that placed all aircraft in safe positions to hold and wait for a workable gate to open for them, knowing that everyone is going to get to where they're going soon enough. He also knew that the collision response was being coordinated on another frequency. But he didn't let that chaotic and potentially aggravating situation permeate onto his frequency or let it affect the way he communicated with pilots who had nothing to do with it and were just looking to complete their flight plan.

[@gevmage]

The non-stressed and in-control characteristics is generally true of ATC. I agree this guy's one of the really good ones, though; as things pile up instead of getting super-fast and cranky, he gets just slightly faster and more precise.

[@haroldk724]

well I agree in a way....but sure Toronto is not as busy as JFK, so sure that makes a big difference

[@jonj3233]

@@dantc2403 I love Canadian humor.

[@frankgrimesification]

@@haroldk724 Not all because of JFK congestion.....New Yorkers are just assholes.

[@Logan11thMEU]

you can tell this guy is a PRO at what he does

[@onesevenninewest]

“*E N J O Y T H E C H O C O L A T E*” -Toronto Dave, 2018

[@monikathomas4985]

I wonder how much coffee ATCs drink. They always sound like they just finished a bucket 😄

[@toomanymarys7355]

Great job for the right kind of ADHD person.

[@PurtyPurple]

@@toomanymarys7355 That's my thought too - lots of focus required and stimulation

[@FerrowTheFox]

What a great guy to listen to! Funny, polite and professional, I'd definitvely love to hear more :D

[@Camzasaur]

Yes! More of this guy please! Definitely need to find out his name!

[@depotshredder6938]

Camzasaur Toronto Dave (David Brook)

[@XbotcrusherX]

"Your gate is occupied" Operating Pearson at full capacity while half the bloody terminal is ripped apart for renovations. This is why I only fly through billy bishop these days :P

[@NopeJustMe]

“Wahoooo”... love this guy already. Just learned about Kennedy Steve (may your retirement be all you want it to be Steve & the force be with you always!!) been binge watch all his videos.

[@TheMangoMussolini]

Wow. This guy is nothing short of awesome. The epitome of calm, respect, professionalism and courtesy. Could we clone him please?

[@tl1024]

Professional, with a little of "the human touch", not a babbling robot....

[@volante8657]

"been there, done that"😂

[@thomasmaagaard]

"I would put a whole lotta salt on that" best kind of honesty

[@migga86]

My favourite quote starts at 8:15 "I've got fire trucks responding to something way more exciting. "

[@lindasharp9165]

This guy is GREAT! He's personable, concise and keeps everyone informed. Good job!

[@Tracon9er]

LOL!!!! This definitely is the new Kennedy Steve!!!

[@TupmaniaTurning]

Absolutely amazing to listen to - top marks to this ATC guy! Cheerful humour but above all, safety.

[@canadianplanespotter]

*Pearson Dave*, what a legend! Easily a new replacement for Steve. Even better since he's Canadian! The ACA7724 callsign is "Maple", as with any other Air Canada flight with "7___".

[@mx5mke]

"Easily a new replacement for Steve" ==> Perhaps so, maybe not. Too early in the contest to say, iimo. The most-est-canadian-est part of the tape is cheerfulness, courtesy and eagerness for helpfulness.

[@dephowe]

How about Toronto Dave

[@subsoar5734]

@@dephowe can’t call him toronto dave because it’s pearson airport, so you have to call him Pearson Dave. That would be like calling Steve New York Steve

[@foullily8325]

even though the number one priority is safety and its a very important/serious job, it doesnt mean they cant have some fun with it x3

[@Biggles2498]

The best ATC Officer I have ever heard as with his sense of humour he is in total command of what is going on ! I think all Airline Pilots on R/T thoroughly respect his professionalism and crisp voice with his relaxed attitude. Good on you Sir !

[@chloelouise3136]

You’ve not heard Kennedy Steve then..

[@Biggles2498]

@@chloelouise3136 Well obviously NOT Chloe ....Good for you !

[@chloelouise3136]

Roy C Horton read the damn video title. What are you doing here 😂

[@MrSaemichlaus]

He might have watched Kennedy Steve a lot and so the legend's spirit lives on.

[@mikeownby]

9:44 "WestJet 2755, if company is breathing, they are pushing off 16..."

[@spaghetti9845]

I think this controller actually understands the frustration of these pilots having to wait.

[@CharlieND]

He has a great voice.

[@cynthiabroyles4890]

Control. When someone like this is in charge, it makes everyone else comfortable. You can afford to have a few chuckles without loss of safety precisely because of the competency. Keeping everyone calm and light despite the delays increases safety. Well done!

[@qekelelemike4608]

A pure joy listening to this guy juggling tons of shiny birds around him.

[@joevail6959]

Canadian ATCs and pilots are so courteous and respectful! I hope to fly Air Canada and be flown and guided by these professionals someday.

[@Dwbi334]

As a Canadian, air Canada is like paying someone to break your nose. Yes they have majority retired Air Force pilots, but I enjoy flying somewhere without a lost bag and are famous for cutting corners in regards to food, service, and will offer you a meal ticket instead of a hotel for a cancelled, overpriced flight due to our snowstorms in winter. And when you land there’s a good chance your bag won’t be there. When In Canada, westjet or if you can, fly a u.s carrier

[@tundramanq]

Thanks VAS, I had to print out and study a map of Kennedy for the taxi directions to make sense. This antique airport has become a real game to navigate.

[@arbnoor908]

I love him he’s so serious ❤️ and funny in the same time

[@jameswikstrom4174]

BRILLIANT! Yes, this ground controller at Pearson/Toronto is definitely the replacement of the legend, Steve Kennedy @ JFK! I am not sure if he would accept a transfer from Toronto to Wonderful JFK. It is obvious that you need an extraordinary sense of humor to be a Ground Controller at a major airport or failure is imminent!

[@Luuk3333]

Nice! I do, however, miss the occasional 'splendid'.

[@calyodelphi124]

Yeah, but he does say "aboot" in that unique way that Canadians do, so there's that! :D

[@cowboy6591]

Splendid, SHOCKING!! and Maaaaarrrrvilous!!!

[@shgstewart4674]

Pearson Dave! Yeah, I'm here for it. (I live right under one of the approach corridors for YYZ, and work just south of the button of 33L!) I like "Gong Show," when we all know what he really wanted to say (but can't say on freq).

[@stefanhoimes]

I know jackshit about planes other than they are freaking awesome...but this channel is quite fun after a nice joint. This dude is pure Canadian stereotype and I love it.

[@chickenlittle1209]

This is the funniest I have ever heard ....he seems like a blast!!

[@judyeckersley2177]

This guy IS the new Kennedy Steve!! Keep 'em moving'.

[@robertwhelan9132]

He probably took lessons from the best 🤗 We have our own Canadian ATC star

[@lmae9766]

I miss Kennedy Steve but this guy is good! Kudos for a very tough job even in Toronto! 😀👍

[@sandydennylives1392]

Indeed, even though it's not nearly as busy.

[@brianbenoit6883]

@@sandydennylives1392 not nearly? It's 60 million to 50 million not exactly a massive difference

[@sandydennylives1392]

@@brianbenoit6883 Sorry dude, but airplanes and airports spread and continue to spread covid and near WW 1 death levels. It would have stayed in china otherwise. I have no interest whatsoever in fucxxxx death to others assemblage areas and which is busier.

[@myke1957]

There is only one Kennedy Steve (Abrahms) but this guy is great! Please post more, thanks!

[@sandradb9151]

I think this guy may have been studying Kennedy Steve for a while....sounds pretty much like him! Nice job though

[@dobermanpac1064]

He’s good, but Steve has a twisted sense of humor 😂

[@trintygamesandrobloxandmor128]

Kennedy Steve, and Pearson Dave (as I have read who this is), are like a doctor that has a sense of humor. They are professional and safety is paramount, but will instill a bit of laughter which is good for anyone.

[@sheogorath979]

I can hear this guy saying "Hot air balloon doing a low pass at 400 knots"

[@GaryMCurran]

I miss listening to Steve, but I like this guy, too.

[@hayleyxyz]

That ground controller has such a nice voice

[@Martinrs75]

Love to hear more from this guy!

[@fineartz99]

Superbly talented, and attentively accurate. // Push-pull of life is worthwhile again.

[@VauxhallViva1975]

I looked at learning to be an ATC at one point when trying to decide on a career. If I had become one, I would want to be like this guy or Kennedy Steve. A bit of humour goes a long way with plane crews that are already stressed with airport delays I would think.

[@shanidar]

This is Kennedy Steve with Canadian Manners... may have someone to follow for the next 20 years....

[@bromotion2542]

Awesome GND. He's bringing the mood up

[@dobermanpac1064]

I VOTE FOR THIS GUY!... BRING IT ON!

[@josuazeroo2011]

Can I ask for more of this guy's conversation... If it's not too much... This guys is awesome, really like Steve

[@mrk.dilkington]

Kennadian Steve!

[@NuncNuncNuncNunc]

Well, I've just had my dose of Canadian for the day!

[@AFmedic]

I subscribed to your channel, because I don't want to miss any new videos with this guy. As others have said....PLEASE POST MORE from this guy.

[@VASAviation]

More coming soon! :)

[@Third7Plays]

6:34 west jet and sun wing just colliding while ground talks to ice air abt gates- mild lol but also rip those planes

[@bloodmoongrizzlythefirst6492]

Wow that Apron is a Mess Making Lemon pie with the lemons he was given for the night.

[@ReelSalty305]

This guy is great!!!

[@LogiForce86]

Let's just call him "Pearson Chuck" for now.

[@MissHazeleyed96]

it's great cause 878 is the flight to switzerland hahaha

[@Xlastsuspectx]

This guy clearly likes his job a lot. Inspiering.

[@jos-christophejeannin1801]

''never a harm in asking'' How to put someone at ease. Really professional and nice controller !

[@lizardlickfan1]

A twin Kennedy Steve. Awesome

[@amyschueling9427]

Don’t know his name but he’s awesome!!

[@meganproffitt424]

Amy Schueling Pearson Dave

[@amyschueling9427]

Thank you very much!!!

[@meganproffitt424]

☺️

[@stinchjack]

Toronto Pearson seems a lot more organised with gate controller-to-ground controller communication than New York Keneddy

[@Peterfitsnicly]

Could be the new Kennedy Steve!! :)) I hope so we need a new one!!!

[@alexisdeville3605]

This tower guy is awesome ! Back in the day we had an approach guy on about 9 PM on ( Tampa Approach )I had a similar guy

[@wolf2351]

No one can replace Steve

[@ethanbennett9230]

Joking making everyone feel better about this clearly annoying situation, while also being insane at his job and being perfectly clear and concise.

[@lunatic3783]

he big shoes to fill, but sounds like a great start

[@wizbang68]

He's good controller but doesn't seem to have the same cutting wit Kennedy Steve. Like "splendid", "can your aircraft levitate over the triple 7 blocking your gate?", or "just follow the conga line on bravo after company 737"

[@uditabhattacharya2824]

How come ALL of the gates are occupied by a thing without a flight plan at the same time 😭😂

[@mtssman]

Is there a gate that is NOT occupied??? 😂😂😂

[@oceanle]

He’s the first atc where I am speaking out loud to the transcript.

[@lowprofile2412]

I’m late to the new find but he’s got my vote as the new northern Kennedy Steve 👍🛬

[@terryfitzgerald3272]

Willie Nelson’s

[@Clothahump1]

Sounds like a definite disciple of the ATC ghod Kennedy Steve!

[@pvrs87]

Would love to see the VP’s arrival and departure today from Eppley Airfield Omaha, NE

[@kevinheard8364]

raised at OMA ... sister and her family still there. Nice memories. I'll vote for "Pearson [whatever-his-name-turns-out-to-be]". Had the great opportunity for a couple of email exchanges with Kennedy Steve, and saw the tape of his award receipt ceremony. A truly deserving individual.

[@michaelm1]

I love this guy!

[@budman6x]

Truly a new Kennedy Steve.

[@HamSweetHam25]

I want to be a controller like this on VATSIM 😂

[@firestrikingaviation9978]

THE PACER once I have finished my training oh boy I'm gonna be like this dude no joke

[@guikegriot]

Love this guy!

[@cattenny]

AC 878 = Toronto to Zurich. Enjoy the Swiss Chocolate, lmao

[@RogueWraith909]

Damn he even sounds like him!

[@fsvben]

This man is cool 😎 😂

[@ansooXP]

woohooo!!

[@onemercilessming1342]

I've missed Kennedy Steve. This guy approaches the master himself. He'll do.

[@chriiiiiiis9187]

This is the first time I'm watching VASAviation without subtitle

[@crissuth4658]

Wow, weirdly I now recognize a Candian accent because of this 😂 didn't realize it was that much of an accent. Fully aware we all sound accented to other countries but I'm Canadian.

[@jessebourgelas8811]

I'm wondering if this is Kennedy Steve's twin brother from Canada.

[@beckyschmidt4025]

Love him! Toronto Dave?

[@SM-yg5yb]

This guy sounds SO Canadian. Haha

[@sgeorge1988]

Dave at YYZ is awesome. Cool guy. Makes you feel at ease. Great guy

[@MuhammedGemci]

Im just listening to a symphony right now, that guys is not ATCing, he is performing art!

[@danielpearson6306]

Would be great to have a other Kennedy Steve. Understand his name is David.

[@kalijasin]

Canadian version of Kennedy Steve.

[@linkkicksu]

The most peppy ATC I've heard.