FUNNY ATC: LEVITATING AIRBUS & RAMP NEGOTIATIONS!!!

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[@EskimoChild169]

I want a job where "i don't want to talk to you either" is acceptable.

[@hariodinio]

Especially as it means you've been able to say that more than once

[@rakninja]

depending on the circumstances, you can get away with that on military radios.

[@briansonnenfelt7125]

@@rakninja I get away with it in the military period. Rank has privileges

[@rakninja]

@@briansonnenfelt7125 i was talking about the inverse of that, actually. where it's your job, not rank, that affords you this privilege.

[@springsenior2006]

I say it to the guys in the front office all the time. Of course I phrase it differently. I prefer to phrase it as F*** Off. Of course I’m an automotive tech and it’s not on recorded transmissions hahaha.

[@jornadams9705]

5:29 "Tell everyone on the right side to look at all the empty gates you're not going to" LMAO I love this dude

[@FlamethrowerDoesStuff]

"I don't want to talk to you" "I don't want to talk to you either" "Alright you count as an airplane with people in it" I need to meet this person

[@ImpendingJoker]

No, this guy is actually funny.

[@k1productions87]

Aww but everybody loves Raymond :P

[@robertfleming9825]

ImpendingJoker aaaaaaaaaahahahaha! I know, right?

[@YuriyDel]

"Promote this man"

[@cooldude2251]

Sounded like AFProud at that moment. Nobody likes people stepping on each other

[@waffledude111111]

DAL1773: "where are we going?" GND:"I'd like you in Atlanta." DAL1773:"i just wanna go home"

[@jr13227]

Poor guy

[@GrowingPothos]

Yeah i felt so bad for the guy

[@emilypower9748]

That poor guy XD it just felt like someone kicked his puppy.

[@waraj7740]

Tug: "This is Delta Tug 1" GND: "Not now, any planes?" Tug: "Uhhh this is Delta 01 with 1 soul on board"

[@RT-qd8yl]

Hold your arms out like wings.

[@davecrupel2817]

😂😂😂 now THATS funny. I bet that would've given Steve a chuckle.

[@ziiofswe]

I just realized why this guy is so much funnier than most others. Most others mostly bark out directions, bam bam bam, and if you don't get it, they tend to become more or less irritated. This guy actually TALKS to everyone, and if some poor foreign pilot doesn't understand, he says it in a different way instead of just repeating the same phrase.

[@particularlytrue]

YESSSS. He is actually exhausted and sarcastic but very kind and patient and careful, all things considered 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gevmage]

Yeah, this controller is one of the good ones. As you say, it sounds like he basically got backed into a corner, having to keep a bunch of airplanes on taxiways that didn't have gates to go to, so had to make up procedures on the fly. Yuck. And did a great job and wasn't pissy with people.

[@sandmansevenseven1512]

You are referring to the legendary ATC Kennedy steve, recently retired, and he was funny as hell but loved by everyone, very experienced and well respected. search for Kennedy Steve for more.

[@Rilex037]

@@sandmansevenseven1512 not by everyone, poor Tugs didnt like him so much

[@darkiee69]

@@Rilex037 That's only Delta tug 2. ;)

[@snowdog8888]

"I just wanna go home" 😂😂😂

[@schoolofwonders]

ikr

[@jcmat043]

I felt that in my soul.

[@zBrainlezz]

787th like, maybe that makes me a Dreamliner?

[@lunaequinox7333]

I felt that in my soul

[@lucyk.5163]

Lol his defeated voice during all his communications, poor soul!

[@westsideken]

I want his " I don't want to talk to you either " as a ringtone.

[@SomeRandomGuy789]

Sorry for the late reply, but it is possible to convert this video to mp4, then use a video editing software to edit the clip to him saying that only, then converting the clip to mp3, then transferring it to itunes or your phone and select it as your ringtone

[@capnskiddies]

Voicemail

[@namibjDerEchte]

youtubedl -f bestaudio

[@Nighthawke70]

@@SomeRandomGuy789 download the clip then use VLC to part the sound from video, then edit it to your hearts desire.

[@SomeRandomGuy789]

Nighthawke70 ayyyy

[@clancen]

"Are they saying anything or just talking?" lol more people need to ask this question

[@ReinSouls]

"Uh yes ladies and gentlemen and the screaming baby in seat G2 if you'd look to your right you'll see all the empty gates the ramp won't let us park in."

[@GhostHostMemories]

+Buidalot problem is that empty gates may not actually be for due to regional carriers DBA said major airline. due to contracts and stuff, they can't work each others' gate even though they wear the same uniform

[@ReinSouls]

shades921 I was carrying on the joke Steve said.

[@GhostHostMemories]

+Buidalot my bad

[@lautaroroberti3874]

+shades921 Yap! haha

[@owtena]

+Buidalot LOL! The best comment! :D

[@GilesWells]

One of these days I would love to hear what is going on the ramp radios so I can understand just what Steve has to battle with.

[@k1productions87]

I'd love to see the view he's got while he's going through all this :P

[@brianengelhardt1787]

@All_Roads As I understand it, at most airports, the ramp controllers are actually provided by the airlines and are really just there to keep the ramp organized so that stuff like this doesn't happen. Sometimes they fail. At some airports (JKF, LGA, IAD, LAX) they fail frequently and often in spectacular fashion.

[@wizbangFLL]

Ground is the ramp radio, the pilots will call ops to get clearance to their gate, or reschedule a departure if they missed their takeoff slot. JFK Steve works a lot of magic because JFK & LGA are old terminal designs that makes things like a cul-de-sac with only enough room for one way traffic and the alleyways are relatively long. He works to get groups of planes out at once and then get planes all into their gates at once. Otherwise it's one out and one in and takes forever. It's ok if people pay attention and answer questions with what he is asking not some short story ala Aeroflot. When weather slows things down is when things grind to a stop because there are only so many places he can park a plane before to move one into the ramp/gate he has to reshuffle 8 planes. The tugs often just want to move to another location where they will be needed next, but don't have a plane waiting on them. ATL doesn't have the issues because the alleys are wide enough for 2 planes and entrances on both ends. A lot of other airports even if they don't have 2 entrances to the alleys the alleys aren't very deep (MIA, FLL for example) JFK Steve made things that other GND controllers freeze up on just a walk in the park.

[@ivacukic]

@@wizbangFLL Thank you, finally an explanation I (someone who knows nothing about aviation and got addicted to these videos a couple of days ago) can understand!

[@Busdriver321]

The ramp controllers are not ATC specialists, they usually work for the city aviation department.

[@nates9536]

2 TUG drivers dislike this video

[@MrIamalego]

Nathan Stevenson speedbird tug disliked lol

[@airbusheavy9333]

Cause speedbird Tug has no SOH :) well done JFK Steve keep it coming....

[@corzahazard444]

I just saw this comment, they're up to 35 now, must've been through a few since then lol

[@TheNightowl001]

LOL!

[@edwardmcdermott2672]

52 push backs dont like this video

[@FrankJames]

Speedbird Super Tug is gonna be my new band name

[@wsanders1]

Pretty clear from these recordings that November and Hotel are the taxiways upon which all of Western Civilization rests. Block one, and delays all the way back to the West Coast and Europe. JFK Ground FTW.

[@mandolinic]

I can't get my car out of my garage when Hotel backs up - and I'm in England.

[@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar]

@@mandolinic I know how you feel. If there’s a weather delay at ORD, the toilets in my house won’t flush, even though I live 10 miles from BWI. 😂

[@lucyk.5163]

@@IdliAmin_TheLastKingofSambar What?!

[@Rasscasse]

@@mandolinic Ha ha ha

[@andrewhoyler4374]

'I dont want to talk to you either" Steve is the bomb

[@DVA-yo7qs]

I died when he said that XD

[@stephenmilligan6709]

We don't talk about bombs at airports.

[@jimyaun627]

Ok dont jinp down my throat but why was he saying I dont eant to talk to you only call in if u got ppl on.. what the heck was going on and why was he saying that the right gates was where they wasnt gonna get?

[@cooldude2251]

@@jimyaun627 first question, the planes with people have priority. Second question, I think there was a plane in front of them blocking the taxiway

[@teksal13]

@@jimyaun627 Chill. You obviously don't understand anything.

[@Deadeye313]

LOL. This guy is great... Any plane with people on them call? That was priceless. I had to edit this remark: tell everyone on the right side of the plane to look at all the open gates they won't be going to......This guy....LMAO.

[@gandalfthegreen1827]

Kennedy Steve for the win.

[@IDoABitOfTrollin]

"Alright you count as an airplane with people on it" i lost it

[@TheClassyArchitect]

“And on our right you can see a whole line of empty gates that we can’t use. Hope you all don’t have anywhere important to be right now. As always, thank you for flying with us.”

[@FlyAirNick]

Aww, "I just wanna go home"

[@BonJoviMad100]

"Unaninous, i guess Atlanta isn't home"

[@suzannetodaro5494]

He was trying to offload in JFK.

[@notfranklinroosevelt2470]

I felt that in my soul

[@BonJoviMad100]

Me every-time I'm at work

[@shaalis]

"You count as a airplane with people on it!" LMAO!!!!! Steve is da man!

[@mgytitanic1912]

Any airplanes with people on it? Love it. Don't want to talk to tugs. That must be deeply frustrating to have to cruise round the airfield waiting for a gate.

[@TonyP9279]

I guess Google's self-flying airplanes aren't going anywhere! hehe...

[@H89SA]

This is one of my favorite videos so far. Please share and subscribe! I hope you'll like it too! :)

[@Maruschkaka]

+H89SA 6:23 I guess he's saying ... of the gate THAT I guess wasn't yours. But maybe I'm wrong xD I think it's incredible how you understand some of the conversations because the quality isn't always good/or the audio blocked!

[@MillionFoul]

+H89SA This is the best thing ever.

[@GhostHostMemories]

+Frobbeline problem is that even though it says at the gate, it could be one of the regional carriers DBA and due to union/company rules, they actually have different staff (even though same uniform) and therefore cannot work each others gate.

[@cottagechskitty]

+H89SA Busiest time at JFK and hydraulic fluid blocking a runway? I can see why they had him work the shift :) Not sure all ATC could handle that without getting snippy

[@nicolayorlov5130]

+H89SA Agree, this one is Epic so far!

[@asmodean26]

Funny episode. I liked it. Poor tugs. I want to see an levatating Airbus :-)

[@NathanaelTan]

+asmodean26 Perhaps one day Airbus will develop a VTOL passenger jet :P

[@GhostHostMemories]

+asmodean26 i see them all the time!

[@IlyaBabansky]

+Nathanael Tan (FirstAidLuver) imagine the convenience. "Follow the 321 on your left and cleared to land next to your gate."

[@mandolinic]

Levitation is an optional extra on Airbuses, but the company were too mean to buy it.

[@asmodean26]

Wouw! 140 likes. Thanks! Never had that before.

[@lancelot1953]

This controller is unreal - what a character, he really smooths out the airwaves despite the frustrations of all the pilots over the blocked gates. We need more people like him at ATC. He must love his job, what a pro! Thank you for the video, Ciao, L

[@FSVectors]

Join everyone else without a gate :D Reminds me of "Line-up behind the guys who don't get to go"

[@rreiter]

+FSVectors I was gonna say exact same thing. Classic Steve humor.

[@stevestohr6678]

+FSVectors Or another classic, taxi to such and such, join the static display out there. LMAO

[@gt27312]

I can't help it but every time I hear Kennedy Steve talk he reminds me of a very clean-mouthed Howard Stern. Anyone else?

[@H89SA]

It's not the first time someone said that. :)

[@taoiii]

also like alan alda on mash

[@themadpie9859]

who'd you scream at to not get a gate?

[@unusualbydefault]

lol, I love how steve keeps messing with the tug guys xD 3:08 is hillarious!!!

[@donnaviestenz7773]

They can only peddle so fast! Lol lol

[@jameswikstrom4174]

Steve, there is no one who can manage JFK Ground like you even with all the frustration you must experience. You seem to take everything in stride without getting upset. Love your sense of humor which I am sure pilots appreciate since most are experiencing stress just to get an open gate!

[@Volvo_EG]

That Air France 6 super had the most French accent I heard in an aviation video in my life. I really liked it :D

[@CandyGirl44]

I noted and loved it too. Almost too French🥰🥰

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Sometimes accents are a priblem!!!

[@Rasscasse]

Ah Oui. C’est fantastique 😄

[@ericparent7794]

I could listen to Kennedy Steve all night long. Always makes me laugh, and the ultimate rock star of ATC!

[@H89SA]

+Eric Parent Then open playlist of Kennedy Steve videos on my channel and enjoy. :)

[@rayanthony6865]

I wonder if he ever realized that throwing in the little extra "irritated humor" made all the pilots listen more carefully for what the hell was he going to say next and as a result he got much more immediate and one and done responses from his aircraft because everybody was paying attention

[@DavidMXXIV]

Im often sarcastic but never kidding. I lay into people and they tell me how funny I am. I’m not funny; i hate your fucking guts… but if you think that’s funny I’ll play along 😂

[@richard73]

Who would think that ATC could be good to listen too.Thanks for uploading.

[@H89SA]

+Richard Hayward Thank you for watching! That's a nice car you have there! :)

[@Sarah.Riedel]

"We are wait gate" "Are they saying anything or just talking?" 😂

[@tinyvanuffelen7918]

This job with a soo high level of stress , quick thinking and talking and still having a great sense of humor !! I love Steve ❤

[@H89SA]

Check out my latest videos of KS!🙋🏻‍♂️

[@burningisis]

Kennedy Steve is an amazing controller. I'd hate to be flying on Delta into JFK, that ramp seems so bad. I'm sure they're professionals and all but they sure sound like they're a cluster....

[@GhostHostMemories]

+Thyri Carver i was there a few sundays ago. it actually wasn't that bad.

[@DanielA-ou2hf]

If I'm not mistaken he is retired now

[@robertl.fallin7062]

@@DanielA-ou2hf He did . Pilots talk about the time when Steve........ there are a dozen Kennedy Steve episodes,

[@jaalcaid]

@@DanielA-ou2hf he's now a ramp controller, he's gone to the dark side

[@enthouendhut]

@@jaalcaid "to lighten up, for sure..." 😅

[@00jeffwc]

I think I counted three separate Supers in this one. Which makes me curious just how many A380-capable gates JFK has.

[@Timberwolf69]

Uhm... None, actually? Nah, probably one. ;)

[@aviatorsdream4686]

really old comment but JFK has 4 gates capable of accommodating the Super!

[@NiceMuslimLady]

@@aviatorsdream4686 That's ok. The airport I live near doesn't have ANY Super gates...just regular like 737/757/767/319/320/330 gates.

[@xplayman]

That was gold telling Delta to tell his passengers to look at all of the open gates they're not going to.

[@chrisaddison274]

6.05 - "It's unanimous,,,," Another great post fella - keep 'em comimg

[@H89SA]

+Chris Addison Thank you, it's corrected.

[@rebeccaweil1]

I love this ATC . He’s hilarious and can handle the pressure.

[@platemod8465]

Imagine how Steve would have to address the Tugs if the Tugs could levitate....

[@gasaholic47]

OMG, this was the best KS I've ever heard. What a screwed up night that must have been.

[@kissfan003]

I fear there will never be another Kennedy Steve. Love this Man!!!

[@tonyvienonen6589]

If you listen to this at 0.50x speed, they all sound like they're drunk. Too funny!

[@iain8837]

Tried it thinking you were talking crap.....but yeh, funny as!

[@shahirtaeny591]

Hahaha you got me

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Hysterical 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erickdelko9523]

This guy is my hero and i love his humor LOL. It sounds like being ATC can be fun.

[@NiceMuslimLady]

Who'd you scream at to not get a gate?

[@tomski787]

Very definitely in the top three funniest! Thanks for these uploads, they're a vital part of my day and keep me sane and alive, knowing that I'm not the only one with problems...

[@lumpmasta]

Poor tugs lol

[@GhostHostMemories]

+lumpmasta my LEAST favorite tug

[@owtena]

+lumpmasta two TUGs didn't like that video :D LOL!

[@Michael.....]

maybe the tugs should pick up some passengers to get priorities.. :)

[@owtena]

Michael C.B. HAHA! Good idea! :D

[@nickykeightley1724]

Kennedy Steve: truly, you are hilarious and wonderful!! I could listen to this all day!

[@slook7094]

"I definitely don't wanna talk to you either." 🤣🤣🤣

[@jbmbanter]

He is so awesome! Thanks as always for your efforts to bring this introspective look at the magic that ground controllers do and especially Kennedy Steve work!!

[@H89SA]

+jbmbanter Thank you for watching! :)

[@DriesVandenneucker]

Wonderful compilation!! I'm constantly smiling!

[@H89SA]

+Dries Vandenneucker Thank you for watching!

[@kauznutz]

this man is amazing. I used to work at an airport and he def would have made the days go by faster.

[@lewismartin3826]

This guys hilarious. Only time I think as a pilot myself I’d want to chat over comms 😂😂

[@TheR00ndar]

My favorite part of these videos is the accent on all the Air France pilots.

[@will85630]

This ATC is a legend. Humor and proficiency at the same time? Still loving that job. Hope I get him flying into his airport

[@philipwhiuk]

Unlikely - I think he's retired.

[@davecrupel2817]

5:50 AWWWHAHAHAHWWW!! that poor crew!! 🤣🤣 For those who dont know, the fluid hes talking about is most likely Skydrol fluid. Used in jets. Stinks like manure 😂😂

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Oopsie....slippery

[@elbrando5557]

“I just wanna go home”

[@confusedwolf7157]

Amazing ATC dude. Just a civilian me. Just love his humour. "Blessing to come in". Oh my sides!!

[@robertfleming9825]

Good ole Kennedy Steve-always has a great sense of humor

[@tabchanzero8229]

5:28 totally killed me. That was savage.

[@PetThePeeves]

I feel like he has the same eye rolling high school teacher energy I do, because we seem to respond to stupid questions (yes, they exist, and some people enjoy asking them just to count their face palm body count for the day) the same way. I’d love to get a beer with him

[@algermom1]

Give this ATC a nice dinner and a night off...good job with humor too!

[@bravetitangrizzly]

Keep finding myself coming back to these every now and then, KS was the best!

[@H89SA]

Check my new videos with KS. 🙋🏻‍♂

[@patriciaotoole5930]

U guys r great how u keep planes from not crashing is amazing. U guys have God's grace. I dont know how much they pay you. It's not enough god bless

[@taeminkim9524]

Man I just love your video. Thanks for sharing!

[@H89SA]

+Tae Min Kim Thank you for watching! :)

[@billybuttons4298]

Steve sure does love him some super tugs. Lol

[@1949man]

Because there's no "Americans" driving them? lol

[@Petruccifan77]

He was on a roll this day, love this guy!

[@brainboy148]

sometimes I wonder if Ramp knows what they are doing

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Total cluster fu***

[@user-jy1mf3pg6c]

BEST ATC IN THE WORLD - NEVER ANOTHER LIKE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Broadica]

I have so much respect for atc.... so many traits must come together for someone to handle that job.

[@haiwatigere6202]

It must be made a crime to enjoy your work so much. Such stressful work too. Bless you Steve. Talks like he is having a yarn with friends while fishing

[@simonwootten5821]

This guy is truly awsome.

[@minanes6549]

This guy's a boss. Can't you get HIM to be next President of the USA?

[@JoeyRhubarb]

Yea you guys set the bar pretty low for presidential candidates.

[@FurNaxxYT]

Deltrik Destroyer Common sense? Steve is a phenomenal ATC, but presidential candidate come on now

[@DorkInProgress84]

The joke is 500 feet above you, declare traffic in sight.

[@justadoginmaine]

Somebody needs to give Steve an acting gig.

[@atsushisakai2440]

Smooth ride at JFK because of this guy. I think he has good heart, works professionally and has humour. I will buy you breakfast when I am there.

[@sed6]

Wow this stuff is way more fun to listen to than regular atc.

[@kristamarsh7212]

This is my new found joy. Steve rocks!

[@scottleppard3290]

This GND guy is great! Loves his job and he is really good at it!

[@anatoleh1]

Wow nice ATCs do exist after all :) more of this please

[@Vinemaple]

Sounds like a hell of a night for everybody, he probably kept it from being a lot worse.

[@nikeeweston]

This JFK dude is amazing, so safe so careful yet so funny and kind.

[@MrPomelo555]

This guy is killing me. It’s just like listening to a radio show.

[@colodomom]

Love this NY ATC guy. He sounds like sarcastic Ray Romano!

[@Larryloafer488]

Love your work man, missing Kennedy Steve..

[@michellejohnson3867]

Lol.funniest one yet 😁🤣🤣xx

[@ChiarettaCroce]

How funny is to listen to the different accents of the crews ... the British one is my favorite! LOL

[@yeahaighht4353]

I absolutely love this guy lmao

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

Delta TUG! I definitely don't want to talk to you! ROFL! 🤣🤣

[@donnaviestenz7773]

LOL LOL....if he buys you a beer???

[@stephenmilligan6709]

This guy is always hilarious.

[@JustDiane71]

i know nothing about air traffic, ramps,etc but i wish i did......this guy is HYSTERICAL!!

[@volundrfrey896]

If someone can get kennedy steve to record the "I don't want to talk to you either" in better quality for me to use as a text message sound then I'm willing to pay for it.

[@Starlqqking1994]

This is absolutely hilarious!! I'm glad I know military code.

[@mikepitz9975]

Steve is a breath of fresh air to an otherwise hum drum ground exchange ....

[@nadinesteidl6153]

These guys are excellent. If anyone of you get to MKE, be happy to buy you coffee and/or a beer if you’re not flying right away.

[@gt27312]

Didn't think I was the first....I'm never first at anything haha. Love your channel, already subscribed. Now just waiting for Kennedy Steve to retire and do stand up at a comedy club near me!

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Or a book!!

[@Gryphon1-1]

He isn't just an ATC, he's the whole facility.

[@number-td3mt]

The way jb say San Juan is priceless.

[@miadrain1454]

Kennedy Steve is the best controller out there would be hilarious to hear him in a plane

[@JesterNR1]

I love this controller... reminds me of Howard Stern every time I hear a clip of him

[@sakumisan]

Speedbird Super TUG laughing at the end of his transmission. Love it

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Peddaling backwards is the worst! Lol