Harrison Ford Lands on Taxiway | ATC vs Pilots

[@KDu400]

Whoever came in at the end of the first one with “settle down captain happy” is my hero 🤣

[@AlaiMacErc]

It's kinda crazy they're having these one-to-one safety-critical chats on open frequencies, and other pilots can chime in whenever they feel like being helpful/epic snarky. :D

[@createdbeing302]

Start getting better heroes captain Kirby.

[@AlaiMacErc]

@@createdbeing302 Good fictional portrayal of a hero, though.

[@Noah-jb9om]

@@createdbeing302 calm down

[@createdbeing302]

@@Noah-jb9om Are you calm?

[@herpderpherpd]

"I make a mistake every 2 or 3 minutes" *does the maths on a 5 hour flight* *panics*

[@74gear]

😆 ya... pretty strange thing to transmit

[@avimaltzman5673]

The mistake was his parents'... Should have gone to the movies instead of having sex that night...

[@hectorpascale1013]

@@74gear he´s simply telling the truth. After joinig wrong Lima, he makes the next fault @1:27 when reading back "OK copy 57 min Delta 2426" while the flight Number is 2422.

[@MNBluestater]

🤣

[@brianlanders5306]

@@avimaltzman5673 : They had sex in the movies, it's very uncomfortable, but apparently it got the job done. LOL

[@svenolofandersson2572]

”I’m the schmuck who landed on the taxiway.” Great way to open a conversation like that. It immediately tells the other guy that I know I screwed up and I fell pretty bad about it.

[@chrisgould101]

I was distracted by the airliner

[@kd5nrh]

Swing around to the approach on Google Earth; if you're thinking "I need to land on the long straight thing to the left of the big runway," well, Charlie kinda qualifies. I could see it being an easy mistake to make if you're focused on everything except the paint on the pavement. (And trust me, if you're landing parallel to and behind an airplane several times the size of yours, you're way more focused on where that wake turbulence is going to hit than on the ground art.)

[@MeppyMan]

I was using the force.

[@bertjesklotepino]

what would Chuck Norris have said?

[@twiztedclown]

@@MeppyMan he wanted that character to die for decades remember.

[@sertank735]

Props to Mr. Ford for being a man about it and not playing the “Don’t you know who I am!” card.

[@MrYosssup]

Sean Connery: “I didn’t know you could fly a plane!” H.F. “Fly yes, land no!”

[@christopherg2347]

"What happens at 11 o clock?"

[@WisamSafi1978]

Omg that’s perfect 😂🤣

[@Ironhandjohn]

“Son, I’m sorry….. they got us!”

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

Now who's going to edit the video?

[@sepperoxx]

Duh, he flew the millennium falcon for years. I kid, I Kid.

[@velmawhite9830]

The difference in tone between how the captain in the first story spoke to air traffic control and how Harrison Ford spoke with them gives me so much more admiration for Harrison Ford as a person. He handled his mistake with humility and respect.

[@portnuefflyer]

He's highly respected by other pilots who actually know him, he takes flying seriously and has something like 6 or 8 K hours TT, so hardly a celebrity know nothing. The main lesson here for us light plane pilots is to stay the hell away from any airport with a control tower!

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

But he clearly has cognitive issues and probably should NOT be flying.

[@tomcorwine3091]

@@portnuefflyer That’s a pretty broad statement. 95% of my flights have been in to/out of controlled airports. There are plenty of towered airports that cater mainly to GA traffic.

[@portnuefflyer]

@@tomcorwine3091 I meant it partially facetious, as I myself vastly prefer unattended/uncontrolled strips, preferably unpaved, in other words I'll never find myself in Ford's position. I realize most appreciate the amenities of a larger field and their FBOs, and dealing with a control tower is a small price to pay for them.

[@twiztedclown]

@Michael Robinson your calling someone an idiot for pointing out that age debilitated your ability to do things. and for the safety of others you should have self awareness to call it quits. man id hate to see what you believe as intelligent. probably thought trump was a genius.

[@Putinhuylo3]

”Settle down captain happy” *uncredited person cuts in like a boss*

[@LloydWaldo]

Can they actually tell who’s transmitting on the channel?

[@MatthijsvanDuin]

@@LloydWaldo No, that's why you normally include your identification. Of course you may be able to match the voice to some previous or subsequent transmission where they do identify themselves.

[@cbpriv]

Yeah I dont know why Kelsey missed that. First officer clearly says Settle down captin

[@LloydWaldo]

@@cbpriv nah I doubt that. Why do it on the radio? Good way to piss off your captain.

[@MatthijsvanDuin]

@@cbpriv It seems extremely unlikely that that was the FO on that plane, it makes no sense to talk _on the radio_ to someone sitting next to you.

[@chrisatkinson9621]

Harrison Ford's phone call is a good example of the difference between an explanation and an excuse. He told them what happened, but never tried to make it sound like it wasn't his fault.

[@jritechnology]

It also sounds like his alias while flying is "James Burke" - or "Jimmy the Gent". Irish gangster played by Bob DeNiro in Goodfellas.

[@ghimmy47]

I didn't suddenly go deaf when he said he was distracted by the Airbus and about the wake turbulence. He did own up to the goof though.

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

KSNA is a very difficult Charlie airspace to fly into. You have to get a hold of So-cal, then they hand you off to the tower. The tower talks really fast and there is a lot of traffic. Yes and an airliner next to you landing on the parallel runway. It's crazy busy. It seems more like a Bravo. Sometimes the bran can just get over loaded and yes he landed on Charlie but he did own up to it. He was task saturated.

[@Zyo117]

@ghimmy47 Telling control what you're distracted by is actually important. Writing it in your report is more important.

[@paraflamdragonruff9487]

He owned it like a boss. Most actors would be blaming their assistants 😂

[@wesmatron]

"I flew the Millennium Falcon. I'll land where I want"

[@minero1775]

He totally should of said that the hyper drive malfunctioned and Chewie distracted him

[@g8kpr3000]

@@minero1775 he should have said “I was trying to keep my distance from the Airbus, but not look like I was keeping my distance. I was flying casual”

[@Adam-qv2bd]

@@minero1775 - Harrison hates star wars.

[@minero1775]

@@Adam-qv2bd I know it's so sad Solo would of been better if he was in it and they deaged him

[@captainkrazee7726]

Lol

[@alohathaxted]

Glad Harrison took his own advice. “ Don’t get cocky, kid!”

[@alohathaxted]

@Galileo7of9 yeah, I get the feeling you wouldn’t have stopped at just showing Galileo the instruments of torture.

[@danbennett9328]

Landing on taxiways ain't like dusting crops, boy.

[@imachavel]

@Galileo7of9 take it easy Chewy, just don't look like you are taking it easy

[@Mightiflier]

@Galileo7of9 the point is was that he was humble, unlike the ass Captain at the first of the video. So no, he was humble, not cocky.

[@Mightiflier]

@Galileo7of9 got it.😀

[@LeeryMuscrat]

"Hey, Im the schmuck that landed on the taxiway" Gold. What a way to take responsibility

[@JR-gb6no]

huh? He deflected and should have quit flying.

[@ivangranger8494]

J R It sounds to me as if it should be permanently. He will be 79 in July.

[@cptoscar]

Extra special because he is also the pilot of the ship that did the Kessel Run in 12 para secs!! The Millenium Falcon! (don't pretend that you did not get goosebumps)

[@The_ZeroLine]

That’s how I phrase things when I’m really embarrassed like he obviously was. He sounds like he can barely talk anymore.

[@MrTarmonbarry]

At least he is honest about it . And for good measure admits to being a schmuck

[@KrisDouglas]

I didn't expect HF to have so much humility and be so chill. Respect.

[@hedgehog1965uk]

When he was asked his name and he said "Harrison Ford", I expected ATC to say "Very funny. What's your real name?". For people over a certain age in the UK, it reminds me of that old advert where a cop stops a car for speeding and he goes up to the driver and says "Who do you think you are? Stirling Moss?" and of course the driver IS Stirling Moss. I can't remember what the ad was for.

[@slipperysloper3721]

Flying probably equals freedom for him away from the world. Losing that would be devastating.

[@AlaiMacErc]

@@hedgehog1965uk Me neither! Astonished it doesn't seem to be up on YT somewhere...

[@idon.t2156]

He sounds very tired, or quite drunk.

[@wimpow]

@@idon.t2156 Nope. He is old and he feels old. He was 75 years old. He is not one of those 75 years old that are full of energy and whatever.

[@NeoRocket001]

"I make a mistake every 2 or 3 minutes" I will take, things a pilot could say that would scare the crap outta me for 500, Alex.

[@KDu400]

Right? What’s his name, because I want to make sure to never fly with him!!

[@WyzeGye25468]

@@KDu400 That's @airforceproud95 I'm surprised i'm not seeing anybody point that out

[@TBone4983]

Not a pilot but my old job was operating nuclear reactors. If I had said that, even as a joke or if I was mad about something else and said it in the heat of the moment, you can bet your ass we're going to be having a conversation about it and I'm probably going to get removed and have to requalify at least.

[@C.Church]

@@KDu400 His name is Ken or Chad. Whatever the male equivalent of Karen is.

[@akbur2805]

@@WyzeGye25468 I knew the voice sounded familiar, is it actually him though?

[@LeonidsStrapOn]

"You landed on Charlie" "I landed on Charlie? ...is he ok?"

[@RDCST]

Probably was Charlie Sheen, he likes to have dates on strange places, a taxiway is a whole new level.

[@MrHankHill]

I spit my water out.

[@heididietrich9800]

Oh no! He landed on my brother! I guess he's not a fan anymore!

[@RedwoodTheElf]

Like that old Infantryman joke: Officer: FIRE AT WILL! Joker: Which one's "Will?"

[@RFC-3514]

Oh, Charlie's fine. My finger, not so much.

[@rex8255]

"When you land on Charlie, there's no one else you can blame it on..." I'll bet Captain Happy on Delta 2422 could find someone else to blame it on!

[@74gear]

😂 I mean... airline pilot super powers are excuses and whining so... I wouldn’t doubt it

[@andreashabeck1155]

"I was going to land there after this touch and go on the taxiway"

[@pedrosmith221]

@@74gear I SWEAR I was aligned with the runway, YOU moved the airport.

[@terryboyer1342]

@@pedrosmith221 I was compensating for magnetic shift and global warming.

[@LloydWaldo]

I don’t like your attitude commenter.

[@barneymiller7894]

I'm not even planning on a career as a pilot, but the advice you gave about owning up to your mistakes and not shifting blame is 100% great advice for ANY career. Personal responsibility is something people WILL take notice of in the workplace, and you will be rewarded for it!

[@kendoll55]

Not in the field of nursing. In a 34 year career I rarely saw personal integrity in any nurse I worked with. The preference is to write one up for taking responsibility. That only leads to bad things. Literally a bunch of douches. Stay away from ERs & ICUs especially.

[@bobmuller9157]

L mmm m M '?]pll

[@veronicacrabtreehill6608]

Well said Barney.

[@alexghous]

I agree with you, but what I find is, some folks are professionals at talking other folks into taking responsibility for things that they had no business being responsible for in the first place.... an example. I am a nuclear power plant boss.. things blew up and I say to you, "tell them you did it." and you, being my minion, just got on national television and told everyone that you did it. I am against this kind of taking responsibility.

[@barneymiller7894]

@@alexghous Ah, the Homer Simpson scenario is always a problem

[@pigpug_214]

I thought old Han was a pro, that sounds like a Wookie mistake...

[@74gear]

😂 very well done pigpug

[@RosyRosie42]

🤝 Thank you for this comment 😂

[@notsure4907]

Hahahahahaha! 🤣

[@davidcole333]

nice! LOL worthy.

[@drboze6781]

Did Han Solo have a yoke or a stick?

[@hebruixe9125]

being a dork over the radio isn't the worst thing to do raging about someone's non-existent attitude is

[@nana-uj2yz]

your comment is clearly giving me attitude, it's uncalled for and you need to improve your comments attitude

[@alukuhito]

That's called "projection". He's projecting his own problem onto somebody else. I hope he lost his job.

[@technole]

I don't like your attitude, good morning

[@moeshickenyay]

He’s right even pilots get star struck, and become apologist for fuck up super stars.

[@Huntracony]

@@alukuhito People shouldn't be fired for having a bad day. Repeated bad behavior should get you fired, not one bad moment.

[@katrinasparks899]

The proper response to the pilot asking "How does he know your name is Kelsey?" should have been "If you don't know me, my name is Kelsey, and I'm a 747 pilot."

[@nathanmcguire932]

“My channel 74Gear is all about aviation”

[@dana102083]

Ha ha ha😂😊

[@caret_shell]

11:07 _"Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction, but uh... everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?"_ 😃

[@dancarter482]

_BORING conversation, anyway!_

[@robroy25]

I am a retired Master Mariner and through the years we adopted a lot of procedures from the aviation industry. One of the major items I am glad you mentioned, was that junior Officers on the bridge should be encouraged to speak up if they see something not right during any situation where there are multiple people on the bridge. Many maritime accidents have occurred due to intimidation and lack of communication amongst personnel on the bridge during critical times. Cheers

[@electrontube]

Absolutely agreed. We also have the aviation industry to thank for the prevalence of checklists to continually refine procedures. I learn a lot from pilots.

[@Alvin-1138]

Not only many maritime disasters, but many environmental disasters, corporate disasters, workplace accidents etc!

[@veramae4098]

I've looked at many reports on the Edmund Fitzgerald maritime disaster. Near the end the Captain is still calm, following ship asks if he needs assistance, essentially he replies, "No". Sometimes, it's time to PANIC.

[@aserta]

It's one of the tenets of command/leadership and those under being commanded/lead. If you have a central stooge that puts yes people around him, or worse, holds absolute power without so much a single allowance for challenge, you end up with disasters, eventually or daily. When we all work together, and the leader's greatest feature, is the ability to lead, listening to every expert and coming up with a course correction in front of dangers unseen to him, that's when we all win. It's a gosh darned shame that we don't teach that in schools, more busy teaching antiquated notions and individuality without any sort of backup (in essence, how to be good little worker drones, not too intelligent to dissent, not too stupid to not do the tasks of those who think themselves above everyone else).

[@stevecooper2873]

@@veramae4098 Panic does nothing to mitigate the situation.

[@GoodDeal123]

The story about PJ accepting responsibility is the real gold of this clip...

[@thefourshowflip]

“I’m the shmuck that landed on the taxiway earleir” I was rolling after that 🤣🤣🤣

[@samuelhulme8347]

What about rotating

[@thefourshowflip]

@@samuelhulme8347 Eyyyy!!!! Touché 🙃

[@thefuza150]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zergslayer69]

barrel rolling

[@zaho87]

Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone is willing to take responsibility for their mistakes. Respect for Harrison Ford.

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

My respect for Harrison just went up even higher. That’s the attitude to have when you screw up, take it like a man and apologise, not like that first...”gentleman”. He needs demoting to baggage handling.

[@RustyDust101]

Nah, baggage handling is too much for that guy. Misplaced baggage is one of the main reasons of claims against airlines, I've heard.

[@Pacifistrapist]

Sure if he actually learned from it and fucked up over and over.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

It’s not the only time his flying caused problems

[@samueldeter9735]

I don't want that schmuck tossing around my bags!

[@BlyGuy]

Ford is not a good pilot and repeatedly makes mistakes that would get any non-celeb pilots wings clipped.

[@tcunero]

I had heard that Harrison acted poorly during this incident. This is nothing of the sort!! He acted super. He made a mistake and took accountability and made no excuses. He was polite and acknowledged his mistake. We all make mistakes... its those who acknowledge their errors that can correct them in the future. Good lessons here, Thanks for the upload!

[@davidstuart4915]

Harrison, acting poorly?!.... I wont have it....always a good performance ;)

[@TOFMDrone]

ATC to Harrison Ford: you landed on the taxiway instead of the runway Harrison Ford: *angry wookie noises*

[@nejiniisan1265]

Blame on Chewbacca

[@donmackie6086]

At least he took his own advice and didn't get cocky.

[@Sisko1500]

Celebrity Lands on taxi way keeps license Me lands on taxi way looses license Celebrity privilege

[@em1osmurf]

@@Sisko1500 "born too loose"

[@OttoByOgraffey]

@@Sisko1500 uh, *LOSE. It's, *lose. Always has been. *LOSES

[@DidIDoGoodMum]

„Settle down captain happy“ must be my favorite line from all of the videos that Kelsey reviews 😂

[@philipdarnall787]

PJ is a real man. Thank you for walking in his shoes!

[@74gear]

Ya, actually just called him a week ago to catch up

[@knight2386]

PJ is the best part of this video. The world needs more PJs.

[@mattbaatz6465]

I noticed your commentary on not cutting others out is describing exactly what turned Korean Air from having one of the worst safety records in the world into one of the best. A great reminder for all leadership situations. Silence can kill.

[@eval_is_evil]

"settle down Captain Happy" lmao genius

[@chrismaines1285]

HF sounded very humble and I hear he is a very capable pilot. That’s a great plane he’s had restored.

[@jan_nash]

Damn, my very biggest respect for PJ, that was just an awesome and incredibly honorable thing to do!

[@KeithTingle]

I think Mr. Ford handled it well and accepted his fate

[@zappawench6048]

So cool that PJ looked after you, and you now look after the crew around you. Good to know and reflects merit on all involved.

[@thewaywardwind548]

You never know when someone will recognize your voice. My brother was a NOAA weatherman who sometimes recorded weather reports for the local radio station. He was stopped for speeding by a state trooper. While they were talking, the trooper asked if he was the guy who was on the radio weather report. My brother told him he was and the trooper told him to slow down and have a good day.

[@elchingon7351]

Harrison Ford graduated from my high school back in 1960. I was told that he was considered a big nerd and was always picked on. Years later he was asked to come back for a high school reunion but he said "No way!" I would still fly with the man, mistakes happen.

[@scmontgomery]

Of all the mistakes a pilot could make, I'll take a safe landing on the wrong pavement

[@mclovin2155]

"Settle down, captain Happy". Golden.

[@danmaardeze]

Captain Happy is back!!! And I'll say it again, "Settle down, Captain Happy" One of the best things produced in 2020

[@lorir5728]

That first pilot reminds me of someone I used to work with at a doctors office. It's such a breakdown in communication when working with someone with that kind of personality. You end up not wanting to clarify anything with them. It's dangerous.

[@kevinwalsh8933]

A number of years ago I was a passenger on a Delta flight from Atlanta to Newark. I was in the left-most seat in the row (seat A, right?). We were within 50 feet of touching down, and I could see a row of hangars out the window, when suddenly the pilot puts on full throttle, we climb rapidly, and we do a go around. When we came back down and landed those hangars were maybe 200 feet further away and there was a taxiway between us. I’m pretty dang sure the pilot nearly landed on that taxiway.

[@chltmdwp]

Must be the fatigue.

[@veronicacrabtreehill6608]

Oops ! 🥴🥴

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Either that or a stiff crosswind was pushing the plane, which is why the go-around was initiated.

[@theephemeralglade1935]

Harrison Ford miraculously flies you safely to the airport, but then you realize Richard Hammond is your ride home...

[@ellenborovfd1934]

Hammond, PLEASE remember that this isnt a Rimac, yeah? 😂😂😂

[@theephemeralglade1935]

@@ellenborovfd1934 Lol! Hammy you're breaking the car!

[@kkmdew09]

Bro I about spit my drink out when I read that omfg I’m dyin! 😂😂

[@RDCST]

POWAAAAAARRR!!!

[@zzgaming29]

I have full trust in the Hamster, as long as it’s not a rocket powered dragster, an electric hyper car, or actually any motor vehicle.

[@christinelavoie2644]

I think what impressed me most about the ATC people communicating with Harrison Ford is that the could figure out what he was saying. That is major league mumbling. I could hardly decipher one word. But good for him about being humble about his mistake.

[@WirrWicht]

I thought he chewed on his mike?

[@patfromamboy]

Nice job saying that your crew needs to feel comfortable saying things. I worked as a journeyman lineman and oftentimes when a truck driver would tell a lineman working on an energized line that he was getting close to it they would yell “I know!” Instead of thanking them which makes them less likely to help the next time. It’s the same thing, make the entire crew feel comfortable to bring things up. Always thank everyone. Good point.

[@6thwilbury2331]

In fairness to Mr. Ford, he was trying to make that flight inside 12 parsecs.

[@NeoRocket001]

lolol

[@MAXIMILLIONtheGREAT]

"Isn't a parsec a measure of distance and not time?"

[@ambredragonne3505]

@@MAXIMILLIONtheGREAT Shhhhh... It doesn't matter...

[@6thwilbury2331]

@@MAXIMILLIONtheGREAT "ah nah nah nah wait wait... Chewie, take these guys to the ship and get her ready."

[@captainkrazee7726]

@@MAXIMILLIONtheGREAT let the man make his joke

[@bujablaster]

ATC: "Husky 89HU, do you have an instructor on board?" Ford: "no sir, i fly Solo."

[@tru3sk1ll]

FLy....yes.....Land......No.......

[@cityvibegirl]

PJ is everything this industry needs more of. Integrity is the absolute quality of honesty.

[@mariathompson4875]

What Kelsey said about creating an environment in which everyone is empowered to speak is key to good operations. Flying. Surgical suite. Accounting. Human resources. Environmental inspection. Doesn't matter where you're in charge. Listen to your people. Make them feel safe in speaking up and THANK THEM for doing it.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

First video in the clip: "I make mistakes every 2-3 minutes." I would rather not be on his flight, honestly!

[@verodg7833]

Haha for real!

[@KimonFrousios]

Yeah, if he accidentally said that on the PA instead of the radio, I'd be making my way to the door consequences be damned. Even allowing for exaggeration, if that figure is anywhere in the general vicinity of reality, he shouldn't be flying commercial planes.

[@n1ydy]

Seriously, we all make mistakes, its the ability to recognize and correct them that makes a good crews.

[@bobmartin4942]

Ditto

[@Pile_of_carbon]

IKR! I'd be kinda grumpy too if I couldn't go 2-3 minutes without messing up. I'm guessing his day goes something like: wake up, put pants on backwards, eat dog's kibble instead of cereal, get 5 traffic tickets on the way to work, go into the wrong plane, discover he forgot his shoes at home, go onto the wrong taxi way, well at ATC, blame First Officer and flight attendants, fail to copy number.

[@kd5nrh]

"Uh, why is the gear down at 30,000 feet?" "To remind me that I've got popcorn in the microwave in the forward galley." "Ok, so I guess flaps 4 is to remind you to put the gear up when your popcorn's done?" "Affirmative!"

[@221b-l3t]

I'm dying lol

[@gregergreg]

AYYfirmative

[@borinillo]

As a captain in an Airbus 320 for many years, I once was on the radio, just after touchdown. I reported 'runway vacated' and got no answer. The twr controller was a lady. I tried to call her again, also with no result. Then I said to my copilot: "she's ignoring me, just like my wife". A few seconds later, I realized my ptt was stuck and that was the reason I wasn't hearing her. The ptt in the 320 is like a pistol trigger, so I pushed it forward with my finger, recovering communication. When I called again and she answered, she was laughing, as well as other voices in the tower. My copilot too. Everything ended in good mood comments (and some sorrys by me). But I was very thankful that I had done a humorous comment but not an offensive one. Because, when we feel in the privacy of the cockpit with just another pilot, sometimes we do say ugly things.

[@carolv8450]

@Felipe Sanchez Cuenca, lol!

[@FirstInLastOutYT]

Thank goodness they had good humor! But that’s hilarious!

[@Brock_Landers]

Oh yes sir...I am a truck driver and I've been guilty of having inappropriate conversations with people on my CB radio many times...especially when I'm shifting going up a hill and I have the Mike in my hand a forget to release the button...lmao Thanks for sharing your story! I love all stories related to air and sea!

[@plsniper]

LOL!! Years ago, my instructor told me a story of when he was a mechanic for Pan Am. They were ready to push the 747 out of the gate. He contacted the cockpit on his headsets. The co pilot answered and it was a woman. He told his friend "hey, it's a cunt", not realizing that his mike button was stuck. She made war out of that one. LOL!! ooops...Poor guy almost lost his job.

[@jahbern]

@@plsniper I’m glad his mic was transmitting. We appreciate it when men like that out themselves in public. Saves us a lot of trouble 👍🏻

[@keithreding1828]

It cost you nothing to be nice and respectful. It's a valuable life lesson.

[@jonmurray158]

I hope to have you as the senior aviator on every flight I ever take from this moment forward. Clearly super intelligent, humble and honest - a refreshing combination in today's world - making this channel compulsive viewing! Simply love the clips and the frank disclosures of 'yes I've done that in the past, but quickly learnt from it / apologised!' I enjoy the analysis and (from everything I've watched) respectful dissection of other pilot's decisions and mistakes. Please keep up this great work, it's very much enjoyed and appreciated!

[@BigTylt]

I assume getting asked to "copy a number" is as bad as hearing "we need to talk".

[@stevemyers2092]

you assume correctly lol

[@650gringo]

It's the adult version of "You need to go to the Principal's Office, right now!"

[@ryanm.191]

Hi Ryan M, I’m Ryan M.

[@abuBrachiosaurus]

No it's that one teacher who saw you do something stupid in the hallway "I am gonna need your name and teacher's name"

[@LordSandwichII]

It's like seeing flashing blue lights in your rear view mirror.

[@bravejango12]

As a person that's former ATC I would have taxied that first guy back to parking where he could sit until his attitude got better.

[@BobbyDuwitz]

honestly that's probably safer for his passengers and everyone else around. Dude's getting road rage on an airport runway.

[@electrontube]

I didn't detect an inkling of negativity from the controller. The pilot on the radio was simply being a child.

[@asd123543666]

it was fake.

[@asd123543666]

@@electrontube its FAKE

[@lucasng4712]

@@asd123543666 Proof?

[@higgme1ster]

LOL I was an Air Force Tech Controller for six years not an ATC. Then I worked for ITT, Sprint, and MCI which eventually got purchased by Verizon and have been retired from Verizon for eight years. I still find myself answering by saying "Affirmative" a few times a week. I also say "Roger" or "I copy" to my wife sometimes when we are on the phone. You didn't sound like a dork to me, Sir. This edit two years later: when I was stationed in Sacramento back in 1976-77, my supervisor was Tech Sergeant Bowles. and no better man you could ever know. He earned a Purple Heart in Korea. He had the habit of saying, "that's a firm tiddy" instead of "Affirmative." I find myself in the habit of, instead of saying Roger Wilco (that's short talk for I acknowledge your transmission and Will Comply), I say Roger Daltrey, just because it's fun.

[@siuuuwy]

Imagine when the atc recognized kelsey and the atc said takeoff clearance coming up!!

[@maciej5468]

Lol

[@anujyotidey7031]

😂😂😂

[@phipsd8388]

Damn that would be so hilarious 😂

[@juicyberg]

good stuff

[@Zeleathos]

I would love that haha

[@marcelsilveira1117]

I’m a controller and everything Kelsey said is spot on. I still can’t believe the pilot at ATL talked that way to the ground controller. That audio can’t be real.

[@bobbwest]

Harrison Ford has my immense respect and admiration. He set a example of how WE ALL need to behave when we make a mistake, with humility, honesty and humanity. My esteem for Harrison Ford has grown immensely after hearing his polite and humble no-excuses attitude with ATC. He did not sink to “big shotism”, and did not try to use his fame, wealth or power to weasel out of this situation. It is obvious that he immediately understood the potential disaster that could have happened. As Kelsey said; “He took it like a man.” There is zero room for prima donnas or excuse makers when it comes to aviation. Harrison, my hat is off to you my man. I can just imagine how Steve Martin or Barbra Streisand would have responded.

[@unwoke1652]

I know a sec 121 pilot who goes through shutdown sequence of his plane, in his mind, when he goes to bed. When he wakes up again, he does a walkaround, do all the checks, then power up his "plane" before reaching for his morning coffee. Another pilot friend, a very seasoned 747 & A340-600 captain, has his house arranged so that car keys, gadgets, etc., are all in a logical sequence. Do NOT misplace keys or scramble up his world. He practices his SOP's always. Another sec 121 pilot is ALWAYS studying safety procedures, comms, aviation law, HR management, etc., even when with visitors and relatives at home. Few people understand the commitment and dedication of these folks who talk funny on the aircraft PA system. (They speak in shorthand)

[@DarkWarjo]

I love how Ford took that mistake and owned it like everyone should.

[@cooltwittertag]

You better if you ever want to fly again

[@DarkWarjo]

@@cooltwittertag well of course, but not everyone is that humble.

[@BlyGuy]

Yea, b/c it's Ford's thing. He's an awful pilot and frequently makes mistakes that if anyone else made them, they'd have their wings clipped immediately.

[@BlyGuy]

@Alan J just look up Harrison Ford landing on taxiway. Or Harrison Ford aviation mistakes. This wasn't the first time.

[@Nikolina_Zemljak]

@@BlyGuy At least he hasn't killed anyone, unlike Alec Baldwin.

[@Shotsmoky]

Sadly, there are far too few men like PJ today. You were blessed to fly with him Kelsey.

[@tomriley5790]

Jeez that first captain was having a really bad day.... such a big difference in humility between him and Harrison Ford - completely took it, also the ATC was really great, I don't know if he realised it was the Harrison Ford but if he did even better even so extremely reasonable and professional, exactly as it should be. Can we get an interview with PJ?

[@Upscent]

I replayed the "I don't know" part 20 times and laughed every time. I don't know pilot etiquette but I don't think it was that tragic that you said "affirmative" :P Glad you are getting recognized for the great job you are doing here.

[@harrisonford9465]

I appreciate 🙏 so much for all the support,🤞 i’d wish there's another way to show🌹 gratitude 🌹would love💖 know where are you watching from..?

[@iflycentral]

I don't fly into controlled airports often as a GA pilot, but when I do; I print of an airport diagram ahead of time for said airport so that I can trace out the path of the taxi instructions.

[@MindBodySoulOk]

I think I'm the only student pilot to divert a commercial coming into Charlotte Douglas. My instructor, new to the area, thought it was Rock Hill, SC. Coincidentally, when I triggered what we thought were the lights at rock hill, they turned on the runway lights for charlotte. It was like God had turned on the sun. We were locked in an FAA conference room a few weeks later to "review" what had happened. And yep, we were locked in the conference room. I knew we were going the wrong way. I should have protested a little stronglier lol.

[@iflycentral]

@@MindBodySoulOk I just read this to my Father who is a flight instructor. He said he can confirm the comment about the lights at Charlotte. :D

[@blogengeezer4507]

@@MindBodySoulOk- "Like God had turned on the sun"... ;}

[@Satanthony]

you forgot the Y

[@bbgun061]

@@MindBodySoulOk How did that happen? Surely they were on different frequencies? Was the Charlotte tower open?

[@robadams5799]

When I was younger, I admired people who didn't make mistakes. Now that I'm older, I admire people who can say "my bad" when they make a mistake.

[@kyle782]

What i find amazing is the ability to understand the garble that comes through on the radio. I can barely make it out and I'm sitting with no stress at home.

[@redjaypictures4528]

Seems nobody’s added this quote yet, so allow me to be the first “Indy I didn’t know you could fly a plane!” “Fly? Yes, Land? No”

[@misplacedhillbilly7594]

Everyone went Star Wars, I came looking for this one👍

[@trixievonmothersbaugh1340]

Haha that's always my thought when he screws up a landing!

[@Trapster99]

You, sir, are an internet genius. That is the correct quote.

[@spyder000069]

Sorry ATC. I got distracted. I thought I saw a snake on the plane.

[@Trapster99]

@@spyder000069 I see what you did there

[@martindworak]

Oh come on Harrison! Well at least he took it like a man, that’s all we can ask of anyone, many don’t live up to that standard. Still one of the coolest dudes alive!

[@MeppyMan]

Not a fan of that phrase and I cringed a bit when Kelsey used it.

[@mcboomsauce7922]

im not even a pilot but the advice at "6:30" about how to communicate with your crew is awesome regardless of what you do

[@EbbtideCheque]

It was nice that he was polite and took responsibility.

[@YeOldeSpellbooke]

Harrison: "The Millennium Falcon has landed". Tower: "Sir, next time land on the run way" Harrison: "I know..." 😁 Thanks for the video Kelsey :)

[@ralphholiman7401]

At least he got the right airport. I went to pick a friend up at a private plane airport one day, and I get a call from him wanting to know where I am. I tell him I'm sitting at the airport waiting for him. He says they just landed, and I tell him that there hasn't been a plane land at this airport since I got here an hour ago. There is a pause, and he says never mind, we landed at the wrong airport.

[@scottcol23]

Well in his defense, A TON of small private strips are un controlled, at night you might even have to activate the runway lights from the plane. Where I learned to fly in Cedar Springs area of Michigan there were 3 airfields within a 10 min flight from one another. He probably got it mixed up.

[@veramae4098]

oMG and LOL 😜

[@Stitchwitchstitch]

I’m wondering if you ever took a road trip with that friend, and if it went well!

[@Stitchwitchstitch]

I’m wondering if you ever took a road trip with that friend, and if it went well!

[@nvrminds]

I just recently discovered your channel. I so appreciate your demeanor and balanced approach to the scenarios you illustrate. I also like how you will explain basic info to those watching that might not understand even the basics. I have about 5 years as a Coast Guard C-130 Nav (early 80's) so I get much of what you are talking about. However, there is a level of empathy a person has to embody to say, "Hey, let me explain this concept for anyone that might not be familiar" vs "I don't have time for the newbie." P.S> Your channel is the first and only channel I have ever subscribed to. Thanks for you awesome content.

[@blueguy12345]

Respect to the way Harrison recognised his mistake and didn't try to defelect and accepted resposability.

[@firefighterJP]

With your attitude and personality, I'm sure it's a pleasure working with you. CRM is so vitally important in many settings, especially on commercial aircraft, and you instill an environment where that can flourish.

[@talesmaschio]

Hi there! Glider and single engine pilot here. Sometimes I wonder how confused I would get should I need to comm with ATC and navigate taxiways in these complicated airports. To know that a pro 747 pilot sometimes gets confused too, makes me feel so human! 😂😂 Flying the plane is the easy part. Love your content! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@74gear]

Flying with two pilots makes life significantly easier and safer! 👍🏻

[@acougarscub]

Hearing how PJ did that for you is great. It's awesome to hear you would do that for your crew as well. More people in all lines of work should be acting that way. Thank you, Kelsey.

[@joatkins2935]

Sure wish I had taken flying lessons when I was a kid!!! My dad had his private license & took me flying A LOT!!! He taught me the basics of taking off, flying & landings. He told me that if, God forbid, he or someone I may be flying with, suffered a medical emergency, I would need to know what to do JUST IN CASE!!! I don’t know if this scenario has ever happened to others... I just remember being very confident that I would be able to take off, fly & land a private plane if the worst happened!!! Kelsey, your videos are so awesome! Thank you for reminding me of my dad!!! Hugs, Jo

[@stuartessex4535]

Thanks Kelsey, Love your videos, always make be laugh! Happy landings my friend!

[@MarexKai]

I'd love to be a pilot but the compression of radio communications just gives me extreme anxiety. I can barely make out any of the words they're saying. I sometimes even struggle with clarity over the phone. UGH

[@alanmorgan3244]

I know what you mean. I work as a baggage handler but they have us now riding in the aircraft as it is being towed to another gate or the hanger. Our job is to talk with the towers to tell the tow drivers which taxiways to use. Some controllers talk so fast! I try to think about what I’m gonna say before I key the mic. And I am never afraid to have them repeat instructions.

[@ckeilah]

So fly ultralight without a radio! Problem solved…other problems: carry on! 😜

[@edew9180]

@@ckeilah he definitely won't hear anyone over the garage fan behind him. Sign language?

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

I'd tell the tower "I'm a student pilot. Your patience is appreciated." (Maybe not those exact words. It was 1974. I was 19, but their kindness and forbearance made me a fan-of-the-tower for life)

[@mystifiedoni377]

After watching a lot of ATC videos I found out that these are really hard to understand without subtitles.

[@rawdawg9381]

Great video regarding your captain that took the responsibility, I will be a loyal watcher from here on out. Made me feel good that we still have good, reasonable, and responsible people teaching our new pilots. You Rock!!!

[@dikizi]

Hi Kelsey, Voice recognition over the airwaves. Years ago as a military pilot on a ground tour with the Army I was waiting for a supply drop and communicating with our airborne delivery system. The pilot of that system was an old mate of mine and after hearing my army call-sign and my voice broadcast over the airways... He asked " Is that you ***? I answered is that you ***** (I recognized his voice as well,) Yes I said and yes he said... totally unprofessional really but the outcome was he asked if I could mark the drop zone in a way that he and I knew and had dropped on when we flew together back in the day day. I complied. I gave him an approach heading from an easily identified ground feature and he amazed the assembled company of army folk by arriving over the DZ at 250 feet and putting our supplies on the button instead of a scattered delivery from 800+ feet. It's nice to have friends.

[@Natalies_Page_Turners]

Show up, fess up, own up. Best thing to do when you make a mistake. Great content Kelsey! Always enjoy your videos!

[@keinlieb3818]

Exactly, get it done and take your punishments and get it over with.

[@kyleswitzer2157]

It's Sunday this is favorite channel i wait every Sunday for your videos

[@74gear]

That’s awesome to hear Kyle thank you!

[@keremaktas8231]

Me too

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Same. Whenever it occurs to me that it’s Sunday, I always think “Oh, nice, Kelsey will probably have a video up soon.” 🙂

[@morthomer5804]

I thought that you were going to comment on the departure segment @ SWTSR

[@bigredidit]

Thanks Kelsey, I've flown quite a bit, had few scary landings. Really like your You Tubes.

[@limeyfox]

“It’s err... here in my backpack...” *Rummaging sounds* “... whip... idol... no that’s not it... pistol... grail... ah here it is.”

[@bern6543]

Dad's diary!

[@electrontube]

He probably keeps it tucked in his fedora

[@MHLegacy]

"...weed? No, that's not it. Giant pointing foam finger? No that's not it..."

[@WisamSafi1978]

Blaster which I fired first

[@loganp1354]

Kelsey, the story with PJ checks with any supervisory position and has been a quick wake up call for me. Being a 15 year AF NCO and crew chief, you always hear "it rolls downhill" and I've been guilty of perpetuating that mantra too many times. I'm going to keep this story in mind tomorrow!

[@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962]

ATC "You landed of Charlie." Harrison Ford "I never had this issue landing the Millennium Falcon." Honestly, he gained higher respect from me by owning his mistake.

[@oozorakyou]

"tower, do you have time for a question?" "sure" "are you Airforceproud95?"

[@A_Haunted_Pancake]

Yeah, He totally sounded like the man himself ! :'D

[@mattstorm360]

"Okay, i am going to ignore that question."

[@nitehawk86]

Affirm, sauce boss.

[@BigTylt]

"That is irrelevant, therefore I will ignore that question for the sake of realism"

[@cynomyS]

Requesting Mayday

[@cyb3r_fox114]

“You landed on Charlie!” “No I didn’t I landed on Delta?” “No, you LANDED on CHARLIE!” “What are you ta… OH GOD!”

[@BloodHawk31]

Good lesson: when you are the head of the team, you take the responsibility. Another thing is to remain humble regardless of who you speak to, have to respect how Harrison Ford reacted. I'm far from a pilot, civil engineering student, but some of these videos have valuable lessons that can help in any career.

[@aviationchannel6204]

Kelsey's so famous that even the ATC recognised him. 🤩

[@CollaredDom]

Surprisingly, this is more common than you'd think (or I'd have thought, at least). I know of quite a few pilots and ATC that have recognized each other's voices. Some of them were even recorded live when it happened, so unless they completely redubbed the audio and did an excellent job of it, it was legit.

[@XouZ88]

Well, I guess ATC staff is interested in aviation as well maybe..

[@extec101]

its like us that is in to ham radios you learn who is on the waves by ther voice and way to send tho you missed their callsign or missed to use your callsign.

[@casey-capri2914]

It’s an absolute joke that Harrison Ford still has an active license. If he was anyone else his license would have been suspended a long time ago.

[@extec101]

@@casey-capri2914 if he is fit to fly i dont se the problem eaven if he in this film made a bad one and land on a taxi way it might just be a mistake not a sign he is unfit pilot.

[@MeEncantaKiley]

Your videos always teach a bigger principle that applies to everyone! Taking it like a man when you mess up, and not blaming others. I like that!

[@AmyAndThePup]

Your friend, PJ, sounds like an incredible guy. How responsible and kind of him to have the integrity to not throw blame on you, and to accept it for himself. it's hard to admit you're wrong. Hats off to him. Man! Captain Happy needs a **serious** attitude adjustment. That was entirely out of line. Kelsey, you crack me up. Your story at the end about the guy wanting to thank you for your videos was hilarious! So was that last video. lol Harrison sounded a little off when he was talking from the plane, like he was sleepy or something. Did anyone else notice that? Edit: I'm still curious about why he was so breathy and quiet when talking with ATC, but I didn't realize how old he was, though once on the phone call I could hear him better, and caught the quaver in his voice. Poor guy :( I truly feel for him, even though he made the mistake.

[@TJTurnage]

Terrific and respectful video that yet again emphasizes the importance of Crew Resource Management. I’m an operational meteorologist who sees huge benefits to using CRM techniques in our hazardous weather warning ops and have been learning as much as I can about how to apply them. Because I write TAFs, I got to ride jump seat for commercial familiarization flights (before 9/11 of course). I’ll never forget the time a captain pre-briefed me (a completely inexperienced guest) to speak out if I saw anything that didn’t look right. I realize now many years later that this is right in line with CRM training he probably had.

[@jamesbarros950]

I’m just learning to fly now, after a year of your videos and they’ve already made me a better pilot. This ones about being a better person. Thank you!

[@miaand12]

Kelsey thanks so much for your brilliant videos they're so entertaining to watch and a pleasure to learn from. My Grandad worked in the New Zealand Air Force as an aircraft Engineer in the Antarctic and the fascination with flying has carried on through our family. I can't say I'm in the industry but I just love all things aviation! :)

[@anonymouse9105]

Harrison: "I landed on Charlie?" Charlie: "I need you to get all the way off my back, sir."

[@paulevans9307]

Whoops!

[@TmanUtube]

Somebody watches a lot of "Movie Pitch Meeting" on KZbin hey? Super easy, bearly an inconvenience!

[@romainsavioz5466]

Referencing a catchphrase of another youtube channel is thight

[@brinjoness3386]

I wouldn't mind the pilot landing on charlie if they were on magic mushrooms or LSD i would be concerned.

[@thfpt]

All right, let me get off of that thing!

[@LadyVoldemort]

That high-pitched "I DON'T KNOW!" cracked me up, LoLoLoL. You're such an inspiration, Kelsey! You take your humble pies and spread the wisdom to others, thank you so much. ❤ I hope someday I will see you showing a view of my country (outside Bali) from your hotel window! PS: Harrison Ford is the man!

[@gregknipe8772]

as often the case, your message on management and taking responsibility applies to us non pilots too.

[@maingunner3093]

It applies to almost everything in life

[@roberthindle5146]

Indeed. I've known too many people who became managers believing their new role was to change their behaviour and order their team. The role of a manager is to use their experience to facilitate what the team needs to do. That involves taking one for the team if necessary, and most definitely accepting good advice from them.