I Tried Air Traffic Control

[@MichelleKhare]

Hi everybody!! :) We're excited to have our season finally releasing - our next episode comes out in 2 weeks so stay tuned!! Thanks again to Opera for sponsoring! Your browser is holding you back. Level up with Opera here: opr.as/Opera-browser-michellekhare

[@vicus2275]

your my favorite youtuber

[@IllstayFN_YT]

Hi

[@jozaiz1122]

hi

[@retro_451]

There's nothing like Michelle on KZbin. Keep em coming!

[@4zaann]

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[@iiiAutumniii]

I’m a retired Air Traffic Controller. 1). They put her into extremely difficult situations WAY before she was ready. I guess it makes for good ‘tv’?? 2). She did a Great job!!! 3). It’s nice to see us recognized for a change. ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you. Thank you for this video❣️❣️

[@XaviRonaldo0]

I think she did ok considering she had almost no training

[@Silverwing28]

I feel like Michelle is the type of person who wants to be put in way too difficult situations (when safe enough ofc). Partly because of tv I guess, but also to emphasize that it takes more than a day of training to become good at this.

[@miriamrobarts]

@@Silverwing28 I agree. She seems to really enjoy a challenge. (Of course she also wants to have entertaining content.) She seems to sincerely want to emphasize how difficult it is to train for these jobs & show what it takes to work in these careers. You can tell she admires the people training her and she appreciates everyone working in that field -- for each video.

[@crabgod.]

Michelle being so bubbly and the instructors being so serious but still getting along well 😭

[@kevinlabanca5199]

Michelle is the perfect blend of "oh my gosh this is so hard" while also being a super fast learner and taking the challenge seriously. When teaching someone something new that kind of attitude is infectious and it just makes you want to teach them more. It's really not easy to both flatter people and earn their respect, but she manages to do it consistently.

[@Ahmad-yi6d]

​@@kevinlabanca5199👍🏻

[@PlutoKushChris]

More like annoying.

[@goatx5556]

@@PlutoKushChrisfr 😭😭

[@tquiring212]

You can bet those instructors are having fun as well. While it is serious information they have to teach, they know she isn't going to be directing any real air traffic any time soon.

[@defaultdummy245]

Current controller in the private sector after leaving the military. Job isn't for the faint of heart. There is no room for "I don't remember" or "I don't know". Everything you learn: legalities, aircraft behavior, airport characteristics and what you can do needs to be at the forefront of your mind readily accessible. Every single day is a new game. Thanks for shouting us out.

[@yourdadow446]

Hey i work ATC for military and i might switch to civil what would you consider harder?

[@defaultdummy245]

@@yourdadow446 private sector is way more difficult. In the military the flights are all about the mission in general aviation its about money and how to save it. Course rules arent a thing, airfields have 0 incentive to coordinate flight schedules and no one communicates with ATC. Student pilots are menaces and sometimes the instructors shouldn't be on bicycles let alone cessnas.

[@atc_av8er]

@@defaultdummy245 *drops pen over the threshold*

[@defaultdummy245]

Immediately filling out an MOR for hazardous fod, calling airfield management and the police. Also pattern is closed nerds.

[@atc_av8er]

@@defaultdummy245 eat it, CXK.

[@SumSouuthernSugar]

I'm an old retired controller. I spent about a year at the Oklahoma city Academy over my career. I've watched you try firefighting, butlering, etc. Welcome to my world. :-)

[@zebrastrong9291]

Question… with staffing shortages being such an issue, why is there a 31yr old age limit? I understand the forced retirement age, and pension is great, but it seems like there’s a large demographic of adults that would be potentially great ATCs but are stopped by the age rule..

[@Psiikix]

@@zebrastrong9291 it's 31 years old with no prior experience. With experience it's 35. The reason is because it's a very mentally intensive job and they need people near their prime as well as need people who are young enough to actually stay in.

[@SumSouuthernSugar]

@@Psiikix It's also tremendously expensive to train a controller to the point where he can work independently (FPL - Full Performance Level). The initial "training" at the academy is really just a screening. When the new graduate reports to their facility the real training begins. He will work under the direct supervision of his trainer for up to a couple of years before he can ever work a position on his own. Any problem occurring while he's training is charged against the trainer, not the trainee. The trainer makes a little extra money for each hour he spends training but i can tell you it is not worth the extra pay. A fair number pass the academy but never end up certified and leave the FAA having never given one minute of actual useful labor. So they want their new hire to last a long time after a few hundred thousand dollars being invested in him.

[@zebrastrong9291]

@@Psiikix thank you for the answer. I guess I was just thinking of people my age (mid 30s that could be potential ATCs) For example I’m a critical care nurse so well acquainted with high stress and literal life and death decision making) but also looking to leave healthcare after 15 years..

[@MichelleKhare]

thank you for your service!!

[@erauprcwa]

Love this video. As an airline pilot, I love when people get to see behind the scenes of this world we know as aviation. It's a complex system, something I don't think people realize has a lot of moving parts. When things go smoothly, which it does a majority of the time, it's great, but when on link in the chain breaks, hundreds of people are working hard to put that chain back together as safely and efficiently as possible.

[@tristanwait4itlegendary]

Yes we are looking at you CroudStrike

[@Ibukun_1]

Nightmare 😂😂​@@tristanwait4itlegendary

[@erauprcwa]

@W4LM4RT.B4G_YT You can do it. Heck, you can take lessons now and get that experience. I started flying when I was 16. I'm 36 now working for a major US airline. Work hard and study. Remember to ALWAYS have fun.

[@chaosapple7771]

​@W4LM4RT.B4G_YT It is a very rewarding job. Tough hours sometimes. But it's really worth it.

[@xcherryfizzx6326]

how scared are you of possible crashes, and are you specifically trained for those experiences? ive seen so many horror stories of crashes, or almost crashes but never heard pilots speak on it.

[@DreamcatcherDeb]

Hey girl…not bad for a newbie! Retired air traffic controller here. We all started where you are! Brave girl!

[@redzMM2-p2v]

💀

[@aporianyx-mw9gl]

My brother is a air traffic controller in training! He's top of his class, and only has a few more months before he joins a tower! It's such a fun yet stressful job and im so glad to see someone with such a big audience talk about it!! Edit: some of y'all are being weird in the replies, so let me remind you all that different academies have different procedures. Some have top students, some don't

[@thekbhd6451]

I’m going to be going into Pilot training soon, tell him Pilots everywhere appreciate what he will be doing!

[@theasian5496]

@@thekbhd6451 i'm a few month away from getting certified to be an aircraft maintenance technician!

[@aporianyx-mw9gl]

@@thekbhd6451 I'll definitely be sure to tell him!!

[@adodoyoyo]

​@@thekbhd6451Is it easy to be a pilot in Usa?

[@diddon]

@@adodoyoyoabsolutely not

[@lyneary2825]

8:15 Okay, but the little smiles of the guys doing the model planes when they could see there was going to be an issue was so funny 😂 definitely a cool way to make sure those real planes aren't going to be in that situation. They were so sweet as well 😭

[@jandino5704]

I washed out of Academy a couple months ago, but no hard feelings. Its absolutely one of the hardest things i’ve ever done in my life. This job is def not meant for everyone, but definitely worth giving it a try and giving it your all if you ever get the chance. Would do it again if i could honestly, had the experience of a lifetime.

[@Lmims623]

Enroute? I have class dates but the low pass rates really make it a huge risk

[@jandino5704]

@@Lmims623 yup! Are you on the discord? I can tell you more about my experience if you’d like.

[@jandino5704]

@@Lmims623 Yes. It’s an emotional roller coaster for sure.

[@j.p.1214]

@@Lmims623 Will they let you change to terminal? Towers and Tracons need people too and the training is a bit easier.

[@dofuswiki-en]

I'm a 911 operator for a living and i can tell you that this is the only profession that scares me the most. Because as a 911 operator every minute counts and I do save lives but having 10+ commercial jets with 150+ souls in each and 1 mistake could mean their death. i could never do that. I have the at most respect for these folks.

[@Luke-o48]

Wow

[@Cornet1.21]

Idk if you're saying the truth but i believe in you respect for you (male or female)

[@Akihiro_YT]

Maybe youre fake ​@Jankyslego

[@Nevada-Habesha.Mapper]

Well ATC doesn't do every single thing to control the plane like emergencies and stuff where the pilot manages a lot, but that still doesn't take away my utmost respect for these workers and I could never do what they do on the daily.

[@Mainbusfail]

Oh shut up!! You all handle Police Fire and Medical. Sometimes saturated all at once! You are everyday heros for what you do. I can't gush enough about you all. Thank you for what you do day in and night out.

[@matildasjoholm]

As a woman working in the aviation industry it makes me so happy to see you showing this industry to (hopefully) young girls. Would love to see you having a go at aircraft maintenance, an often forgotten but so important part of flight. I myself have done it for a couple of years and it's a real challenge! ❤

[@miriamrobarts]

My sister in law loves working as an airplane mechanic. She works on small planes, at a small airport, which means she also gets to fly the planes sometimes. I was surprised to learn that aviation mechanics are certified to work on all aircraft -- everything from helicopters to hot air balloons and blimps! (Of course they would need specific additional training for each aircraft they'll actually be working on, too.)

[@maliausher3447]

@@miriamrobartsthis is true! Been an A&P for just over 2 years now. 😊

[@davidfelton7772]

I'm a commercial pilot with a degree in Aeronautics and a minor in Air Traffic Control is this was great to see! I had to do pretty much exactly this (with the same fictional airport to practice on), but at least I had the experience as a pilot to help with it. You did a great job of explaining aviation scenarios and how it all works, so thank you for this!

[@sh0gun570]

How do I get started with ATC?

[@techgiathi1795]

Me to I need it​@@sh0gun570

[@Dorian_Nox]

Its so cute watching the ppl holding the mini planes on the table top simulation

[@clearlyrebecca]

I have to think that even the long time veterans occasionally say "nyoom" to themselves or in their heads while they're holding them.

[@ArfaKhan-tu7uk]

Ikrr i was looking for this comment, its so adorable 😭😭

[@lfieldss]

coolest job ever

[@Patmorgan235Us]

@@clearlyrebecca oh 100%, like if you watch they're actually banking the aircraft correctly on turns and stuff

[@miriamrobarts]

Yeah, who knew you could play with toy airplanes for a living?! 😄 But seriously, you can tell they care about demonstrating the scenarios correctly to help ATC students learn, and wanted her to succeed. I wonder if a lot of them are former ATC & pilots.

[@margarettedrebot9353]

My brother is a pilot and he constantly tells me how important and what a great job the air traffic controllers do. They don’t get enough credit.

[@luca__4444]

why did this make me so emotional im literally tearing up i love the kindness of the guy instructing her and evaluating her😭😭

[@feversol]

Don’t lose sight of the fact that the kindness of that instructor just flunked her out of that problem. Air traffic control is unforgiving and those instructors must grade on actions not how nice a person is. I passed that FAA Academy barely by passing my last problem. I could have very easily not made it. At my ‘area’ Enroute Center, I ended up excelling in my 5 year training curriculum. Clearly, I was lucky but only started understanding at my very last opportunity to pass. Wash out rate was 80% in that 5 year training syllabus. The instructors coach and encourage you and try to gently help you see what you’re supposed to see, but grading is absolutely unforgiving. You do not get to gamble with two commercial airliners carrying 250 persons each.

[@HelicopterRocks]

same here!!

[@grason9418]

Michelle has genuinely changed my life in relation to career consideration. I am one of those 'work with my hands' types and I have watched so many of her videos. It gives me a really good perspective on things, and on government careers I didn't even know existed. Never stop, Michelle!!!

[@stormkraker3381]

I just want to say I watch every one of your videos and you're so inspiring. You have such a gift for learning and showing the world different aspects of life. For elderly people like me, It brings such joy into my life to watch you every week. So I'd like to say thank you very much and keep it up. Thanks!

[@AbstractlyDelen]

My aunt did air traffic control for YEARS! Her FIRST day in Cleveland though, was September 11, 2001 (my birthday) and she was almost evacuated from the building, was pulled back in to get her photo taken otherwise she’d never be able to get back in. Once they realized more about what was going on, everyone and anyone who worked there (including her, and all the new hirers) were put out onto the floor, sat with someone who could help them, and they then had to start diverting planes, and get planes on the ground wherever they could, to try and prevent any other casualties. Air traffic controllers are some of the unsung hero’s of that day. They may not have been boots on the ground, but they made it so that minimal confusion happened in the air, and made it so millions made it home safe that day Edit- whoops! I should specify, she had already worked in the field for many years at that point, just her first day at a new location, but Cleveland had one of the planes with a suspected hijackers, so that made it more scary since no one knew the full scope of what was going on

[@calebeaston9726]

Thank you to your aunt for keeping the skys safe that day

[@reminderIknows]

her first day was on 9/11.. that's actually tragic

[@postnet92]

@@reminderIknows they really were like let throw them under the bus and lets see what happens

[@waywardmind]

That is NUTS. "Welcome to your first day. Hopefully, it'll also be your worst."

[@jessiemarie636]

That would be a worst first day to work in that field

[@lilwillay5734]

14:55 "Can everyone just stop so i can focus on the. engine thats on fire" that got me LOL

[@sethhiggs5558]

lol

[@danieldionne2037]

Yes, I was rolling! 😂

[@thegamer7141]

like really 😂😂😂

[@MsTropicalRookie]

If only it was so easy

[@miriamrobarts]

Well -- unless they're a helicopter, that's not going to be better. 🙃😄✈🚁

[@luv_mags]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! this is my dads job and now i can show this to my friends to show what I mean. My dad went to the faa academy, but 17 years ago when the didn't have all this awesome technology lmao. He always comes home saying they need more people so thanks again for shedding some light on this career! ily Michelle!!!!

[@avestuart]

I'm a pilot, we spend a lot of time learning airspace rules and radio etiquette. I took to it naturally, but a lot of student pilots have a hard time on radio communication. Class B airspace is the busiest airspace, these are the areas over and around major cities with a lot of traffic. An Approach/Departure radar controller will have to manage regular airline traffic into or out of a major airport as well as manage small aircraft shooting instrument approaches into smaller airports around the vicinity. This in addition to managing other air traffic transiting the area. If there is a thunderstorm or major weather event, a lot of that traffic has to be vectored away or into holding positions until the weather improves or passes, then re-sequenced. It's pretty interesting to experience.

[@chaosapple7771]

Not to mention that someone always has a radio issue at the most inopportune time lol. That always makes things interesting. 😆

[@ohkaygoplay]

I'm new, and terrified of accidentally entering bravo airspace during training.

[@avestuart]

@@ohkaygoplay Pilots do violate, but it's easy enough to avoid it. In my home area i've never been cleared into the Bravo while VFR. Usually they tell me explicitly upon initial contact to stay out. They still like to talk to me because they can see me flying near the Bravo and know my intentions. They can vector me or give me traffic avoidance. Typically it gets lower as you get closer to the main airport. The altitudes will be listed on the chart, and GPS will tell you where it is. Just study the charts for your area and get familiar with the floor and ceilings of the airspace.

[@JesusisLOVEJohn-]

Thank you for your service!

[@NoobGuest-kh8sm]

Shut up, you are not a pilot because all the pilots can’t comment on KZbin! Get lost!

[@johnathanalbert3762]

As a new controller who graduated from the FAA Academy in February, this was really cool to see! This is one of those jobs where the training never stops. I learn something new everyday. It was neat to see some of the instructors who helped me during my time at the academy. I’ll be going back sometime in the next few months for radar school.

[@James-hs1eq]

Nice! Do you recommend the job? How easy was it to get picked up for it? I'm joining the Navy soon as an ATC and if I end up loving it then I might pursue it after service.

[@ohkaygoplay]

Thank you for doing this, and good luck, my friend. Hope to talk to you on frequency someday. :)

[@theGGonYT]

@@James-hs1eq 12 year Navy AC here and 3 years FAA. Study hard in Pensacola so you get a better choice of orders, then go to the easiest tower offered. FAA hiring doesn't care what difficulty your facility was. Good luck!

[@MichelleKhare]

thank you so much for your service!! in awe of everything you learned and accomplished to graduate!!

[@theGGonYT]

@@MichelleKhare I actually went to the same Tower Fundamentals course in your video a couple years back. Despite being in the industry for so long, that course was TOUGH. You covered it very well! Actually surprised the FAA allowed it tbh! Good on them.

[@ElsyOO366]

Your videos are always educative and very eye-opening. Lots of things we wouldn't even acknowledge and people we don't know are there. You always bring them into the spotlight. Thank you to every air traffic controller

[@generalcodsworth4417]

I absolutely love how this series gives us insight to jobs that we rely on, but can't usually see. Flying has inherent dangers that no other common form of travel experiences, but through the work of traffic controllers, pilots, flight attendants, ground crew, and everyone else involved with the design, manufacturing, maintenance, and operation of commercial planes, it has become the safest way to travel. And all of those people deserve our respect for what they do.

[@savageellisjr6301]

The smile on that guy's face when Michelle was about to have 2 planes collide on the tabletop simulation was great

[@lakiyoko]

When Michelle gets excited and does her little smile, it’s so sweet and cute! 😂🤍 BUT GIRL MAKE THESE VIDEOS LONGER

[@MichelleKhare]

yes chef! our next episode is ~30 min, and the episode after is....drumroll... ~75 minutes (the longest one we've ever made) 🙂

[@LegendaryGames420]

@@MichelleKhare YAYY!

[@user-lh8xq1cq6m]

5:23 Michelle: BRING IT ONN i love her enthusiasm

[@vladdreemurr40]

Imagine hearing that in a REAL situation 😂

[@Deathwolf01]

Despite showing anxiety, I gotta give credit that she does push through that to do things well instead of giving up immediately. Shows she can improve and is dedicated to continue improving.

[@bilinasmini3480]

Why is this making me so emotional? I'm crying. I appreciate how nice the guy who is guiding and assessing her is.

[@suryakamalnd9888]

Damn.. Michelle has trained to become everything at this point lol

[@subratapaul5692]

13 LIKES AND 0 COMMENTS? LET ME FIX THAT

[@captainAlex258]

some story she will tell her kids

[@Girlypinkso1]

I wana see her resume

[@leviisdead]

she like barbie 😭

[@abbieie287]

@@Girlypinkso1 haha same

[@kinihiga]

Michelle!! I was so excited to hear this was out! It was so nice to meet you while you visited us, you're such a sweetheart!! Thank you for letting me take a picture with you, and I hope you had lots of fun seeing how things are done and lots of the behind the scenes work that goes on in training the next generation of controllers! Like I said, I've been there over 16 years now, and it never ceases to amaze me how things move for the students that come through!! You did well, I loved hearing/seeing your take on it with a fresh set of eyes! Love your videos, can't wait for the next one!

[@ameliauhh]

Just randomly came upon this comment right after you posted it--thank you for what you do!

[@MichelleKhare]

so nice to meet you! and thank you for your service!!

[@kinihiga]

​@@ameliauhh tysm! I appreciate it!

[@atc_av8er]

Oh man. As ATC, you brought back all my memories at the OKC Academy from 2012. N172PT is a callsign forever etched in everyone's memory. You in the tabletop simulator was all of us at one point. Great job.

[@erinmurray1460]

My friend and I just graduated from college with aviation degrees. I went aircraft dispatch, while she went ATC. We both took ATC (along with many other aviation courses), helping her study for her other ATC classes, and having a grandfather who was a controller for ARTCC ZAU, I'm excited to watch this!

[@That_droper]

Wow that’s amazing I’m so glad she’s helping people 😊😊😊😊

[@marissariley7319]

That’s so cool! Is it difficult for y’all to be in a male dominated career?

[@randybabbitt7126]

​it's not so male dominated anymore. Women make great air traffic controllers. Everywhere I've worked had at least 25/75 women to men.

[@erinmurray1460]

@@marissariley7319 not at all! Everyone is super friendly and wants to see you succeed. Are you interested in aviation?

[@jandino5704]

Hey Erin! Was it easy to gain employment as an AD? I washed out of academy in Oklahoma and planning to get an AD cert soon so im hoping to use some of the knowledge I learned.

[@kingduffi9999]

My first job was at a company providing ATC with software to reduce their workload with systems like digitial and automated flight strips, departure managers giving ATC a schedule when each clearance should be given and a suggested route to reduce literal traffic jams on the taxi ways. I even could write my master thesis about a new surface movement radar system which is now operational in some major airports in germany Nice video! Keep it up!

[@AreYouABadfishToo]

That sounds interesting. I hope you end up writing your thesis!

[@cbwavy]

4:10 the subtle smiles on the pilot's faces is like 'can't wait to see how this crash happens' lol

[@Shieldel]

As a former FAA federal security officer - with access to the “dark room” (radar room) and the actual tower where controllers were actively watching aircraft with binos - this was heartwarming to see. I had full access to FAA facilities with my time as an armed DOT security officer Thanks for the attention you give these unsung heroes of the skies Michelle. I miss my time as an armed officer protecting ATC towers.

[@ItsOnPaper]

We radar techs own you

[@SekayeK]

Son of an ATC mother who’s talked my head off about it for 20 years - one thing that wasn’t covered in this video that many people don’t know is there are actually three separate facilities that control planes in a given area: tower, approach/departure, and center. Each of these are WAY different (especially from tower which is generally considered the easiest). In tower, you can physically see the planes, and you work with significantly less, whereas center and approach are radar facilities where you have a whole bunch of planes on a screen. Tower controls takeoff and landing, approach/departure controls (you guessed it) approaches and departures, and center controls everything else. Approach/departure is often considered the most difficult, as you’re trying to verbally file a ton of planes that fly at different speeds with different rules into a neat line. (Simplification)

[@FluffScripts]

Not quite correct but good attempt.

[@2025at]

@@FluffScripts Expend, please.

[@SekayeK]

@FluffScripts I was really really trying to simplify

[@miguel.batista912]

@@SekayeK you did good. also the ground /ramp and delivery are other kind of examples

[@Psiikix]

​@2025at the approach/departure is part center. You have center which vectors the planes in a wide area either where they're going or to the airport Then you have approach which takes the hand-off from center and guides the planes onto the runway. Your tower is comprised of 3 positions. Ground, flight data, and local. Though your ground/flight data can be combined, all 3 positions are known as the tower. Just like the tower, both the approach and center is known as just center or the ARTCC.

[@CALIfromJERSEY]

Hey Michelle! I'm an air traffic controller at Fort Worth Center (ZFW). I'm one of the 'area' or as we call it, center controllers. If you're ever in the DFW area, let's get you a tour of our facility and you can see it all in real time with live traffic!

[@ThatDude2FlyNetworks]

I wanna come too 😂

[@CALIfromJERSEY]

@@ThatDude2FlyNetworks Anybody can really. We just have to get you a background check and as long as there’s no issues, we can schedule a tour. We have people come through all the time. Are you in the DFW area?

[@johnnyhye5206]

Dang! I didn’t even know that was possible. I’m in the south Florida area, but I’m gonna have to remember this if I’m planning on going to Dallas lol. I’m a huge avgeek I’d love to tour an ATC facility

[@CALIfromJERSEY]

@@johnnyhye5206 You can always reach out to Miami center or any terminal facility like Tampa, Fort Lauderdale etc. For the center, just google ‘Miami ARTCC’ and you’ll find their phone number but yea, if you’re ever in Dallas, same thing. Either you can contact me and I’ll help or google ‘Fort Worth ARTCC’. Just tell them you’re interested in air traffic and would like to request a tour.

[@hadenh4428]

​@CALIfromJERSEY Would love to chat and see if I can setup a tour if possible! I'm an airside operations officer at Love Field!

[@pedrosilveira5836]

Love that michelle is touring every federal organization she can

[@ImNotHere222]

I have mad respect for ATC. Many of them are last contact before a person loses their life. Not just in major tragedies, but small Cessna's and such in particular. Sometimes the unthinkable happens. I can't even fathom having that level of responsibility while keeping calm. Many thanks to those keeping all of us safe, on the ground and in the air.

[@iNotsuoh]

I love that you said "Kappa" instead of Kilo at 7:55. As a former ATC, it made my laugh harder than expected. great vid Michelle.

[@idkazaq]

Teacher : Which job do you want to have when you grow up? Michelle : Yes.

[@GuyFromSC]

ATC is a thankless job. When you do the job the properly, you don’t get any thanks or appreciation. It’s only when there’s close calls that the ATC are given hell. I have a new respect for the ladies and gentleman and to any ATC watching this, we thank you all for everything you do everyday. Keep up the great work.🙏🏼

[@Ella._.claireee]

You never disappoint when you upload!❤

[@manuelregiment]

Thanks for having me 😂❤

[@TheOstyle]

Gay

[@SaadUmairOffical]

Before viral 🖐️

[@PeterbiltPlays]

Before Viral ✋

[@ZR7isback]

before viral 🖐️

[@EMAvation]

Thanks for your service sir.

[@GeneralAviationist]

As a student pilot i was thankful to have you as an Air trafic controller(not the full job obvi but still) for this period of time it was an honor.

[@immy9349]

I love Michelle so much ❤❤ And she puts so much effort into all of her videos 😊

[@Juleslovesbooks]

Michelle neveeeerrrr disappoints. Literally my fav youtuber.

[@sugarrushjoe3621]

my dad is an air traffic controller. he’s been shown on news and stuff, and even saved a whole plane of people with a pilot who wasn’t listening to instructions. he suffered for years with depression after leaving home when taking the job and lost himself to addictions, but recently regained himself and now has a family and nice house and car and living well. so proud

[@peterbyykkonen8901]

I love how serious the people in the table top simulation were.

[@mcdonald422]

LOL! Only because they were on camera!

[@nebulaone908]

​@@mcdonald422Absolutely NOT for the camera. Those in the Aviation industry take their jobs VERY seriously, because people die when people in this industry aren't serious.

[@mcdonald422]

@@nebulaone908LOL. After 30 years of ATC and 8 years teaching at the academy, we do take our jobs serious, but it’s lighthearted at times and involves occasional laughter. Especially day 6 of the table top labs. Keeping it light during the early stages helps to facilitate learning.

[@colamalfoy]

This was awesome! From the people holding the planes to the virtual airport and even the radar, my blood pressure has never risen higher! But kudos to Michelle, she did brilliantly in the simulation and of course, the video

[@reekalalala4928]

I love what you do Michelle. It gives us a glimpse of all these important professions that we don't usually give much thought about. Seeing their day to day lives makes us appreciate all the hard work that they do. Thank you!

[@Roboseal2]

She finally did ATC!!! It can be so stressful especially when there is bad weather and many flights need to divert. For example: BDL airport during New York or Boston storms

[@Carsandaviationreal]

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[@auroraourania7161]

I love that this shines a light on the people who keep the infrastructure we need to live working. People think of pilots and firefighters and doctors when they think of the people keeping vital parts of the world running, but it's common to forget how many people are working incredibly hard behind the scenes, who a typical person won't ever be dealing with. People like ATCs and triage nurses, who work incredibly stressful jobs to keep us safe

[@randybabbitt7126]

We pride ourselves on being unseen. When air traffic is in the news, it's not usually good, so the fact people don't think about us much is a point of pride.

[@jdbigsur5503]

I also am a center controller at ZID (Indianapolis center). Been doing the job for 20 years and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I love showing people around because they are always amazed at the complexity of the whole system and how well the towers, tracons and centers all work together.

[@MaryBHuis]

My grandpa was an air traffic controller during the Vietnam war, before during and after. While also being apart of the Air Force, so pretty much most of the country hated him and other veterans, this video is special to me because I really think people don’t understand how difficult it is to do it and the strong will and endurance a person would need. Truly an astonishing career. He passed away four years ago but his memory is still living on. Thank you so much for making this video! 🫶

[@Laraplayzrbx]

THE QUEEN HAS POSTED

[@subratapaul5692]

11 LIKES AND 0 COMMENTS LET ME FIX THAT

[@Holsbols0]

REPEAT THE QUEEN HAS POSTED 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@adodoyoyo]

Where is Kingg

[@Laraplayzrbx]

@@adodoyoyo she is a girl not boy that’s why a said queen

[@Ahmad-yi6d]

​@@Holsbols0 THE 👑 HAS POSTED

[@tommytruong4255]

I've never known how hard this job is till now. Thanks Michelle!!

[@Ellaabdwllahhh]

Great work on the video! I’m a female pilot and growing up everyone told me women need to cook and clean and be a stay at home mom with no degree,I had no support on my career,it’s so great to see women like you trying hard and not giving up ,you truly are incredible what you do with your work is flawless keep up the work 🩷✨

[@n085fs]

"Helicopter parents" need to attend at least one day in ATC school. If you tell a kid to "BRAKE!", they'll lock up and do nothing and get hurt. If you tell a kid to "Stop here.", they'll handle it and be fine. ATC can't tell a pilot to use left rudder..... now! ATC tells pilots to take taxiway B and everything works.

[@noob.168]

i land without atc clearance. fk the big bro govt trying control my freedom.

[@CastleBois101]

7:06 BRO MY LITTLE BROTHER WAS CHANTING "American airlines flight 77, flight 77, flight 77!" im dying

[@NUKEproductionsLTD]

This is the first video of yours I've ever seen, I've never even heard of you, but as I write this just 7mins 30secs into watching, I love the video for its production, and the way you portray the upmost respect for this job role! Definitely unsung daily heroes and an incredibly vital job!

[@rwamvby2709]

I remember a quote from a game called Unmatched Air Traffic Control (more of ground traffic). ATC controllers are considered to be "Guardian Angels of the skies. Their presence are always with the pilots who put their full trust in them as the passengers puts their full trust on the pilots. Then I played a game called Engless ATC (more of Approach Tower) and boy was it stressful juggling multiple planes simultaneously amounting to more than a dozen at a harder difficulty. But boy was it fun.

[@GwynLegitimas]

the plane and the runway graphics are immaculately amazinggg!!!!

[@randalllewis2434]

I’ve been in a tower 1 time, KFNT. Unbelievably overwhelming watching them work!! So much respect for those who work in this field….

[@jonahwaititi]

2:00 Michelle is using emojis in real life hahaha🤣

[@arthurtop096]

True

[@fernandatavares1586]

True

[@PigHumanoid]

1:51 waving at a plane from inside a building

[@XanonymousxgirlsX]

Michelle should do a series where she tries teaching at different ages! Like early childhood, elementary school, middle school, & high school, and see how each differs and what parts are challenging between different groups and what challenges stay the same.

[@EzvbVdni]

Lamentablemente, Michelle ha sido entrenada para convertirse en todo ahora.

[@BirdieBliss]

I worked as an ATC for military aircrafts for two years right before covid hit. It was a fun, but stressful job. Kudos to the ATCs at larger airports though. The amount of traffic and attention to detail is extreme. Yet another great video Michelle. Keep slaying girl

[@shadinz]

1:07 This dude has an Autobots tie clip... He's already cool in my book XD

[@DadsOnFlightSimAgain]

Biggest respect to these atc workers, this is a serious career and the People who learn this path who take a job with this calibre of seriousness, deserve nothing but respect.

[@marymcdaniel4266]

WAKE UP THE QUEEN HAS POSTED

[@BETA-7SCPF]

It’s 1 am I did wake up

[@marymcdaniel4266]

@@BETA-7SCPF YAYYYYY

[@RetroJack]

11:10 Bro rocking the Autobots tie clasp! 🤣

[@gmurayama]

Awesome episode! You should do the rest of the military basic trainings (USCG, USAF, USMC, USN, USSF). Another unique one could be a professional golf caddy. I love all the unique ones you do! Thank you ATC and FAA for making our skies safe!

[@KeoWadh]

0:11 that’s MSFS 😂😂😂😂

[@ragomtb]

I just realized that too💀

[@Avgeeker45Asx]

It is broo

[@CoastarTestGuy]

The news be playing Microsoft flight simulator

[@Hello-sl9ku]

Nahhhhhh 👳🏿

[@SamSydPhotography]

It is but that incident actually happened in 2023 at Austin.

[@daniisbored212]

Its really neat watching this as a pilot. We couldn't do what we do without the amazing controllers that we have!

[@ashikihsan1946]

Hi Michelle Khare, I'm so happy to meet you back. I'm proud to see you working in Air Traffic Control office and observing their working system in flights controling known as air traffic control. My support is for you Michelle. You are my heroine

[@TheBloodyAnn]

3:00 the sims music is so funny in that context 🤣

[@Ciiqher]

Yesss! I was seeing if anyone else noticed this

[@TheBloodyAnn]

@@Ciiqher I just saw one other person mention it so I added to the bunch :))

[@DenViseMannen1]

Excited for the new season🎉

[@MrPilotguy20]

I am a pilot and CFI, and this video makes me so happy. Really scratches an itch for me. :) Looks like an incredibly intense and flow state career.

[@knarfyfan1.0]

"CAN EVERYONE JUST STOP" I feel so bad for you

[@olenilsen4660]

IDK if there is a term for it, but it absolutely should be.

[@knarfyfan1.0]

@@olenilsen4660 Term for what?

[@searchanddiscover]

when i saw that 747 klm plane on the table top simulation not going to lie, my brain was like "huh, they should have added a pan am model too, fitting for that topic".

[@Kaltsut]

Nice to know stuff about airports since i live next an airport/military base, im used to hearing planes and dont even wake up at night when a plane lands or leaves

[@janhavigiri00]

Huge fan of yours Michelle ❤️ Love your content a lot❤️❤️

[@captainAlex258]

wish people told me that

[@prinaldsmith5083]

I enjoyed watching this video. But I didn't expect I would laugh so much as you reacted to certain situations in the ATC simulation. I loved it. Thank you.

[@d1vna._.71]

From being a president to being an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER! What's next, doing stand-up comedy? You're phenomenal Michelle! Every content creater should take you as an example RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU THINK MICHELLE IS FIRE! ♥💋🔥

[@xoxoalyyy]

✋

[@deb9793]

🙌

[@crabgod.]

ATC is one of the hardest jobs. dealing with emergencies sure must be hard

[@cellano5223]

Super cool video and shout out to those who have these jobs. I love learning. And whoever created your animations I really appreciate being able to see a visual for how the planes are moving. And it was fun seeing the gentlemen smile during the model plane section. :)

[@ygul20]

have a great day everybody 1:30

[@Cabin_1989]

I love this because I love aviation and I love your KZbin channel

[@claudiaschindelholz9511]

I worked over 7 yrs as a dispatcher in an operations center for the emergency services. Apart from having to be able to speak multiple languages, coordinating and operating emergencies in a 24/7 shift rotation - which is already a pretty stressful job - I can not imagine how much more stressful the job of an ATC has to be. Hats off and a big thank you to all the men and women who do such an awesome job everyday and keep people safe in the skies.

[@Ronaldo777-q7e]

Michelle can you please do storm chasing

[@GuyNamedMP]

Thats would be so cool to see

[@pokedude720]

Or Meteorology in general

[@Bnunu707]

Yes! She should do storm chasing. It would be so interesting

[@milaziemba3461]

Yes that would be so cool

[@NA-gr2cq]

Yeah that would be cool 😎

[@evieon3ds]

YAY MICHELLE KHARE VIDEO :D

[@quibexe]

Been waiting for this video for a long time 🤩

[@jonahwaititi]

4:05 Mom: stop wasting your time playing with those airplanes there won't be a career for that-

[@josephayala1120]

At 1:09 there is a c-130 cargo military plane

[@LordXionel]

You are the best in your thoughts, spirit and action, Michelle! Keep inspiring us!

[@blucksunflower]

Don't get me wrong, I love these videos but the only critique I have with them is "why aren't they longer". I know these videos take DAYS or even WEEKS of effort to make but it feels like there could've been alot of content to push the video towards 45mins. Like showing more of Michelle's struggles with the simulations or training or what have you. By showing more of these things, and including the stories behind people with these passions, it helps bring these professions to life. Meanwhile with the shorter videos, it feels closer too the thought "Okay, this was a fun video idea" instead of letting both the viewer and Michelle into these important parts of our industries and few like we "lived" in them. This is why the circus & butler videos are my favorites. They feel like mini-movies and allow the "setting" to breathe.

[@showhunter7019]

Hey Michelle. Absolute big fan. However, I really miss your longer form of videos. They used to make me watch your channel like a youtube series. No doubt, I love these too. But please consider longer videos.

[@tjesnaps]

I agree, love these videos. However this one felt rushed, still good but I feel like it was missing something.

[@lilamendelsohn4]

So glad you showed a challenge that was more difficult to do successfully ❤

[@uhhidkifogorlol]

"THE PLANE IS GOING TOWARDS THE TOWER" "I REPEAT" "THE PLANE IS GOING TOWARDS THE TOWER"