I Tried Air Traffic Control

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[@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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[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@ilgufo18]

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.

[@JessicaGould-z9l]

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

[@marissariley7319]

Yes!! I feel like so much more could have been covered. Would love to see her do more simulations and learning the radio etiquette.

[@BuckyBarnesATL]

Longer?! They’re already long compared to KZbin standards. And you all think they just film and that’s it. It’s WAY more it takes than that. It’s a whole crew, it’s not someone with their phone doing this stuff, and just posting.

[@marissariley7319]

@@BuckyBarnesATL Well, yeah. We know that lol. This one was only 18:32 and her videos are usually 45+ mins. This is such a big topic with so many moving parts, it felt rushed. I know they have TONS of crew and film to get through. But that’s just it - you don’t have to cut 10 hours of filming into an 18 min video. We wanna see it all! Just a suggestion. Obviously it’s not easy. But us viewers would like to see a bit more, if possible.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@W4LM4RT.B4G_YT]

I wanna be a pilot when im older:D

[@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.

[@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 😭

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@lilwillay5734]

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

[@user-qu7qh7qj2t]

And then cuts to the guy calmly writing down her mistake

[@sethhiggs5558]

lol

[@danieldionne2037]

Yes, I was rolling! 😂

[@thegamer7141]

like really 😂😂😂

[@MsTropicalRookie]

If only it was so easy

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@savageellisjr6301]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@suryakamalnd9888]

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

[@subratapaul5692]

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[@captainAlex258]

some story she will tell her kids

[@Girlypinkso1]

I wana see her resume

[@leviisdead]

she like barbie 😭

[@abbieie287]

@@Girlypinkso1 haha same

[@bilinasmini3480]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@manuelregiment]

Thanks for having me 😂❤

[@TheOstyle]

Gay

[@SaadUmairOffical]

Before viral 🖐️

[@PeterbiltPlays]

Before Viral ✋

[@ZR7isback]

before viral 🖐️

[@LeepShorts]

Thanks for your service sir.

[@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!

[@alswn23]

As an airline pilot, this was pretty cool to see. It’s crazy to see the other end of things. Thanks to all the men and women up in the tower who keep us pilots safe!

[@idkazaq]

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

[@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.

[@pedrosilveira5836]

Love that michelle is touring every federal organization she can

[@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! ❤

[@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.

[@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

[@Danscarsplanesandtrainsh34]

fr

[@CastleBois101]

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

[@ibuyufo]

OMG! That is so crazy. I felt so overwhelmed and stressed just watching this. I don't know how much these controllers make but they should probably make a lot more. They have people's lives at their hands.

[@RetroJack]

11:10 Bro rocking the Autobots tie clasp! 🤣

[@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.

[@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

[@Ella._.claireee]

You never disappoint when you upload!❤

[@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".

[@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.

[@Juleslovesbooks]

Michelle neveeeerrrr disappoints. Literally my fav youtuber.

[@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

[@daniisbored212]

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

[@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.

[@immy9349]

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

[@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.

[@Laraplayzrbx]

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[@subratapaul5692]

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[@Hb11666]

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]

​@@Hb11666 THE 👑 HAS POSTED

[@Akeakamai]

Michelle had me 🤣 when she was overwhelmed. It reminded me of the movie Airplane! 🤣

[@Edocska]

Hats off to all ATC teams worldwide, well done to keep doing this amazing work!

[@shadinz]

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

[@Playingwithmycousin]

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 😎

[@jonahwaititi]

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

[@heatherprice1492]

As a former Navy Air Traffic Controller I have been waiting for this episode!!!❤❤❤❤

[@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!!!!

[@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 :))

[@A._.random._.account]

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]

✋

[@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

[@katerie1198]

@MichelleKhare OMG!!!! I am a student at the University of Alaska Anchorage and studying to be an Air Traffic Controller!!! I will most likely be heading to the FAA Acadamy in a year and a half!! Thank you so much for doing this video!!!

[@mosesdrubahadur3255]

Michelle and her editors really opened this video with some Marvel superhero intro music- I love it

[@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 👳🏿

[@AviationforAustralia]

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

[@marymcdaniel4266]

WAKE UP THE QUEEN HAS POSTED

[@BETA-7SCPF]

It’s 1 am I did wake up

[@marymcdaniel4266]

@@BETA-7SCPF YAYYYYY

[@maxverse]

Whoever did the music for this video could've had a lot more impact by NOT including music when things get tense. starting 14:15, it's already really tense - the music makes it seem more melodramatic than serious. It's already such a tense scene; let the uncomfortable silences propel it forward instead of scoring it to tell us how serious it is. No music there would make it more real.

[@maxverse]

Same deal with 16:50. It's so over the top! You should get a pro to score it next time.

[@lilamendelsohn4]

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

[@aaronlarson4358]

As a human that knows what an airplane is, there are typically two traffic patterns per runway with 4 legs, a left and right pattern and then the mentioned base, downwing, upwind, final, and Crosswind. They should really make that simulator publicly available because it would be fun

[@jaykirizz219]

This was stressing ME out and I was just watching 😂

[@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

[@tommynikon2283]

I ADMIRE the hell out of Michelle….for TRYING, Everything. Guts and grit.

[@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.

[@uhhidkifogorlol]

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

[@cheehee]

LMAOOO the way she kept on saying "papa tango" 💀

[@chillaxter13]

ATC it's awesome! One of the safest running government agencies, and so reliable that it basically sets the international standard... Big respect

[@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

[@crabgod.]

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

[@ThreeLIttleBirdsSatOnTheWindow]

MICHELLE IS LITTERALY SUPERWOMAN !!!!!

[@janhavigiri00]

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

[@captainAlex258]

wish people told me that

[@talitha877]

My mother was an air traffic controller for about 20 years. I grew up going to the tower and watching her work (pre 9/11) it was amazing to watch but so stressful. I knew at a young age I couldn’t follow in her footsteps for that. It’s a lot. And she didn’t even work at what they consider a “busy” tower.

[@thedolbea5906]

Thank you for shining some light on this job! As my dream profession, I’m glad more people are interested in it.

[@swizzy7412]

Just apply. There’s no real prerequisites

[@DenViseMannen1]

Excited for the new season🎉

[@Cabin_1989]

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

[@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.

[@MichaelSchoelen]

I have been an Air Traffic Controller for 17 years. This is kind of cool to see someone go through this process without the stress of wondering if they will pass or fail and have a career at the end of it all. Just one minor adjustment. What you call "Areas" is actually Air Traffic Control Centers. There are 3 types of controllers, Tower Approach and Center. Both Approach and Center sit in dark rooms and watch the screen. Come over and give center a shot next.

[@nasrullahkamensa1828]

I was an OJT in an Airport and eventually assigned to report in the control tower for the last 2 weeks of my Training and it was one of my fantastic experiences in life. I was Amazed by how they were managing and ensuring every aircraft landed safely. It was a very stressful and technical Job. Salute to All the ATC's in the world 🫡

[@MRFISHPIG27]

As a pilot nothing but respect for controllers, people have no idea how hard their job is. Mad respect for this challenge.

[@ygul20]

have a great day everybody 1:30

[@lps_stargirl]

UNDER A MINUTE GANG

[@CallOfDuty_Life]

You should try Special Forces!

[@Pr0pheceye]

My dad is an ATC! He doesn’t work in the tower, but in the building that tracks flights after takeoff and before landing.

[@Adrienne.Granados]

My dad was an air traffic controller for 40 years, was at this academy as a student and taught there as an instructor for 8 years after his career was complete. Thanks for this video, I’m excited to show it to him!

[@aaahidk]

YAY MICHELLE KHARE VIDEO :D

[@PolandAviation69420]

5:11 woah ninety degree bank

[@user-xy1pp6nq5l]

13:15. She did say Southwest AIRLINES.

[@ed-mb9ir]

she wasn't supposed to say "airlines"

[@gracebadejo2273]

Ik right

[@fin720s]

Southwesterns call sign is southwest

[@Smitteee722]

As just another controller seeing this, thanks for the shout out and peek behind the curtain for everyone. The radar side of things is also a lot of fun, but tough in its own ways.

[@stickmangaming-sg]

Finally! The one I've been waiting for!