Kennedy Steve

and now for something completely different. I noticed most ATC audio on KZbin is text-to-video and I wanted to help change that..
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[@geegee952]

5:21 "..Ground?" "Plane?!" I lost it there hahah

[@ktg_films2401]

Factss

[@leheli7838]

Best by far.

[@josephhaas7413]

Especially with the focus effect 😂

[@staystrong8966]

Yup that's a classic one!!

[@gamingnerdgirlz]

Classic was about to comment same thing.

[@noahcurless8278]

"Comon let the abuse start you cant let him get away wth that." I was rolling

[@HeidiKohne]

If I remember correctly, the original transmissions had the other pilots' messages a bit more spread out so you could hear most of the messages. Here, the video smushed them together and it actually became funnier.

[@AdrianaBarron1]

"where's our gate?" Lol

[@Spudtron98]

"Get his ass!"

[@homerj.simpson7562]

What was the temperature again hahaha

[@jbreezy101]

So we’re the planes

[@S0RGEx]

That Qantas pilot's brain just short-circuiting is fucking hilarious.

[@saienide9301]

love how after the "caution prop wash" he was just like "uhhhh...."

[@mineko2219]

He was mesmerized by the Cessna.

[@brandonaviationhd]

He didn’t get the joke

[@flyguy0765]

He muted his mic so he could laugh 😂

[@joeyspizza8]

I think it broke his brain a little bit lol

[@setesh1294]

Steve definitely did that on purpose just to mess with him.

[@LAWest]

‘Caution prop-wash’ hahaha. Even the cinematography there was hilarious! Phenomenal job as always Nassault!

[@OOZ662]

I just about died when I heard that one pop up on an aviation channel ages ago and it never gets old.

[@guard13007]

That one got me so bad the moment the Cesna pulls into frame. I am in a library too, had to immediately leave.

[@harutosunaa3881]

Yep

[@thesamhandwich_]

@@guard13007 that shit had me dying

[@austinfarley4971]

I think Kennedy Steve broke the pilot.

[@fuzzyboi1721]

"ground" .... "plane?" lmao

[@adamp.3739]

I'm surprised Kennedy Steve hasn't taken up a career as a comedian - this is right old gold here!

[@wcherron]

I’m surprised he hasn’t had a stroke lol.

[@NatesRandomVideo]

He retired some time ago.

[@mickfunny4185]

@@NatesRandomVideo @Adam P @william Herron Kennedy Steve retired as an ATC after almost 30 years in September 2017.

[@SP-sy5nq]

This film gives me janky sfm vibes

[@AugustusTitus]

He and Rod Machado

[@DrSabot-A]

The "Propwash" section was brilliant. I find it amazing that he can be so cheery and comedic in a job that's synonymous to stress

[@horsewithnoname12345]

His jokes are funny and appropriate. They do not interfere with the flow of his work and break the tension of the serious chaos at JFK. He was a genius.

[@Justin-ny8df]

I loved how he pretty much broke the pilot with that joke.

[@jonathanbair523]

Gotta keep them pilots on them toes...

[@r0cketplumber]

@@Justin-ny8df Yeah, the Quantas pilot had nothin'.

[@Bowlymania]

Synonymous is kind to the word.

[@alexandramarberry1023]

I wonder how long it took him to go from a nervous new controller who was careful to make sure he said everything the right way to realizing he could bring humor and sunshine to everyone listening in.

[@tristanallain1483]

"Ground?" "Plane?" The best soundbite ever!

[@HighSpeedChaser]

As an Aussie, I'm disappointed at my National Carrier's inability to respond humorously to the prop wash warning

[@IstasPumaNevada]

It was probably just the jet lag.

[@insertnamehere6659]

I don't blame the guy. Having to deal with a 10+ hour flight, multiple stops and the knuckleheads that make up current American general aviation would fry anyone's brain. And this is coming from an American aviation-lover.

[@risingsun9595]

"Caution, propwash." "Uh...?" Oh my Lord I'm rolling

[@Napalm30308]

The Lufthansa getting out of the nose to close the panel is by far my favorite story of his. I also just can't help a chuckle when he messes with the tugs. Tug 6. Steve: TUG 6 GO AHEAD.

[@RhodokTribesman]

That Lufthansa guy was a true pilot for sure

[@schwig44]

@@RhodokTribesman "Schiesse!... ... ... I'll just go close it" "But ve are on a taxivay!" "Oh, ja, we should probably ask first"

[@sw5646]

His English was pretty German. Embarassing for a pilot of Lufthansa. [German here]

[@IAm18PercentCarbon]

_Is letting this guy get out on the taxiway gonna come back on me personally? Is this gonna be an insurance thing?_ "Ugggghh... I don't --" _Actually fuck it he said he wanted to, and I have the best seat in the house to watch this shit if he steps into the engine!_ "Heh! Alright, you know what?"

[@mattb.6057]

Capt here for a Major US Airline. This was well done. I've had many years in and out of New York Airspace. Steve always made the "The Dread of the Northeast" an "adventure" in the career.

[@tofusrvng]

man you got to speak to the man himself haha

[@staystrong8966]

I always lose it with the Lufthansa pilot wanting to park the plane to get out and close the fuel door! Steve's brain slipped a gear there for a second 😆

[@karend1577]

Yeah, I'm rewatching the videos again. That was the first time I heard Steve struggle to respond. He's very good at comebacks.

[@jbreezy101]

captain Joe interviewed him and they talked about that. Steve was like are you allowed to do that? but couldn't really stop him so speechless it is

[@horsewithnoname12345]

@@jbreezy101 in the interview he recalled a maintenance team came out. The pilot didn’t do it himself.

[@horsewithnoname12345]

@@karend1577 he did not expect that one ha

[@xGaLoSx]

​@horsewithnoname12345 I just read an interview with Steve and he said the pilot did it.

[@sambromberger2400]

I opened this video upset and frankly angry it wasn't ace combat. Fuck ace combat. Kennedy Steve is my new favourite ace.

[@Nassault]

Kono, Oured Steve when

[@karios9635]

Kennedy Steve as an AWACS

[@NeSeeger]

We need to get Project Aces to use Steve for AC8

[@mineko2219]

@@karios9635 Kennedy Steve as an AWACS, Oured Steve as the ATC.

[@Murazan24]

Welcome Long Caster

[@skeletonwguitar4383]

...knowing all of these convos are real, makes it even better And you made it even betterby illustrating it

[@johnnyrocketa1257]

As a former airport worker, I had my own share of funny ATC/Ground Control conversations... Some of them where so freaking hilarious I had to stop the tug sometimes because of laughing 🤣 I'll never forget the night a Ryanair B737 stopped at the wrong gate, the ATC officer that time was REALLY pissed and was very eloquent as well...😂 I never heard a chained insult longer than he shouted that night.

[@Fynnley525]

you cant leave us hanging what was the insult?

[@johnnyrocketa1257]

@@Fynnley525 Damn, I don't remember the precise words, but it was something about the commander being son of siblings, and an utter hillbilly, and the pilot being a twat raised by goats or something like that... It was more than ten years ago, go figure...😅 Another one I remember was a tractor driver who hooked the GPU unit instead of the Air Starter... With the GPU still attached to the aircraft... The dispatcher almost threw her headset to him... Let's say she was quite pissed off 😂

[@Fynnley525]

@@johnnyrocketa1257 please tell me they didnt drive off with the GPU

[@johnnyrocketa1257]

@@Fynnley525 He did... Fortunately for him, it was on a remote parking and not in gate, so he just drove away on a straight line... It just broke the hook that secures the GPU plug to the aircraft and not the plug itself... But the dispatcher got hit in the ankle and started insulting him... I was close to that parking, she yelled at the radio how happy he made her so loud I could hear that both in radio and live 😂 Dude didn't got fired... That day, but sometime later was caught drinking a beer and was sacked.

[@Fynnley525]

@@johnnyrocketa1257 hook? is that a feature only on bigger GPUs? i work at an FBO and our 28VDC GOUs dont have any kind of hook or latch or anything, just the plug itself

[@pr0t0typ38]

"caution propwash" Kennedy steve singlehandedly causing a complete brain malfunction to that qantas pilot LOL

[@sleeplessindefatigable6385]

Steve having a favourite tug implies the existence of a tug hierarchy, with one tug he hates, and that thought just gives me the warm fuzzies.

[@campersr2298]

"watch out for propwash" I like to think the pilot just stares into the cessna and thinks "what can he even do to me im in a 747"

[@thesamhandwich_]

#thatsthejoke

[@ashleyhamman]

or perhaps "I could probably pull him to me with a bit of throtttle..."

[@floridasoldat]

Yes… thank you for explaining the joke

[@dominateeye]

Genuinely thank you for explaining the joke, at least enough that I could Google it to figure out what prop wash is (it's the force of wind generated behind a propellor, which can knock back people, equipment, and other aircraft. The equivalent term for that of jet planes is "jet blast").

[@mikechapmanmedia2291]

I’ve listened to most of the Kennedy Steve “videos” but this is like “seeing” them for the first time. Fantastic! Please do more. BTW, “Kennedy Steve” Abraham was a model for using humor in stressful situations. He’s the ramp manager for one of the JFK terminals now.

[@matsuhikotakagawa8060]

*'Terminal 1'* , I believe...

[@imjustapotatoleavemealone]

Noo, he supposed to destroy them, not to join them.

[@jonathanbair523]

Is there a channel we can listen to him there???

[@ecclestonsangel]

​@@matsuhikotakagawa8060you are correct! I'm sure he already has them whipped into shape!

[@SVOddball]

I always wanted to see a visualization of the Qantas pilot mind melt over single engine Cessna prop wash.

[@DP-fq7iy]

A real class act, the profession is lesser without him.

[@gavrielataravari]

Unfortunately he has retired if I'm not wrong :(

[@joshw1687]

@@gavrielataravari yes he's retired

[@jbreezy101]

yes you may not work ATC or fly after around 55-60. it is a stressful job

[@TrekZero]

@@gavrielataravari He is Managing one of the JFK Terminals Ground as Director Of Ramp Operation since 2018 :) They won't let him go :)

[@gavrielataravari]

@@TrekZero really???

[@goldensky382]

1:09 Me and the boys when someone makes an innocent typo in the groupchat

[@davidng2336]

Let the abuse start!

[@kukulkanlordofcas4931]

The power and emotion of that "please taxi" at the beginning never fails to make me happy.

[@sm3xym3xican76]

"whats our gate?" "What was the temperature again?" *Background laughter*

[@karenglenn6707]

I’m a 63 yr old Aussie mum who lives in country Victoria, and even I have heard of him!! He’s a bit of a legend! There’s also a good one at LAX known as “Later Tater”.

[@Ojisan642]

I love how that Lufthansa pilot was just like “I’m not gonna make a big delay out of this” and just went out and fixed it himself 😂

[@MogoPrime]

That Quantas pilot after being warned of propwash. He's so underwhelmed lol. Another wonderful video, man.

[@karend1577]

In the original video when Steve warned him about the propwash, the Qantas pilot's readback was smothered with laughter. . So funny.

[@krullachief669]

I don't really have a funny comment, I just wanna say thanks, Nassault, for providing some very entertaining content.

[@Nassault]

My pleasure chief o7

[@darrenhenderson3]

@@Nassault how did you make this animation? It’s fantastic

[@Nassault]

@@darrenhenderson3 thanks Darren! I filmed shots in Microsoft flight sim, and composited it with other modded chroma keyed animations I made in GTAV to match the audio and stories ✈️✈️

[@liamk1610]

@@Nassault Nicely done

[@Elzrydo]

I would honestly watch a comedy show based around an ATC control person and the odd stuff he goes through on a daily basis

[@RT-qd8yl]

Wings but ATC

[@clarysstoryboard3317]

"Ground?" "Plane??" got me. This whole video is fantastic.

[@Kaelland]

I started to chuckle at the "Caution propwash." I couldn't contain my laughter when the Quantas pilot was too flabbergasted to respond.

[@schwig44]

I'm picturing after his last shift, he walks out of the base of the tower and there's a couple delta tugs spraying garden hoses over the walkway as he exits, lol

[@090giver090]

After his retirement from ATC duty he's ruling over these tugs as Delta's ramp manager in KJFK. Oh the irony )

[@roberthudson1959]

He short circuited any plans to celebrate his retirement by calling off from his last shift.

[@Triplication]

I had never heard of Kennedy Steve and now I am glad I did. Great video as always Nassault!

[@Nassault]

Thanks Trip! Looking forward to your jet video content :D

[@uriba107]

We were all saddened to hear he retired a few years ago.. he is an ATC gold mine.

[@HeidiKohne]

Just google his name in youtube, and you'll discover a treasure trove

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

I started watching and immediately thought ‘oh no another set of audio robbed from someone else’ but of course I was wrong, the combination of audio and graphics was brilliant. Great job 👏

[@Nassault]

Haha thank you so much Ducati!

[@zosoachilles]

Nice work Steve. A controllers dry humor is a pilots best friend. I retired last year after 36 years being guided safely by these pro's. Here's the best line I ever heard; KPHL ground control, airliners littered all over the taxiway's & nothing is moving. The tower is located right next to the Delaware River & very close to where tanker ships are unloaded. A bored pilot looking at the huge tanker on the river say's to Philly ground, "That sure is a big tanker right behind you". Philly ground's reply, "Yeah..& if it were to go off, our tower cab would be like a golf ball on a tee". Philly controllers were some of the best I ever had the pleasure of working with.

[@rowdydowty]

i know your comment was in homage to air traffic controllers everywhere but I want to personally thank you for your service to those in need of safe air travel. its tough work being in the air and I always admire my pilots when I've taken a flight. fly high, sir

[@sleepydoodle]

I've already heard all of these clips before, but the cinematography here is the cherry on top. I had a good laugh! Well done, good sir!

[@busteraycan]

1:18 The editing on this one was brilliant. Turned an average joke into an hilarious one.

[@funkyfreshwizardry]

it’s been a long time since I clicked a video so fast, Kennedy Steve is a legend

[@sierralvx]

I love that I've fallen so far into the ATC corner of youtube that I've found this! What a funny, awesome, cinematic tribute to a guy that just did his job so well!

[@lenn55]

I remember listening to Steve one night and he told one aircraft to follow his "prom date" across 31R. His prom date was a Virgin airliner. lol

[@ISAFSoldier]

Laughed entirely too hard and got extremely giddy seeing this involved Kennedy Steve

[@Lambda01]

The cinematography and the editing was absolutely hilarious. This is the best ATC comp ive ever seen.

[@measlyfurball37]

This is the perfect tribute to Kennedy Steve. This video is a treasure. Excellent work!

[@rico5818]

Nassault strikes again. I never knew I needed this, and now I want this produced as a full budget proper comedy show. This was the most enjoyable video I've seen this entire year. The visuals were just absolutely stunning, down to the tiny heat distortion details. Simply superb!

[@dylantrinder1571]

The caution prop wash had me in stitches....and the Qantas crew stumped. LOL

[@ng7019]

Glad you enjoyed, Dylan! Steve is a real hoot!

[@MicrowavedAlastair5390]

The fact that we're still making videos about this guy is awesome.

[@pyrelogic9876]

Absolutely love how you did the cinematography, excellent video as always Nassault!

[@Nassault]

Hey thanks again Pyrelogic!!

[@longrobosa-kfpawacs9051]

Kennedy Steve should be an AWACS lol

[@Nassault]

Now that you said it, he would make such an amazing AWACS in a new game ahha

[@RodneyBrowning]

There will never, ever be another Kennedy Steve. His name will ring in eternity with the likes of Boston John forever more. This was the *greatest* bit of animation to go with his fine work over the years.

[@slook7094]

Toronto Dave is supposed to be a new up-and-comer.

[@RodneyBrowning]

@@slook7094 He's not bad! I've listened to him on a few videos... but honestly, can't replace Steve at all. He just had a charm.

[@mantha6912]

We need a new EmpLemon video: "There will never, ever be another Kennedy Steve".

[@Cynsham]

@@RodneyBrowningSteve just had that instant witty response and dry humor that can’t be matched.

[@MrShadow-qz9xj]

I've listened to John, he is a good ATC controller I have no doubt. But I find Kennedy Steve way more entertaining to listen to. The North American airline pilots appreciate, think the British did too though they probably won't admit it. On the other hand some of the European and Asian airlines I don't think quite knew what to make of him at times.

[@stevecarter8810]

Adding the visuals really makes it easier to keep up with the situation and relax into Kennedy Steve's wit. A great contribution to this man's legacy!

[@elmurcis1]

Loved another one about pilot sitting with face forward. Sitting with face towards passengers might scare them.... Steve is the best!

[@HeidiKohne]

And the mic swallowing when talking with Delta Tug 1 or 2

[@flyvid]

"Please taxi!!!" should become a catchphrase.

[@Razgriz-Flight-Spotting]

Excellent! What is the graphics engine? Microsoft flight simulator 2020?

[@Nassault]

Indeed it is!

[@avoidingtrees6692]

What a star.…enjoy your retirement Steve. Cheers from France 👏

[@dankerman321]

Love the "Prop Wash"! I worked NY Center... took me years before I finally got to say... "Delta261Traffic, 3 o'clock 30 miles, eastbound Concorde climbing out of Flight Level 450. Caution sonic boom."

[@Nobi36]

2:30 is this ladder actually what happened, Thats so cool also your animation is awesome hope u make more

[@ncc17701a]

Kennedy Steve - a legend. He always has me chuckling.

[@TheAmazingCowpig]

I am extremely disappointed to be a week late to a Nassault film about Kennedy Steve. What a legend, that guy. And the legendary tug! So glad to see it lol.

[@cpark1570]

One of the best things I've watched all-day

[@Synth256]

I love what you've done, here! When it's Kennedy Steve, even just the audio and subtitles are funny, but you've taken this to a whole new level by adding video! Many thanks! I do hope you'll make more of these.

[@noahpaez4266]

"How'd you know?" "The $5 I pay a month to the psychic friends network" i'm stealing that

[@ovaldreamx4397]

I see Kennedy Steve, I click

[@DerMarkus1982]

"Caution: Prop Wash!" 😂 I had to look up *what Prop Wash is* in order to get the joke, but it's hilarious! Especially with the Qantas pilot stun-locked in that "are you kidding me?!" vibe! 😁 Nice cinematic bit, too! Perfectly timed!

[@nationeer]

we need a based on real life adaptation movie of "Kennedy Steve"

[@PlaneSpottingBerlin]

Good old Kennedy Steve! Loved the animations you added! Gave a nice touch to the well known audio ;)

[@DFrockcity]

I lost it at the “propwash” part HAHAJA

[@greenbriar07]

Kennedy Steve: The Movie Well done! I hadn't heard some of these audio clips before, completely lost it at the lil' Cessna puttering past the 747. Pilot's reaction to "caution propwash" was priceless

[@SnaxDesAvions]

how did I only find this now ??? I've been listeing to Kennedy Steve and Boston John for years !! It's amazing work !

[@seatedliberty]

If ever the phrase "the man, the myth, the legend" applied to anyone in the 21st century, it was Kennedy Steve.

[@royalbirb2090]

now this is the edit we all need, but do not deserve. well done.

[@ChrisRoundAU]

Holy shit that was good :) well done! Loved the mind reader joke and the propwash. What a legend.

[@vlee3880]

This was absolutely amazing! I love love love love it. Thank you for making me smile so much; the graphics to give life to Kennedy Steve’s day-to-day experience - priceless. Thanks again.

[@drakeday731]

Wake up babe, new Nassault video.

[@Rasscasse]

Sir, you have done a great job with this. What a wonderful tribute to Kennedy Steve. I’ve heard all these transmissions before, but with the addition of images, you have brought them to life. Bravo.

[@WAGinWNY]

Wow. That was a really cool production. I’ve seen dozens of the Kennedy Steve videos on KZbin, but this really brought them to life. 👍👍👍

[@benjaminschultz6501]

This is amazing!! You’ve raised the bar WAY up on ATC playback videos. Love it!

[@yungathart7801]

Kennedy Steve, an absolute legend!

[@lamhkak47]

I love how Space Oddity intro is sneaked in for "Space Case" while Kennedy is calling Virgin 9 Mike.

[@smokey4049]

The quality of this video is insane! Keep up the good work!

[@Nassault]

Cheers Smokey! Enjoy your weekend!!

[@snowcat9308]

Kennedy Steve can sleep easy knowing he never has to deal with another Aeroflot pilot on his runways again.

[@Sturmovik1946]

The prop wash scene really had me going. Another great video

[@danishaviation6538]

This has to be one of the best msfs2020 videos I've seen so far. The editing is next level, and love all the ATC situations 😂

[@9999AWC]

I was literally asking myself when your next upload was gonna be, and you gift us with this surprise of a gem! Love it!

[@shadeie6395]

I really really REALLY need more of these

[@LuizAlexPhoenix]

I rewatched this video so much but I still find new funny details.

[@billygamer3941]

Brilliant! And keeping the memory of a legendary controller alive!

[@dmmchugh3714]

Love the shot of the Cessna crossing in front of the jumbo.

[@sorchas4679]

Oh my God. If anyone knows him, please show him this! I would watch the shit outta this if you made it an ongoing series.

[@florence9606]

Never clicked a pop up so fast in my life 🤣 always good to see new Nassault content

[@florence9606]

Post-viewing: Yup, great as always. I really like the mix of casual, civilian aviation vids with the more action-packed Ace Combat type stuff. Maybe in a future vid we can see the banter between AWACS or air tankers with the other aircraft they work with, some funny dialog there as well

[@Nassault]

@@florence9606 Thanks, good ideas Rodrick. That would really give more breath and scope to the battlefields air operations. I was thinking of someday doing something about Schnee leader, since he was a civil pilot. Cut from his tomcat in a fight to a piper or something during a speech.

[@duskshel8119]

"Aeroflot, left alpha! You can't stop! You gotta keep goin'!" "uhHhH AerOFLot.. 315..." _"PLEASE TAXI!"_ *sounds of the damned*

[@lseul8812]

Man I miss listening to kennedy Steve, god bless him where ever he is

[@_BillyTheKid_]

That Steve lad is a legend XD

[@beckylipps7286]

Kennedy Steve was a Hoot and a Holler!! Loved him!!

[@jocax188723]

Steve is one of those absolute legends.

[@DannoAviation]

Excellently put together, Kennedy Steve is one hell of an ATC… just don’t piss the guy off or be incompetent otherwise you’ll feel his wrath😂

[@Highland_Moo]

I haven’t heard a Steve video in a few years. Love that guy - his voice is delicious! I’m from Scotland and love all the different accents from the USA.

[@oOKakarotOo]

"what was the temperature again?" XD