How Air Traffic Control Works

[@NotWhatYouThink]

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[@velaT4]

happy new year!

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[@Adan-jd5gq]

How is this comment 2hours ago???

[@InstantDeath-34]

At least it’s not better help this time…

[@Xz016e]

Tem vídeo que não tenha dublagem do Brasil automático

[@michaelm54877]

Bald eagle here. Excellent video of my cousin. Thanks so much! We all didn't think he would amount to much in high school. His high school nickname was egg sitter. Glad he got a job!

[@MrDenisoyd.]

lmao

[@triton_152]

true comment gem 💎💎

[@guillermotd]

I didn’t get you…until I read again bald eagle here…😂😂😂

[@Kingkennywonders]

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[@ProBallerJake7]

“We didn’t think he would amount to much”….. why are people like that getting in these jobs that require ‘genius’ capability?

[@rickyoung8489]

From a retired air traffic controller, well done documentary. Great info for the interested flying public. Should be mandatory for the news media personnel to view it.

[@ErnestGutschikAviation]

From an aviation enthusiast who’s spent just over 10 years and counting covering the action at Toronto Pearson, hell of a job on this video. From covering NAV Canada’s ATC services from Tower to the Area Control Centre to covering some of the most important parts of the ground operations like Falcon Environmental Services- excellent work. Recognized a few familiar faces in the video and I’m glad you took the time to come and cover one of Canada’s major international airports. All the best for 2025!

[@NotWhatYouThink]

Thank you for the kind words - I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@RavindraYadav-g9n]

Can Nepalese atc work in Canada?

[@chrisjameswarren88]

Absolutely LOVE these new on-the-ground docu-style videos!

[@NotWhatYouThink]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear :-) Feel free to share with others!

[@chrisjameswarren88]

​@@NotWhatYouThinkabsolutely! You'll be pleased to know at least 0.000254% of your subscribers were introduced to your channel from my recommendations! Really looking forward to seeing what you have planned for 2025.

[@jehusaunders8482]

ive watched countless atc videos and this ranks as the most comprehensive video I have seen in years.

[@Kalain2237]

Crazy timing for this video

[@dianapennepacker6854]

For sure. Crazy crazy timing. So much so I'm surprised he still uploaded it.

[@GamerHedghog]

What happened?

[@Moose_Master]

What happened?

[@mrcrazy8032]

179 killed, jeju air

[@justinliu7788]

Jeju air had a crash killing 179 people

[@Geekio6613]

Really nice to see some civil aviation on the channel too. As interesting as the military stuff is, I would love to see more like this where you look at civilian infrastructure.

[@25mm25]

This was an amazingly well done video! Very informative and great behind the scenes tour for those of us who will probably never have the opportunity to see that.

[@AnjanS-rp4qk]

Monitors the airspace, guides planes along designated flight paths, take off and landings, responds to Mayday calls, etc. A vital job.

[@krystalmae5557]

Next video idea "how air defense really works"

[@Benjamin-fq7nm]

They probably wouldn’t post it this close to the Azerbaijan airliner getting shot down

[@deoxi3207]

Oh hey look a civilian airliner!

[@NotWhatYouThink]

hmmm ... why not!

[@krystalmae5557]

@@NotWhatYouThink if you actually do it pls put my comment in the video :)

[@HyenaEmpyema]

I've grown to like you more over time. I mostly watch the shorts, but this video is awesome. like your accent and enthusiasm the most.

[@Teedotyoutube]

That red phone might be old technology but it gets the job done. When activated it turns on the lights in the firehalls (x3), shuts off the power to their stoves and automatically opens all of the roll up doors. It gets tested weekly and will get your heart racing when it goes off in the middle of the night. It’s called the “CACS” for Crash Alarm Communication System.

[@keitharhurpenny]

Excellent video! I was the inventor of some of these systems in use at YYZ tower and your explanation was accurate.

[@RPDpwng15]

US Air traffic controller here. Excellent video!

[@SubZeroXJ]

@@RPDpwng15 wish I was working with y'all. 23 bidder, medical DQ, attempting again in 26 since I have to fight to get my medical records, happy new year

[@RPDpwng15]

@SubZeroXJ best of luck. I know people who were in your shoes who just kept trying and are with the agency now.

[@Suea-b8g]

How big is your monthly salary?

[@gowon2251]

@@SubZeroXJ I'm in a similar boat. I'm a Swiss man and we have military conscription, but I got DQd from that for mental health reasons (I'm fine now) and that stays on record so I got automatically rejected from becoming an ATC here...

[@Mr.Who3]

Toronto Pearson has been my airport for my whole life. Love this airport, lots of great memories, great video!!

[@adammckenzie6074]

lol why? It’s the worst airport for waiting and disorganization

[@charlesdarwin7253]

Great memories at Pearson? That's like having great memories at LaGuardia. I'm calling BS on that lol

[@rollingthunderinho]

@@charlesdarwin7253Pearson had a few chaotic years but it’s back to being a decent and reliable airport

[@ArjunSharma-wv7li]

Finally somebody made a detailed video about nav canada. Very informative

[@TheLiamster]

I came here first the planes but was happy to see cute birds

[@coolbeanz147]

The most unbelievable part of this video is the fact that we all get to watch such extraordinary content basically for free. More please!

[@chrisbrowning360]

Your vids make my day so much better.

[@RoyADane]

Excellent ! I never knew how Air Traffic Control works. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@gvidobarscausks9272]

Hats off to all ATC workers, that job is one of the most important in world, and zero errors to ensure safe travels.

[@Peacecamper]

German air traffic controller here (area control). Excellent video!

[@Zosterias]

As a former aerodrome air traffic controller, it’s nice to see someone sharing some aspects of what we do at work. To add on, clearance delivery provides the ATC clearance for the cruising flight level cleared by Area controllers and also time restrictions at any waypoint (if any), while also controlling the flow of departure traffic for example during departure peak or runway change or planned runway inspection etc. It’s not really stressful job, most of the time it’s just routine. Unless you have severe thunderstorms, wind shears and aircraft experiencing technical issues coming in for arrival. Having arrivals landing every 3-4NM separation is kinda fun too.

[@AnjanS-rp4qk]

Happy New Year and pray that ATCs are on point !

[@Rudi-xd1bp]

Great video! So glad it was Person that you highlighted! And Have a happy new year!

[@srich609]

As someone in aviation/air traffic research & development, this is an epic overview of what we do! Great video

[@Ethan-js2sn]

This is really an impressive leap in video production value. Congrats on getting some in person access this video was awesome

[@stevedolesch9241]

These videos make us, at least some, more appreciative of how things including people of course work including the "Falcon Squad" do their best to keep us safe. Thank you, whovever you are, for making these videos.

[@AllenPortman]

One of the better overviews showing the different levels of the air traffic controller system!!! Great job!!!

[@kirbyr558]

I've done a bunch of work by that creek. A sewer trunk line runs underneath. Very cool to see it again in the daylight.

[@Srinathji_Das]

Thanks for this awesome video! Thanks also to all the controllers and workers who gave their time!

[@rodchambers2529]

I guessed that ATC would be complicated...but that was far more complicated than I imagined. Good video :)

[@bronze5420]

This video just scratches the surface! A lot more complexity than most would never imagine.

[@braydenbrenden1374]

Amazing video, happy new year NWYT team🎉

[@mrsaskriders]

Really interesting video thank you. The German controller saying what are you sinking about is pretty funny!

[@ManyManyPandas]

This is probably one of the best aviation-related documentaries I've ever watched. Clearly well-researched, and got all of the facts right. Well done

[@Westlake]

Excellent video! Well done! Great behind the scene footage and well explained processes of the air traffic control & aircraft movements at Pearson Airport. Thanks to the staff at Nav Canada and Falcon Environmental Services for allowing you to do the "tour". Thoroughly enjoyed every bit!

[@techscott1969]

Great video! I've flown in and out of there a lot over the years. Well done.

[@Graffenwehr]

I got to tour Seattle Center one time and it was totally awesome! The work ATC does is excellent and I am really in awe of them and the effort they make to keep people safe.

[@amaanqureshi1286]

Wow so comprehensive!!! A must watch for any new aviation enthusiast

[@nicolaj9510]

I love how im watching this while waiting for takeoff. Thanks for the interesting video.

[@bc-guy852]

ANOTHER, super high-quality documentary / entertaining video. You're a lucky guy NWYT - you get access to some VERY cool spots - thanks!!

[@jimmbbo]

An excellent video! Unsure how Canada sets it up, but in the US a given Air Route Traffic Control Center airspace is also divided into low altitude and high altitude areas with different controllers. Keep up the great work!

[@NotWhatYouThink]

Canada does it the same, broken down by altitude. We just didn't get into some of the details in the video. Thank you, and I'm really glad you liked the video :-)

[@josephtaylor3857]

All of your videos are excellent...this one is no exception. Fantastic. Also, hats off to all who work/worked/will work in ATC, keeping the skies safe.

[@WarttHog]

GROUND radar! When we're driving by in the 401 I've told the kids I thought those towers were weather radar. Soooo cool seeing such familiar sights in this video! Thank you!

[@stephan8832]

Some are weather - if they look like giant soccer/golf balls, they're doppler weather radars.

[@peterbondi751]

Love spending time in the creek watching the planes land at YYZ! Thanks for the local video!

[@gcorriveau6864]

This is an excellent overview of how the system all works. Well done.

[@laratheplanespotter]

I really loved this video. I’d love to do a work placement in an airport. It’s all so fascinating!

[@taskfroce80th95]

Happy New Year everyone!!!

[@ramshorts2052]

you too

[@loup1559]

you too buddy

[@KennethMortel-fi4cr]

HNY to you too. I hope you have a prosperous year 🎉

[@T.h.e__T.r.u.t.h]

Happy New years everyone, and thank you for the great year of uploads

[@atcengineering]

Should do a video on the technology and the people who maintain and repair all that technology. Great video. Been in ATC maintenance for 22 years.

[@sanj1982]

as Toronto Pearson is my home airport, it was amazing to see this covered. I've loved the work that ATC does but will have a deeper appreciation the next time I'm there(in 3 days actually lol) Great video!

[@VioletInGeneral]

I got a chance to meet Ivan and the instructor, and it was totally fantastic!

[@Froschkoenig751]

These long documentary style videos are great!

[@notchildish]

wild how this pops up on my feed after what just happened… welp, let’s see how atc works

[@grantclarkson9184]

If I were a kid in a classroom, this is the kind of video I'd like my teacher to educate and possibly inspire.

[@echozero_]

Another great video brother

[@yooturboo]

Great video. Thank you to all controllers for your hard work and dedication to keeping every traveler safe. Love YYZ keep up the great work

[@shantanusapru]

This is a BRILLIANT frikkin' video!!

[@John_Be]

@NotWhatYouThink you seem to be getting lots of behind the scenes videos lately; good on you! My next suggestion... Victoria class submarines!

[@kahl777]

Interesting Peregrine falcon fact: Inside of their nostrils is a small conical bone which helps to reduce air pressure in high speed dives. The shape of the bone is very similar to the inlet cone on supersonic jets such as the Mig-21 and SR-71.

[@bruceritchie7613]

I really appreciated this video and the good explanations of what each controller does.

[@techscott1969]

Tip of the hat to ATC ! Thanks for your hard work.

[@beaverbuoy3011]

LOVING the new video styles!

[@garymiller5937]

Handling a bird or tractor are the only jobs I would want. The rest are too high pressure! Thanks for the video. Very interesting. 😃😃😃❤❤❤

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i use saily for my esim needs and its great, nice video too i like your videos. i watch all of them, keep it up.

[@IkeVoorhies]

This is really fascinating… almost like a transit controls center

[@walkingowl6810]

This documentary deserves an Oscar!

[@victorharden5906]

Excellent teaching tool. I’ve always enjoyed aviation and this video just brought my knowledge of the process up a bit. Thanks and look forward to more educational content.

[@truecruise4191]

That's cool. I work at Pearson Airport right now, but I've never seen how this side of the airport runs

[@bholdr----0]

I really dig the out-in-the-feild kinda vids lately - they have been very interesting, not what I thought... 🙄 Cheers!

[@jwillisbarrie]

Thanks for adding actual captions for the Deaf ❤

[@RG-CooperTrooper]

Thank you for such detailed explanation. Now I know every journey in the sky starts with the first fix:) Thank you for showing several birds. Once I've met a hawk doing this job. Her name was Enya and oh! she commanded respect, was travelling on train to work, without a hood but of course with her handler. I bit worry about amount of caffeine air traffic controllers may take. Friend of mine a bus driver used to take coffee before work & in a flask. Until his wife discovered Diet Alleluja. He then even stopped having cravings for sweets, required much less caffeine & was alert for a long time. For me keto and Mediterranean works best. And i keep in mind lecture of Prof. Robert Lustig: 'Sugar: The Bitter Truth'. I use mainly vegetable juices. I hope they could figure out what works for them. Too much caffeine is never good. Good quality guarana may be enough. And Ashwagandha is so helpful, calms nervous system without making you drowsy like melissa. Brilliant for living in a stressful environment, dealing with plenty of people. Happy, peaceful New Year 2025 for everyone:)

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Excellent educational video .

[@gh504x]

love your videos keep up the good work

[@Arp1757]

Excellent! If you want related topics or ideas, consider delving into aircraft rescue and firefighting or runway maintenance.

[@richardditchburn3853]

Two comments: Re: language, the only place, as far as I know, where native language between ATC and pilots is allowed is in Quebec. French or English is allowed depending on the pilot. For pilots who do not understand French, too bad. Second comment: great video. I would also recommend KZbin CitationMax videos. From take off to landing you hear the continuous communication between pilot and ATC.

[@floriglesia9950]

Happy new year everyone

[@jgill1064]

A pretty good job on this video, you explained the basics of ATC in a straight forward, simple format. I spent 35 years there, it seems quiet, must have been a weekend. Nice to see some old co-workers, even if it's the back of their heads.😂

[@aqramllrocks]

As an aviation geek, I must say, the birds stole the show!

[@jjmarsh8860]

Great video! Thanks!

[@davea6314]

From the script of Airplane the movie (😂 Lol): Roger Murdock : Flight 2-0-9'er, you are cleared for take-off. Captain Oveur : Roger! Roger Murdock : Huh? Tower voice : L.A. departure frequency, 123 point 9'er. Captain Oveur : Roger! Roger Murdock : Huh? Victor Basta : Request vector, over. Captain Oveur : What? Tower voice : Flight 2-0-9'er cleared for vector 324. Roger Murdock : We have clearance, Clarence. Captain Oveur : Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor? Tower voice : Tower's radio clearance, over! Captain Oveur : That's Clarence Oveur. Over. Tower voice : Over. Captain Oveur : Roger. Roger Murdock : Huh? Tower voice : Roger, over! Roger Murdock : What? Captain Oveur : Huh? Victor Basta : Who?

[@efaber3565]

I used to work in facilities management for the Toronto Control Tower, the ACC, and many of the unmanned remote sites.

[@nickgoodall578]

Good video. Civilian technology is pretty cool, even if it’s not supposed to be deadly.

[@karljensen893]

Fokket jet shown 29:45 in the water was in Madang Papua New Guinea 1995 .. ran off the runway during landing in rainstorm. All got safely off and plane painted white some days after.

[@tee2567]

Lol, one of those flight-circle redirects is directly above my house. I knew that already, but it is cool seeing it in a neat YT video.

[@firstgold3663]

Mr NWYT I have seen your face before, great video 👍 happy new year.

[@NotWhatYouThink]

Where? 🤔

[@workingshlub8861]

wow!! the eagle is awesome..

[@nuker_101]

Happy New Year!

[@denverflatpackjedithornton]

Things we learnt today . ... You really like birds ❤

[@DV-xf5yf]

Excellent video, congratulations!

[@Mobius89]

Fantastic video. Thanks for this!

[@WeatherNowTimmins]

I have tried 6 tests with NavCanada since 2003..no joy, as they say. Our airport is Timmins, with Remote Airport advisory services to Muskoka 24/7, and Moosonee from 7h00am to 9h00pm 7 days a week. Our Low-level airspace is Timmins, Kapuskasing and Moosonee. This area is cross-coupled with Sudbury and North Bay. During peak busy times, North Bay/Sudbury divides temporarily from Timmins. Above Timmins, 29 000 feet and higher, Montreal Center is responsible for Timmins, Moosonee, and east into Quebec, Including Rouyn, LaGrande, sometimes to Caniapiscau-Labrador to the northern tip of Quebec. I have seen some videos where Timmins (Norand sector) with Montreal ACC has 8 to 16 frequencies. North Bay-High level is the Killaloe sector CYXI. That airspace is 24 000 ft. and above. Sometimes that sector is cross-coupled with Picton (Over Algonquin Park) and the Barrie Sector (East High) Above Peterborough to Trenton.

[@iamthestorm925]

Bro never failed to entertain me 😄

[@DanielDogeanu]

Awesome video! It would be a great idea to do a video on Air Force traffic control center! It would be interesting to see how F-22s and F-16s are controlled during operations (not active missions or secret operations, of course).

[@Peacecamper]

Depends on the country, but here in Germany we (the civil controllers) control the fighters the same as the civil traffic. Nothing spectacular.

[@DanielDogeanu]

@@Peacecamper I know for sure that in the US it's different. This is why I thought it would be interesting!

[@nbenliem2688]

Happy new year guys

[@Naturexyz-ow1ri]

Happy new year with speedrun of plane crashes this year 😊

[@ThorstenEnste]

excellent video, thanks for uploading!

[@iCantDoi]

0:10 😂I Saw the NOT WHAT YOU THINK t shirt 👌

[@joemark1154]

Pilots are the ones who get all action, zooms in to interaction between pilot and crew 😂 07:45 .