Student Pilot Emergency When Instructor Passes Out
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- Student Pilot Emergency When Instructor Passes Out
Episode 1 of Air Traffic Control Stories
Student pilot Max Sylvester had not spent more than 10 minutes in control of an aircraft during his first two flying lessons. During his third, his instructor, who had so far watched his every move, became unconscious leaving Max alone in the cockpit.
At 4 PM on the 31st of August 2019 at Jandakot Airport in Western Australia, Max settled into the two-seater Cessna 152 for his third lesson overall, and the first in the Cessna 152. As they cruised at 3,500 feet, he noticed his instructor Rob was staring out of the window into the sky. Max assumed he’d seen something, but there was nothing there.
The instructor began shaking and it was clear that something was wrong. He was having a seizure. Without flying experience or an instructor, Max was left alone to deal with the emergency and he had his wife and three children waiting on the ground. This is the conversation between Max and Air Traffic Control.
Air traffic control audio licensed from LiveATC.net.
Unnecessary communications and pauses were trimmed for clarity.
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This is episode one of Air Traffic Control Stories, a new series on my channel, let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future stories!
Amazing 🔥
Love it!
Great idea for a series. Some air combat stories could be interesting.
@@aawolveaI didn’t think of that. Might make me need to wash my shorts though 😛
Loved it! way more exciting than watching 2 planes having parallel take offs and landings!
He basically did his entire private pilot's training in one lesson! Well done mate!
He needs some x-country flights though 😉
@@TomTom-mb9tgHe could use a little instrument work too, but we'll let that slide...
How to get a free flight lesson! Instructors hate this one trick 😂
@@maxstr the old trick gets them every time
Speedrun of flight school x)
This ATC is an absolute hero.He well deserves a medal or some sort of national recognition. What a guy.
Truly he was incredible. I don’t even think he was an instructor by the sound of it. Maybe he was just another GA pilot. But after hearing this, he should be an instructor. He would be excellent at it!
@@VictoryAviationwas a young instructor.
@@Qatari2007 Perfect. I hope he’s still instructing. We need excellent instructors out there teaching the next wave of students.
@@VictoryAviation I’ve seen him around
I'm sure the controller would just brush it off as "It's just my job".
There's something so calming and reassuring about a good ATC's voice. They speak so matter-of-fact in their tone, even when asking questions.
I understand they're just people doing their job and it can be incredibly stressful, but I'm always impressed with how well they can communicate information in an effective but a non-commanding way. Really appreciate the work they do.
I totally agree.
It's very important to communicate in a tone, reassuring and praising another human for their effort in difficult situations 😊👍
Max did a really well and good job, and so does all the men and women's who have more experience too ✈️
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One thing I never understand is, given how crucial communication is, why is the audio on planes so absolute crap?
I could understand some sort of backup communications to use AM/FM for long range, but if cell phones can do it, planes could surely get some better primary audio when near ATC.
@rodrigoserafim8834 I'm not too privy to airplanes and their systems for communication but my guess and from what I've seen others say is the audio gear wears out over time and doesn't work as well. Especially with how loud it is in those cockpits you ain't gonna hear anything as well with worn out pair. Not that it shouldn't be replaced already.
@@rodrigoserafim8834 noise cancellation
Imagine if the instructor wakes up when he lands and says “well done you’ve successfully completed lesson 1:fly without an instructor”
Edit: this comment has had more likes than any of my videos ever :O
😂
I also imagined that happening😂
Student pilot should charge the instructor for the ride…except he doesnt yet have a commercial rating.
I guess he make him pay for his pro rata share of the operating costs…then suggest (demand) he give you free lessons “for life.”
If the instructor balks at the deal, pitch it again to him later while in front of his wife.
OMG 😂 He would have needed the ambulance either way then
Yes, he would go: gotcha!
"I'm not payin for this flight". Kept calm and a sense of humor at the same time. Well done mate!
It was so heartfelt when Max had the clarity to ask for an ambulance for his instructor, even with all that stress going on. He was still thinking of others. I’ll bet the lad is a pretty great guy. Would love to buy him a pint.
@@VictoryAviationyou can buy him a pint!
I'm not playing for this flight... bro you land first then we can talk about it...
lol yeah instead of paying for the flight he needs to pay for some hearing aids 😂
"If they make you pay, I'll pay for it with my own wallet" - Air traffic control
That ATC almost brought a tear to my eye, what a supportive and patient person, wow
Ditto
Me too. Got me choked up
People are usually moved by kindness if it’s not the norm in their personal lives. Is this not normal in your day to day life? If not, sorry to hear that. Might need to find better company.
Agree
@@LoveDoveDarling Why go that far to write some, nonsense.
I'm assuming you don't get moved by movies that have an underlying message, that gives some kind of emotion, perhaps of joy or happiness or sadness or kindness towards humans. Hell even documentaries do this as well showing truths of reality to determine if it makes you feel something and act towards the message.
Not sure your psychoanalysis gives any indication of one's own proximity to what they have of kindness that they may lack.
I think what you're missing is the person's original comment was just moved as well as myself, by such a stressful situation and how everyone did such an amazing job in saving the day and how meaningful that is to someone in a space maybe they're not even familiar with. Be it the kindness of the human spirit fighting through something, is why it's moving by itself.
This video should be incorporated into the flight training curriculum worldwide. This is the ultimate condensed example of teamwork, airmanship -aviating, navigating, and communicating - situational awareness, emergency response, self-control, use of mutually understood terminology, and patience. Excellent submission, Sir.
Thank you
Wow i just wanted to congratulate you on that sentence. It is a masterpiece. 😄
I second that. @@ChefGoreb
here too. @@Bradawick
Ciao, tu es larges wordedes figlia! Grazie! 🙏
honestly a really beautiful interaction between two strangers that spun a string of blind trust in an instant to save lives
its really beautiful
i really hope they met
i really hope they met
i really hope they met
i really hope they met
i really hope they met
Reason why ATC controller's are called "guardians of the sky"
Brilliant work by both ATC and the pilot
I’ve never heard that before, but I absolutely love it.
guardians of the sky LOL ATC mess up all the time, you know nothing
@herobo123456 what a horrible and disgraceful thing to say.
Oh and over 15yrs being a aircraft engineer and I know nothing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 run along little boy leave this to adults
@@PRCOM 25 years as a pilot, again u know nothing, Little man xx
@herobo123456 pilot 🤣🤣🤣 yeah on Microsoft flight sim. As a real pilot (not you) would know atc do a fantastic job. Now run along you inbred little girl
I guess the instructor wasn't lying when he said he was the best student he's had. A calm and quick learner.
Some people might think he’s being cocky at that point. He’s mostly just reassuring himself that “Fk yeah, I know what I’m doing. I’ve got this!” Scary situation all around
@@Wanttofanta in my opinion, he’s not cocky at all. He listen and fellow instruction well.
He's Glad He Wasn't with His Worse Student😮
I think I'm in love with the ATC. If only that sort of calm reassurance and correct guidance were available to everyone, all the time! Very glad student and instructor both landed safely.
I agree. That guidance and patience is what is needed :)
It's a tough job for sure.
i thought it was just me…the character of the ATC was just a huge GREEN FLAG.
As a retired military aviator...the professionalism from the Tower was second to none! This is why PROFESSIONALS need to be in the tower/ATC always!...NICE WORK!
It's amazing how calmly and professionally everyone handled this dangerous situation. Good job, Max!
The video is a fake or reenactment He's flying a low wing aircraft that is defiantly not a Cessna 152
@@wejump2 the communication was real the video at the beginning was not.
What I also liked is that they realized that Max was more comfortable with the tower's voice as opposed to the instructor so it seems they switched back to him.
@@wejump2as it says in the right corner of the video, this video is NOT real. Real video is copyrighted to me.
@@wejump2 blud does not know how to read
The dude is gonna be an amazing pilot! Not necessarily due to any airman-ship skills, but due to him remaining so calm in an emergency situation which is the most important thing for a pilot.
That IS part of airmanship! It's more than just skill and experience... it's keeping calm, situationally aware, and all of the other things we associate with airmanship. He did a great job. I have to say that that controller is one of the best I've heard, ever. I'd say a very very big part of the success of this situation can be attributed to him.
Absolutely
How would you know? are you a pilot?
@@herobo123456 Not one myself, but I know plenty of them, and they all say the same thing. You can teach anyone HOW to fly a plane, but you can't teach someone how to stay calm under pressure, and that is invaluable on the flight deck.
@@Rekuzan True
You can hear how nervous he is at the beginning but the comms with the tower give him back his calmness. Great job done by everyone in my opinion
I love how genuinely proud of him the ATC was when Max landed. This ATC is a hero. He deserves a medal for this. He saved Max and the instructor's lives.
Hats off to the ATC, who kept things SO calm and positive, who knew what rules to break and when to break them, who gave perfectly useful instructions, etc. Truly great story for everyone
yeah they were amazing i want them to calm me down when i'm panicking in front of a PC lol... those people are built different
I am not a pilot so i have no idea what the protocols are for a normal landing and your comment about what rules needed to be broken and when piqued my interest. If you don't mind could you explain to me as a non pilot what rules you were speaking of.
@@robertredmon5409I’m also curious
@@robertredmon5409 Well, at lot of the conversation is "normal talking" instead of the very abbreviated radio chatter that is considered correct for aircraft radios. Usually no ATC or tower would of course tell a pilot how to operate a plane and simply "demand" that pilots do as ATC tells them to, for example "TFR, climb and maintain 3000" instead of "TFR; if you can gently pull the nose up until your height level is 3000 feet".
It seems also that ATC cleared the airspace for this emergency or at least cancelled all takeoffs for the time being. They organized everything in the background, like the other instructor and the ambulance. Also, ATC didn't insist on proper read-backs of instructions. For example, when ATC says "TFR, climb and maintain 3000", the pilot should read back "Climb and maintain 3000, TFR". Here the pilot just responds in most cases with a "copy that", not even saying his call sign. But, under the circumstances, this is very forgivable and still an extremely professional handling of that student pilot.
Oh and also, no ATC usually praises you for doing a good job, as in, managing to keep the plane in the air ;P
What rules did he break
As a pilot myself. Max just pass the extremely hard test that every pilot pray not to have faced one day. That is use all you got or die scenario. What a great pilot you’re going to be. ❤
He was so calm given the situation. He is going to soar.
I'll go
@@oz_jonessoar.. good job! Lol
Cool, calm and collected. Max, you're gonna be something else mate!
yes Max will be a great pilot for sure
Even put in the cheeky "I'm not going to pay for this flight". What a guy.
I need an air traffic controller to give me pep talks throughout the day. "Yeah, the way you wrote that email was really, really good. We just need you to do that a few more times and when you feel comfortable you can write that report. You really are doing super, your in charge and doing a really good job"
I know right 😭
19:25 “You did it mate. Well done! That’s amazing, you’ve done so well….You’ve done absolutely an amazing job. Well done.” This bit of audio is so great. I’m going to record it and play it back when I do something well :) More of this in the world. What energy, care, and support. Incredible ATC!
"Congratulations on your first solo." what a legend.
Absolute genius to be so calm to be humourous but firm.
“ yeah well my instructor did say I’m the best student he’s had “ and he will say it until the day he dies because you saved his life that day.
Probably says it to 'em all..!
Wow he must be a poor instructor then if he keeps passing out.
@@longestvideoeverright ? A seizure because of a brain tumor what a weak man.......
My man says “ I’m not paying for this flight…”. Wow, calm, composed and capable to throw out a joke. What a story he has to tell! Congratulations to everyone involved, such a terrifying time for all involved but everyone held their composure and did their job. The ATC was incredible and patient. The first take away responsible for this success is communication.
But this lesson probably taught him more in one session than he would have paid for in multiple sessions!
@@BlitzBeatyt 100%!
He wasn’t joking , if they said he was going to get an invoice he was going to the next air strip
I dont think he was joking... lmao
More like "If I get out of this alive, you guys better give me a refund" lol
The air traffic controller is a shining example of the best of humanity - skilled, intelligent, dutiful, patient, and caring!
As a student pilot myself, couldn’t imagine being as brave and capable as this man. Congratulations !
Well you’ll have to be, you just have to put everything out of your mind and concentrate on flying the aircraft.
I don't know you but I imagine you'd manage just fine.
If you're really interested in aviation you'll get the feel of the aircraft fast enough and you'll be fine.
Aussies don't get frightened easily 😅😅😅
Sounds like you shouldnt be a pilot then
The single most important thing that'll make Max an awesome pilot, is his unashamed use of "Could you repeat that, please".
The air traffic controller guy sounds like a top notch therapist. 😌❤️
The Traffic Controller knows exactly what to do, how to do it, and stays calm. That's legendary. Props to the junior pilot as well.
That air traffic controller is amazing. He is built for handling stressful situations.
Yeah... no way of getting into ATC if you're not
The ATC training is very demanding and if there are multiple scenarios where the student isn't able to handle stressful situations, he/she will be kicked out from the program (At least in EU).
"I hope they don't think I'm paying for this flight" absolute legend haha. Great pilot great atc overall amazing from both parties. Congrats to the student that was beyond impressive..
The instructor on the ground should've refused to help after he said that 😂
@@otterspocket2826Student piliot:
" okie dokie " crashes plane straight into tower
I hope that pilot and controller have gone out to lunch. Could be the beginning of a long friendship
''Congratulations on your first solo''! Brought back some memories. :) Heard these words from the Jandakot ATC some 16 years ago. Also obvious from this video, they have some amazing aviation people down there. One of the best! Miss you Jandakot, miss you RACWA and miss you WA!
I was so invested in this I punched the air when Max landed. Then I burst out in tears! Absolutely perfect team work. The ATC was so calm and upbeat and full of praise. He gave concise instructions in a very supportive tone. Max was confident and cool-headed. I'm in total awe of everyone who worked to get that plane safely on the ground.
same here ... 😊
This comment reads like a novel lol
😂😂😂 you cried
As soon as I heard how calm and professional everyone was being my first thought was "This is going to have a good outcome". ATC did an exemplary job, they used such a calm soothing tone of voice it must have been very reassuring , and the student pilot didn't let his fear get the better of him.
Yeah, JFK should listen to this as an example ;)
Thats but always true. I just heard a very upsetting one earlier where a guys engine failed in flight, everyone was super calm and supportive and tried to help him, he did a great job.... But he hit wires trying to come down into a field and was killed. Had wife and kids too. Very sad.
that is incredible, i teared up when they landed. That ATC and instructor are heroes.
You weren’t the only one, some had a good cry for several minutes whilst the fire crew turned up
That’s really weird. I got teary eyed when he landed too. What the heck lol
Tears #3
Yep me too right here.
Yeah, tears for me too, incredible
OMG! I can totally relate to that! I'm a post solo student pilot in Germany.
During the 1st lesson I asked my over 60 yo instructor what would happen, if he passed out. That would be bad he replied.
I have so much respect for the controller and the student pilot!
This video was heartwarming and gave me chills at the same time!
My greatest respect go out to all ppl involved.
Everyone showed that being professionell and emphatic (ATC) can lead to a good outcome.
Great job! Continue flying, young comrade! You're a true pro.
Best of luck on YOUR flaying journey!
@@LgpB Thank you very much. Enjoyed my 1st solo cross-country today. How great it is to fly!
@@henrychinaski846 Way to goooooo!
Goodness! I teared up when he landed! That air traffic guy was so patient and encouraging. I think I need him to just follow me around in my daily life, offering his words of encouragement lol
The ATC giving constantly reassurance to the student on how well he is doing is amazing. He knew he need to keep that moral and confidence to the highest, so the student wouldn't start giving up. Great job!!
This was brilliant. A born pilot with nerves of steel and a sense of humor. Wishing him a great future as a pilot. Aviate, navigate, communicate!
Retired after 43 years flying, this young man was just super, a born Biggles . Would love to have him in my cockpit , any time , any place . A better man than me Kunga Din
@@captainbligh3894holy do you have any scary stories or stuff like that i would love to hear
I heard this all live as it was happening and my brother was sitting at the holding point waiting to take off watching it all unfold. Max, the Air traffic controller and the instructors are hero’s. You should all be so proud!
I hope the instructor made a full recovery.
11:56 This ATC is a freaking messiah. Pay attention to how he is making accent and making longer on keywords to make they more audible: SPEEED, TOOO FAAAST, SLOWEEER. This is genius!
I've worked at ATC in the States for 30 years. I've worked small training airports in these comms are classic. Great job, guys. I think Max deserves to enter his first log book entry as first landing ever solo. My flight instructor decided to take a nap. I do hope the cfi ends up okay. And max, don't quit flying. You're going to be an awesome pilot!
Thanks for what you do as a controller. You guys don’t get enough credit, especially these days with the ATC shortage and being expected to cover down on two or three positions at once. I appreciate you.
CFI had a brain tumour. Is all good now and has been for years since the incident (apparently)
As an Aviator Sir Thank you for your service .. "Over touchdown now" still cry when I think of the day ATC got us home . The unsung heroes of Aviation.. Thank You
Sorry cannyou repeat that?
Realy wll done by the atc
@@tvexpert_xd2388 then he had to decide how much to repeat, and see if he could pare it down to just a few essential words and repeating just those hoping it makes it through, or speak in more detail as if he's actually being heard-
kudos to the controller for constantly referencing and using language that reflected him being back on the ground as an absolute inevitably, while simultaneously providing praise and encouragement. while there’s no doubt the ability of the student to stay calm in this situation helped a lot, i’ve seen controllers use this type of language in situations like this and i think it’s an underrated part of keeping the student calm and focused at the task at hand, even if it’s more subconsciously than consciously.
and i just absolutely love how after talking about being back on the ground, the student was so calm he was more worried about being charged for the extra time than getting the plane on the ground😂
I mean it WAS inevitable that he was going to be back on the ground at some point, regardless of how this turned out.
I couldn't agree more! 👏
@@banksuvladimir i bet you’re rlly fun at parties. thanks for the reply!
@@breckeny1712 indeed, my morbid humor garners plenty of chuckling groans
@@banksuvladimirgoblins hang out with goblins. Nothing to be proud of there
Give that man his pilots license… he earned it! And as for the instructor, he must have done a hell of a job to get this guy so proficient on his very first flight. As for ATC, absolute National hero
The Aussies and their sense of humor never fails to make me laugh. Man is having an emergency in his first time in this aircraft, without ever having landed a plane prior, and he cracks a golden joke: I hope they don't think I'm paying for this flight, sorry to say.
This ATC guy is a father all children deserve. Hats off Sir.
I was an Air Traffic Controller for many years in both the USAF and FAA and this brought back lots of memories. I lost track of how many times we would get a frantic call from a student pilot lost, low on fuel or other issue and have to work them safely to the ground. We also dealt with experienced pilots with emergencies such as engine out, etc. Most of the controllers had flying experience so that helped. The most important thing was to calm the pilot down and walk them through the tasks they needed to perform to get on the ground safely. Most people have no idea of what the controllers do in this area. Thanks for reminding me of my time as a controller.
Grazie per ciò che hai fatto e per ciò che tutti i ATC fanno.....è uno di quei lavori che troppo spesso, non riceve il giusto riconoscimento. Dedizione e passione .un saluto dall Italia ✌
I was surprised the Air Traffic Controller knew how to tell him exactly how to fly the plane. I don't think most controllers are able to do that?
More than you might think. I personally had a commercial instrument pilot license plus an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic license. I also owned my own airplane for a number of years. We usually had some controller in the facility that had flying experience.@@brendaalpert6171
More than you might think. I personally had a commercial instrument pilot license plus an airframe/powerplant mechanic license. I also owned and maintained my own airplane. We usually had someone with flying experience working in the facility. You have to understand that controllers don't do this job for the money (which in my days wasn't that much), they do it because they love the job and anything aviation.@@brendaalpert6171
Great job you did!
Kudos to the tower controller. His constant encouragement and compliments gave this young man a ton of confidence. Well done to all involved.
WOW... what an amazing ATC... not only patiently coaxing the student, but also providing emergency care instructions for the instructor. AND, props to the student for proper radio procedure, complying with instructions, and remaining calm as well. He clearly had the basics of flight under his belt. Had I ever had a problem on introductory flight, or during my instruction THIS is the guy I would want on the radio.
So wholesome, the tower guy was actually much more helpful and clearer than the instructor. Probably a lot more used to guiding people without actually having to be next to them.
The air traffic controller was amazing but so was the student pilot! Just phenomenal how calm & level headed they were during this whole ordeal! He’s gonna make an excellent pilot one day 🧑🏻✈️👏🏽👏🏽
this remind me of an elderly gentleman that was flying with his friend as a pilot, and then his friend died because of heart attack and he didn't have any experience flying an airplane, yet he landed the plane safely, with so much help from the tower and an instructor.
Give this ATC a raise.
Such IMPECCABLE communication, leadership, and instruction. Those are such rare skills to find. They both deserve an award.
I think air traffic controllers are the unsung heroes of this industry.... especially in situations like this. I was impressed with how calmly and clearly he guided the student to safely land. 😊❤
This brought me to tears! The patience and calm demeanor of everyone was amazing. Max, I hope to be a passenger on your plane one day.
The ATC in the tower was fantastic. He kept the pilot calm and gave him clear, concise directions. I think he was one of the main reasons this plane did not crash. Max is going to be an amazing pilot!
Rocks to be an Aussie!!! Fantastic work done by all parties! Perfect, absolutely perfect. The “I’m not payin’ for this flight” in the midst of a landing emergency followed by “if they make you, I’ll pay for it out of my own wallet” from ATC and then “nah, you don’t have to do that” was the most quintessentially Australian convo eva 😂😂😂
100%!!!
Not forgetting Malcom, he’s English
I assumed this was in the USA until I heard the accents and realised they were fellow Aussies! 🙂🦘
How do you know they are Australians?
@@bamblille872have you tried the description?
I need this ATC man in my life! I need to hear his words of encouragement all the time. He would be an amazing life coach!
Dang, I had a tear when he landed. Such an exceptional job done by everyone!! Max is going to be an awesome pilot!!
Aussies are so polite. We need more of that.
Aussies are realists: we deal with the situations that are presented without fuss, fear or favour. Our moto is get real!
@@lucdelhaize4029unlike Americans: drama 😂😂😂
Gotta tip my hat off to this student, he managed the situation extremely professionally and didn't freak out which made communication between him and the traffic controller much easier. You also gotta respect how he problem solved many difficulties such as reducing RPM to reduce noise to make it easier to hear the ATC, those are minor details that not many people would think of during unexpected events such as this.
What balls of steel on the student and what an impeccable professional support from the ATC as well as outstanding calm and poise to help the student calm his nerves - I think my faith in humanity just jumped 1000 points just listening to this. ❤
Amazing!! Both the student pilot and the air traffic control guy kept calm & in control. They were both the perfect people to be involved in such a stressful & high stakes situation. Great job to both!!
Respect to ATC for doing a amazing job and major props to the student for keeping calm and cool!
I am in tears having just watched this. Granted I have just returned home from my brothers funeral only 8 months after my moms funeral so I am emtotional. The student pilot, the AT controller as well as the instructer helping this young man return to terra ferma was priceless listening to. Bless all those who made this happen and may the student pilot enjoy a long career doing what he loves. God bless.
I’m truly sorry for your loss. That’s a lot to endure.
I know that feeling. I was 12 when I filmed this incident in 2019. My Dad was diagnosed with cancer in Jan 2022. In November 2022, it was recognised as beginning to spread. They made a documentary of it in June 2022. 2 days before he passed, he was able to ‘watch’ it, very briefly between consciousness, as I requested to be able to watch it earlier (as it was delayed by almost a year). Now Lucaas has uploaded this, and it is gaining traction again, a bit too late for him to have a smile on his face.
Sorry for your loss. You can contact me any time for someone to talk to, rant at, or relate to.
Have a nice day.
@@Qatari2007 I'm so sorry you lost your father at such a young age. All the best to you both.
I am sorry for your loss of your brother and mum. I wish you peace and happiness for the future and thank you for a very lovely comment.💐
@@GrandTheftChris thank you.
The landing video was turned into a short ITV documentary, which was delayed for almost a year. 2 days before he passed, when he was fully sedated, we play it for him. The next day, he woke up for around half a minute, and was able to watch it :)
All I can say is, "Wow, what a guy!" If he can handle that kind of situation after a few lessons, imagine what he'll be able to do once he is flying commercially. I'd be very happy to hear his voice coming from the cockpit of a flight I was on.
ATC is a legend. He’s so encouraging and positive. Sounds like he was teaching his son how to drive 😂
This was a perfect outcome. Student, obviously a natural pilot.
ATC controller, obviously was the right bloke, in the right place at the right time.
You both did a fantastic job, well done to all concerned 👍👍👍
A natural pilot would've known the absolute aviation basics, to start with the fact that you know what a transponder is, and you don't give your flight level as two-thousand-five-hundred like an absolute idiot. So, no, he's not a natural pilot. The lad should have never been let in an aircraft due to his lack of absolute basic knowledge.
@@sergiuszwinogrodzki6569 The guy only flew 2 times before had only 10 minutes of flight experience and in a different plane. He said he did know what the transponder was. He also had a guy seizing next to him and trying to switch the radio.
@@libtrs838 after which he said that his transponder says "nose down" xD and kept giving his FL as x-thousand-x-hundred. Bro, I don't know, but an honest intuition says that before you even enter an aircraft for the first time, you MUST know absolute basics. The guy is an absolute ignorant and should not fly.
@@sergiuszwinogrodzki6569 Maybe the flight school hadn't done a good job, the instructor that briefly got on the radio didnt seem all that helpful.That dosen't mean the guy flying is an idiot. About 300 people a week, in the US, crash their car because they panic and mix up their brake and accelerator, which is far more simple than a plane. I have seen experienced drivers completely freak out when the car slides or almost getting hit by someone else. He had 10 minutes of flight experience, had a guy next to him seizing and grabbing at things, yet he stayed calm and landed safely. That's more than most people could do in that situation. He will be able to learn the intricacies of an airplane. Staying calm in stressful situations is really important and can't easily be taught. He stayed calm and landed with almost no experience and that makes him a natural pilot, just knowing things dosen't.
I am pretty sure the instructor and student will become lifelong friends. Awesome job done.
They are :)
@@Qatari2007how do you know?
The ATC was a superstar,like he did that type of thing everyday.Fantastic.The student also did extremely well taking instruction,I'd fly with him once he received a license.
I have a fear of flying and, strangely enough, the thing that’s helped ease some of that for me is actually learning more about things going wrong like this. The level of professionalism even in the most dire situations always astounds me. It seems like the people who go into this really do love it and continue to treat flying with the caution it deserves while still being able to act decisively. It makes me feel so much better to know there are guys like these at the controls and in the tower.
Yeah I also have a fear of flying even though everyone tells me it safest form of travel 😂
You know things are bad when the transponder shows nose down
At a thousand knots, no less!
I noticed that the controller wisely decided to talk about something else. Ok, fine, we'll do without that information, it's not like we needed it anyway.
What an amazing controller! He never was any other calm, controlled and professional!! Max clearly has the aptitude to fly but I am awe struck by the controller!
ATC really are guardian angels out there, Some times all it takes is that extra voice in your ear, talking to you. Even the little jokes can make the difference between a crash or a landing. They do not get the Honors they all deserve.
This Air Traffic Controller is amazing at his job! He recognized that this was an inexperienced pilot and de-escalated the situation perfectly. 👏🏻
Even the communication if the ground crew and auxiliary emergency services was so detailed. Everyone knew exactly what was happening.
With the patient and encouraging assistance, this novice pilot was able to calmly and confidently land the aircraft safely. Great job!
Probably one of the best lessons that this student will ever have.
I remember doing my first flight lesson in the same aircraft Max is flying and also in WA! I cannot even imagine his stress levels. Amazing job by Max and ATC!
I truly hope this student did something huge in his life. Because look at you go! Brave young man.
I must admit the way this ATC guy talks literally brings tears to my eyes.
Yeah I want him to just show up when things are bad to tell me everything will be okay, mate
Max was absolutely amazing. And the controller needs a huge shout out for being empathetic while providing practical guidance to get Max and Robert home safe. Great teamwork! 👏🏻
He taught him well!! The instructor trained him excellently, - he can be proud. ... little did he know it'd save his life. Great student as well, not to mention the Tower. All three brilliant!! Hope the guy is doing well and will be training more of such first-class pilots to be. I was holding my breath... this was a bliss.. xx..
All the ATC videos i've heard this is by far the most amazing one the student done such an amazing job and saved the life of a man who had no idea he had a brain tumor, stayed calm and collective threw out. The ATC however went above and behond to make sure the student landed safely, giving clear instructions and has he knew he had problems hearing kept repeating himself to make sure he could be heard at least 1 time. Amazing both deserve a reward for this.
Interesting. Inspiring!
I have 14 hours of VFR flight time with 6 landings, instructor no-hands.
It is impressive, the student pilot's control.
He also instinctively knew to circle the runway a couple times to get a feel for the approach.
He was also certain, sure and resolute as to which of the times he would use to land.
He actually did a solo landing on his, what sounds like, only his second time up, with no in-control landings yet.
He's a natural at flying an aircraft, obviously.
Cool, calm and collected, and applied all of what he had in his flight panel instrument knowledge to operation of the controls.
This guy will be an incredible pilot, I can’t imagine ever handling that situation so calmly. He saved both their lives!
Max is a hero... really spot in with everything... keeping calm, alert, whitty , concentrated, focused etc , and even made a joke!! He did really really great and saved their two lives .. thank you so much for doing such outstabsing job ! You are made for flying !!! Wishing you Max, and your lnstructor and all other lnstructors and crew in that airport all the best for the future , lots of healing for that lnstructor and all blessings possible... stay strong and healthy !
From the first moment I heard him speak and how calm he was, I knew he was going to be able to land safely. Absolutely incredible- I would be comforted to know this guy was my pilot on a commercial flight.
Max sounds like a natural pilot, I hope Robert is doing ok. This is where ATC earns their pay, during an emergency.
He is
He is just like Max Verstappen who could race F1 cars before he had his driving license. Must be something with his name!
I absolutely love the aviation community. My grandpa flew in the Navy for 20 years as a radar pilot (there was a mishap where he turned in his papers to be a combat pilot first, but whoever picked the papers up ended up taking them backwards so his was now on the bottom) but I think it worked out better for him in the end, and he also flew for another 20 years as a private pilot for the big time lawyer Gerry Spence. He always told me "Once you fly, you'll never want to do anything else again". RIP to my grandpa, Captain Glen DeBroder, and to all of the other pilots and veterans out there. Happy flying.
”my transponder is nose down” 😂😂😂 got me laugh so hard. But hey! Great job both ATC & the student pilot! Hope the instructor is recovering well!
Man - I heard nose down and said "Oh No !" - I'm really glad he meant something else.
At 1000 Knott's, (oh crap).
I love the ATC in this video. He’s an absolutely amazing multitasker. Calm, cool, caring, and obviously thinking ahead of every possible scenario. I’m so thankful for ATCs like him!
One of the hardest things to do is to stay calm and focused during an emergency. Distractions are everywhere and it’s easy to get overwhelmed quickly. Kudos to all involved especially the novice pilot for staying relatively calm and in control. It was fortunate that the airspace was quiet and the weather was in great condition.
When I was learning to fly I hated the headsets we used as they were noisy are hard to hear both my instructor and ATC so I bought my own headset with noise cancelling ability. Unfortunately midway through my training I had medical issues(heart attack) and never bothered to go again but as a thank you to my instructor I gave him my headset and got a second hand noise cancelling headset for his students. Maybe one day I’ll pick up flying again.
props to the student there kept cool even in that situation on the first lesson, glad the instructor recovered well.
3 rd lesson
First on the 152 though :P
That ATC was FANTASTIC! Such a calm soothing vibe the whole time. And the composure the guy flying had was phenomenal! And still with a sense of humor in there. Outstanding. Well done!
He will go on to be a commercial pilot with that calmness
Man, I could really feel my heart start racing when the guy figured out that they were having him land right then and there. It probably was better for him as he avoided getting tensed up earlier. The guy in the tower was an ace right at the end, giving him the last set of instructions. Amazing!
Not freaking out, being calm enough to not just make good decisions but to also perform well enough is definitely the main accomplishment here! The people helping him definitely know this and how hard it can be...
He will be a very fine pilot. While he flew 172 before, he understands that different aircrafts has different characteristics, and he managed to being humble, stayed on alert and ask for assistance. It is not clear whether this is the first emergency situation for the ATC guy or not, but he obviously sounds like a veteran.
I didn't realize it until after. But I was holding my breath from, "Nose down. Nose down..." to, "You're on the ground. Well done, Mate." Just wow! I'm amazed at how calm this guy was! On his first flight on this aircraft with an incapacitated instructor... perhaps he had his freak out once he was on the ground. That's how I am in a crisis. Calm and all business until the crisis has passed, or someone with more authority relieves me.. Then the adrenaline leaves and it all hits.
Lol I held my breath too
If you think this was amazing, you should’ve actually *been there in the moment!*
The atmosphere was amazing, going from everyone frustrated, wanting to know what’s going on, when, why, and who’s up there, to the suspense of everyone waiting with baited breath, listening to Max and the ATC over my scanner, to everyone clapping and cheering once Max successfully landed.
Then started the quest to see if anyone filmed it. Unfortunately, there was no CCTV or media at the time, but 12 year old me captured it on my camera. It was great to see the joy on people’s faces knowing they could re watch the moment.
Well done to everyone involved once again! Great to see that the skill involved in this incident has resurfaced the web once again. Imagine how widespread this incident would’ve gone if disaster struck. But it didn’t, due to the skill and quick thinking of those present on the day!
*EDIT: MANY PEOPLE ARE ASKING FOR THE ORIGINAL VIDEO. HERE IT IS:* th-cam.com/video/2tyAov3XZZ4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bOOVB2YCSonFZUqM
where's the video??
@@Gruxxan th-cam.com/video/2tyAov3XZZ4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=y9kOQ12xMJYwJtSC
@@Gruxxan I just sent it above. Let me know if it gets through. Lucaas’ settings may block links.
@@Qatari2007 yeah that works thanks!
@@Gruxxan no problem!