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Air Traffic Out Of Control

Mar 12, 2024

In this episode, a United Boeing 737-Max has landed in Houston but has an issue on the runway.

Upon landing, the pilot was instructed to vacate the runway at SC, but the aircraft left the tarmac and becomes disabled on the grass as the landing gear collapses.

Controllers race to get emergency vehicles to the...


Mar 9, 2024

In this episode, a Police Guardian helicopter is navigating its way around DC when a special visitor forces him to change course.

The President, aboard the Marine One chopper is taking off, so the police pilot needs to re-route to maintain its distance from the VIP.

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Mar 8, 2024

In this episode, we have a special montage for you.

As we have discussed several times, air traffic control can be a stressful job.

There is a lot at stake and they expect their counterparts - the pilots - to be well-prepared and bring their A-game.

When they aren't, sometimes the controllers make it known...


Mar 7, 2024

In this episode, several flights are coming in for an approach at JFK when an American Airlines pilot feels that his separation from other aircraft is too close for comfort.

When he raises this concern to the tower, the controller doesn't want to hear it.

The controller quickly corrects the pilot on the separation...


Mar 5, 2024

In this episode, a Cessna aircraft is coming in for landing at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL), when the tower hears some commotion over the radio.

The landing gear has collapsed on the Cessna and the plane becomes disabled on the runway.

The pilot exits the plane and lets the tower know he is okay.

Crews spring into...