Is polite - check Has fun doing his job - check Has a sense of humor - check Yep, could be a alternative to Steve, but that "splendid" is missing though...
Can't remember if it was Kennedy Steve or Boston John who used the "phrase" MOCHAHAGTDI. I thought it was a Spanish word until I discovered it was an excellent acronym. I think this applies to our new RUclips controller.
Ich stelle mir grad vor, ich säße bei ihm in der Nähe und er würde die ganze Zeit kommentieren (wie er das ja meist live macht) - empfände ich als Mitreisender schräg bis nervig. Im Namen aller (potenziell) Mitreisenden: Danke Alex, dass Du in diesem Fall ausnahmsweise KEINEN deiner hervorragend-spontanen Live-Kommentare gemacht hast.
This ATC guy is phenomenal, very professional, but plenty of humor to make what must have been a frustrating evening for many flight crews a bit more bearable. Humor done right, definitely takes the edge off difficult situations. More of this ATC professional please!
I love controllers that go the extra mile in getting planes in/out of their gates quicker. A few minutes here and there adds up. One great controller, like Steve and this guy, can literally help millions of people get to their destinations quicker.
The best things about this guy? His voice is clear, no mumbling or hesitations, and not too many umms or urrrs. He sounds like he knows what is going on and is in control, always a bonus. He does not sound stressed pissed off or over-worked, and actually sounds like he is enjoying his job. His sense of humour is definitely the icing on the cake. The world needs more like him.
He really did demonstrate confidence and control in a difficult situation. He seemed to just accept that no one was going to get the gate they thought they would get when they touched down, and he didn't take that fact personally. He just proceeded with giving alternate routes that placed all aircraft in safe positions to hold and wait for a workable gate to open for them, knowing that everyone is going to get to where they're going soon enough. He also knew that the collision response was being coordinated on another frequency. But he didn't let that chaotic and potentially aggravating situation permeate onto his frequency or let it affect the way he communicated with pilots who had nothing to do with it and were just looking to complete their flight plan.
The non-stressed and in-control characteristics is generally true of ATC. I agree this guy's one of the really good ones, though; as things pile up instead of getting super-fast and cranky, he gets just slightly faster and more precise.
I appreciate these videos...makes me a little more patient when flying and there are delays....as passengers we have no idea all this work is going on .....
Always a pleasure to hear a true professional at work! I would not be surprised at all if Toronto Dave has heard some of Kennedy Steve's tapes. And I believe Steve would be proud ;-)
OmegaFlightmaster He gives the whole airport a nice vibe. That means that people are going to cooperate more. It lowers stress of everyone thus making it a safer airport.
This guy was very well spoken and clearly had great control of ground ops and made a few jokes to break up the bad news. Very impressive. Hopefully we can get some more of this guy.
"Your gate is occupied" Operating Pearson at full capacity while half the bloody terminal is ripped apart for renovations. This is why I only fly through billy bishop these days :P
“Wahoooo”... love this guy already. Just learned about Kennedy Steve (may your retirement be all you want it to be Steve & the force be with you always!!) been binge watch all his videos.
*Pearson Dave*, what a legend! Easily a new replacement for Steve. Even better since he's Canadian! The ACA7724 callsign is "Maple", as with any other Air Canada flight with "7___".
"Easily a new replacement for Steve" ==> Perhaps so, maybe not. Too early in the contest to say, iimo. The most-est-canadian-est part of the tape is cheerfulness, courtesy and eagerness for helpfulness.
@@dephowe can’t call him toronto dave because it’s pearson airport, so you have to call him Pearson Dave. That would be like calling Steve New York Steve
Oh wow, this was during the Westjet & Sunwing collision? Hats of to Toronto Dave. Really good photos on his page btw. @Toronto_Dave if you're reading - keep up the great work!
Yeah Dave was so chill, if VAS didn’t put a note in the vid that the incursion happened and Dave didn’t make that comment about firetrucks responding to “something way cooler” (lol) I would’ve never guessed there was an issue.
The best ATC Officer I have ever heard as with his sense of humour he is in total command of what is going on ! I think all Airline Pilots on R/T thoroughly respect his professionalism and crisp voice with his relaxed attitude. Good on you Sir !
You could make a drinking game out of this. Every time he says "Your gate is occupied", have a drink. It's like every other plane was scheduled for a gate that was still occupied.
Control. When someone like this is in charge, it makes everyone else comfortable. You can afford to have a few chuckles without loss of safety precisely because of the competency. Keeping everyone calm and light despite the delays increases safety. Well done!
I'm sure most people know this, but for any newcomers: the entire tune of YYZ is playing Y Y Z in Morse code with different instruments. I believe the band was flying into Toronto and heard the Morse code on some radio device, decided to make it into a song.
@@krakenmetzger The band was flying with Alex and his flight instructor. They all heard the Morris code YYZ and said "Hey, that's a cool rhythm". They made a song of it. The rest is history.
As a Canadian, air Canada is like paying someone to break your nose. Yes they have majority retired Air Force pilots, but I enjoy flying somewhere without a lost bag and are famous for cutting corners in regards to food, service, and will offer you a meal ticket instead of a hotel for a cancelled, overpriced flight due to our snowstorms in winter. And when you land there’s a good chance your bag won’t be there. When In Canada, westjet or if you can, fly a u.s carrier
Thanks VAS, I had to print out and study a map of Kennedy for the taxi directions to make sense. This antique airport has become a real game to navigate.
BRILLIANT! Yes, this ground controller at Pearson/Toronto is definitely the replacement of the legend, Steve Kennedy @ JFK! I am not sure if he would accept a transfer from Toronto to Wonderful JFK. It is obvious that you need an extraordinary sense of humor to be a Ground Controller at a major airport or failure is imminent!
Pearson Dave! Yeah, I'm here for it. (I live right under one of the approach corridors for YYZ, and work just south of the button of 33L!) I like "Gong Show," when we all know what he really wanted to say (but can't say on freq).
I know jackshit about planes other than they are freaking awesome...but this channel is quite fun after a nice joint. This dude is pure Canadian stereotype and I love it.
@@brianbenoit6883 Sorry dude, but airplanes and airports spread and continue to spread covid and near WW 1 death levels. It would have stayed in china otherwise. I have no interest whatsoever in fucxxxx death to others assemblage areas and which is busier.
This guy is good! Polite, good sense of humour and working with the guys on the flight decks! Just got to add the occasional ‘splendid’ and we are there!
I know I'm late to the game. But this video of yours was a nice watch. I'm not sure how many videos of yours I watched where the conversation was about failed engines or failed components. This was the one where I didn't get stressed out first hoping things didn't go sideways fast. Lol.
Any one who complanes about flight delays should listen to these for an hour, they might get to understand how amazing the people are who keep these planes flying from the pilots ATC ground crews terminal staff Airport maintenance security etc
Kennedy Steve, and Pearson Dave (as I have read who this is), are like a doctor that has a sense of humor. They are professional and safety is paramount, but will instill a bit of laughter which is good for anyone.
I looked at learning to be an ATC at one point when trying to decide on a career. If I had become one, I would want to be like this guy or Kennedy Steve. A bit of humour goes a long way with plane crews that are already stressed with airport delays I would think.
![[FUNNY ATC] Pearson Dave leads the show at Toronto! :D](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/H-ctWW-CvpM/mqdefault.jpg)
*Have we found him? Anyone here knows the name of this guy?*
No, this is not Stephen. It really sounds like him, though! :D Nice Video!
Should be David Brook
Imagine the show if Steve and this controller were on freq together? Great vid thanks!
Toronto Dave? :) Need to hear more from this guy.
Jason Mizuno
Someone from a nonUS location nice.
Is polite - check
Has fun doing his job - check
Has a sense of humor - check
Yep, could be a alternative to Steve, but that "splendid" is missing though...
Yeah, but he does say "aboot" in that unique way that Canadians do, so there's that! :D
"But there is hope!"
Let's give him a little time and a couple of chances! 😊
Can't remember if it was Kennedy Steve or Boston John who used the "phrase" MOCHAHAGTDI. I thought it was a Spanish word until I discovered it was an excellent acronym. I think this applies to our new RUclips controller.
He didn't use "splendid" but he did use "crap" and "gong show".
Lowering the stress of all concerned means a safer airport - well done.
yes ❤️❤️
That little "woohoo" at the thought of the pilot bringing back chocolate made me laugh. I like this guy.
Ich stelle mir grad vor, ich säße bei ihm in der Nähe und er würde die ganze Zeit kommentieren (wie er das ja meist live macht) - empfände ich als Mitreisender schräg bis nervig. Im Namen aller (potenziell) Mitreisenden: Danke Alex, dass Du in diesem Fall ausnahmsweise KEINEN deiner hervorragend-spontanen Live-Kommentare gemacht hast.
He's not Kennedy Steve until he starts teasing tugs
Anybody home??
"delta tug 2" (in muffled staticy voice)
This ATC guy is phenomenal, very professional, but plenty of humor to make what must have been a frustrating evening for many flight crews a bit more bearable. Humor done right, definitely takes the edge off difficult situations. More of this ATC professional please!
yes ❤️❤️
"Here to dream, but you are in Toronto" I smell a Leafs fan....
Toronto the Grey.
Steve didn't retire. He just moved north!
Very good!!
Yup, now he's Canada Steve ;)
"... because there is hope."
Sold. Get this guy up.
I want to take a minute to thank VAS for creating all of these videos... great job, I love them all and share with everyone
Glad to hear that :D
@@VASAviation Kudos to VASA enjoying it big time! :)
yes ❤️
@@VASAviation ❤️
@@koborkutya7338 ❤️
I love controllers that go the extra mile in getting planes in/out of their gates quicker. A few minutes here and there adds up. One great controller, like Steve and this guy, can literally help millions of people get to their destinations quicker.
tigersfan14 and even if he can’t he at least will bring stress levels down by making pilots laugh at his humor.
@@trintygamesandrobloxandmor128 Indeed, a lot of these comments, especially the ones like the bring back some chocolate definitely mKes them smile
yes ❤️
@@kadragon3764 yes ❤️
@@trintygamesandrobloxandmor128 ❤️
The best things about this guy? His voice is clear, no mumbling or hesitations, and not too many umms or urrrs. He sounds like he knows what is going on and is in control, always a bonus. He does not sound stressed pissed off or over-worked, and actually sounds like he is enjoying his job. His sense of humour is definitely the icing on the cake. The world needs more like him.
He really did demonstrate confidence and control in a difficult situation. He seemed to just accept that no one was going to get the gate they thought they would get when they touched down, and he didn't take that fact personally. He just proceeded with giving alternate routes that placed all aircraft in safe positions to hold and wait for a workable gate to open for them, knowing that everyone is going to get to where they're going soon enough.
He also knew that the collision response was being coordinated on another frequency. But he didn't let that chaotic and potentially aggravating situation permeate onto his frequency or let it affect the way he communicated with pilots who had nothing to do with it and were just looking to complete their flight plan.
The non-stressed and in-control characteristics is generally true of ATC. I agree this guy's one of the really good ones, though; as things pile up instead of getting super-fast and cranky, he gets just slightly faster and more precise.
well I agree in a way....but sure Toronto is not as busy as JFK, so sure that makes a big difference
@@dantc2403 I love Canadian humor.
@@haroldk724 Not all because of JFK congestion.....New Yorkers are just assholes.
you can tell this guy is a PRO at what he does
I appreciate these videos...makes me a little more patient when flying and there are delays....as passengers we have no idea all this work is going on .....
yes ❤️❤️
Always a pleasure to hear a true professional at work! I would not be surprised at all if Toronto Dave has heard some of Kennedy Steve's tapes. And I believe Steve would be proud ;-)
Professional? Too much unnecessary talk for that.
That Bob Guy did Steve retire or die?
Yes, sadly, Steve did retire a couple of months ago.
OmegaFlightmaster He gives the whole airport a nice vibe. That means that people are going to cooperate more. It lowers stress of everyone thus making it a safer airport.
Nope, Steve would not be proud... There are no tugs to troll 🤣
“*E N J O Y T H E C H O C O L A T E*”
-Toronto Dave, 2018
I wonder how much coffee ATCs drink. They always sound like they just finished a bucket 😄
Great job for the right kind of ADHD person.
@@toomanymarys7355 That's my thought too - lots of focus required and stimulation
What a great guy to listen to! Funny, polite and professional, I'd definitvely love to hear more :D
This guy was very well spoken and clearly had great control of ground ops and made a few jokes to break up the bad news. Very impressive. Hopefully we can get some more of this guy.
I've been trying to find more of Pearson Dave . I've only found a couple. He's awesome, we need more Pearson Dave! 😊❤
Yes! More of this guy please! Definitely need to find out his name!
Camzasaur Toronto Dave (David Brook)
Yes, I think this ATC might be a worthy successor to our beloved Kennedy Steve! He would be Toronto (first name?)
Carlos Collazo Works for me! Has just the right amount of seriousness and whimsey.
Toronto Tim? Toronto Timmy! That's perfect! Tim Hortons! *Perfect reference!*
Shouldn't he be "Pearson Dave"?
Yeah we got to clear this up. Are we going with Pearson Dave like Kennedy Steve or does Toronto Dave sound better? Or how about YYZ Dave?
no i concur, it definitely has to be Toronto Tim because cmon. tim hortons
"Your gate is occupied"
Operating Pearson at full capacity while half the bloody terminal is ripped apart for renovations. This is why I only fly through billy bishop these days :P
“Wahoooo”... love this guy already. Just learned about Kennedy Steve (may your retirement be all you want it to be Steve & the force be with you always!!) been binge watch all his videos.
Wow. This guy is nothing short of awesome. The epitome of calm, respect, professionalism and courtesy. Could we clone him please?
Professional, with a little of "the human touch", not a babbling robot....
"been there, done that"😂
That ATC makes everyones bad mood turn in to good again. What a gem!
He’s doing our country proud 😂🇨🇦
"I would put a whole lotta salt on that" best kind of honesty
My favourite quote starts at 8:15 "I've got fire trucks responding to something way more exciting. "
‘Roger it is Papa’ lmao!
I love it. He even sounds and talk like Steve. Looking forward to hearing more from him!
This guy is GREAT! He's personable, concise and keeps everyone informed. Good job!
LOL!!!! This definitely is the new Kennedy Steve!!!
Absolutely amazing to listen to - top marks to this ATC guy! Cheerful humour but above all, safety.
*Pearson Dave*, what a legend! Easily a new replacement for Steve. Even better since he's Canadian! The ACA7724 callsign is "Maple", as with any other Air Canada flight with "7___".
"Easily a new replacement for Steve" ==> Perhaps so, maybe not. Too early in the contest to say, iimo.
The most-est-canadian-est part of the tape is cheerfulness, courtesy and eagerness for helpfulness.
How about Toronto Dave
@@dephowe can’t call him toronto dave because it’s pearson airport, so you have to call him Pearson Dave. That would be like calling Steve New York Steve
even though the number one priority is safety and its a very important/serious job, it doesnt mean they cant have some fun with it x3
Oh wow, this was during the Westjet & Sunwing collision? Hats of to Toronto Dave. Really good photos on his page btw. @Toronto_Dave if you're reading - keep up the great work!
Yeah Dave was so chill, if VAS didn’t put a note in the vid that the incursion happened and Dave didn’t make that comment about firetrucks responding to “something way cooler” (lol) I would’ve never guessed there was an issue.
Pearson Dave! Calling him Toronto Dave is like calling Kennedy Steve New York Steve
@@TheKaidynB it's his own name, I didn't make it up.
The best ATC Officer I have ever heard as with his sense of humour he is in total command of what is going on ! I think all Airline Pilots on R/T thoroughly respect his professionalism and crisp voice with his relaxed attitude. Good on you Sir !
You’ve not heard Kennedy Steve then..
@@chloelouise3136 Well obviously NOT Chloe ....Good for you !
Roy C Horton read the damn video title. What are you doing here 😂
He might have watched Kennedy Steve a lot and so the legend's spirit lives on.
I could never be an ATC. Too many numbers. lol Kudo's to this gentleman and to all of you ATC folks out there!!!
9:44 "WestJet 2755, if company is breathing, they are pushing off 16..."
I think this controller actually understands the frustration of these pilots having to wait.
He has a great voice.
You could make a drinking game out of this. Every time he says "Your gate is occupied", have a drink. It's like every other plane was scheduled for a gate that was still occupied.
Control. When someone like this is in charge, it makes everyone else comfortable. You can afford to have a few chuckles without loss of safety precisely because of the competency. Keeping everyone calm and light despite the delays increases safety. Well done!
Like that guy! He is the new Kennedy Steve - badly needed after Steve's retirement 👍😃
A pure joy listening to this guy juggling tons of shiny birds around him.
As a RUSH fan, anything from YYZ will be good.
As a bass player myself, I totally agree with that.
c200d45e95 Good someone noticed YYZ & RUSH connection :). Off to the pleasure dome!
I'm sure most people know this, but for any newcomers: the entire tune of YYZ is playing Y Y Z in Morse code with different instruments. I believe the band was flying into Toronto and heard the Morse code on some radio device, decided to make it into a song.
@@krakenmetzger I gave you a thumbs up not only for the intriguing comment, but for that awesome user name!
@@krakenmetzger The band was flying with Alex and his flight instructor. They all heard the Morris code YYZ and said "Hey, that's a cool rhythm". They made a song of it. The rest is history.
Dang!! He does sound like Steve!! Love it!!!
Canadian ATCs and pilots are so courteous and respectful! I hope to fly Air Canada and be flown and guided by these professionals someday.
As a Canadian, air Canada is like paying someone to break your nose. Yes they have majority retired Air Force pilots, but I enjoy flying somewhere without a lost bag and are famous for cutting corners in regards to food, service, and will offer you a meal ticket instead of a hotel for a cancelled, overpriced flight due to our snowstorms in winter. And when you land there’s a good chance your bag won’t be there. When In Canada, westjet or if you can, fly a u.s carrier
Thanks VAS, I had to print out and study a map of Kennedy for the taxi directions to make sense. This antique airport has become a real game to navigate.
I love him he’s so serious ❤️ and funny in the same time
Air traffic controllers are seriously amazing at their jobs.....talk about multi tasking with peoples lives!
2:08 awesome atc, awesome response from awesome flight crew=awesome conversation=big smile in my face
BRILLIANT! Yes, this ground controller at Pearson/Toronto is definitely the replacement of the legend, Steve Kennedy @ JFK! I am not sure if he would accept a transfer from Toronto to Wonderful JFK. It is obvious that you need an extraordinary sense of humor to be a Ground Controller at a major airport or failure is imminent!
Make everyone feel good and doing the job right at the same time, it's good
I LOVE THAT CONTROLLER!!
HE SOUNDS THE BISNIS AND IS HAVING FUN IN THE JOB
Nice! I do, however, miss the occasional 'splendid'.
Yeah, but he does say "aboot" in that unique way that Canadians do, so there's that! :D
Splendid, SHOCKING!! and Maaaaarrrrvilous!!!
Pearson Dave! Yeah, I'm here for it. (I live right under one of the approach corridors for YYZ, and work just south of the button of 33L!) I like "Gong Show," when we all know what he really wanted to say (but can't say on freq).
I know jackshit about planes other than they are freaking awesome...but this channel is quite fun after a nice joint. This dude is pure Canadian stereotype and I love it.
This is the funniest I have ever heard ....he seems like a blast!!
DELTA TUG 2?!? Miss that guy.
me too. And favorite tug 4
lol
This is someone that was born a perfect fit for ATC. He's so great!
Add my vote to have more of Pearson Dave please. This guy is a professional and a hoot!
Wished all ATC were this Fun and Active!
This guy IS the new Kennedy Steve!! Keep 'em moving'.
He probably took lessons from the best 🤗 We have our own Canadian ATC star
I miss Kennedy Steve but this guy is good! Kudos for a very tough job even in Toronto! 😀👍
Indeed, even though it's not nearly as busy.
@@sandydennylives1392 not nearly? It's 60 million to 50 million not exactly a massive difference
@@brianbenoit6883 Sorry dude, but airplanes and airports spread and continue to spread covid and near WW 1 death levels. It would have stayed in china otherwise. I have no interest whatsoever in fucxxxx death to others assemblage areas and which is busier.
There is only one Kennedy Steve (Abrahms) but this guy is great! Please post more, thanks!
This guy is good! Polite, good sense of humour and working with the guys on the flight decks! Just got to add the occasional ‘splendid’ and we are there!
I know I'm late to the game. But this video of yours was a nice watch. I'm not sure how many videos of yours I watched where the conversation was about failed engines or failed components. This was the one where I didn't get stressed out first hoping things didn't go sideways fast. Lol.
I think this guy may have been studying Kennedy Steve for a while....sounds pretty much like him! Nice job though
He’s good, but Steve has a twisted sense of humor 😂
Any one who complanes about flight delays should listen to these for an hour, they might get to understand how amazing the people are who keep these planes flying from the pilots ATC ground crews terminal staff Airport maintenance security etc
Kennedy Steve, and Pearson Dave (as I have read who this is), are like a doctor that has a sense of humor. They are professional and safety is paramount, but will instill a bit of laughter which is good for anyone.
I can hear this guy saying "Hot air balloon doing a low pass at 400 knots"
I miss listening to Steve, but I like this guy, too.
The most important thing is to have fun doing your job. Because when you are in a good mood there is less of a chance to fuck things up at work
That ground controller has such a nice voice
Love to hear more from this guy!
Superbly talented, and attentively accurate.
// Push-pull of life is worthwhile again.
I looked at learning to be an ATC at one point when trying to decide on a career. If I had become one, I would want to be like this guy or Kennedy Steve. A bit of humour goes a long way with plane crews that are already stressed with airport delays I would think.
This is Kennedy Steve with Canadian Manners... may have someone to follow for the next 20 years....
I'd like to see Kennedy Steve's voice as a controller at KJFK in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Somebody contact him please.
ACA878 pilot is so sunny, love hearing her voice 😊
Awesome GND. He's bringing the mood up
I VOTE FOR THIS GUY!... BRING IT ON!
Can I ask for more of this guy's conversation... If it's not too much...
This guys is awesome, really like Steve
Kennadian Steve!
Well, I've just had my dose of Canadian for the day!
The Canadian accent is adorable!
I subscribed to your channel, because I don't want to miss any new videos with this guy. As others have said....PLEASE POST MORE from this guy.
More coming soon! :)
And ofc he’s from Canada. Far out,, are these people actually that nice?? I wanna go there noww
6:34 west jet and sun wing just colliding while ground talks to ice air abt gates- mild lol but also rip those planes
Mr Pearson big shoes to fill steve. Sounds like u r doing it. Very funny
Wow that Apron is a Mess Making Lemon pie with the lemons he was given for the night.
This guy is great!!!
Let's just call him "Pearson Chuck" for now.
it's great cause 878 is the flight to switzerland hahaha