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Student Pilot Emergency When Instructor Passes Out
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- Published on Jul 11, 2025
- 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!
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.
@@mmaviationyt 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".
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.
Man, I freaking love how, when the student said this was his first landing and his instructor was unconscious, the ATC didn't even sound a trace surprised -- he responded just as immediately and as matter-of-factly as if a standard flight had requested a slight course change or something.
This sort of job has great people.
Very true, the Student done an amazing job of staying calm
But huge credit goes to the ATC controller for understanding that even small indications of worry can cause someone to spiral if they're coming from someone in authority
The ATC very skillfully and successfully kept Max calm
You nailed it!
I love how absolutely calm the tower dudes are 99.9% (you do see some silly stuff but it’s usually language barriers) of the time, calm and collected, doing slight jokes and keeping moral up. That’s some war level tactics. This was really interesting to hear.
we all the tens of thousands of flights per day, all over the planet, and thousands of ATCs on the clock, the chance of running into emergencies of all different kinds is probably pretty high at least a few times in your life at very least.
both of them were amazing
Dude starts his logbook with one landing and no take off. Respect!
🤪😂😂
A lot better than one takeoff and no landings
@@RT-qd8ylyes a lot better but def much more difficult
Brilliant! 😂
@@RT-qd8ylI don't think that's possible! There will always be a landing!
"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
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😮
@Wanttofanta I totaly agree with you!
And it so easily mistaken when people do it. They're just talking confidence into themselves within a very scary situation.
It’s better to be optimistic/be in a relative good mood than pessimistic and panicking. He needs confidence anyway if he is gonna be sure to land safely.
He basically did his entire private pilot's training in one lesson! Well done mate!
Edit: Gotta love the people taking this comment seriously! 😂
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)
I'm sure Malcolm is a great instructor, but I'm glad the ATC guy helped the student land. His demeanor and voice and encouragement was spot on!
I expect they established that the controller had established rapport and it was better for them to coordinate a plan execution off radio.
@@EG-1969yeah. the instructor let him do this.
My palms were sweating watching this, despite knowing that they landed safely. Skills all round, and Cool heads, but also giving confidence to the new Pilot.
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
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.
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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
For sure, wow!!
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.
ATC (mic not keyed): "Holy crap! Oh my god...roll every rescue unit we've got!").
ATC (keys mic): "Looking fantastic, mate.... you're doing a great, great job."
I bet they did have emergency fire engines deployed, alongside the ambulance ATC said they would be calling.
@@Oakleaf700Offcourse It's An Miracle Chances Of A Crash Is Above 80 percent
Lmao!!!😂
😂😂😂
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
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
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
I have major respect for the student pilot because that is an extremely stressful situation. When your actions effect someone who is unconscious the stress level is incredibly high.
So True!!! I did all my Flight School Training in Maryland & one of the Wildest things that they keep a secret is that when you reach your 8th Lesson the instructor will actually fake an Emergency like a Seizure or Unconscious Instructor. They say it's to place you in a situation that is as real as possible without any danger. I remember when my Fe.al instructor began bleeding from her nose 'g going unconscious. Upon landing she instantly woke up & said "GREAT FUC*ING JOB"
"I hope they don't expect me to pay for this flight" had me creasing, what a brilliant student, perfectly handled
And the fact the ATC said he'd pay for him if they did charge the student. XD
The instructor did not have a seizure on purpose...
also "thank you! ........tango foxtrot romeo" lol
@@freezing5 Of course he didn't. But that's not the point. The student went up for a lesson and ended up having to save his own life and the life of his instructor, as well as saving the airplane. I would not expect the company would charge him for the services _he_ rendered to _them._
It had better count for hours though
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! 🙏
As a student pilot myself, couldn’t imagine being as brave and capable as this man. Congratulations !
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
My brain goes over this type of scenario all of the time... mini checklists for everything 😶
Got to give the guy credit. He kept his head and called for help then followed instructions marvelously. You don't see people perform this well under pressure often.
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).
No shit? Imagine stating the obvious.
@@velhonenYeah buddy, all of us know that only the most adequate people get hired to do their jobs.
Society never deviates from that, there has never been any exception in any field, specially ATC.
Also only guilty people get arrested, same logic after all.
Weeeellll these days they tend to hire with 'diversity' in mind.... Not necessarily merit. @@velhonen
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.
Same. He was so kind and skilled too
Unsung heroes ❤
Just doing his job.
@@captainjimolchssomeone can be doing their job but still get acknowledged for their professionalism. the way that he handled this was extremely calm for the situation, he had direct communication and was speaking clearly and slowed down his speech when the student asked him to repeat instructions, gave the student options so that he would be as comfortable as possible in an unfamiliar situation, made sure the student knew that there was no one else airborne so that he could practice freely and not rush landing, gave the student reinforcement and pointed out everything that he did right, etc.
@@nekotomo_o My tongue was in my cheek.
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!
What are you yapping about lmao
I can think of a couple more reasons to not have amateurs working the tower.
Merit over diversity
That controller was calm, and he seemed very in-touch with the student's situation. he was the right person at the right time. The student also kept his cool. He was probably scared outta his mind, but he stayed calm and worked the problem. The experienced pro and the complete novice - a team effort. Well done!
@@greenmanalishi6963 Skill over merit. ATC is a safety critical job, and hiring should be based on skill and ability over merit. No one will argue that our nation's vets don't merit hiring preference for federal jobs. However, vets received a 5% bonus, and combat vets received a 10% bonus when I took the ATC exam in 1990 (maybe 91). I scored 98%, but I didn't have that bonus, and I found there was no way I could get a job as a controller without that bonus, even with such a high score.
So, if you have a problem with "diversity" preferences, do you also have a problem with veterans' preferences? The argument is exactly the same. They are preferred based on merit, not superior performance in testing.
Was really cool when Max had re-established his confidence and started calling/responding to radio calls with his tail number. Really impressive on everyone's part. Calm, cool, collected. Flying the plane and trying to manage the patient all at the same time. Really quite remarkable and goes to core aptitude and disposition of all involved.
I’m an airline pilot in my 34th year of my airline career and was a USAF pilot before that. I say that to preface my comment: this ATC is beyond excellent. He really saved the day and was instrumental in saving these lives. I couldn’t be more proud of this controller and student pilot. Great assistance from everyone, including Malcom. Everyone handled this situation amazingly well. Thanks for posting this; great video and an amazing story. Fly safe!
How did you become a pilot I’m trying to find some information
@@doge_goldendogeIf he was USAF, then he more than likely became a pilot the same way my brother did. My brother went to the USAFA in Colorado Springs and then flight training in Del Rio, TX.
“ 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.
@@Smile200-z4yright ? A seizure because of a brain tumor what a weak man.......
They said brain tumor@@Smile200-z4y
@@Smile200-z4y If you watched the video to the end, you'd know that he passed out due to a brain tumor he didn't know he even had.
"Congratulations on your first solo." what a legend.
Absolute genius to be so calm to be humourous but firm.
Hell yeah
Yes, the ATC was so good, he never instilled any fear into the pilot, just confidence that he could do it, but in a very matter of fact way.. I love when Max asks "Do you want me to land it"? and the ATC says "Up to you. Land it"!
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.
Catherine Zeta Sloans ?
Same! 😍
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
11:56 This ATC is a freaking messiah. Pay attention to how he is making accent and making longer on keywords to make them more audible: SPEEED, TOOO FAAAST, SLOWEEER. This is genius!
Timestamp?
He really was an amazing ATC. Kept the guy calm and didnt overload him with useless question and information.
Sloight roight teeeern
Best ATC ever. Greetings from Germany, Frank
@zsmx8
Yep. Aussie accent there.
I did my first solo flight a few months ago, and I'm in awe watching this. How he handled such hard situations makes him a hero to me, and it has made me emotional. The ATC is like an angel. I have tears in my eyes and goosebumps... an aviator can really feel this video.
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 😭
healing trauma fr
😂
Really great comment there, just come around and try it again with you're in charge and it'll be just perfect, you're doing well mate and when you nail it everyone is going to love your comment even more. :)
@@digital_aviator It haunts me man but I refuse to edit. I'm owning this mistake.
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
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.
It was great how the ATC never showed the slightest hint of annoyance, even though the student pilot was asking him to repeat things several times. The ATC just calmly repeated the information, emphasising the most important words. The flight instructor in the Tower was great too, very reassuring, calming and encouraging. The student did a great job and stayed remarkably calm throughout the entire, stressful ordeal! Top marks all around. Wow - the flight instructor had a brain tumour! Poor chap! At least Max got them both safely onto the ground, where he could immediately receive medical attention. He kept both of them safe, and didn't add to the instructor's medical problems, as he didn't sustain any injuries from the emergency landing. I'm very impressed by all involved.
That ATC guy definitely deserves an award! His level of comforting towards a human is something of an angel! It was amazing the comfort he gave that pilot giving him enough confidence to land that plane!
"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
Aussies! 😎
what timing is it? I didnt see him said it
He will go on to be a commercial pilot with that calmness
ATC and instructor Malcolm did AMAZING at switching vernacular to pilot's understanding. Saved the day by not sticking to advanced lingo!
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!!
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
He remained so calm and had a sense of humor. That’s the kind of pilot we need in the cockpit. He has a great story to tell for years to come. Well done!
Aussies have sense of humour in life threatening situations
This needs to be in every air traffic controller training. An absolutely perfect job by the controller. Calm as a cucumber and informative. Sounded like a stroll in the park when it could have been absolutely chaotic.
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
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.
I hope the instructor made a full recovery. Well this is anecdotal, but when the was talking about the instructor having a seizure I immediately thought "Brain cancer". That's what happened to my wife, and six months later she was gone. Unless he got immediate care he was looking at a short life sadly.
@@Qikdraw Sorry for your loss.
That's NZ, isn't it?
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-
Wow, nobody panicked on either side. Great job, and God was watching the pilot that day.
Pilots and the ground people cant panic, otherwise youre just not the right person for these kind of things
This ATC guy is a father all children deserve. Hats off Sir.
Said something similar! 😍
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 hope the flight instructor’s condition is treatable. God bless him.
the medications for seizures are good and help control them. He will not be able to fly a plane again but at least he can still teach in the classrooms to help mold these young minds into awesome pilots.
Hahaha at 12:24 he finally realized that he had to say his call sign. Love it. (Its not hate, just the realization is awesome)
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!
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!
@@visualcraftai 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
hes a legend, wasn't even thinking about possibly failing lol
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.
Atc really went above and beyond and was so supportive and reassuring. Gold star
The air traffic controller is a shining example of the best of humanity - skilled, intelligent, dutiful, patient, and caring!
WELL SAID! 👍😍🙏
@@lulumoon6942 Doing all that whilst knowing the person is up sh!t creek without a paddle is awesome
@@Jabarri74 You said it!
Compassionate, sympathetic, empowering, wow just to name a few more qualities of this hero.
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!
..."record and play when I do something well."
U just did with that idea!! 😂👏
Lol, he sounds like DanTDM
Send me the audio too 😂
That moment was so sweet, i dont blame you
The single most important thing that'll make Max an awesome pilot, is his unashamed use of "Could you repeat that, please".
Absolutely.
I was thinking the same!
Oh my god yes
And staying calm
It occurs to me that the biggest thing by far they could do to improve safety here would be to improve audio quality and noise cancelling on the radios. The lifeline communication between Max and the ATC was barely intelligible.
Everyone was so calm. The ATC was amazing. He did not sound stressed, and Max sounded confident. He will make a great pilot. His instructor trained him well.❤
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!
Helluva first solo! Well done 😊
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.
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.
Exactly. Good career
“A few lessons”…not a few! It was his FIRST lesson! I can’t even imagine 🤯
@@RachelSings21 "his third lesson overall, and the first in the Cessna 152" it says.
The instructor must be so thankful that it was one of his top students he was with.
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!
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..
Respect to ATC for doing a amazing job and major props to the student for keeping calm and cool!
What I love the most is all the supportive comments as it proves that ATC, student pilot, instructors, other pilots in the area are absolutely AMAZING! I love ❤ my RUclips family as you guys when I’m having a rough day make me smile 😊. Congrats to Max on being not only an amazing pilot but helping his instructor sitting up and doing what he could to keep him alive.
I'll pass on your kind comments to him (I was the guy who filmed the event) :)
@ wow you did an outstanding job especially with editing. My son does alot of this and I know the time and effort it takes. Well done! I will be happy to recommend your channel. Happy new subscriber 😀
@ Thanks!
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.
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.
@@mmaviationyt 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 :)
This def brought tears. Not all stories have a hero. This one had many and it was just such a restoration in human to hear this transpire.
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. ❤
The air traffic controller guy sounds like a top notch therapist. 😌❤️
Top tier human.
Kudos to the tower controller. His constant encouragement and compliments gave this young man a ton of confidence. Well done to all involved.
This ATC is the G.O.A.T! What a hero!! Max truly is an amazing student, great job Sir, you made your instructor proud!
Give this ATC a raise.
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.
I so admire all involved for remaining calm, encouraging, and focused on the tasks at hand. A great success by everyone involved.
I'll pass on your kind comments to him (I was the guy who filmed the event) :)
A tear just came down my face. This was so stressful YET was handled very calmly and professionally. WELL DONE MAX!! And the tower staff were patient and communicated everything in a very clear manner including giving praise were praise was due. Well done guys!
First sentence made me cringe. You wiped it away dramatically or let it sit there for a while to soak in the emotion?
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
Same here 😊❤
I was crying, too.
''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!
when did he say that?
@@theiridescentwitch @19:52
I used to fly in Jandakot for my CPL. I can imagine flying there while watching tis video.
Great calmness & most importantly common sense from ATC. Instilled great confidence in the student pilot. ATC is definitely a pilot himself.
Wholesome video.
Congratulations on your first solo!
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?
He was lucky he knew how to change the radio. Perhaps using the radio and talking to ATC should be a primary lesson.
I don't this was an uplifting or a grounding tale but it cheered me up. Thanks for sharing.
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. 😊❤
Dated one and he was very steady, but drank heaps of black coffee! 😮
@@lulumoon6942 that's so sad he had to drink tons of coffee but completely understandable.
Actually, there are caffeine pills a person can take in lieu of coffee if needed. My mom was a nurse who worked the GY shift. She had to get them to stay awake through to the end of her shift.
@@lulumoon6942 steady backshots too wink wink im kidding
Instructor wakes up like "You passed, mate"
Controller was absolutely perfect. God Bless that man
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 guy will be an incredible pilot, I can’t imagine ever handling that situation so calmly. He saved both their lives!
What a lovely chap. He reassured the student and got him down safely. Didn't raise any voices or anything :)
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.
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.
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!
The tower and Max were phenomenal. Such professionalism, ability to stay calm and collected, unrivaled coordination...I'm in awe. The tower also helped keep Max in a calm state by constantly reminding him that he was doing a great job and by remaining calm and giving him clear instructions.
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!
The Air Traffic Controllers were all so kind, patient, helpful & gentle... they all did an amazing job.
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 composure of those 2 men was INCREDIBLE! Bravo all involved!
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! 👏🏻