I Became a Air Traffic Controller on VATSIM

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @a3321fa
    @a3321fa Год назад +77

    I was SWA 2847 that night. Great job and keep it up, Jeff! Look forward to flying again in your air/groundspace soon!

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +14

      Thanks for flying STL!

    • @MIDWESTHOUNDTV
      @MIDWESTHOUNDTV Год назад +1

      Do u remember where you were flying to or no???

    • @Maddog0879
      @Maddog0879 Год назад +2

      You sound like an actual pilot. Am I right??

  • @aavvv_
    @aavvv_ Год назад +78

    It’s been a great pleasure watching you, Ryan, and others continuing to grow your flight sim skills over the last couple years. Looking forward to the upcoming World Flight event.

  • @familiarfilms8939
    @familiarfilms8939 Год назад +22

    Its wild seeing you so involved with VATSIM, shall I say finally? It really is great to see the increased exposure you're giving VATSIM, especially since the massive strides it has made in the previous years.

  • @pilottech9141
    @pilottech9141 Год назад +17

    You being a controller at STL is gonna bring so many more pilots to the area! Glad you are doing this! :)

  • @heinzpilot
    @heinzpilot Год назад +9

    Really cool. I'm a recently retired airline captain and fly on VATSIM and PilotEdge these days when using FS2020. I am considering becoming an Air Traffic Controller on VATSIM at some point. Good to see you are enjoying it!

  • @WilyiamMathias
    @WilyiamMathias Год назад +10

    Nice Job, Jeff! I can't even comprehend how much you grow not only your channel, but your skillset is so incredible! You are a true Role Player!

  • @SanctifiedLiberty
    @SanctifiedLiberty Год назад +10

    Hey man this is awesome, so proud of you! Keep up the awesome work, it's great to see you always learning and sharing that with us!

  • @JerodM
    @JerodM Год назад +22

    This is interesting. It feels like a foreign language at times. But over time, it gets easier to understand. I respect everyone who does this in simulation, but especially IRL. It's not easy.

  • @George_the_protogen
    @George_the_protogen Год назад +17

    As a fellow vatsim S1 controller, I wish you a lot of luck on your journey! Welcome to vatsim-controlling :)

  • @dabneyoffermein595
    @dabneyoffermein595 Год назад +112

    How do you remember all that stuff? Dude, where did you get your brain...you must have a memory like an elephant

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +47

      lots of lots of practice and training

    • @cameronwatson4479
      @cameronwatson4479 Год назад +1

      ​@@jfavignano and kakane (love your vids jeff. Derailed isnt as complicated as it sounds when you play it) peace!❤

    • @flyingaussie7828
      @flyingaussie7828 Год назад +2

      My thoughts talking to ground at my local international airport. It just becomes second nature

    • @stevo1110
      @stevo1110 Год назад +3

      Best way to practice is by writing it down. Then you can't forget it.

    • @braydenpierce8683
      @braydenpierce8683 Год назад +2

      Try controlling APP or CTR and doing that top down meaning your the only controller for every airport in your airspace.

  • @KTHR56
    @KTHR56 Год назад +8

    Congrats Jeff! I need to get into VATSIM once I get a computer upgrade. Think it would help me prepare for flight school here in the spring (hopefully).
    Also, love the trolling of Ryan. 😂

  • @isukatgams
    @isukatgams Год назад +3

    Love to see VATSIM on the Channel! Keep up the good work! Congrats on the S1!! Cheers!

  • @kokopellione
    @kokopellione Год назад +4

    Congrats Jeff!

  • @PhotographyWA
    @PhotographyWA Год назад +4

    Love seeing the behind the scenes of controllers on vatsim. Great Video

  • @airflyerflyvids7875
    @airflyerflyvids7875 Год назад +4

    I had the pleasure of you controlling me out of St. Louis a while back when you first started. Excellent work! Delta 632.

  • @mizu_the_floatzel
    @mizu_the_floatzel Год назад +1

    Man sounds so natural doing this All those years of playing flight simulator really paid off and other simulator games. Good job man. Keep it up ❤

  • @blockala
    @blockala Год назад +5

    You know when I first started VATSIM in 2011, I've always wondered why this never became a thing for you (I rememebr you're old fly with me series back in the day). Can't believe that was more than 10 years ago, now flying at a major carrier.

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +6

      I still have that fly with me playlist going and have quite a few vatsim flights on there. Thank you and congrats on working at a major!

    • @blockala
      @blockala Год назад +4

      True that! Guess I don't watch the VATSIM as much as I used to. I'm specifically recalling the one FSX video in the 757, thats just iconic somehow! and appreciate your kind words! @@jfavignano

  • @ReiTsukinoVT
    @ReiTsukinoVT Год назад +2

    I always wondered what the ATC perspective looked like, thank you for the look into the world of VATSIM Control ^_^

  • @1972Showtime
    @1972Showtime Год назад

    I have been following you for a few years now. I am so happy you are the controller there, I will certainly be flying there knowing you are there now. I just started my journey becoming a controller on Vatsim. I will be at KZLC though.

  • @Dre160YT
    @Dre160YT Год назад +1

    Hi Jeff. It’s crazy that I just got the notification that you uploaded this video. Mainly because I have just been getting into VATSIM and controlling. This video is going to help me so much. 😊

  • @williamcrdv
    @williamcrdv 8 месяцев назад

    I just started this week. I am at the Salt Lake ARTCC facility. I have done one sweatbox session so far at Bozeman airport. After one more training session I may be able to go live supervised. ☺️

  • @shadecraft9394
    @shadecraft9394 Год назад +2

    Loved flying with you n229sw here I am new but it was awesome to meet you

  • @Games2cool
    @Games2cool Год назад +1

    I was NKS 323 and it was an awesome experience the whole night. been a fan since the LSPDFR days and I never stopped enjoying the content so keep up the awesome work

  • @jackmclaren2898
    @jackmclaren2898 Год назад +2

    Congrats brotha

  • @daggdave_
    @daggdave_ Год назад +2

    love this Jeff

  • @rapperguy98
    @rapperguy98 Год назад +2

    Welcome to the club! I'm a controller at your neighbor, Chicago Center. Perhaps I'll coordinate traffic with you someday!

  • @iflyplanes4MC
    @iflyplanes4MC Год назад

    This is great to see! I’m glad you joined the more entertaining side in my opinion.

  • @Zyo117
    @Zyo117 10 месяцев назад

    As someone with an accent that naturally pronounces 3 as 'tree', I appreciate the accuracy to the phonetic language on the radio, I literally automatically correct myself to a normal accent unconsciously when I'm on a radio.

  • @Ian-cn9cj
    @Ian-cn9cj Год назад +1

    Great job Jeff. Congratulations.

  • @aerofiles5044
    @aerofiles5044 Год назад +1

    I got my S1 just over a year ago, but I never pursued actual training cause of busy classes and I just enjoy the pilot side of simming more, but maybe some day I'll finish it off...

  • @edjuanleeth
    @edjuanleeth Год назад

    Congratulations Jeff love you brother keep it rocking

  • @risingsun9595
    @risingsun9595 Год назад

    I was shocked to see you on VATSIM when I tried it for the first time. Had a great time and looking forward to talking to you again

  • @centraltexasrailvideos9646
    @centraltexasrailvideos9646 Год назад +1

    Congrats Man!

  • @Jared_Wignall
    @Jared_Wignall Год назад +1

    Congratulations Jeff!

  • @a2rhombus2
    @a2rhombus2 Год назад

    I just got my S1 in ZNY at the beginning of this month, happy to be on this journey alongside you! I'm also enjoying the journey as I go, not sure when I'll have the confidence to go for S2 lol

  • @Liliths_young_mortal
    @Liliths_young_mortal Год назад

    Congrats Jeff! This is wicked

  • @sixpest
    @sixpest Год назад

    This is so cool and because its real players / people, Anything could happen like the real deal!
    This is going to be an easy watch as always!

  • @remko737
    @remko737 Год назад +1

    Awesome, congrats!

  • @BigGurk
    @BigGurk 6 месяцев назад

    Love how you readback slow and steady

  • @robervin9107
    @robervin9107 Год назад

    I had no doubt Jeff. Your tremendously talented and brilliant. I honestly can’t be more proud of you. I love you champ. Ps keep singing. You have a wonderful voice

    • @ohkaygoplay
      @ohkaygoplay 2 месяца назад

      I was going to say he has a great radio voice that sounds trained. He sings, too? Nice. :)

  • @MaceC1
    @MaceC1 Год назад

    How cool! Congrats Jeff!

  • @AviationLover2111
    @AviationLover2111 Год назад +1

    As a Former S1 it is very stressful!

  • @JosephKing-oi4ye
    @JosephKing-oi4ye Год назад

    Jeff, all of that sounded super legit, good stuff!!

  • @adawg2015
    @adawg2015 Год назад +1

    Delta typically doesn’t go to Dallas from St. Louis.

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +2

      on VATSIM no one cares about that

  • @rrm4cy
    @rrm4cy Год назад

    Make sure you connect the departure procedure to the plan, eg “JHART7 departure, JHART, then as filed.”

  • @MaxRank
    @MaxRank Год назад

    Can’t wait to hear you on the airwaves. STL my home airport. Great job

  • @sweatdeo
    @sweatdeo Год назад

    Congrats Jeff! I'm getting my rating soon to control in Australia. Here in Australia, we go straight to S2 rating as the first rating you can get. Over here we also use a programe called VATSYS which is used for all controlling positions!

    • @BeauVerwijlen
      @BeauVerwijlen Год назад

      What a difference to Europe. Over here Euroscope is dominating.

    • @sweatdeo
      @sweatdeo Год назад

      @BeauVerwijlen we used to use Euroscope in Australia. Vatsys is 100% better.

    • @BeauVerwijlen
      @BeauVerwijlen Год назад

      @@sweatdeo Definitaly agree! But you know what really better is? Flying, instead of controlling haha!

    • @sweatdeo
      @sweatdeo Год назад

      @@BeauVerwijlen haha depends what mood you're in 🤣

  • @andrehenry4825
    @andrehenry4825 Год назад +1

    Ooh i'm gonna have to fly in St Luis soon

  • @MIDWESTHOUNDTV
    @MIDWESTHOUNDTV Год назад +1

    Hey man sorry I was at on the ball that day wasn't feeling the greatest but decided to give it a try and then on top of that my sim being wonky and thanks for being so chill and appreciative from swa1855

  • @PilotWinks
    @PilotWinks Год назад

    That’s awesome jeff. Hopefully soon I’ll fly into your airspace!

  • @ifradtarvez578
    @ifradtarvez578 Год назад +1

    I love your videos!

  • @zenalberga2339
    @zenalberga2339 Год назад +1

    I passed my vatsim test for pilots, but haven’t connected to the network yet because i don’t think i can listen that fast and write down to read back, do you have any tips?

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад

      New pilots we will read it slower to you or send a PDC (pre departure clearance)

  • @LazyGam3rz
    @LazyGam3rz Год назад +1

    Love it!

  • @harrychest4303
    @harrychest4303 Год назад

    Pretty good! Tighten up the coms and you’re ready

  • @aeronaut1906
    @aeronaut1906 Год назад +1

    Been flying to STL and with you there a few times, youve been absolutely great and I honestly didnt even realize you were just starting. do you remember sunwings lol?

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад

      But of course!

    • @aeronaut1906
      @aeronaut1906 Год назад

      @@jfavignano I remember your old flight sim vids where you flew STL a lot, and now youre controlling it. Awesome work

  • @AveragePatty
    @AveragePatty Год назад

    My head starts spinning just listening, I can't imagine actually doing this 😂

  • @BladeFamXD
    @BladeFamXD 5 месяцев назад

    Love you jeff you need to do more MSFS Videos

  • @ReyLlera-s8c
    @ReyLlera-s8c Год назад

    Omg Jeff that was me DAL454, love your videos. Was my favourite atc for sure

  • @soldatgyros
    @soldatgyros Год назад

    need more of this

  • @ChrisSmith-ro3mn
    @ChrisSmith-ro3mn Год назад

    Would love to fly with you dude! Any plans for a group flight on Vatsim?

  • @sportymusi3k_020
    @sportymusi3k_020 Год назад +1

    Very good bro

  • @Nocensors-qo3tt
    @Nocensors-qo3tt 5 месяцев назад

    Great ATC service!

  • @TheHopperUK
    @TheHopperUK Год назад

    This is something I've wanted to do for a while! Perhaps I'll finally apply:)

  • @tgrind2586
    @tgrind2586 Год назад

    Hey Jeff! I love watching your videos and I used to get on vatsim all the time. How can I find your controlling schedule so you can be my ground controller?

  • @fsclips
    @fsclips Год назад

    I wish real world controllers would be as nice as this 😂

  • @mrtato5797
    @mrtato5797 7 месяцев назад

    What software do y'all use for controlling? In the UK we use euroscope is it the same for you? But just did a different region?

  • @DanielMendez88
    @DanielMendez88 4 месяца назад

    This seems so fun

  • @DonnyDarko5
    @DonnyDarko5 10 месяцев назад

    How can one do ATC along with spectating the airport at the same time? Any help would be appreciated!

  • @AirspotterUK
    @AirspotterUK Год назад +1

    Please stream when you control!

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад

      I always do on twitch.tv/jfavignano

  • @Timisoul
    @Timisoul Год назад

    Nice mate!

  • @ohkaygoplay
    @ohkaygoplay 2 месяца назад

    It’s difficult enough training to become a pilot. As a newb, I’m terrified about messing up. There’s so much to keep track of in your head. My ADHD brain would not be able to do this job at all. You must have an eidetic memory.
    “Not fast enough” LOL.
    I want to fly into St. Louis now just to get you as an ATC

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  2 месяца назад

      Just takes practice! Anytime you see me online you are welcome to fly and I can help

  • @terrain52
    @terrain52 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome, how do you know the taxiways off by heart?

  • @EBBRgeek
    @EBBRgeek Год назад +1

    hey, how did u become an atc? was it trough vatsim uk and a year on the waiting list? or did u do it diffirent?

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад

      VATUSA and I joined ZKC that didn’t have a waiting list

    • @EBBRgeek
      @EBBRgeek Год назад +1

      @@jfavignano ight but can you after that go to the uk?

  • @tuuta123
    @tuuta123 Год назад

    I am currently on my S1 training.

  • @Swiss-ue8ce
    @Swiss-ue8ce Год назад

    haha my birthday was actually on november 4th, pretty cool that world flight was as well!

  • @Singleshot
    @Singleshot Год назад +1

    Where can I find out when you are a controller? I want to fly when you’re on!

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +1

      You can use vatspy or map.vatsim.net/

    • @Singleshot
      @Singleshot Год назад +1

      @@jfavignano Thank you!

  • @3nterprisevideos
    @3nterprisevideos 9 месяцев назад

    Any training videos you recommend?

  • @brycehudson4317
    @brycehudson4317 Год назад

    Hello another VATSIM controller (S2) here, welcome to the club. I am based out of ZLA and quick question is STL a major?

  • @FrizyPlayss
    @FrizyPlayss Год назад +1

    I was JBU2475 great job Jeff keep it up

  • @captainr3tqkes
    @captainr3tqkes 7 месяцев назад

    How did you combine the game and ATC panel together?

  • @j_eldridge
    @j_eldridge Год назад

    Welcome to the controlling family!

  • @WingsOverYPPH
    @WingsOverYPPH Год назад

    More vatsim flights please!!!!!

  • @vjc3818
    @vjc3818 Год назад

    Congratulations! I'm a UK S2, the ratings are loong but wow is it fun!

  • @pratyushdutta7172
    @pratyushdutta7172 Год назад

    Hey I always fly out of KSTL. I live in STL lol

  • @astyn8182
    @astyn8182 Год назад

    What do you do if there is a newbie and they are so confused

  • @kevinthekeen
    @kevinthekeen Год назад +1

    Bro i want to setup vatsim but i have no idea what im doing XD

  • @JW-jl8iq
    @JW-jl8iq Год назад

    How do i start training to Vatsim ATC i think that would be so much fun

  • @TriJetSimPilot
    @TriJetSimPilot 10 месяцев назад

    Cool what’s your schedule?

  • @ohkaygoplay
    @ohkaygoplay 2 месяца назад

    I’m nervous about becoming a pilot on VATSIM. I can’t imagine how stressful being a controller would be.
    You have a sense of humor I rarely hear when listening to LiveATC as part of my ground training. Love it. You got a sub.

    • @ohkaygoplay
      @ohkaygoplay 2 месяца назад

      I’m in LA, too. I need to look up those SoCal groups.

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  2 месяца назад

      Thank you and welcome!

  • @Fireflyer1002
    @Fireflyer1002 Год назад

    I thought you weren’t allowed to use MSFS as a tower view? Has that changed? If so that’s awesome!

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад

      Why would that ever be a thing?

  • @jamiebaincqurz
    @jamiebaincqurz Год назад +1

    Hry jeff can u do a vud where u start the vid off by hello everybody jeff fagvino and we are back at against just a little bit cooler

  • @Loked420
    @Loked420 Год назад

    How long did it take you to make it through training and then get approved? I just started my journey and am looking forward to it.

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +1

      About 4 months

    • @Loked420
      @Loked420 Год назад

      @@jfavignano Wow. That's actually not too bad. I imagine it is harder and takes longer to get into the busier airports, but I don't mind taking my time to work my way too it. I'm looking to start pursuing my private pilot license sometime next year, so learning all of this stuff now will give me a solid foundation to start from when I actually start the real life process. Thanks for the quick response.

  • @rebelleas6910
    @rebelleas6910 Год назад

    Is their a Discord that helps new players become comfortable with vatsim and everything?

  • @barry4666
    @barry4666 Год назад

    Hey Jeff! What days and times are you normally controlling, still gotta stop by and say hi

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +1

      I don't have a schedule but I control quite often during the week/weekends

    • @barry4666
      @barry4666 Год назад

      @@jfavignano gotcha I’ll keep my eyes out for ya!

  • @PilotMateo
    @PilotMateo 5 месяцев назад

    do you still control ground on vatsim

  • @UMBRELLACORP.YOUTUBE
    @UMBRELLACORP.YOUTUBE Год назад

    Awesome love it is this online

  • @youngcerialbox
    @youngcerialbox Год назад

    what scenery do you use for STL?

  • @CJLX805
    @CJLX805 Год назад +2

    subscribed....October 2, 2023 6:49pm

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +2

      welcome to the channel!

    • @CJLX805
      @CJLX805 Год назад +2

      @@jfavignano to be honest, I'm not that new to the channel lol, I've seen it before

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  Год назад +3

      @@CJLX805 well I appreciate you choosing my channel to subscribe to and thank you for watching

    • @CJLX805
      @CJLX805 Год назад +2

      @@jfavignano your welcome Jeff..

  • @matisso.5278
    @matisso.5278 Год назад

    Airforceproud collab when?

  • @tommiana
    @tommiana Год назад

    Euroscope is the best client for Vatsim ATC