Air Traffic Out Of Control

We are trying something new in today's episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control - we call it "ATC and Chill". Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sweet sounds of tower at Chicago Midway Airport. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

Earlier this month, at Austin International airport, a FedEx aircraft narrowly avoided a Southwest plane as it attempted to land. Controllers had cleared the arriving FedEx seven sixty seven and a departing Southwest Airlines seven thirty seven jet to use the same runway, and the FedEx crew realized the issue before it became a disaster. The FedEx pilot then told the Southwest crew to abort taking...

In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, we listen in on British Airways flight 216 from Washington to Heathrow make an emergency landing in Halifax, once the captain reports fumes aboard the aircraft. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast    

Last week, a mysterious balloon was spotted over Kansas which was suspected to be a mechanism of Chinese espionage capturing footage of the United States. Today, we listen into some ATC chatter from the ground in Kansas City as pilots were warned about the balloon and they report spotting it. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this epiosde of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we hear an American Eagle Embraer E175 depart from Chicago's O'Hare Airport bound for Columbus, Ohio in November of 2022. As the aircraft takes off, the captain in training loses consciousness, forcing the check airman in the right seat to assume control and return to the airport.  You can hear him audibly shaken in this clip as he tries to navigate t...

Ever wonder why aviators use the term 'Mayday'? We cover that in today's episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, and we also listen in on some pilots using it in a couple emergency situations. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

Bird strikes are are a common hazard for pilots as they take off from airports around the globe. In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, a Jet Blue aircraft took off from Palm Beach Airport (PBI) on January 15, 2023 but soon had to declare an emergency and return to the airport after a bird strike. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In today's Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By we have a recent clip from a close call at JFK. At around 8:45 p.m. last Friday evening, Delta Air Lines Flight 1943 was taking off from Runway 4L when  American Airlines flight 106 crossed the same runway.  In this recording, you will hear the moment an air traffic controller noticed the incident and a potential collision was avoided.  The Delta aircra...

On January 11th, some corrupt files in the antiquated FAA software system caused a nationwide outage across the United States which grounded flight departures across the country. The system which went down ( NOTAM ) provides advisories to pilots on safety-critical conditions at airports and other areas aircraft may traverse, including everything from warnings about bird activity to runway construc...

On this day (January 15th) in 2009, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River after the Airbus A320 serving the flight struck a flock of birds shortly after take-off from New York, losing all engine power. Unable to reach any airport for an emergency landing due to their low altitude, Sully and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles glided the plane to a ditching in the Hudso...

In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, we listen in on an air traffic controller in Las Vegas suffering a stroke while on duty.  Unaware, she forges ahead trying to do her job...until she can barely speak and her pilots become concerned. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on three emergency situations during which the pilots and controllers were as cool as a cucumber. In aviation, a calm demeanor can sometimes be the difference between life and death.  These clips are great examples of how to handle difficult situations well. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, we listen in on an Aer Lingus plane bound for Dublin that experiences an engine fire upon taking off from JFK.  The pilot calmly deals with the situation as he brings all 300+ passengers back to safety. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

Ever wonder how excited people might get if you were to fly a plane in presidential restricted airspace? Just listen in on this clip if you'd like to find out! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By our pilots deal with some icy issues! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

This friendly air traffic controller at Toronto Pearson International Airport always tries to bring a smile to the faces of the pilots he works with on a daily basis.  Are all Canadians as friendly as this guy?! Enjoy! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this Air Traffic Out Of Control, we listen in on some pilots having oil issues which lead to all sorts of problems from emergency landings to an oily mess on the tarmac. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

We have a great Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By for you today.  An air traffic controller in Canada took a risk and shocked the whole plane with this romantic gesture.  Have a listen and see if his risk paid off! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

Listen in as a jolly air traffic controller spreads holiday cheer as his last shift before Christmas comes to a close! Happy holidays from your friends at Air Traffic Out Of Control! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this episode of Air Traffic Out of Control, we listen in on a couple naughty Cessna pilots flying where they aren't supposed to. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

Listen in to today's episode of Air Traffic Out Of Control as our pilots experience some maintenance and equipment issues which derail their plans for a safe, uneventful trip. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By, a controller in the tower is most unhelpful as this pilot attempts to safely land in an emergency. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

In this Air Traffic Out of Control Fly By we hear a great clip of a passenger who needs to take the controls after his pilot becomes incapacitated mid flight. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast

Welcome to this Air Traffic Out Of Control Fly By - a quick bite of great ATC content outside of our regular schedule. This aircraft gets pushed backwards into a lightpole at Burlington, Vermont Airport.  Big oops for the ground crew! Follow Amy Tango Charlie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast