“Worst controller in the country” pilot immediately regrets! 

I've never heard "have a great day" spoken with such sarcasm 😂

I hot mic'd on my solo long cross country for my PPL. I landed and was taxing behind a hovering helicopter. I was thinking out loud "Hurry up dude, I need to take a shit...". 30 minutes later after getting gas and getting a dr pepper, I fired up and after I asked for taxi, they started laughing and asked if I made it to the restroom on time, then proceeded to tell me my mic was stuck...now I look at the transmit light before saying anything I wouldn't want the world to hear...

I can literally TASTE the salt in that last "have a GREAT day" call. WONDERFUL.

Something tells me that he did not, in fact, want him to have a great day...

That happened to me in the Airforce. I was talking about the wing commander. Thank God i was saying nice things about him

I was a controller on Sectors in Australia. Many years ago a female controller friend of mine inadvertently went hot mic during a quieter period. Unfortunately she launched into the chorus of “I see you Baby” by Groove Armada. “I see you baby, shakin’ that ass, shakin’ that ass”, on repeat!

2:53 “have a *great* day” 😂😂

Legend has it that the controller had that pilot make one last 120 degree turn with a strong tailwind just for laughs.

For the newbies: "On guard" means they're actually hailing them on a side frequency, meaning it will not interfere directly with the normal channel that is being blocked. This is because it is very dangerous to BLOCK a channel, with a "hot key" aka you're accidentally holding the button/key and transmitting when you shouldn't be-because no one else also using that channel can communicate or receive during the moments you're hot keyed. Further, for the newbies: you'll be seeing some talk about, "sterile cockpit" - I'm not sure if it's a technical legal jargon, but it pertains to the policies at minimum that can be accountable in court of law when it comes to the...well cockpit. Basically, there are laws and rules governing how and when you can talk and be casual, vs when you can be distracted and shoot the shit. As others are saying, under 10k feet (which is like...very low all things considered, you'd have only seconds to fix major issues before impact with ground) you have to be focused on your job and by policy ONLY your job. Any other type of discussion is banned, against policy, and in some cases might even be unlawful although I'm not exactly sure what the procedures there would be. Lastly, you can hear a couple of muffled sounds-though subtle-during the initial hot mic. This is because two broadcasts are overlapping on the same frequencies. Similarly, a few moments later you hear a series of sounds maybe I'd describe them as blips or static pulses. This is a non verbal signal that you are hot mic'd. Pulse pulse pulse... Pulse pulse pulse... Hey clown stop broadcasting!

In my youth, I once recited "The old man from nantucket" beginning to end, not realizing a manager was standing behind me. A "hot key" alert would have been appreciated. I know how this guy feels.

I always assume I have a hot mic when in the cockpit. If I don't want it broadcasted on frequency, it stays in my head while in the cockpit.

Worst controller in the country was the PDX one making the Alaska acft say 3 times they were emergency

That’s a call i’d love to have listened in on 😂

In my years flying, I don’t remember making snide comments about ATC. ATC was always my friend even when it was extremely busy. Certainly, we would never transmit inter cockpit comms over ATC frequency. Having flown with Potomac approach, broadcasting your conversation deserves a phone call. Can’t imagine what that conversation was like.

For those saying "no violation", I've got two things..... First, yes, it is a violation of the sterile cockpit rule. Secondly, the controller never said "possible pilot deviation". He just basically said "Call me". He was professional enough to take it offline and not get into a feud on the radio, but definitely wanted to have a few words with the pilot. They could discuss it, without cluttering up the channel and having every other aircraft on frequency listening in. He had other work to do, and wasn't going to be distracted on the radio. I liked the way he handled it.

Transmission wasn't intentional from Eagle, and ATC talks plenty of trash off frequency too. Just ask any controller. Anyone who thinks otherwise hasn't seen the real world of aviation. No big deal here imo.

Late 1980's, El Monte airport in SoCal. We were familiar with the instructors on the field. Cherokee (We'll call him N34A, I don't recall the actual call sign.) requests taxi for pattern work. Ground Control (Me) cleared him "Taxi to and hold short rwy 19". N34A responds and taxis, with a stuck mile for the entire time. Amongst the gems of advice the instructor gave to the student, he went off a bit on ATC, how we were prima donnas, and how the pilot does all the work, while ATC sat there in their air conditioned towers and their comfortable charis and so forth. When he finally got to the rwy end, he finally checks in with "N34A holding short at 19". I replied "N34A contact tower on 121.2, oh and John, by the way, the chairs aren't all that comfy." John was very contrite for a few weeks after that.

Gotta love the emphasis on "have a GREEAAT day" 😂

Delta pilot was like... wtf did *I* do lol

I'm remembering when Homer Simpson wondered, "Was that just in my head or did I really say it?"

That off airport traffic controller sounded just like my Son who's a air traffic controller 🤣😂🤣

He got humble pretty quick!

It's always fun when you hear the voice of a controller you're familair with.

Wow that took some effort to continue blabbing on about the controllers while they're calling you on guard haha.

That pilot should have said “Ok, I’ll call 1 800-I don’t give a fck”

The "Have a great day" was like a left hook

"Eagle 3040, you hurt my feelings. Here's a number."

If the pilot couldn't make the turn why did he accept it?

That phone call was likely just a continuation of a pissing contest. No FARs violated

My God even the pilots and grounds are at each other’s throats!

Here's a thought: Keep those negative, unproductive words out of your mouth when you're flying an airplane. They only waste time and potentially create a bad crew resource management situation on the airplane. Professionalism is never going to get you that "I have a number for you to copy" radio call.

I wonder how American felt about all the anger during landing. I want my pilot to follow sterile cockpit rule when taking off and landing.

"Have a GRRREAT day!" 😂😂

The controller was professional in spite of hearing the rude comments, cudos to him

The funny thing is that watching this interaction from the third person perspective is exactly like watching how most controllers and pilots treat each other anyways! 😂

That guy has one of the worst cases of pilot voice ive ever heard

Why the hell would the pilot want to say that about ATC?! I wouldn't even think it, let alone say it.😖

Omg, I'm blushing just watching this.

Controllers are not in charge of pilots, they can report a matter to FSDO and let them investigate.

Question who is the person they have to call when they get the phone number?

Worst controller in the country is located at KSSF. If you’ve ever flown in or out of there, you know who I’m talking about.

Tower acts like they are the pilots boss

Deal with controllers long enough and well I am sure almost every pilot has said this to themselves and each other. Just not on a hot mic!!!!

This is awesome! The controller tried to warn him that he was hot keyed lol. So, what happens when they make the call? What's the process? Any pilots here had to make the call before?

Ohhhh dude in tower is gonna tell on you for hearing what pilots really think about these controllers. Smh.... Hope that lil child is ok and has his blanky.

@1:24, Who said "Cross your radio"?

What was that phone number ATC gave him, why?

The pilot was giving his opinion. There are really bad ATCs out there as well, i wouldn't call that phone number at all. Whats the reason to call??

Way to prove the point.

Some regional pilots think they’re God’s gift to aviation. Still at the dumb punk stage.

Non pilot here. How does one ‘hot mike’? Does the pilot forget to release the mike button, or what happens?

Once you get the dreaded " I have a number for you to call" it's gonna be a bad day.

The communication is so fast I can’t keep up with it. I guess it’s a learned skill and separates the pro from the amateur.

I was in the jumpseat of an Air Force C-130 and the pilot, copilot and I were just shooting the breeze about everything. The folks at ZFW fed us enough rope to have a good time with us and then made the call. We all felt a little stupid. At least we weren't bashing them on open mike.

I am wondering if it was wise of the ATC to give them additional workload while they are busy intercepting the localizer. In any case, requiring to copy a phone number was not an ATC instruction that added value to the safety of the traffic in the tracon.

So much for sticking to the "sterile cockpit" rule below FL 100...

All the pilots in the comments with their bruised egos. Had the controller been the one insulting pilots on frequency, you can bet they'd be screeching for his head. Let's also keep in mind that pilot error is the overwhelming cause of all accidents. They like to blame anyone but themselves for their bad behavior.

You can’t fine someone for giving there opinion

I'm confused. I thought getting the phone number meant a pilot deviation or some other offense that got a pilot a conversation with the FAA. A stuck microphone rises to that level?

What is the number they have to call? What happens when the call it?

The funniest hot mike incident was right after takeoff clearance her mike was hot. She kept talking to “baby” during the entire takeoff roll and after airborne . Found out later “baby”:was her dog who always flew with her.

I wonder how much of an attitude adjustment he got.

Ohhhhh this is fucking GOLD!!!

I didn't hear the controller make a single mistake. What the heck is wrong with that pilot?

Often the phone call is not for a discussion, but a notice that you will be reported to the FAA and you will need to contact them within a certain time period. I for one love my controllers. Mostly I am in class D airspace, and they have saved my ass on multiple occasions. Tough job dealing with egos.

So sensitive. I thought these people are supposed to have thick skin.

There’s a saying in broadcasting: “All mics are hot”

LMFAO maybe his co-pilot intentionally holds the mic button for him LOL.

What happens when he calls the number?

so what's the big deal , if ATC gives a pilot a phone number to call?......thanks

American eagle is skywest.

Wittle atc got his wittle feelings hurt.

Was this recording even real.

I bet the ATC and the pilot had a good laugh about this on the phone. The violation was the pilot taking up radio space unnecessarily. ATC doesn’t sound like they took it personally. 🤪🤪🤪🤪

Ptt was stuck, controller got pissed he said What he said , no need for a number to call

Ah ...I think it's a minor mistake , call the tower ? Is that necessary?

Ahh, going into BWI. I feel sorry for all involved!

Do they have to call the phone number? What happens if they don’t?

Maybe it's a valid observation? I've never operated into IAD or DCA, but mayve the controllers there ARE trash?

As an airline pilot, I couldnt even watch the end of this video, made me feel real bad inside.

I'm thinking that pilot doesn't know he definition of "literally".

So I am not a pilot. But with marine VHF radios this happens occasionally. People sometimes transmit trying to tell the boat that they have a hot mic. But the thing is, on marine VHF radios, you cannot hear anything while you are transmitting. It is completely a waste of time to try to tell people that they are hot-micing. I don't get why they do it. Isn't the situation the same here? Aren't ATC and the pilots all using a single frequency for TX? How would you expect to be able to notify the pilot that they have a hot mic?

These pilots that talk this way need new jobs elsewhere, pilot shortage or not. I never heard this trash talk 15 years ago and it out of control. We use to have to have FCC licenses for the VHF radios and inappropriate could get that license revoked.

If you are transmitting there in NO way to call them jr

What happens when he calls the #? I'm assuming a reprimand of some sort? But from who and what is the result?

How was that a pilot deviation? Because he complained?

And below 10000ft when he was supposed to be sterile cockpit. 🙄

Not exactly a sterile cockpit. Focus on the job, and only the job. There is NO place for that since, ooo, the early '80s.

Really wish there was always a Paul Harvery style "the rest of the story". What happened to that dolt? Not like ATC can do much, but if, like so many AE was intended as a stepping stone to the "real" airline and it was reported to his supervisors...

Is it a pilot deviation or something you can get in trouble for hot micing? I’m not aware of any rule about that. Between that and the fact that you are not actually obliged to call the tower I’m thinking there would be no recourse if he didn’t call the number?

This takes me back to online classroom days 😂😂😂😂

Sounds to me like the ATC was trying to fly the airplane by remote. Maybe a frustrated wannabe pilot? Anyway I’ll side with the real pilot on this one.

to be fair the controller was trash

So because he said that he’s now in some sort of trouble? Sounds like life in Russia.

I’m with the pilots on this one, ATC are trash these days.

Despite the unprofessional cockpit banter, the controller here is the one that needs a talking too. Who makes a crew take down a phone number on final approach? Very unprofessional, petty and all because he got offended.

I mean, that's valuable feedback for ATC, if they can just get over themselves...?

I get the professionalism (or lack there of) But why even be like that? For the pilots, just shut up till on the ground For the ATC - He may be talking about an experience lastnight in a diff city. He didnt say your name. Even if he did, get a thicker skin, kill with kindness, and get over it.

He is doomed

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