@prophatcat: What does it mean when Secretary Duffy says we “may need to close airspace because of the government shutdown?” How does that impact pilots, air traffic controllers, and the flying public? #airtrafficcontrol #pilotsoftiktok #governmentshutdown #avgeek
It’s a long video, but I think it explains a lot of the confusion.
2025-11-05 19:00:39
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The Texan Leftist :
Really great explanation. Thank you. This whole situation makes me wish we had a high-speed rail network as an alternative to flying or driving.
2025-11-05 22:49:34
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Trent Jenkins :
The thing is the politicians have no idea this is how airspace works, so, it’s a pretty smart tactic to say from Duffy “we’re gonna need to close airspace” because the old heads will then be like oh shit! We actually need to do something!
2025-11-05 20:07:59
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Alex Ann :
So does this explain why very early morning and late night flights might not get delayed as frequently because air traffic is less congested (if weather isn’t a problem)?
2025-11-06 04:04:01
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billyjuul666 :
It’s just a lane closure but the highway is still open
2025-11-06 02:43:08
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Deanos :
As a ZAB controller who's been doing this for 16 years at 6 facilities you explained a large part of our job perfectly. I'm downloading this video to show family what happens with weather and how we get oversaturated with traffic due to weather/staffing.
2025-11-06 05:14:05
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Mystery Cloud :
Well if you ever want a new career, you are a great teacher.
2025-11-06 03:56:51
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sierra :
this helped a lot with my general flying anxiety and with all the fearmongering i’ve seen concerning this topic recently. thank you!
2025-11-06 01:29:02
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JL :
You lost me and then you had me and then you lost me again and then you had me and then at the end I thought ohhhh okay yeah that actually all makes sense now.. great explanation glad I stuck through the whole video!! Props to you!!
2025-11-06 03:56:01
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major10291 :
I knew ATC was complex but never to this level. So glad I'm following you because it's a real education. Thank You! Btw if air space closed down it doesn't seem as though AC can get out of it if they are at airport inside?
2025-11-05 20:23:30
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Big Appa :
It’s just traffic. Air TRAFFIC control. Similar to rush hour in the morning and evening. Great explanation!
2025-11-06 02:46:37
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Beanie1027 :
You deserve a raise…..
2025-11-06 04:17:21
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BKNa :
Thank you for this thorough explanation. But I do have a question… If y’all aren’t all in the tower… Where do the rest of you work from? 😅 Because I thought you were all in the tower!
2025-11-06 14:51:07
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anne52346 :
You’re exactly the kind of person I had always hoped we had directing planes. Thank you for doing a job that never gets thanked and for explaining it so well. So sorry this is impacting you and your colleagues.
2025-11-06 05:03:34
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DJ Trainwreck :
Honest question -- will AI take the place of ATCs in the next 10 years?
2025-11-07 10:17:08
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Ben Sunnenberg :
Thanks for this. It’s nice to hear it explained without sensationalizing it to fit a narrative. Hope you guys get paid soon.
2025-11-06 15:16:55
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FloppyOkapi :
Thank you! I’m flying on Friday and your videos are greatly helping my anxiety. I appreciate you taking the time to make these!
2025-11-06 01:48:09
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Meggz :
as we enter the time of year where there are more casual flyers this information is so important to share
2025-11-06 05:18:38
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TR :
This was so helpful, thank you for taking the time to explain it with visuals. Frequent flier…never knew!
2025-11-06 04:03:14
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zexsq5 :
What happens on transcontinental flights, are they still talking to air traffic controllers the whole way?
2025-11-06 05:37:28
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Finality :
Thank you for your videos. In a time when the media just wants to get clicks, it's nice to have someone just plainly explain things for us normal people who might have to fly in this mess.
2025-11-05 20:01:43
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cellswort :
“Possible political deviation. I have a number for you when ready”. Is this how ATC reports that Congress messed up?
2025-11-05 20:42:26
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jason :
so most of the time a pilot is changing frequencies?
2025-11-05 19:18:01
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Mojo’sSparkAnimalCommunication :
This was sooooo helpful, thank you, thank you 🙏 - Anxious Girly
2025-11-06 01:03:27
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Cenzo gambini :
Love the pic of all TRACON/RAPCON airspace in one map
2025-11-05 19:07:06
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