@sticknthrottl: American Airlines Pilot Confronts ATC And Gets A Phone Number (Disclaimer: This is a recreation of the event using Microsoft Flight Simulator, based on publicly available data and real ATC audio. There may be slight variations in timing, aircraft depiction, positioning, and other factors. Unrelated ATC audio might be trimmed out. This video may not depict the exact sequence or conditions of the actual event.)
if the pilot doesnt feel safe to take off then they hold
2026-09-15 13:52:44
109
Decoyzone :
I think all of us are going with the pilot all day long on this one.
2026-09-15 16:14:58
71
Mindless :
FAA gives pilot final authority for safety of the aircraft. Wake turbulence separation time increases with size of the aircraft in front. Heavier planes create stronger turbulence. Controllers are not pilots, this one is stressed and wrong. Wake turbulence is serious and can crash a plane.
2026-09-15 11:16:32
97
fucktardss :
The controller is incorrect saying there is no wake turbulence and size matters
2026-09-15 16:05:31
23
Ryan Ellis :
atc is clueless and doesn't know his job, reprimand this chump or fire them. you been doing this 27 years and you still dont know your job punk...
2026-09-15 15:32:54
1
Muriuki D. Njeru :
The safety of the flight at the end of the day rests solely on the PIC. If he says he needs a little bit more separation, he gets a little bit more separation. End Of.
2026-09-15 07:10:22
41
Dillon Doke :
I respect the pilot but it's not like he's in a Cessna. His plane will be safe.
2026-09-15 20:22:59
0
just j :
pilot 100% correct
2026-09-15 17:19:14
19
limo :
I don't care how long that guy's been in the tower that guy's flying an airplane with people on it if he says he needs to separation he needs to separation there have been airplanes that got into the the wash from a larger plane in front of them and crashed all he's doing is a better job by doing what he just did screw the tower guy
2026-09-16 02:33:10
3
MongoSlade :
The pilot has the final say so!! That controller goes home the pilot has peoples lives in his hands!! ATC you need a number to call…
2026-09-16 03:52:26
5
Scott Hammer939 :
26 years and never admitted to being wrong yet .. what a stooge
2026-09-15 17:52:15
6
ChadCarlson :
I hope I never fly into that airport where that controller is working. I'll take the overabundance of safety from the pilot any day
2026-09-15 14:12:05
8
Daniel112 :
More and more unprofessional confrontations between work groups these days…people have no self control or self restraint …Pilot was right though…why is the pilot in trouble?
2026-09-15 16:00:36
4
Jay New :
The Pilot is correct
2026-09-16 20:16:53
7
million_heriess :
That makes me incredibly nervous to hear ATC say there is no wake turbulence separation🤦♀️
2026-09-16 21:40:40
6
getsmart1M :
Well done pilot
2026-09-15 11:38:28
65
Derek :
757 makes LOTS of wake turbulence! Good job American Airlines!
2026-09-16 17:35:41
5
undisputedtruth2 :
Pilot is correct
2026-09-16 18:30:55
0
jim :
you know I get it both of these guys got their egos hurt. but the pilot is the one that has the most to lose. if there is some wake turbulence from a 757 which there will be he wants to make sure that he's going to be clear of it by the time he does his takeoff roll because if he's not he can get thrown around and possibly die well the guy in the tower is completely safe sitting in a chair behind a screen I did it they both have jobs to do
2026-09-15 12:46:53
5
mackdogR600 :
This Controller needs a Attitude Adjustment
2026-09-15 20:32:23
10
Dave136927 :
The controller should calm down and get grip. Twenty six years and he might want to step back and drop attitude.
2026-09-15 14:31:06
29
Armando :
Pilot is in command of his plane
2026-09-15 19:33:36
13
MHD :
suspend controller
2026-09-15 14:06:51
28
donna.reuter.62 :
Other pilots behind the first pilot don’t need to add to the conversation period!
2026-09-15 17:01:01
14
John Connor :
Pilot is 💯 correct
2026-09-15 15:27:41
6
To see more videos from user @sticknthrottl, please go to the Tikwm
homepage.