ATL Controllers

[BCpilot81]

Gotta say hell of a job to you guys/gals. In and out of that airport all day long, 4 days a week. No other place handles traffic of that volume with so much seemingly "stress free ease". You all make it a pleasure. This goes all the way from RON on ramp 3/4, to the last Center controller on the way out. Thanks for keeping us safe. As my as we try to do the contrary.

 

[dickburns]

Heh, I see that you're trying to show appreciation, that's cool. But this reminds me...there's always something amusing when pilots will say "nice work" or "good job" or some such to a controller right before they get shipped. As if the pilot had a gauge/grasp on the complexity of the traffic at the time, haha.

 

[400A]

Heh, I see that you're trying to show appreciation, that's cool. But this reminds me...there's always something amusing when pilots will say "nice work" or "good job" or some such to a controller right before they get shipped. As if the pilot had a gauge/grasp on the complexity of the traffic at the time, haha.

We may not be able to see the scope, but we can hear the frequency, and most of us have TCAS. Some controllers handle it very well, and I have heard others melt down. Some give me good approach vectors others forget me and I have to ask. We recognize local controller voices and some of them are calming in bad situations and you hear some voices and know it is not going to get any better.

 

[ATCT]

If a controller is good, you will never hear a fluctuation in their voice. I try to make it so I am always putting a smile in my voice, even when im down the Sh**er. (If anyone has had to deal with me when Im sent into Clearance to clean up the mess during TS re-routes, Im sorry )

CD: "Ok everyone, no one say a word until I call you...ok now...JetLink 2454...you up?"

Random Acft: "Clearance, this is Continental 238, whats our number in line"

CD: "Ok sir I believe I just said dont speak until i call you, so you we're #8, you're now 45...now where was I...oook JetLink 2454 advise ready for the re-toure"


Now I do not mind when a pilot says good job when I ship em to departure. If im busy, thanks for the kudos! Keep the blue side up and green between!!!

ATCT

 

[BCpilot81]

Heh, I see that you're trying to show appreciation, that's cool. But this reminds me...there's always something amusing when pilots will say "nice work" or "good job" or some such to a controller right before they get shipped. As if the pilot had a gauge/grasp on the complexity of the traffic at the time, haha.

Sir-
First of all, I am not just some stupid pilot that thinks that the rest of your scope revolves around me. Believe it or not, I do understand your job. That is not to say that I could do it. So, I tip my hat to the people that can. Further, you do it with charm, and friendly sarcasm. So again, I say good job, and thank you for keeping us safe.
ATCT.....
I think I know exactly who you are, and you kick A$$!!

 

[EatinRamen]

I'm totally with BCPilot... we may not know exactly what ATC controllers are dealing with, but we have a pretty good understanding of how busy and complex your job is when wx, heavy volume, emergencies, etc crop up and you do your job exceptionally well. It's just a friendly thank you for a job well done. Take a compliment once in a while!

 

[atl pilot]

BCPilot81,
I'll post your comment abive the sign-in compter at ATL tower. Thanks for the kudos, buy we couldn't do it without y'alls help!

 

[Av8tor]

Check this out

http://www.atcmonitor.com/

 

[dickburns]

BCPilot,

I hear ya, and I understand when pilots give compliments when it's deserved. But often, there are the guys on there who are giving a compliment and there are 3 planes in the sector. And later, in a sector that is OBVIOUSLY down the tubes, a Comair or Jetlink or other regional will pop on "looking for shortcuts"?? Come on buddy, you can hear the freq going nonstop, what pilot is gonna ask for a "shortcut" in that situation??

 

[Coool Hand Luke]

No offense BCpilot81, but the way I see it you are some "nugget" ASA F/O that's never flown into, or out of, any other hub. Come back and post when you get NYC/ORD/DFW/BOS/MSP/LAS/PHX/LAX/SFO hub experience. ATL ain't bad, I really enjoy turning base over South Carolina when ATL is west flow. Cheeser.

 

[BCpilot81]

No offense BCpilot81, but the way I see it you are some "nugget" ASA F/O that's never flown into, or out of, any other hub. Come back and post when you get NYC/ORD/DFW/BOS/MSP/LAS/PHX/LAX/SFO hub experience. ATL ain't bad, I really enjoy turning base over South Carolina when ATL is west flow. Cheeser.

Well sir-

To say that I am new at ASA is not really an accurate statement, I am not some 200 hour wonder, and I grew up in Chicago, where a lot of BS freight/Charter work took me in and out of the airspace/airport at ORD. That same job took me all over the country (w/ your examples LAX, BOS, LGA, JFK, etc.) I could go on, but that is just kind childish dont u think? Kind of like calling someone a "Cheeser". Relative to many, I have not been flying long, but 12 years is not "nugget" status as you say either. Next time you want to come down on someone, handle it with a little more tact, and ask questions about their background. I have heard a lot of controllers "lose it" over volume, which I completely understand. Especially when certain circumstances dictate. But, if you read the original post, it had a lot to do with ATL area controllers as a whole, not just tower, app, etc. Courtesy, and getting it done as efficiently as possible is what matters. Besides, long downwind/base; I am all for. I am paid by the minute

 

[fullforward]

I'll give props to the ATL controllers as well...best in the country IMO. Always a pleasure even in the worst of days! Thanks guys & gals!

 

[svcta]

Well, coolhand?

(what a jerk)

I've been in and out of EWR, LGA, DCA, ATL, TEB, blah blah blah.....my dad can still beat up your dad.

I'm with BC. ATL area guys seem to consistently handle their load the best. And I'm not downing on the NE Corridor by any stretch, just throwing some credit at the ATL gang.

 

[Coool Hand Luke]

Well, coolhand?

(what a jerk)

I've been in and out of EWR, LGA, DCA, ATL, TEB, blah blah blah.....my dad can still beat up your dad.

I'm with BC. ATL area guys seem to consistently handle their load the best. And I'm not downing on the NE Corridor by any stretch, just throwing some credit at the ATL gang.

Nope. I'll beat up your dad myself. Now stop being such a Nancy. I understand you wanting to protect your own and all, but you are confusing enthusiasm with capability.

Never attribue to malice that which can be adequetly attributed to stupidity.

 

[svcta]

Protect my own? I'm not based in ATL..and I've actually spent more time in the system flying in the NE than I have around ATL, so try again. I think that the sentiment of this thread is right on. Enough said.

I'm sorry I mistook your statement as malicious. I didn't realize you were just being stupid. Apologies.