Apparently some ATC think it's cute to let their kids direct air traffic

[Riot]

you feel so light hearted.
and about to vomit.
but after its over you're like
THAT WAS AWESOME

 Mine lasted for ten seconds, and was over the Atlantic at 60,000 feet. I don't remember the exact number but it was pretty high.

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[Ephialtes]

They weren't even sending critical messages to planes. I'm betting the planes he was contacting weren't even in the air given that they're talking to departure or clearing someone for takeoff.

Mine lasted for ten seconds, and was over the Atlantic at 60,000 feet. I don't remember the exact number but it was pretty high.

Way to over-exaggerate.

[Riot]

Way to over-exaggerate.

 At what part?

[Madmitten]

At what part?

10 seconds
60000 feet
pretty high

pick one

[Riot]

10 seconds
60000 feet
pretty high

pick one

 Well, it was more likely around 5 seconds. I don't remember the altitude but it started with a 6.

[Madmitten]

Well, it was more likely around 5 seconds. I don't remember the altitude but it started with a 6.

k
ALL IS CONFIRMED NAO

[Maor]

I read about this, they're just overreacting. The kids were saying exactly what the parents told them to.

I agree, it's not like they were saying random stuff.

[Frontrox]

If you listen to the audio the pilots seem to be overjoyed that a child is directing them saying this like "Awesome job!"

I read about this, they're just overreacting. The kids were saying exactly what the parents told them to.

This

[comr4de]

It is only a little disconcerting seeing as to how I flew out of NYC just yesterday.

[ultimamax]

What a coincidence, my mom is flying out to NY tommorow and she's going to the JFK airport :o