Pilot CAN'T FLY IFR because his IPad has died. Martinsburg. REAL ATC

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Published 2024-02-07
Due to the inability of the NAV approach instrument, the pilot performed an instrument approach to Runway 8 at Martinsburg Regional Airport (KMRB) using only an iPad, but it died. Therefore, the pilot had difficulty following ATC instructions, resulting in a difficult situation for both parties. The pilot encountered difficulties, but the professionalism of ATC was evident as they effectively managed the situation and gave effective instructions.

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All Comments (21)
  • @generalthunder5796
    Unbelievable professionalism on one end, unbridled shit-fuckery on the other.
  • @TheFirstConcorde
    “Unable RNAV due equipment failure. Request vectors for the ILS”. That’s all he needed to say
  • @tonycorke4240
    Rumour has it he’s still circling, waiting for a phone appointment with an Apple Genius
  • @RonBand01
    The approach controller was the most helpful controller I have ever heard in a non emergency situation. He walked him in and the guy refused his help until the end. Bravo Mr. ATC.
  • @Derangedteddy
    One of the most professional controllers I've ever seen on this channel combined with one of the most incompetent pilots I've ever seen on this channel. Good god. Give that controller a raise.
  • @ianchard
    That controller's tone of voice is screaming 'I am participating in the last moments of this pilot's life'.
  • @witwisniewski2280
    The conversation changes greatly around 1:34 where the controller 's mindset goes from "you are not responding to instructions and screwing with me" to "this guy is executing a life ending procedure on himself and has just a few steps left to go".
  • @hugosousa5266
    I usually fly my rnavs with my friend texting me the headings and altitudes
  • @daviddd44-63
    “An RNAV approach off an IPad … uhh sketchy” 😂 can’t believe that was said over the radio the first time I heard that.
  • @sarahalbers5555
    I wouldn't trust this guy to fly a ride on lawn mower. Seriously. This incident is terrifying. ATC deserves a medal.
  • @MojoFromMempho
    Some people have no business in the cockpit of an airplane. This guy has all the makings of being the subject of an Air Disasters episode.
  • @ronaldput1950
    CFI/CFII here. That pilot needs a conversation with his instrument instructor. That controller… I'm in awe, he deserves a medal.
  • @walteroduk
    "He ain't on the ground yet. We'll see"😅
  • @d00tpilot
    Give that man a medal. That controller literally tried EVERYTHING short of getting up in the plane himself. That pilot scares me.
  • @jeffclark5268
    Referring to the nav nav points as, “…all this junk…” sums up this guys certificate factory ifr license.
  • @tomthebomb9474
    CFI CFI-I MEI here, dumbing it down: any approach requires built in equipment into the aircraft. What I think the Mooney guy should’ve said( and what I would’ve said): My iPad is dead, I do not have access to approach plates, I need an ILS approach and a frequency of the ILS, vectors to final. on a day like this it would’ve been fine to fly that down at least to the ceilings then landed VFR.
  • @larrygrossman8021
    “I’m gonna get in trouble if things don’t work out (like, say, if you auger straight into the ground)”