EMERGENCY LANDING AT SUN N FUN??? What would you have done? Declared an emergency???

Controller here. You did the right thing turning back to the airport as quickly as you did. Just understand that we will declare emergency for you in that situation. This relieves you and us of restrictions and gets you on the ground as quickly and safely as possible. Especially when you're on an IFR flight plan. I've worked many emergencies where the pilot didn't declare. Whether it be out of denial, forgot or just too busy. It seems pilots often see declaring as a last resort. It shouldn't be like that. To a controller, it unties our hands and opens up a lot more options. You both did a great job and happy flying.

Chuck Yeager: If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing.

Retired Crash Rescue Firefighter we'd rather be there for you than not, always ready to help.

No hesitation... Aviate, navigate, communicate - Perfectly executed. Great lesson for new pilots out there - Well done!

Lesson here is never be afraid to declare an emergency. The system is there to help us.

That's what I call a passenger. Kept quiet after receiving just enough info. Well done by the both of you!

I believe the controller at KLAL did the right thing by declaring an emergency. I appreciate all of the controllers, you guys are the best!

The look in her eyes.. really points out your pilots responsibility for passengers. Great job and video.

Here's the thing, an Emergency can be declared by the Pilot, Air Traffic Control, or the Dispatcher. Although the pilot here did not declare the emergency, the tower controller most likely did. Either way, nothing wrong with having the firetrucks follow you around. Those guys are pretty bored most of the time anyways.

I'm a commercial pilot and a FAA controller. Controllers have the authority to declare an emergency. I can also say, don't hesitate to declare and emergency. It actually makes a controllers job easier. Without an emergency, the sequence will be first come, first serve. With an emergency, the controller will part the waters and give you whatever support they can to expedite you.

1. Fly the plane 2. Handle the situation 3. Inform passenger Nice!

" no honey, its fine" was NEVER said in that household ever again

Man this guy reads through all his comments and thanks so many people, this video definitely deserves the attention it got and I hope your channel grows even more!

I like how smooth and quick the tower was at bringing you back in. Very well communicated and done.

Your wife’s face went from “Oh no!” to “How much is this going to cost” 😂 Great job of you and the controller. They absolutely did the right thing declaring for you.

Your wife's look at 3:24 was priceless and understandable. Eyes wide open for the remainder of the flight until you landed. Having the ATC declaring for you takes one decision making process off your plate and then you ARE the most important person in the air. I have a number of friends who are controllers or pilots - going to send to them.

Admired Kelly's calmness and control, must have been a worry. Pilot seemed 100% in control and knew what procedures to follow. Hope issue got sorted quickly!

“You don’t have a backup gauge?” Totally a wife question. Followed by her facial expression of, “A woman would’ve designed this plane with a backup gauge.” Married for thirteen years, I know that look well 😂 Great job both of you.

This channel earned my subscription with the calmness of the pilot the entire time and the fact that he takes his time to respond to the comments. Keep up the good work Tony much love on this side

WELL DONE EVERYBODY!!! I read many of the notes. You have a wonderful support network of friends. What a blessing for you and Kelly. You are a beautiful couple. God Bless!