I am retired from the FAA having served as a journeyman controller at Orlando International (KMCO) from 1988-1995. I actually retired in 2013 from Tampa International Airport (KTPA). I have a lot of experience in Class B as a controller and a pilot. This was a great video to demonstrate the communications process. The initial call did not state "Orlando Ground" but was just "Ground" following the aircraft call sign as I heard it.

3:59 and there's my job. I've had to drive trucks there several times with air boxes in them so they wouldn't miss the plane at night. Hope to be flying for an airline in the next 3 years once I build up another 1100 hours. Keep up the good flying, I would love to fly into a bravo but I know MCO would love to swat me like a bug for asking to come in there!

Great video as always! My instructor always sends me your videos to questions I have, because it’s great to see it all in flight!

Great video, thanks for sharing these!

Really enjoying the new videos. Quality of videos have stepped up even higher.

Years ago I flew into MCO a few times a week in a 150 for a while. The controllers always did a fantastic job of getting me in and out, and I came away with some great stories. Enjoyed seeing this and reliving old times.

OMG thank you. I did not know this the first time I flew into Orlando International (KMCO) and ground let me sit for 30 minutes before giving me that clue. I am happy to see someone posted a video of the procedure. You Rock!!

Great videos.... getting ready for my PP check ride soon... Always learning. Thanks

Lol, love tha you gave yourself a "Great Job" in the run-up. Great job.

Just did my 1st Bravo and uploaded a video of it, compounded by a plane I’ve never flown before so it was a great experience!!

Needed this! Thank You! Plan to do a x-country with cfii after passing vfr bfr the other day. Been 7 yrs since last bfr and going to RCO near DEN. Class D but close enough to the big boys for me. lol Thank You, Jason! Take care and keep learning and teaching!

It's interesting that many new pilots talk about their anticipation of heading into Class B for the first time, but in a sense I never felt that anticipation because I did all of my student pilot training out of a Class B airport to begin with...which was surrounded by the D.C. ADIZ (now SFRA). So having to learn about its rules and complexities was day one for me. While it was a tremendous workload learning that at such a neophyte stage, it made everything else ATC-related that much easier later on.

In case you were curious, the airport diagram actually indicates that MCO is an ASDE-X airport, explaining that Mode S and ADSB should be enabled when operating on the surface

Nice refresher video, it has been a while flying in class Bravo for me.

As always, another awesome video. What I liked most was the walk-out music that played for your departure. Kudos to your editing team. I am also going to need the name of the designed for your clothes. The Schappert look is what I am going for next year at Halloween. Always stylin'. I am not shaving my beard though...haha

Bro your video posts game has come a long way over the years. I am following a life-long dream and got into aviation finally after you inspired me. My first solo is day after tomorrow.

videos are looking sharp!

One suggestion, it would be great if we could see the foreflight app up closer so that its readable. And thank you for the awesome lessons and videos!

Well played...

Great tips- as always! Would be great to have your views on wake turbulence given some heavies landed before you.

After working at many different airports including KDEN and KDFW for my old job, I prefer the bigger ones because everything runs like it’s on a predictable script. Sure, it’s a faster pace sometimes, but the controllers and most of the aircraft are experienced professionals that just want to do it right. When in doubt, call the tower to find out when their busy “push” times are so you can avoid those and you’ll have an easier time getting in or out in a slower plane. If you’re lucky, they might even line you up on a runway nobody else is using.

Great video, please take care of front top left panel we don't want it opening up in the middle of the flight....take care

G, day from Sydney, Australia. * fantastic paintwork on 23MZ Clearance 121.8 VFR Oscar Bravo /2000 119.4 squawk 5534 Run 18R taxi A B1 /4500 nav Cala (waypoint).🇦🇺🌏

Loved the video, I remember the time a friend of mine had to land at O'Hare, Controller's response: "You wanna land here!?". Thanks for the content, btw what kind of watch is that?

Man Id love to fly with you. Sucks I’m from San Fran! I’m almost about to take my check ride In November ! Also, what were those red lights?

It’d be so much more convenient for me to land at KATL for my destination that’s right next to Atlanta international. I’m in a 182 vfr. I’d only need to do this like once every few months. Your thoughts?

*Nice video Jason do u have Auto-pilot on 23MZ* !?

Can someone explain the red lights on the ground at 8:29? Jason mentioned they were on, but curious what they are there for?

I wish i was there i was wondering why you was in that seat Co-pilot seat, The last time I got to fly was 1982, I can remember we did not have what you all have now.

Did you notice that the plane landing before your departure was Tony Robbins’s plane?

You mentioned the red lights while holding short, what were they for?

If you anticipated taxiing on a busy taxiway with multiple commerical planes behind you, could you do the run-up at the ramp as a courtesy? Is that even allowed? Or is the mentality that you have just as much right to be at the end of the runway as the next guy?

shouldn't you be doing a run up before taxi?

Where is your school based out of?