Blown Tire at KJFK during evening rush hour

[wlewis06]

That's gotta be one of the best clips of all time.  It's awesome to see the controller having some fun during a time when planes (presumably) weren't able to get in or out.

I love the efficiency of the comms....it doesn't sound like it could've been handled any better, by either the pilots or the controllers.

Great catch by the Shamrock pilot and well handled by the controller and airport crew.  I like the remark about having the Delta flight's mechanic jack him up, replace all four tires, refuel, and have a Coke for the driver - all in 14 seconds.

Talk about busy though...aircraft lined up on taxiways with engines shut down.  Another day in paradise...

Thanks for posting the clip!

[B777ER]

does anyone else think that Arnie's partner in the tower sounds like Alan Alda?

Yes he does. I saw a news clip a while back that had recent video of the tower JFK cab and there was a tall guy with white hair about shoulder length that sounded just like this guy working opposite Arnie. If it is the same one, he even looks like Alan Alda!