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  • Опубликовано: 3 июн 2017
  • The crew pushback, taxi and take off from San Francisco enroute to Frankfurt. Captain Juergen Raps retirement flight. PLEASE NOTE: This is not my video and is owned by Pilotseye.tv. Copyright content is allowed by the owner. Please visit www.pilotseye.tv to purchase full video. Thank you.
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  • @Agoraphobication
    @Agoraphobication 6 лет назад +3623

    "Stress is only known by inefficient people" is possibly the most German thing I've ever heard.

    • @insas223
      @insas223 5 лет назад +232

      Good as a punchline, but totally inappropriate for team organizations and where safety is critical.
      All individuals may not be the same and all forms of behavior have to be considered and not derided. Many accidents have happened when a person has not expressed a doubt fearing ridicule and negative reception. Stress is a normal part of human emotions which has to be acknowledged and managed.

    • @guybrush0075
      @guybrush0075 5 лет назад +124

      When he said this, it was meant with a twinkle in the eye, just kidding the colleague (Peter, guess the purser in the cabin) as he was a bit in trouble:)

    • @thephandmphamilywithalvefo3307
      @thephandmphamilywithalvefo3307 5 лет назад +1

      Agoraphobication it’s true though! :)

    • @DrPlatypus1
      @DrPlatypus1 5 лет назад +28

      Roger Rarebit you must be a blast at parties.

    • @Toxodos
      @Toxodos 5 лет назад +29

      bit loose translation though, leistung means performance, not effiency.

  • @yankee_tango
    @yankee_tango 3 года назад +130

    I worked for Lufthansa Cargo at LAX, we were sent to school in Germany while I was employed there. I flew back to Los Angeles with Captain Juergen Raps at the controls of LH450 to LAX, in 1994. I was honored to have been allowed on the flight deck for arrival at LAX. It is something I will not ever forget.

  • @GoodLifeMedicine
    @GoodLifeMedicine 3 года назад +418

    "Stress is only known by inefficient people." This is a good example of the german mindset.

    • @Fiona-hp4mw
      @Fiona-hp4mw 3 года назад +10

      GoodLifeMedicine or the mindset of a robot

    • @georges617
      @georges617 3 года назад +20

      @@Fiona-hp4mw The more you know, the less you fear. These pilots have been doing this for many years, so they have had the time to develop efficieny and a flow in their processes. That is why they can be so relaxed and professional at the same time. It is called "experience".
      A robot cannot do that. Sure, it may be able to fly a plane by itself, but in a tricky situation or when decisions are necessary that a robot cannot even calculate for, much less comprehend, we are always glad that experienced pilots are in the cockpits of such planes. And if their mindset is that of a robot, it means that their thinking process is pretty much flawless.

    • @Tula5251
      @Tula5251 3 года назад +1

      y a este video lo hicieron por el éxito del video anterior, que va en 22 millones de visualizaciones. O sea que sí a este video lo hicieron CON TODOS LOS CHICHES, para que salga todo bien como si fuera una PELÍCULA, hasta con los Bandarilleros actuando para la Filmación y con DIFERENTES TOMAS, es decir varias CÁMARAS FILMADORAS, está bien, me gusta. De mi parte lo veo porque QUÉ LINDO ES cuando TODO TE SALE BIEN en la vida, cuando todo sale pi pi cu cu, así podemos trasuntar ese estado de situación a uno, para que a uno también le vaya bien en la vida. Sé de Control Mental, de los Enormes Poderes de la Mente y es Fundamental hacer ese transporte hacia uno. Pareciera que son Alemanes los pilotos, o hablan inglés, alguno me dirá, seguramente. && A lo anterior lo escribí en el minuto 5 y después se confirma lo que pensaba en un principio. Una de las cosas por la cual SE GUSTA mucho este video, como el anterior, es porque se trasunta PAZ, TRANQUILIDAD Y SERENIDAD, que es también lo que queremos SENTIR los Seres Humanos que pisamos este mundo. Que esté todo bien, tranquilo, que nuestras ALMAS se encuentren EN ESTADO DE ARMONÍA. También es lindo ver cosas alocadas o alteradas, pero ver cosas APACIBLES Y RECONFORTANTES te llenan el ALMA. El Piloto "Actor" principal también transmite lo anteriormente dicho o vertido. Pero, así y todo, me gusta más el video anterior, ya lo veo de vuelta. Saludos y sigan así

    • @Garolfa
      @Garolfa 3 года назад +7

      The mindset of a delusional and unrealistic person... every living being in the world experiences stress, denying it doesn't make it go away.

    • @jemand8462
      @jemand8462 3 года назад

      @@Fiona-hp4mw as a robot has no mind, it's more the mindset of rational, intelligent people who are looking ahead instead of living in the moment, steered by emotions.

  • @rblibit
    @rblibit 4 года назад +197

    It is strangely satisfying to watch professionals work. When flying as a passenger, you want to believe that every crew is like this.

    • @edofluit6568
      @edofluit6568 2 года назад +8

      every crew is like that

    • @viktorekman863
      @viktorekman863 2 года назад +2

      @@edofluit6568 yeah more or less

    • @viktorekman863
      @viktorekman863 2 года назад +9

      @@edofluit6568 Every crew proceeds with the same level of safety but not all crew have the same level of communication as these guys

    • @asensibleyoungman2978
      @asensibleyoungman2978 2 года назад +2

      The last flight I was on the pilot was drinking white lightning cider and the co pilot was using his fleshlight.

    • @hhhd6574
      @hhhd6574 2 года назад

      All Crew ob every aircraft
      Standard and training must and have to same... highly trained and with Best proficiency

  • @MegaTechpc
    @MegaTechpc 6 лет назад +2930

    Good lord the production quality and number of camera locations on this video is insane. Brilliantly done and congrats to the Captain on his retirement!

    • @ibrahimismail7507
      @ibrahimismail7507 5 лет назад +6

      Train tanga moshi Kuanza karibuni

    • @ivannovotny4552
      @ivannovotny4552 5 лет назад +20

      "Old age" is a privilege denied too many.

    • @chefgiovanni
      @chefgiovanni 5 лет назад +33

      He is a great guy. We shared a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

    • @kennethlignell7763
      @kennethlignell7763 5 лет назад +4

      Grand makadi

    • @dinos7185
      @dinos7185 5 лет назад +37

      MegaTechpc .....l watched this video and was overly impressed
      how it was put together, all angles, all shots, even the captain received an impressive
      retirement honor to his work...these pilots are all heroes they look after our safety to get
      us there and back... Congratulations captain...

  • @ColinFisher
    @ColinFisher 7 лет назад +850

    As if Captain Raps was not badass enough, he rides his Harley across the tarmac. That's about as cool as it gets.

    • @DT-hp8de
      @DT-hp8de 6 лет назад +31

      I was just wondering how on Earth he got clearance to do that! :-O

    • @chrisvoka538
      @chrisvoka538 6 лет назад

      Colin Fisher Yup

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 5 лет назад +15

      Just think how much cooler on a BMW !!!! Not some chrome air compressor !😄😄

    • @minirock000
      @minirock000 5 лет назад +1

      Too bad it was a jalopy, otherwise badass.

    • @bayviation
      @bayviation 5 лет назад +7

      SFO Airport ops are cool as hell, they're very accommodating for retiring pilots if they get a heads up. Though this is probably unique. Lol.

  • @adjones3937
    @adjones3937 Год назад +7

    "Stress is only known by inefficient people".
    Love that guy😁

  • @Thomas-cx6cb
    @Thomas-cx6cb 2 года назад +48

    at this point, let´s also think of the superb work and responsibility of those in the tower who are not seen by anyone - a big thank you to you all!

    • @scotthunt2479
      @scotthunt2479 Год назад +1

      Indeed. I would have considered being an ATC if I knew I could have worked in the same tower as the young lady at 13:49. Of course, I would have needed permission from my wife. 😀

  • @vast634
    @vast634 5 лет назад +498

    Later during the flight when entering Europe, the callsign was changed from LH 455 to J.R. ONE SUPER, in honor of the captain...

    • @abhishakemitra
      @abhishakemitra 5 лет назад +10

      Is there a video for that?

    • @joanmubea5469
      @joanmubea5469 5 лет назад +5

      Any video links please?

    • @joanmubea5469
      @joanmubea5469 5 лет назад +11

      How cool is that! Wow!

    • @MrTombein
      @MrTombein 4 года назад +5

      That is not true

    • @nancyhobson9710
      @nancyhobson9710 4 года назад

      Indeed, and it's a fabulous job they do getting x hundreds of people from a to b safely

  • @Jangle2007
    @Jangle2007 7 лет назад +1466

    It actually boggles my mind that something that large can fly.

    • @ifofcourse
      @ifofcourse 7 лет назад +62

      that joke is older than your mom.

    • @VY-xr8rq
      @VY-xr8rq 6 лет назад +41

      well we were able to get to the moon and back with a space ship that was developed quickly(Less thime than it took to develop the A380) and has less computing power than a calculator, so anything is possible.

    • @dixfer203
      @dixfer203 6 лет назад +19

      ...and Earth is traveling through space at 60,000 MPH

    • @seannutshell1427
      @seannutshell1427 6 лет назад +14

      I was going to say something about physics and then...stupidity arises....

    • @markmnorcal
      @markmnorcal 6 лет назад +3

      Please unboggle it, it's 2017.

  • @sherlockholmes3725
    @sherlockholmes3725 3 года назад +41

    I was on this flight...I remember that day, no one from passengers knew this was recording or anything...it was like routine...except for the fact that when we landed, the pilot said it was his last flight n while de boarding he greeted all passengers..😍

  • @zuttinetnetwork1778
    @zuttinetnetwork1778 2 года назад +4

    3:25 "Stress is only known by inefficient people" is the most German thing I've ever heard.

  • @baileyreport.
    @baileyreport. 4 года назад +109

    That comment "stress is only known by inefficient people" is probably typically German. I lived among them for 2 years while I was stationed there in the U.S. Army. I learned to love them and respect their attitudes. They always do things so much better than necessary. In many ways, they overdue everything to achieve maximum efficiency. We can learn much from them. I certainly did.

    • @saba6502
      @saba6502 3 года назад +10

      Thank you so much for this nice comment. Greets from Germany. Hope you are doing well during these tough Corona times - and well, not only tough because of Corona. Stay safe.

    • @Schweik2
      @Schweik2 2 года назад +1

      Jawohl! Between stints working in Scotland, I spent nearly 4 years there during the 80s and early 90s, learned the language and have several friends there. Such an astonishing eye-opener for this former believer in American 'Exceptionalism' and a stark contrast with Thatcher's Britain. Treasure those memories dearly. Glad you had that experience. I know several fellow Yanks who never grokked the culture at all when they were stationed there.

    • @baileyreport.
      @baileyreport. 2 года назад +1

      @@saba6502 Thank you. I'm living in Lima, Peru now with my wife of 9 years.

    • @baileyreport.
      @baileyreport. 2 года назад

      @@Schweik2 Thank you, sir.

    • @Milenap466
      @Milenap466 2 года назад +1

      They are the best at everything. They are admirable

  • @Dontgo5
    @Dontgo5 5 лет назад +823

    You don’t realize all these crazy complex things going on in the background while i'm just trying to get a pillow and some peanuts from the cabin crew

    • @asuthiono1
      @asuthiono1 5 лет назад +9

      It's not really hard nowadays as the system were all controlled by automation. Unless they experience irregularities then it's time for them to really in full control of it.

    • @sportsfails4998
      @sportsfails4998 4 года назад +52

      @@asuthiono1 "its not that hard nowadays" ahahahaha bro did you even watch the video and see everything they were doing?

    • @helvetewinter68666
      @helvetewinter68666 4 года назад +16

      @@asuthiono1 do you have any idea of how much they have yo study this airplane model for flight it right? Not only make hours like and we are not talking of only 12hours we are talking about they have to prepare 2 or 3 months before this flight cause this beast not gonna manage alone prick

    • @jarleraaen2676
      @jarleraaen2676 4 года назад

      @@asuthiono1& ddødødmmøðgfť

    • @13104180
      @13104180 3 года назад

      feeko kkkkkkk

  • @bhushanjoshi951
    @bhushanjoshi951 2 года назад +8

    "Stress is only known by inefficient people" 👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

  • @brentsarazin4346
    @brentsarazin4346 2 года назад +103

    I can't explain the 'feeling' I got watching this...Congratulations on a 41 year career Mr. Raps. I am sure you contributed much to aircraft safety and innovation.

  • @Johndoesnut
    @Johndoesnut 5 лет назад +1693

    Who else is always surprised that something that big can fly

    • @ianmuir3640
      @ianmuir3640 5 лет назад +60

      The Epic Random I am surprised it takes 1.2 tons of fuel to taxi out to the runway

    • @mb7871
      @mb7871 5 лет назад +84

      Air travel alone amazes me...400+ people packed in a metal tube going 600 MPH at 40,000 FT in the air. But yes, the fact that these things can fly is mind blowing.

    • @jasonlee3247
      @jasonlee3247 5 лет назад +3

      RUclips User prick

    • @pjoker1000
      @pjoker1000 5 лет назад +18

      In fact when first fly on this plane, I was terrified thinking " how the hell is this thing gonna take off and be on the sky like for ten hours ?

    • @markyingi6938
      @markyingi6938 4 года назад +12

      Bro i flew in one last month. Shit was heavy as hell and also fast as fuck lol

  • @trudy8019
    @trudy8019 4 года назад +145

    This pilot really knows his stuff. You've got to love the communication.

  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 Месяц назад +1

    Never ceases to amaze how such a huge airliner manages to get off the ground.

  • @garyfreitas5545
    @garyfreitas5545 2 года назад +28

    This was my youth. I grew up in the Bay Area and my mom grew up near Frankfort. We went back to Germany to visit my Oma and Opa almost every year. Lufthansa was the airline of choice. Excellent crews and the best of pilots. The landings were so smooth, you didn't even feel the touchdown. So many stories I have about the flights I took, all good. Captain Raps may have been one of those pilots, but who knows. I appreciate all of the employees of Lufthansa.

    • @svefre85
      @svefre85 2 года назад +3

      *Frankfurt, but your story remains a good one! All the best to you!

    • @nainamathur710
      @nainamathur710 9 месяцев назад

      Nice video

  • @MrCarlosd70
    @MrCarlosd70 7 лет назад +293

    Congrats on 41 years of service Captain Jergens

  • @CaptainTransit
    @CaptainTransit 7 лет назад +579

    Congratulations Captain Raps. After 41 years, a badass can still fly.

    • @Belchmaster41
      @Belchmaster41 5 лет назад +4

      when you turn subtitles on, they change to German

    • @rupjyotibora2470
      @rupjyotibora2470 5 лет назад +1

      Captain Transit hi

    • @sce2aux464
      @sce2aux464 5 лет назад +8

      Trained in Phoenix, really an outstanding state to rack up hours...and apparently that is where Juergen now resides.

    • @jackielinde7568
      @jackielinde7568 5 лет назад +7

      I was very surprised to learn that Captain Raps learned to fly in Phoenix. Sky Harbor (PHX) has changed a lot since the 1970's.

    • @wolfgangweinbrenner9496
      @wolfgangweinbrenner9496 5 лет назад +7

      He lives in Bremen/Germany and is a university professor there

  • @josephlevine3045
    @josephlevine3045 2 года назад +4

    Must one hell of a feeling: 41 successful years as a pilot. Bravo.

  • @Lizarthur63
    @Lizarthur63 3 года назад +20

    I’m a flight attendant of 35 years. I absolutely LOVE this aircraft!

  • @lurking0death
    @lurking0death 5 лет назад +125

    Love the relaxed but all business style of Lufthansa pilots. Very professional.

  • @johnsmith-nk1tp
    @johnsmith-nk1tp 5 лет назад +348

    Lufthansa is a very professional airline with fantastic staff and pilots and superbly maintained aircraft. This Captain will be hugely missed but he deserves a great retirement and i hope he gets it.

    • @karolinesmail489
      @karolinesmail489 5 лет назад +12

      True he's a !egend for Lufthansa flew w him yrs ago

    • @lac7448
      @lac7448 5 лет назад

      @Greased Lightning lol

    • @cortes0505
      @cortes0505 5 лет назад +2

      Lufthansa is pretty mediocre in terms of service, but very safe.

    • @davidca96
      @davidca96 5 лет назад +2

      He seemed a bit snooty to the ground guys in my opinion, its most likely simply the German culture difference but he seemed annoyed by them and god complex.

    • @annerocha2044
      @annerocha2044 5 лет назад +5

      I DEFINITELY AGREE...I JUST RECENTLY FLEW BACK TO GERMANY IN 2017 WITH THIS AIRBUS..EVERYTHING YOU WERE REFERRING TO IS SO TRUE!!I. IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY..THE ONLY WAY TO FLY!!I am REFERRING to the first good comment..YOU AMERICAN guys need to get your act together before judging...take a flight to Hawaii..good LUCK!!🤣😆😝HOPE YOU GET THE RIGHT SEAT...

  • @LG-kl3co
    @LG-kl3co Год назад +12

    That plane has to be one of the most impressive planes ever built ✈

  • @anjanavikram3077
    @anjanavikram3077 4 года назад +8

    got goosebumps while seeing the plain taking off ......and a lot of cheers to the wonderful captain Juergen Raps on his retirement .....just want to say thank you....be happy

    • @bobbywall172
      @bobbywall172 2 года назад +1

      Yes, bravo, spent 13 months in Deutschland, U.S. Army, INF. 1969-71⚔️⚔️ flew in a c-141 both ways🎖

  • @devinthomas4866
    @devinthomas4866 7 лет назад +193

    he sounds like a badass , just the kind of guy you want piloting you across the ocean.
    amazing aircraft too
    Beautiful tribute
    Congrats captain Raps

    • @markchadwick2286
      @markchadwick2286 5 лет назад +4

      Devin Thomas I don't think I would want him to be captain...sorry he sounds a bit "I'm in control of everything, whatever's happening around me" sort of person to me....🙄🙄

    • @PrivateTube2011
      @PrivateTube2011 5 лет назад

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    • @PrivateTube2011
      @PrivateTube2011 5 лет назад

      85

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      @PrivateTube2011 5 лет назад

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    • @PrivateTube2011
      @PrivateTube2011 5 лет назад

      @@markchadwick2286 ..
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  • @technewsfortechnoobs
    @technewsfortechnoobs 5 лет назад +536

    Quite possibly one of the coolest videos I have seen on RUclips in a while.

  • @shannonbradley4699
    @shannonbradley4699 2 года назад +2

    Aw...this makes me miss my former home, San Francisco so much. I only Flew Lufthansa once from San Francisco to Frankfurt, GREAT airline.

  • @marcosbernardo6789
    @marcosbernardo6789 2 года назад +1

    Die Luftfahrtgeschäft ist einfach schön! Genießen Sie Ihren Ruhestand, Trip Commander! Einfach toll! ️

  • @MrAitraining
    @MrAitraining 4 года назад +44

    God Bless the world's commercial airline pilots! They deserve every dollar they get.

    • @jalilessanaa3920
      @jalilessanaa3920 3 года назад +1

      I agree

    • @Lizarthur63
      @Lizarthur63 3 года назад +1

      True. Once the Captain releases the brakes and pushes back, he has a 1billion dollar liability on his shoulders. Tremendous amount of responsibility.

    • @Cholera-jb2kg
      @Cholera-jb2kg 3 года назад

      12% of DLH employees getting almost 2/3 of 770 mil € fee per month. Everything of the flight is prepared by others (OPS etc.), entering their work app. 1 hour prior dispatch, calculating the fuel datas - the main fuel has been calculated already - discussing about the weather on route - ok., this is the most difficult decission thy have to do - getting on board - doing a walk around, to make the world believe, they know whats going on at the technical side of an aircraft, but calling for technical assistance what ever occures, producing delays and cancellation whenever they want... and You say, they worth their money... ! Pilots reputation in puplic is still unbelievable.
      Ask a business pilot, what they have to prepare around a normal flight and what they earn a month, You never will say again ".. they deserve every dollar ..."

  • @niit1095
    @niit1095 5 лет назад +53

    "Stress is only known by inefficient people"
    Few minutes later..
    "Sir you forgot to sign the flight docs"

  • @Steveoqotsa
    @Steveoqotsa Год назад +8

    One of the best videos on RUclips,what a way to commemorate a legendary pilots career,the wing dip,ATC wishing him a happy retirement,the ground shot flying over the Golden Gate Bridge….just a stunning & perfect video

  • @geea8509
    @geea8509 2 года назад +89

    Congratulations Captain Raps! This video reminds me of my dad's last flight before retiring on the 747 Tokyo to Dallas after 36 years with American Airlines. I hope you enjoy your retirement as much as he did. Sadly he is gone now but never forgotten by a grateful son who he taught how to fly. He also rode a Harley in his retirement.! I salute you captain!

    • @cmonman85
      @cmonman85 2 года назад +3

      Well done Captain! Come back visit us friendly people of San Francisco in the near future. 🙂

    • @timduncan1422
      @timduncan1422 2 года назад

      Are you following in his footsteps in the aviation industry?

    • @geea8509
      @geea8509 2 года назад +2

      @@timduncan1422 Yes. I have a commercial pilots license, although I'm not with the airlines.

    • @kenbenton4060
      @kenbenton4060 2 года назад

      ​@@cmonman85 aa

    • @4545neverever
      @4545neverever 2 года назад

      @@geea8509 hey you! How tough is to be a pilot?

  • @chaostheory16
    @chaostheory16 4 года назад +235

    “Calling for clearance to call for clearance.”
    “At this time, you’re cleared to call for clearance.”
    “Calling for clearance.”

    • @jslowik
      @jslowik 4 года назад +15

      Who knew Airplaine! was an accurate aviation film.

    • @guylawes
      @guylawes 4 года назад +11

      What's our Vector Victor!?

    • @TsarOfRuss
      @TsarOfRuss 3 года назад +2

      you are clear to go, i repeat.. move bitch! gerrout the way! clear

    • @josemanuelmonterocastro9671
      @josemanuelmonterocastro9671 3 года назад

      ,,,,,,,,y cuando se estrelló el antonov ruso?@@jslowik

    • @josemanuelmonterocastro9671
      @josemanuelmonterocastro9671 3 года назад

      @@guylawes i,k

  • @princealrajhi6726
    @princealrajhi6726 7 лет назад +545

    Congratulations captain for retirement

    • @sweiv
      @sweiv 7 лет назад +29

      I don't know him but I was so sad!! He looks so kind!

    • @kekelaward
      @kekelaward 7 лет назад +25

      Yeah. Quite a loss for the airline too.

    • @markmnorcal
      @markmnorcal 6 лет назад +2

      BRAVO!

    • @mariaclaudiaz
      @mariaclaudiaz 6 лет назад +1

      You are an expert

    • @robertseltzer3574
      @robertseltzer3574 6 лет назад

      Andy griffith

  • @paulviannah
    @paulviannah 2 года назад +8

    I learned to love and respect this profession since my first flight on 05/05/1968 until the last flight on 10/20/2016... Congratulations to Capt Lufthansa LH455 on his last flight, with the perfection of ALWAYS... Aviation is the most fantastic of the Arts...

  • @Crojach
    @Crojach 3 года назад +32

    Watched the video a few times and always have a lump in my throat when the "Congratulations on your retirement" comes from the tower. It's fun how you can attach to people just by watching them through a bunch of videos :)

    • @vlogoftheday2021
      @vlogoftheday2021 2 года назад

      Yes you are true ❤️🙏❤️

    • @dineshkumarsnair7964
      @dineshkumarsnair7964 2 года назад

      It is a small world! We are all related in one way or an another... Isnt it.?

  • @chingkheisorokhaibam6208
    @chingkheisorokhaibam6208 5 лет назад +80

    Hats off to the production crew they got cameras well placed and congratulation to the Captain 👍👍

  • @tickone8572
    @tickone8572 4 года назад +24

    That's why airplane is the safest means of transport, eventhough it seems counterintuitive.
    Imagine taking your car to go to work, and ask to road controlers "Do we have clearence for taking the road?" and make a checklist for 20mn in case of engine failure, empty gas and so on, that would be insane! so much preparation.
    respect to these dedicated pilots.

  • @nenblom
    @nenblom 2 года назад +1

    That A380 is a badass plane! Those pilots are badasses as well! 👍👍❤️❤️

  • @scottscott6794
    @scottscott6794 Год назад +3

    Thank you, Sir for your professionalism and helping us get around the world. Congratulations on your retirement I hope you're still living the great life that you deserve thank you.

  • @mb8kr
    @mb8kr 5 лет назад +106

    Happy retirement sir, very well deserved after serving the company all those years, hats off!

  • @tissot233
    @tissot233 5 лет назад +95

    That's truly a plane for a chief fleet pilot to make his final flight. Amazing.

  • @hellofromrob
    @hellofromrob 2 года назад +3

    Ahhhh..LH455. I took that flight on the magnificent A380 to Frankfurt in both 2012 and 2015 on the way to Prague. (This video covers Capt. Raps’ retirement flight in May of 2011, so I missed flying with him). Fantastic service from the flight crew and quite comfortable in Business Class. I miss that aircraft!

  • @TheSchnuffel65
    @TheSchnuffel65 3 года назад +7

    he was my pilot once when I flew back to the states back in the late 80's. He is such a humble man.

  • @barrieweaver1968
    @barrieweaver1968 4 года назад +29

    Such admiration for Captain Raps, his co-pilot and all the air traffic controllers plus of course the engineers that build these amazing aircraft. Air travel is one of the wonders of human teamwork yet most passengers just take it for granted. Brilliant and Thank You.

  • @bigblue2216
    @bigblue2216 5 лет назад +104

    I don't even know the guy but I wish him a happy retirement... Right in the feels...

  • @gggggggg3542
    @gggggggg3542 2 года назад +5

    Always impresses me, how something so massive can fly, and the pilots are so calm

    • @john-or9cf
      @john-or9cf 2 года назад

      Back in the ‘70s, a friend of mine, ex-F4 jockey, applied for an airline job and didn’t pass the psychological exam - they wanted basically a bus driver, not someone who would react as a fighter pilot - so I guess calm would be an apt description. 😂

    • @gggggggg3542
      @gggggggg3542 2 года назад

      @@john-or9cf I'm more nervous when my wife is behind the wheel.......... 4 attempts at her test.......she won't drive my car (AMG S63 Mercedes), so she has a little hatchback auto (fiesta)

  • @frankmurphyburr3598
    @frankmurphyburr3598 4 года назад +77

    this deserves an Oscar or something similar, it's a masterpiece of filming and editing, the soundtrack is amazing too

    • @seymourscagnetti1413
      @seymourscagnetti1413 2 года назад +1

      CONSIDERING THE GARBAGE (CARTOON LIKE SUPERHERO FILMS AND SUCH) THAT COME OUT OF HOLLYWOOD, THIS IS INDEED A MASTERPIECE OF FILM MAKING. HOLLYWOOD IS MORE THAN CAPABLE OF THIS CALIBER OF FILMMAKING. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY HAVE OTHER AGENDAS ONE BEING THE DUMBING DOWN OF AMERICA.

    • @edofluit6568
      @edofluit6568 2 года назад +2

      it really isnt that good lmfao

  • @Firebrand55
    @Firebrand55 4 года назад +9

    That wing dip was quite emotional....a nice touch after 41 years of service; Juergen might find gardening a bit tricky after all that flying.

    • @stevemcdonald1033
      @stevemcdonald1033 3 года назад +1

      Juergen may spend more time buzzing around on a motorcycle, than any domestic activities.

    • @allergyahead8128
      @allergyahead8128 2 года назад

      Germans love to garden ,

  • @mariemarie3140
    @mariemarie3140 4 года назад +30

    I have never been on a plane. I've always said I never will. Well this video has made me rethink my entire life. Lol. Like I am so excited. It is incredible. the organization and professionalism I never realized goes into being a pilot. Then the runway workers. The air traffic control operation. I mean everything is going on at the same time. But still so smooth and confident. It's like a beautiful intricate choreographed dance of calm chaos. If one person makes a mistake ..even the baggage loaders.. then it will throw off the entire dance.
    I'm 41 and have never had the smallest interest or single thought about aviation. So now I have to make sure my children see this so they can know the opportunities and satisfaction of this career.
    This was great.
    Congratulations Captain.
    And I have to ask. ..am I rhe only one that finds a man that control that beast of a machine in a uniform with an accent like this incredibly attractive.
    Whole life just changed. Lol

    • @eqeeqeqeqeeqeqeq6696
      @eqeeqeqeqeeqeqeq6696 2 года назад

      youre aware that flying is the safest form of travelling? Airlines have highest safety standards, because if a plane goes down the whole airline goes down aswell most likely. youd rather win millions in lotto than crash on a plane.

  • @donaldclifford5763
    @donaldclifford5763 Год назад +1

    Greetings and all the best to Captain Raps. An amazing plane, extraordinary pilot, and crew. And Love the view of San Francisco, especially the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. Thank you!

  • @chrisashfield6005
    @chrisashfield6005 2 года назад +1

    Even at a cocktail party, "Super" just changes the whole conversation.

  • @sheikhyaboooty
    @sheikhyaboooty 5 лет назад +223

    Unrelated to flying but very German....I attended a wedding in Wuppertal some years back and during the reception an English friend of mine asked a German guest named Fabian whether or not he could speak English. Fabian replied. " My English is not comprehensive but I`ll endeavour to communicate effectively with you" All done with a completely straight face and a twinkle in the eye.

    • @TheDatpussy
      @TheDatpussy 5 лет назад +9

      sheikhyaboooty haha usually people would jokingly say eh no speak ze english, that dude went balls deep

    • @eugenecod
      @eugenecod 5 лет назад +9

      LOL that's a college professor
      english ..hehehheheheh

    • @fuelks
      @fuelks 5 лет назад +6

      No, that's European English.

    • @onefortexas2379
      @onefortexas2379 5 лет назад +10

      keirfree, I believe that I can keep up with you. How is your German?

    • @onefortexas2379
      @onefortexas2379 5 лет назад +3

      I speak English fluently.

  • @markyingi6938
    @markyingi6938 4 года назад +22

    I flew in the A380-800 from Houston to Germany last month. This plane is freaking heavy and fast as hell. I could literally fill the full speed thrust from the turbo engines. I was just too amazed on how this beast could fly and manuever with pace. Loved it

  • @jamesphilip6737
    @jamesphilip6737 2 года назад +3

    Incredible professionals at Lufthansa. A joy watching this flight.

  • @kevinopie8087
    @kevinopie8087 2 года назад +4

    How calm efficient and confident the flight crew are!

    • @UlliStein
      @UlliStein 2 месяца назад

      This video is for all people with fear of flying. After that the fear is gone.

  • @wsanders1
    @wsanders1 5 лет назад +52

    What a great video. Captures one of my favorite moments in flying, when you've escaped the chaos of tracon and you're handed off to center and the aircraft is all trimmed up and you can just relax and enjoy the ride.

  • @ball4137
    @ball4137 6 лет назад +9

    Captain Juergen Raps and Captain Robert Juelicher; you made flying 380 more fun all over RUclips. Captain Juergen Raps congratulation on your retirement but you're going to be missed however Captain Robert Juelicher will carry your legacy on flying this magnificent aircraft and that's a big shoe to fill. Both of you are the best pilots ever.

  • @joseaguilera3939
    @joseaguilera3939 4 года назад +42

    It's amazing how such a miracle of engineering has nowadays become something so normal. We see planes flying every day, we ride them, and we still forget that it was someday the biggest dream of mankind, to fly like birds do.
    I still consider a wonder watching a 560 ton. piece of aluminum fly.
    I'm hoping to become a pilot someday

  • @teasingbrown75
    @teasingbrown75 3 года назад +12

    This is the type of video I love to watch !! Clean images, perfect camera cuts, details and zoom in a simple and clear way !! For more videos like that !!

  • @jakobole
    @jakobole 5 лет назад +86

    The level of professionalism is staggering and re-assuring. Superb!

  • @SH3RIFF187
    @SH3RIFF187 4 года назад +23

    When these planes take off, I'm in awe that something that size can get airborne. Amazing engineering!

  • @topgun1805
    @topgun1805 3 года назад +1

    A380 looks very beautiful. My trip from Singapore to Mumbai was with Singapore Airlines a380. Very good experience.

  • @irockluculent961
    @irockluculent961 3 года назад +9

    Beautiful in every way: the story, the plane, SFO/SF Bay, the many camera perspectives...

  • @tonyduncan9852
    @tonyduncan9852 5 лет назад +7

    My word, that was quite superb. The captain smiled back . . . .beautiful.

    • @lydiaanderson3312
      @lydiaanderson3312 3 года назад

      @Hello Tony, How are you doing?

    • @tonyduncan9852
      @tonyduncan9852 3 года назад +1

      @@lydiaanderson3312 Very well, thanks. Do I know you?

    • @lydiaanderson3312
      @lydiaanderson3312 3 года назад

      @@tonyduncan9852 Dear, I love meeting friends and getting to know each other with time and patience. Can you suggest a way that we can stay in touch here and chat dearest? And if you don't mind, you can email me this (lydiaanderson6060@gmail.com) So we can talk now dear

    • @tonyduncan9852
      @tonyduncan9852 3 года назад

      @@lydiaanderson3312 No.

    • @lydiaanderson3312
      @lydiaanderson3312 3 года назад

      @@tonyduncan9852 Hello dear, Please talk to me for where we plan to meet each other okay!

  • @willeigo8468
    @willeigo8468 5 лет назад +59

    One of the best YouTuve videos I’ve ever enjoyed. Maximum quality.

  • @vonpfrentsch
    @vonpfrentsch 4 года назад

    Was für ein sympathischer Mensch, dieser Captain! Und ein Bayer, das macht ihn mir gleich noch angenehmer.

  • @rennnnsemml
    @rennnnsemml 3 года назад +2

    I flew the A380 a couple of times (business trips). It is the most comfortable and quietest Airplanes at all.
    I love it!

  • @alberthelmlingiv7083
    @alberthelmlingiv7083 5 лет назад +16

    Thank you for your service, Captain Raps! May you enjoy your retirement.

  • @josephchandra97
    @josephchandra97 5 лет назад +18

    Very moving to see such a experienced Captain taking his retirement in its stride. Memorable moments coupled with brilliant photography.

  • @jayraymond5890
    @jayraymond5890 3 года назад +5

    One of the most awesome airplane videos I have seen. All the different angles shown was superb. Love the saying bye to SFO with the wings lowered and raised.

  • @jimbarrofficial
    @jimbarrofficial 4 года назад +13

    I love this video. Congrats to Capt. Raps. What a great career and what a plane and a day to say goodbye to SFO!

  • @taraann7753
    @taraann7753 7 лет назад +267

    This was one of the most enjoyable videos I have watched in a Long time,Lufthansa is one of my favourite planes,and just to see that massive plane lift and climb into that blue sky was beautiful. The Captain is a real gentleman. Thankyou for this great video.

    • @Christin5554
      @Christin5554 5 лет назад +26

      Lufthansa is not a plane but an Airline!

    • @scouser26
      @scouser26 5 лет назад +2

      nobody likes a smart arse...

    • @renexerez2122
      @renexerez2122 5 лет назад +14

      Constanze Steegmiller is right. Constanze is not being a smart a***. But just being specific. And im sure ballinacrossrose would appreciate it. Nothing wrong with being corrected. We continue to learn everyday.

    • @Christin5554
      @Christin5554 5 лет назад +4

      @
      rene xerez: thank you for standing up for me. I was not trying to be a smart a***. It is not hard to know this since I am german.

    • @suchartsaetae7293
      @suchartsaetae7293 5 лет назад

      ทถถถทภ่ัะเ ภะเ

  • @stuartofblyth
    @stuartofblyth 5 лет назад +34

    Brilliant, brilliant video and a fitting tribute to Captain Raps. Totally absorbing. Thank you.

  • @dhrubachakrabarty5257
    @dhrubachakrabarty5257 3 года назад +17

    Just love and respect for A 380. It's already a living legend.

  • @deehitman414
    @deehitman414 3 года назад +7

    Fascinating insight into the complexities of flying big birds, especially for someone who has never flown..Namaste..

  • @carlhaluss
    @carlhaluss 6 лет назад +191

    Wonderful video. Captain is a great guy, many happy years in retirement! Love the camaraderie among the crew members, and also with the ground staff and control tower. This is what modern day flying experience should be like!

    • @abdollhamid1196
      @abdollhamid1196 5 лет назад +1

      closed..;

    • @eagleeyes363
      @eagleeyes363 5 лет назад

      carlhaluss ccvvvb
      🏪🏪🏪🏫j

    • @alainetchevers423
      @alainetchevers423 5 лет назад

      carlhaluss o5

    • @robertmceachern2428
      @robertmceachern2428 5 лет назад

      Captain will probably not fully retire. He'll prolly be lured into training at the flight sim center!

    • @christbdx
      @christbdx 5 лет назад +1

      Captain looks nice guy. Retiring after a full career at Lufhansa, bringing back home a nice new full A380 is a nice experience for closing the last chapter of his professional life. Happy retirement time.

  • @davidvincent1093
    @davidvincent1093 7 лет назад +47

    I so miss sitting in the Captain seat. Had to retire for medical reasons. Congratulations to you Captain for your 41 years of safe flying. I hope you will cherish your video as much as I enjoyed it remembering what I used to do for a living. Your lucky

    • @harshdeshmukh4546
      @harshdeshmukh4546 5 лет назад +1

      DAVID VINCENT What was the reason for your medical failure?? And what job are u doing now to earn money??

    • @thecoondog56
      @thecoondog56 5 лет назад +13

      SORRY,THATS TOP SECRET AND NONE OF YOUR DAM BUSINESS

    • @tasmedic
      @tasmedic 5 лет назад +2

      Goodbye Rap and nobody will miss your overbearing attitude in the cockpit. If you're like this on camera, God help your colleagues when the camera is switched off. I'm just glad that you've not caused any fatalities, assuming that's the case.

    • @harshdeshmukh4546
      @harshdeshmukh4546 5 лет назад +1

      von lessig Ummmmmm.......
      I think I didn't ask you....fella

    • @Bhatt_Hole
      @Bhatt_Hole 5 лет назад

      I could be wrong...but I'm just not buying what David Vincent is selling.
      Also.....it's "you're", hommie.

  • @teewoods9846
    @teewoods9846 2 года назад +2

    this was a nice video to watch. congrats on your retirement

  • @rodolfodandreis4990
    @rodolfodandreis4990 4 года назад +7

    Thank you very much for this beautiful footage. Happy retirement Captain!

  • @Lieart_
    @Lieart_ 5 лет назад +183

    RUclips finally recommended a great video🙂.. the camera angles and quality of video is incredible... I love flying with Lufthansa and I wish the captain a great retirement.. Lufthansa keep the video coming.. 1k likes for the captain and Lufthansa 👍🏽

  • @OarsmanPower
    @OarsmanPower 4 года назад +6

    What a beauty! I hope to fly on this plane one day. Congratulations on your great career and retirement Captain!

  • @prowelsh56
    @prowelsh56 3 года назад

    He cannot retire...we need these great folks of the skies...bless. Happy Retirement. xxx

  • @wallyman292
    @wallyman292 5 лет назад +5

    What a beautiful aircraft. Love the way the wings kind of rise up from the fuselage before dipping down again.

  • @cannonskier
    @cannonskier 7 лет назад +115

    Congratulations Captain Raps.Great video. I hope to see you back in a Pilot Eye video once in a while.Thank you very much.

  • @guevara-juba-risha4825
    @guevara-juba-risha4825 Год назад +1

    ein wirklich sehr netter Pilot humorvoll und zuverlässig! super gemacht

  • @christophermercado5466
    @christophermercado5466 3 года назад +15

    I've seen video at least a dozen times. Love it! The scenery, the final flight for the Captin. Just a beautiful video

  • @accafjau
    @accafjau 7 лет назад +25

    Dear Captain Juergen Raps first of all many thanks for these beautifull views in this flight! Have a nice retirement time and many trips with your Harley machine!!! Many thanks!!!

    • @jamesfriend4225
      @jamesfriend4225 5 лет назад +4

      I'm sure Jesus is proud of you for attacking someone for saying something nice.

  • @dgoeloe
    @dgoeloe 5 лет назад +20

    Goose bumps everytime when the music starts and thinking of the rich carreer of the captain.

  • @willeigo8468
    @willeigo8468 5 лет назад +48

    I once had the captain final flight experience with LAN in Santiago Chile. He flew in towards the airport, 10 meters off the runway he flew straight along the whole runway without landing, returned to ascent and flapped his wings and flew around the tower again. Captain’s way to due an encore and a bow of distinction.

    • @influencer8757
      @influencer8757 5 лет назад

      once I had a FIRST FLIGHT.
      landing without giving any gas at the last few meters, the touchdown was so hard, you cannot imagine.
      Anyhow, this will be a teaching for this pilot forever (if was not suspended at once)

    • @kylek1476
      @kylek1476 5 лет назад +1

      Imagine your retirement flight being an unplanned go around

    • @michaellent1089
      @michaellent1089 5 лет назад +1

      A silly, dangerous maneuver. Would never fly that airline.

  • @williamarden5441
    @williamarden5441 7 лет назад +20

    Congratulations on so many years of safe flights. Hope retirement treats you well

  • @herenow6953
    @herenow6953 2 года назад +2

    what a fantastic film! In every way - wow! And Captain Raps - what an end to an amazing career! I'm so glad I saw this!

  • @willj4411
    @willj4411 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations to the Captain!! Wonderful videography. I was absolutely enthralled and I'm a native San Franciscan (Mill Valley). Have crossed the Golden Gate bridge several thousand times and never tired of it.

  • @attilamorvai
    @attilamorvai 7 лет назад +51

    Finally! I have been waiting forever for you guys to upload!!!! Please do it more often!

  • @zubb5120
    @zubb5120 4 года назад +15

    I always thought it looked so funny from the ground seeing a huge thing like the A380 flying. It looks like it's moving so slow during its climb, and the climb is so much slower than smaller planes like the 737. Always equally exciting seeing one of these though.

  • @matthiasnialki6126
    @matthiasnialki6126 3 года назад

    Bei diesem Kapitän spürt man sofort mindestens 110% Leidenschaft für `s Fliegen, und ebenso den Respekt gegenüber der Fliegerei.
    Bei ihm würde ich mich Sicher fühlen, wie in "Abraham `s Schoß"
    Meinen Vollsten Respekt und Hochachtung.