15 OCT 2021! New York JFK 🇺🇸 MD-11F Lufthansa Cargo Retirement flight Pilots Axel, Günter & Simon

[@KW-fe5ye]

The best crew I've seen succesfully operating together with passion, authority, and simplicity!! 💯

[@axelmdelf7065]

Thanks for your compliment!

[@Akira-fr6wj]

I loved how excited the FO was flying the MD11

[@lukash.3179]

Was ein cooles Team, ich guck das ganze hier mittlerweile zum zweiten mal es ist einfach nice.

[@sharoncassell9358]

Ausgezeichnet.

[@MeanderingMotoMonk]

Not often when one gets the chance to ride along for an entire flight! This was great. My favorite moment was the clip of the Captain's wife filming the flyover of their home. To watch the contrail and simultaneously know exactly what was going on in the cockpit and who the pilots were was very nice! Well done.

[@jerrybaskett3623]

I also enjoyed how Captain Axel had his wife watch for his plane and record it flying over his house. I real nice touch of class.

[@axelmdelf7065]

Thanks a lot! We appreciate you enjoyed watching it. Greets, Axel

[@ichbindarren]

After living in Germany for 4 years, I really enjoyed the German people. They are fun, friendly and polite. This crew is a fine example!

[@KW-fe5ye]

Great dialogue! Learned much from individuals loving what they do. Rare!

[@whodatsaints17]

The MD-11 is one of, if not the most beautiful aircraft in my opinion. Great crew!

[@henryponnefz1419]

true

[@emmaatieno1407]

@@henryponnefz1419 my name is John fasto lam a 14 year old boy from Kenya lhave been following the air clips l have learned more about air planes and my dream is to fly the Lufthansa a 380 or747 please when l finish my form 4 come and take me so that I train pilot thanks.

[@cordialcortex3841]

Axel, Günter and Simon made me look up Lufthansa I never knew this before but they are based out of Germany. Then it all made sense, of course German precision! That's how it's done right. It's been an honor to watch thank you. At first I thought these pilots we're wasting their talent with cargo. They're so great they should be flying people. But then it dawned on me these pilots have the world by the tail. Only piloting!

[@danielhawley6817]

My dad retired from the DC-10-30 CF. I worked for same airline in maintenance, and spent many hours sitting behind the Capt. seat enjoy the picture window view of the world. What he describes about that window is true - spectacular. I left Commercial aviation in 1982, and missed a hard life of multiple layoffs & furloughs and having to start at the bottom of another seniority list. But my dad had a wonderful career, literally just 20 hrs as an F/O on a DC-8 before transitioning to Capt. I probably would have had to wait 20 years to transition to the left seat. But if you love to fly NOW is probably one of the best times in my lifetime to move into airline flying. American is going to hire 2000 pilots next year - my generation is aging out.

[@landryabraham642]

What is The MD 11 powerplant I mean engines ????

[@aviatorboss9978]

awesome! im working on building hours atm...should be flying commercially in 3 years

[@aviovintage]

That landing into the sunset was something else.... amazing aircraft and great crew. Hope to see the MD11 around for years to come.

[@clairedionne559]

End of 2021, close to post-pandemic: It is SO nice to have full proof that our Cockpit Aviation Teams are just as Professional, dedicated and NORMAL now, after such a world experience as the 2020-2021 Pandemic; just as they were in what we considered as the normal pre-Pandemic period. It is nice to feel the world can still come back and get on with life as before... even in some of the most precise types of working environments as Airline Piloting. Thank you for such an experience, it felt just as if we were invited into the cockpit for a transatlantic crossing. What a privilege... even if it is only into our head!

[@ikennamadueke9131]

Incredible video. Many thanks to the flight crew for their enthusiasm in sharing with us the cockpit and their stories. Couldn't have been better.

[@AirClipscom]

Couldn't agree more! I always love to know more about the crew's path in live and how they really are :)

[@TaylorABell]

I GOT HOOKED ON THIS CHANNEL AND THE RIDE ALONGS....BUT THIS CREW WAS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE OF ALL TIME. JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THE GENTLEMEN, THEIR OUTGOING POLITENESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONALITIES. MY TYPE OF CREW. JOB WELL DONE AND I HOPE I GET TO SEE 1 OF THEM FLYING AGAIN SOON.

[@paddywako]

3 perfect gentlemen, in my time it was the tristar, well done guys

[@64mustangfan]

Three of the nicest men in aviation, what a pleasure watching this video without a pause. Happy retirement Captain. I see these younger men also making Lufthansa proud.

[@SD1922]

Great to see a group of very experienced and professional people who still clearly love their work!

[@ryancadwallader2049]

I really enjoyed that. Loved how they overflew the Captains house. Really nice of the crew to provide commentary not in their native language too! Beautiful aircraft.

[@sharoncassell9358]

I am studying German but appreciate the pilots conducting the interview in English. Thank you all.

[@isabel95]

I am so happy that this video showed up in my KZbin suggestions. As the wife of a retired Flight Test Engineer (the ground type) I am very interested in aviation. The enthusiasm of the flight crew and spectacular videography (photography has been my passion for at least 60 years) made this video one of the best I've ever seen. Thank you all for your wonderful work!

[@seanpratherful]

That FO has one of the best radio voices I’ve ever heard, haha.

[@jdubbwhitelightning2216]

Axel and I graduated the same year. Totally different country but same none the less. Class of 98 was great. Congrats on the path you have taken.

[@johnkeim3836]

Doesn’t get better than this group of gentleman flyers.

[@eaucalme1]

Thanks a lot for showing us the flaps at 50 degrees ! This is simply incredible to see and we then can imagine the drag it may cause ! Thanks a lot

[@AliGokaySarioz]

This is my first Air-Clips video view and I am already hooked big time. What a fantastic production and a "public service". I was searching about the last Cargo flight of MD-11 when I came across the channel and will be forever thankful for this content.

[@brettpatching]

Thank you so much for letting us fly with you Axel, Günter and Simon on this last ever rotation of Lufthansa's MD-11Fs!! Your stories were wonderful to listen to. And thank you for this marvellous production Patrick!

[@andimuhjafar]

Love the jump seat in the middle.

[@The-Carpenter]

Just superb! What I found to be very unique is the pilot's wife's video footage of the aircraft and the contrails. This has to be the magic moment. I mean, what are the odds that you are piloting a commercial plane and you happen to be flying over your own house!

[@chaoszombie9995]

Nothing makes me happier than a captain/first officer who A. Enjoy what they do, and B. Know their aircrafts lol

[@AirClipscom]

Fantastic Crew!!

[@jonathonwhitmore5355]

What a joy to watch these three pilots that clearly love what they do. Thanks for bringing us inside the flight deck.

[@jadams3427]

Usually I can't watch such a long video, but this one was just so nice I could not leave it. Thank you so much !

[@jerrybaskett3623]

This is an excellent film, I love the banter with the crew. I also loved hearing their storys.

[@ScrotusXL]

I’ve watched this about 4 times and it always gets better. You are all fantastic human beings. I will be supporting you guys and the great causes you represent. Peace ✌️

[@Fix_em_jets]

“Everything’s perfect…3 engines… 2 wings… “ Great video.. always enjoy the German pilots

[@barbaros7377]

It's good to see Foko again, for me this film was one of the most emotional aviation films I have ever seen. It is very sad to say goodbye to the MD11

[@holtenauer63]

wunderschönes Flugzeug mit einer tollen Crew

[@TR-il8lt]

I enjoyed every bit of the flight , very informative with a great crew like you were right there in the cockpit. The camera views were really special especially the 360 was something else. Thanks again for letting me join you on this flight.

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Very professional all round great video thanks

[@AirClipscom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dbvetter7485]

Can't wait for the MD-11 to come out from Rotatesim for X-Plane 11. It looks like the air and electrical systems are modeled very nicely.

[@williamwallacedebruce9221]

Excellent walk around, made it very interesting, informative and entertaining...

[@AirClipscom]

I love to see the combo of professionalism and fun at work, great crew 👍🏽

[@axelmdelf7065]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@antoniotornetta]

La prima volta che vedo una Crew cosi affiatata ed empatica. Oltre chiaramente ad essere altamente professionali.

[@johnpieper9914]

I thought I would never watch the entire show but once I started I was hooked all the way through. Excellent show it was well worth watching. Sincerely John

[@adamrojas7948]

Please do more videos with this crew. They are awesome and would love to see more of these 3.

[@axelmdelf7065]

Thanks a lot! :-)

[@csandera]

What an absolutely fantastic video. I will miss seeing the Lufthansa MD-11. I really loved listening to all the stories of their burgeoning careers, and their love of the aircraft. Thank you very much! 👏👏👏👏

[@rickyhawkins]

Lufthansa cargo I have new respect for your organization, hearing of your charity work for the underprivileged children of Nairobi. We are only as good as our team & the Captain requesting 100% teamwork so that no one did anything without discussing with everyone. Cargo shipping is an amazing industry in itself & I hope other airlines are training pilots as genuine as these guys are. Thank you for your service to your country & the cargo industry.

[@rickyhawkins]

Cargo Human Care - to donate see link ❤

[@Razorback68]

Thanks to Lufthansa Cargo, the flight crew and Air-Clips for letting us fly along!! Really enjoyed the background history's of the crew, their passion for flying could not be denied!! Please keep the videos coming!!

[@Tinfoilhat1000]

Love it! Great crew and aircraft. Good luck to them. One of the best videos ever on this channel .

[@Antwn16]

Amazing guys for an amazing aircraft ! Thank you all 💙🤍🖤

[@sevesellors2831]

Great video and wonderful aircraft I enjoyed a flight from LondonhnHeathrow to Chicago on the MD11.

[@AirClipscom]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was a lot of work but I am really happy with the result. This is just a classic videos with a lot of passion :) Greetings from Patrick

[@GusCarlson]

I had so much fun riding along with you! Thanks to everyone who made this possible. Beautiful film!

[@gafernaser45]

Nice riding with you best pilots and best captain never felt better in any other flight

[@be4902]

Great Video. Brought back many memories of my flying from Frankfort to JFK in MD-11 on World Airways.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

I love this beautiful video, brothers! My father was an engineer, who, while working at McDonnell-Douglas, worked much on the DC-10 and MD-11. Our ethnic heritage is all from Deutschland! Your English is perfect and artful. Thank you for this special video! Dankeschön! 💛🙏🏼

[@rondeldebbio9219]

Great flying and skill on a challenging aircraft.

[@fafnorcal]

I am always impressed by the fine professionalism of Lufthansa crews. I will fly with them any day. Excellent video, AirClips!

[@johnmurphy3920]

I'm glad the MD-11 Seen service with such a professional airline like lufthansa, I was happy to see its service throughout the years.

[@AirClipscom]

true its also nice to see how the engineering Teams are able to keep her in such good condtion

[@Christian-tw7me]

The Noise of the MD11 is so calming✈️

[@LS-zg4hx]

What a great trip showing us behind the scenes! Excellent!!!

[@chrisrawls8028]

I really loved seeing this! I was incredibly fortunate to fly on 3 of the last 10 or so MD-11s in the LH Cargo fleet in the summer of 2019. It was an amazing experience and this video brings back all the feelings on that trip. Thank you!

[@gennarobuono7380]

Well done gentlemen Probably the most beautiful aircraft ever made. Lucky guys

[@ilyasilyas87680]

It’s was a huge plaisure to watch and flight with you in this flight and video thanks a lot

[@BeechSportBill]

WELL worth the 2+ hours - a great crew, a wonderful aircraft, an amazing flight...

[@henryponnefz1419]

The most beautiful plane in the world.

[@asharwasim]

you guys all are amazing and inspire me to follow my passion! Thank You!

[@axelmdelf7065]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it and got some inspiration! Good luck!

[@susanelliott1]

Fantastic friendly kind Captain. Look listen and learn snooty stuck up Captains!!!! Fantastic crew xxxxxxx

[@axelmdelf7065]

Thanks Susan

[@davidjbourne61]

What lovely pilots. And professional too.

[@MrChaos2peace]

What a brilliant aircraft, and demo of the flaps slats was icing on the cake. What a magnificent beast this was during her times and still is. We had an MD10 flying under FedEx and sadly it was retired and replaced with a 767 (still a beautiful bird).

[@schauerphilipp9423]

Thanks for the wonderful video. MD11 Cockpit is great with the spacious Windows! I have good memories of a Swissair MD11 Jumpseat Rotation in 1997 to KIX and back to ZRH (with a good friend) And a lot of memories of my father in the 1980‘s when I could visit him in the DC10 Cockpit:-)

[@georgewiel]

Fantastic! Enjoyed the personal stories as well as the high production value-particularly capturing the crew audio separately from ATC with Lavalier mics. Ausgezeichnet! Danke!

[@terrancejordan8817]

Very professional crew...always wanted to know what goes on in the cockpit ...nd they flew to my hometown New York !...Hope they enjoyed there time there..nd had a safe flight back. Thnx for film nd will be watching again...thnx

[@roymillwater8651]

Danke!

[@AirClipscom]

Thank you for your donation

[@harrismagallanes6621]

Great job guys. Dreaming of flying the MD-11 someday…

[@frankferriolo9212]

It's a DC-10. I'll forever call that plane a DC-10! You wonderful pilots can call that plane a MD-11. But I say DC-10 because I'm old!. Thankyou for posting this. It's a wonderful video to watch. Especially for us "aviation enthusiasts".

[@rickmccurdy3269]

We at AA used to completely overhaul those MD-11’s in 2 wks…kind of an amazing accomplishment I think

[@johnstephens8303]

Great movie, wonderful to see three guys that love and enjoy their work so much. Thanks to the guys for a very entertaining two and a half hours, and to Patrick for his hard work in bringing it to us.

[@fgaviator]

That's so much better than just a brief video of a takeoff or landing. Indeed feels a bit like I had been along for the ride. Thanks for putting this together! 😀

[@dokunpeter7056]

This is marvelous,I never knew so much effort is done before a plane is airborne.I salute d pilots.

[@alholif]

✈✈Outstanding video, Great Aircraft, and Amazing CREW. I really appreciate the efforts made to shoot this film. Looking forward to see more so keep up the marvelous work. ✈✈

[@cynthia7406]

I enjoyed this so very much. I used to travel from Portland Oregon to Pensacola Florida on the Delta Airlines MD-11. My dad would always look to see what aircraft I was on and he was always relieved when it was the MD11…I wish I could’ve been on this flight. Brought back lots of memories and was very educational. What a wonderful crew…very professional and friendly🌸🥰🌸

[@andrewcontos5093]

Outstanding an professional crew really enjoyed it

[@juancamacho9192]

You guys are great! .Love MD 11 Thank you for sharing such excellent video. Enjoyed all the flight.👍

[@anthonypropst1818]

Daaaaang. Look at all that cargo PLUS passengers. Amazing. Bravo!

[@cedricfreeman448]

This was an absolutely fabulous experience. the nearest I would ever get to a cockpit. New pastime for me.

[@AmericaVoice]

Love this crew! I love the 777 and have only been on a few MD 11! Thank you for the video camera folks, company, editors and this channel for bringing this video to KZbin viewers like me! God bless your retirements!

[@tayebhadj1547]

From Algeria. I respect this capitain verry whell. I saw him with Children in Kenya he was treating them like father. Thanks for him.

[@daniellemrakovcic7297]

These pilots were terrific and great to listen to. They love what they do and you can see it. Patrick, great job for you too !

[@Airplanegeek777]

What a nice Captain! He sets a relaxed yet professional flightdeck environment, just as it should be 😊

[@sharoncassell9358]

I see how calm and deliberate the pilot describes his passion for flight. Thank you for conveying the enthusiasm of all.

[@ada42klm]

Outstanding video gentlemen! Thank you for sharing, as always Air-Clips is top notch.

[@claycarter3535]

What a great crew...professional, pleasant, and welcoming the whole way. Id love to think any crew who's plane I fly on is half has terrific as this trio was. Good luck in your retirement captain. Thanks for allowing us to fly along.

[@sharoncassell9358]

You are retiring with the plane. Good luck.

[@aries749]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@joeydoucette2573]

Really great video.. watched the whole damn thing. Great commentary and professionalism by the crew. And GREAT video quality. I truly enjoyed this... Please keep doing these videos .

[@raye402]

This was very special. Such a friendly professional crew and a real insight to the MD11F Thanks to all involved - The Best 2hr s 28 on KZbin 👍👏👏🇬🇧

[@zakayokieni7289]

It felt nice watching you guys and more so thanks for a free ride.I live in Nairobi at a village called Ndenderu and well familiar with the childrens home SIMON mentioned ;MOTHERS MERCY HOME.Great job guys THUMBS UP

[@jchittillam77]

I appriciate you guys ,you are doing charity at Mothers mercy home , God bless you. Love from Chicago.

[@atomicrobokid]

Thanks Axel, Günter and Simon! Hope the transition to the 777 is going well.

[@t3chn0m0]

Ich muss ganz ehrlich sagen, dass dieses Video einfach nur perfekt war/ist. Das war wirklich wundervoll. Ich wünsche allen Beteiligten nur das Beste und werde selbstverständlich auch etwas spenden. Das Video ist absolut außergewöhnlich. Vielen Dank für diesen tollen Einblick.

[@jetA1pilot]

Fantastic crew, great CRM, wonderful professional atmosphere in the cockpit. Great video, makes me want to move back to fixed wing.

[@tyronedowns6140]

Amazing video. Amazing crew. I loved it. There's nothing like the MD-11 she is a beautiful bird. Sad that last bird was retired with Lufthansa Cargo she will definitely be missed. 😔✈💕

[@TexDrinkwater]

One of the first flights I remember as a child was on a Continental Airlines DC-10 back in the '70s. What a great aircraft!

[@austinsoleyn3984]

Yes my there friends thanks you'll for sharing I learned a great lot .I love it all. Keep up the great work

[@AirClipscom]

Thank you, I will

[@MarinaOslova]

So fantastic to see all the work you put into editing in order to put up-front the human quality of the experience. This is so much more than an technical aviation clip. Really appreciated the team management. Thanks