Best 757 Takeoff ever - Jack’s retirement flight

[@LeppAviation]

The 757 is one of my absolute favorites, and what an amazing career to fly it almost 30 years! I'm just finishing my commercial multi rating at Western Michigan, so I love seeing stuff like this. Happy retirement, Captain!

[@rickazca774]

Happy retirement Jack. Thanks for keeping us all safe up there. Guys like you helped me overcome my fear of flying.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

It was always my pleasure.

[@CaUb-y4q]

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[@HDNYCAviation]

I don't know how i found this clip - but youtube had it on my homepage. Glad i did! Thanks for this rare footage.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

You're welcome. Documentation of my retirement flight. You should watch "Best 757 landing ever"

[@79nyisle]

@@jackjessup-Pilot congratulations on your retirement

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

@@79nyisle Thank you

[@Del_Monico]

I obviously don't know you, Capt. Jack, but God bless you. Pilots are amazing people. May you enjoy many years of retirement to come!! :)

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thanks Manny, I feel He has. Psalms 37:4

[@suzispringfield7376]

Just came across this clip… not quite sure how, but I’m glad I did! Congratulations on your retirement, Captain! 🤗

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thanks Suzi. It was a great career and I loved it.

[@ryanhoward6565]

The takeoff out of San Diego is always beautiful

[@lovevideos1699]

Just came across this. I know I"m 5 years late, but I hope you are having a great retirement. Nice video!

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thanks so much. I have found that I am as good at retirement as just about anything else I have ever done.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Hope you enjoy some of my other videos.

[@lovevideos1699]

@@jackjessup-Pilot I just noticed you responded! I'm so used to not getting responses when I post. Sorry about that! Glad to get a message from you and that you are doing well!

[@lovevideos1699]

@@jackjessup-Pilot I certainly will! Subscribed!

[@Durant3342]

Hey man congratulations on retirement, Also at 2:09 I found it funny that the CMD A didn’t enable at first haha

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thanks, you know what they say, if at first you don't succeed, try try again.

[@Durant3342]

@@jackjessup-Pilot yup no problem man and yup that saying is on point as well!

[@patrickmalone1902]

Hope your retirement is going well Jack.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thank Colonel! I have found that I am as good at retirement as anything else I have ever done. Are you considering retiring any time soon or are there stars in your future? Hard to believe it's been 25 years since I had the privilege of swearing you in as a commissioned officer.

[@mbmarcell1]

The best job in the world, enjoy your retirement sir!

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

It was and I do. Thanks.

[@SN57ONE]

I always looked up (figuratively and literally) to pilots because I myself can't afford to be one. I still wish I had the privilege of rich people.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

I certainly wasn't rich when I started to fly. I worked at a grocery store and paid for my own flying lessons and got my private pilots certificate when I was in high school. I received my jet training courtesy of the United States Air Force (in exchange for a commitment of time and a willingness to defend our country) and it was an experience I would do again.

[@athgt6630]

Nothing like the atari ferrari ❤

[@thesameinitials5655]

Congratulations!

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thank you !

[@K1DTC]

I loved flying the 757-300 it was very fast and tuned on a dine.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

It’s too bad Boeing discontinued the 757. One of the best airliners ever.

[@K1DTC]

@@jackjessup-Pilot congrats on being retired. I have a few more left, however now moving to the 787 i really miss the 57 particularly on a unrestricted climb out of JFK 😝. Have some good ones friend.

[@jtheriot51]

Fabulous video!!!!❤️✈️🇺🇸

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thanks, I was fortunate to have another pilot in my jumpseat on my retirement flight and he decided to record it for me.

[@impactzone269]

JESUS......That was really the best 757 takeoff i have EVER seen👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@darthdad160]

Congratulations on retirement. This video is about 2.5 years old. How has retirement been and how have you been keeping up with aviation, Flying?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

I am probably as good at retirement as anything else I have ever done. I am keeping busy and enjoying time with my wife, but with the virus I haven’t done much flying. Just now and then with other pilots.

[@datutturugang666]

the real sports plane

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Indeed it is

[@Ajwajw-k5c]

I talked to the captain of my Delta 757 flight a couple weeks ago. Asked him how he likes the plane. He got this smirk on his face and said " I love the 757. It's the Hellcat of the skies" 😂

[@gregthegroove]

That’s San Diego correct?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

It is indeed. Hold the phone calls, we have a winner!

[@seanlittleton4573]

So awesome

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thanks, you can see the landing also at best 757 lang ever (my retirement flight)

[@flatiron53]

Enjoy your retirement CPT Jack!

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thank you. I am indeed.

[@anthonyandino6069]

I would love to ride jump seat some day. that would be a dream come true

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

I know not many people get to see what it is like, so I thank you for coming along virtually (like everything else these days).

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

Love the take off!

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thanks Chad.

[@robertsparks7244]

Congratulations

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Thanks Robert! It was a great way to make a living.

[@robertsparks7244]

@@jackjessup-Pilot my Dad was a pilot he's passed but I always think about him when I see a plane.

[@thatgirlmadge]

I just found your channel and then just realized you are now retired! Ha. I wanted to be a pilot so very much. You look like a highly skilled airman. I wish I was one of the lucky passengers to fly on your aircraft. The most expierenced pilots all have 4 stripes is this correct Sir?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Captains wear 4 stripes and First Officers wear 3 stripes.

[@thatgirlmadge]

@@jackjessup-Pilot thank you for answering. I know that seemed a ridiculously simplistic question. I just wanted to be clear. Thank you again

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

@@thatgirlmadge No problem

[@williamhilscher9649]

Some 757's have the Rolls Royce RB 211 engines. Do you like them?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

The RB 211 is one of the most dependable jet engines ever made. All the 757s I flew from 1989 to 2019 had RB 211s. Nothing like driving a couple Rolls Royces every day you go to work.

[@n310ea]

Did you fly 767's too throughout your career?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

I did towards the end of my career when America West merged with American. The 767 was pretty comfortable, but I think the 757 was a little more fun to fly.

[@lmao8656]

do you think 757s will still be around in 10 years, i graduate from high schoolnext year and i will start my pilot journey, and i hope to fly them in the future

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

They are great airplanes, but to answer your question, probably not. The good news for you is that you may get to fly the new 737s, the 787 and the 777. They are all really good planes and will be around for a long time.

[@crazyman6099]

Have you ever flown with a different airline? My dads cousin is a copilot for Spirit.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

I was one of the original plots for America West Airlines and actually flew the first revenue flight for AWA on 1 August 1983. In 2005, we merged with U S Airways and in 2013 we merged with American. I started with the smallest airline in 1983 and retired from the largest airline in the world. Quite a ride!

[@jakeroller777]

Do pilots who fly the 757 also fly the 767, or do they just stick to the 757?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Yes, we fly both airplanes. The 767 flight deck is a bit roomier because it is a widebody, but I think the 757 is a little more fun to fly.

[@Senseimatty81]

KSAN to KPHX?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Yes it was. Our scheduler asked me what I wanted to fly and I picked a short trip so I could take my wife and granddaughters along and still have time to go out to lunch after the festivities.

[@Senseimatty81]

@@jackjessup-Pilot I'm sure it was very exciting for all the family! Thank you for the feedback and enjoy the retirement!

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

@@Senseimatty81 It was great and so is retirement!

[@CameTo]

After takeoff checklist please. Gear in and off.. check Lnav .. check Vnav ... Check Autopilot... On, my side Fla, Wait a minute, my coffee?.... They didn't load any... "Departing 737, we need to return immediately, we have a... Ah ummm.... gear light config warning (Captain gives FO "that look")

[@mmtot]

Is that PW engines and what aiport is it?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

They are Rolls Royce engines (RB-211) and I took off from San Diego Lindberg Field on my retirement flight.

[@stevenrojas8251]

I feel like he is sitting way too high, but it may be perspective

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

It's perspective.

[@stevenrojas8251]

@@jackjessup-Pilot Thanks Cap!

[@Milepost1965]

Why are all the instruments flickering like that, doesn't that drive you nuts ??

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

They actually don’t flicker. They appear to flicker because that’s what happens when a digital camera records a digital display.

[@Milepost1965]

@@jackjessup-Pilot well thank God I thought you guys had to watch and deal with that to your destination, that would drive me Ape...

[@prorobo]

You guys took off with LNAV disengaged? That’s odd SOP.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

You obviously don’t know the American Airlines procedures that were in effect in 2018. LNAV or HDG SEL is selected after attaining an altitude of 400 feet AGL.

[@prorobo]

@@jackjessup-Pilot you obviously don’t know CURRENT AA SOP since they takeoff with LNAV engaged. And I fly the plane at another legacy and both DL and UA take off with LNAV engaged on the 757. Enjoy your retirement.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

Since I have been retired for almost 5 years, I don't even try to keep up with the current SOPs. That's one of the nice things about being retired. You get to live your life. I was a check airman on the 757 and 767 for American and that was our procedure in 2018. By the way, American retired the 757/767 fleet several years ago and I would bet they don't update those manuals. I can not address what the SOPs are for their 737, 777, 787, and Airbus fleets.

[@prorobo]

@@jackjessup-Pilot cool man. Live that life while you’re commenting on your retirement takeoff video on KZbin with “pilot” in your screename. The 757/767 was retired at AA in 2020 during the pandemic. Bit ironic that you said I don’t know AA SOP when it’s actually you who doesn’t.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

@@prorobo You don't have to take check rides after you retire. I'll bet your name shows up on a lot of don't fly lists. BTW, since you like to question my credentials, let me know when you get your Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.

[@ratandebnath3368]

💜💜🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🍂🍂📞🤎🤎🤎

[@viperdriver82]

Which self respecting pilot flys with V bars .....?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

The kind that fly for American Airlines. I believe cross-hair flight directors are more accurate, but American made the decision to use the V-bars.

[@viperdriver82]

@@jackjessup-Pilot ok Roger that......I have flown a couple different types at a couple different airlines..including the 757/767 and its always been cross ..I fly corporate now and the plane we fly has the option for v or cross luckily the guy i fly with is used to cross as well so that's what we always select 😉

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

@@viperdriver82 Unfortunately, the airline wants the pilots to use one type and the decision makers picked the V bars.

[@tb7214]

I like the command bars.

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

@@tb7214 It tends to be a personal choice.

[@clearlycaribbeanreb2895]

San Diego?

[@jackjessup-Pilot]

It was indeed.