Cockpit Chronicles: Frank's Retirement Flight to Paris

[@benbro4554]

Im also a retired pilot. on FSX.

[@p00pie]

:(

[@Le_Phishe]

If its the low graphic FSX I see what you are saying

[@martin.B777]

Yup, heard that they don't pay much ;)

[@smsalman439]

I was a retired pilot from FSX too. But Don't worry I got my new job in P3D.

[@MkandaGnarlyyy]

I retired from FSX but now I back on X-Plane 11 haha

[@FLIGHTCOMPANY]

I don't know about you but I'd be balling my eyes out once I retire from flying.

[@RockerboiProduction]

Mark Batarina yep, this would be me. Definitely!

[@a-hvlogs2046]

he is just retiring from flying airliners. id put money he flys GA

[@davidlee6117]

yep I think I wouldn't even want to get off the plane I'd be crying my eyes out but I ain't a pilot but it is a dream of mine to become one

[@a-hvlogs2046]

@@davidlee6117 Pilots two worst days: the day he knows its his last fight and they day he doesnt know its his last.

[@zolitariglussey6302]

depends who you work for.... the airline gig isn't all everyone thinks it is!!!

[@mirandasin8148]

Time flies, Frank has retired in 2009 in 10 years ago, I wish him keep good health & enjoy the retirement life. 👍

[@soadmaster123]

how could someone dislike this??? this is amazing!

[@jennifergriffin3690]

Aria Ostad Liberals hate everything. Just ignore them. Many were abused as children.

[@SolRayz]

@@jennifergriffin3690 Actually pretty sure right wing fascists are the ones hating...they despise anyone educated, like pilots.

[@KALFRID]

Probably disgruntled American Airlines passengers.

[@ryanp9458]

SquaadZulu you have no way of knowing if they’re liberal or conservative.....you just outed yourself as a complete fucking moron

[@FAMEROB]

@@SolRayz fascists lol, liberals are more interested in gender studies, hating police and white people than actual jobs, nice try buddy

[@Francebras]

I have 3.5 million miles logged on this airline. I owe my gratitude to all these dedicated professionals who have safely brought me back home. Thanks Captain.

[@1992monalisa]

Lovely video. That's very touching when he says THAT'S THE END. Congratulations for serving your passengers and getting retired so respectfully.

[@concordeaviation3051]

He's gonna miss the smell of the coffee brewing, the cabin itself, man its gonna suck not being a captain anymore.

[@canica99]

He will always be a captain. His ranking doesn't go away, now he just adds retired to his title.

[@windshearahead7012]

Concorde Aviation it gets boring after 21 years

[@windshearahead7012]

German Aviation that’s because you’ve never flown

[@МартаТатаріна]

Very true. For me it's like catastrophic of Concorde

[@blessedmom3599]

This is the sweetest retirement flight. I like how he kicked the tires!! His family with hi. Happy Blessed Retirement!

[@Fritzoid64]

Godspeed Captain Frank ... you are what makes America proud. The airline as well, I am sure. What a nice story and video .Kudos to the videographer/editor for a splendid tribute !

[@doormaneamons]

I just cant think of a job that would have a more emotional retirement attached to it.

[@fsaviator4570]

#1 Pilot #2 Police officer

[@Masseffectinator]

@@fsaviator4570 #3 Firefighter

[@abc123jakester]

What an amazing video. I am an aspiring pilot still at school, I hope someday I can end up like Frank. A legend he seems. Congratulations Frank.

[@mc942]

That final landing for a commercial airline and walking out the most amazing office in the world. That is when it all starts to sink in. Hats off to you capt.

[@flyc3]

Always think its so sad when a pilot retires but what an amazing office you’ve had during your career!

[@TheSpeedholic]

Alot of respect to this man.Well done sir and thank you for your service to people.Gongrats on your retirement.

[@OHAREAVIATION]

We need even more videos like this.

[@4rustin]

So great to have so many amazing pilots that unfortunately are retiring. This generation of personnel will be very hard to replace, especially ex-military.

[@Carpfish29]

Congrats Frank, You got to live a dream that a lot of us would love to live. I would love to be able to do what you have done in your time. Also you are very professional. Nice video Thank You.

[@nabilaafrida655]

Congratulations Captain Frank! You are not retired yet... you just have 7 days off a week (◠‿◠)

[@fgaviator]

4:03 Ramp Agent: "It's your last flight?". Captain: "It is!". First Officer: "And it's my first flight!!". Hahaha... ;-)

[@brucelee4996]

How cool. I'm 12 years late. I hope his retirement is going well. ✈️👍 🙏. Thanks for posting Ken ☺️

[@fly4fun]

Last I heard he is fishing and driving a Morgan and volunteering at an auto/aviation museum I think.

[@ramonguerrarodriguez567]

THANKS TO CAPTAIN FRANK FOR HIS DEDICATION AND FOR MAKING OUR FLIGHTS ON AMERICAN SMOOTH AND SAFE, MY RECOGNITION TO ALL THE PILOTS THAT MAKE FLYING POSSIBLE EVERY DAY WITH NO ACCIDENTS, ENJOY YOUR WELL EARNED RETIREMENT, ENJOY FAMILY!!!!

[@journeyon1983]

Everyone must be so proud of your accomplishments and dedication. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest Captain Frank.

[@PapaLou4Christ]

Farewell Captain, Many Many Blessings.

[@semperfidelis2970]

The seasoned veterans are deserving of extra honour for ensuring the safety of so many over so many years What a phenomenal job to experience. What phenomenal people to want to shoulder that kind of responsibility. Thank you and excellent retirement to you..... Our loss.

[@Lokapix]

As I am a pilot by myself, this has to be a very sad moment. I can't imagine to stop flying airplanes, for me it is not a job, it is a passion. That's my life. I wouldn't want to stop that. But maybe I will be thankful to retire in a few decades.

[@fva299]

Frank thx so much for your years of service!!! God bless after flying so many people around the world in such a safe manor!

[@jeffkchesser]

Its a shame he didn't get a shower on the tarmac..American dropped the ball on that one.

[@fly4fun]

They tried, but Boston had recently put a stop to those celebrations. Hope they come back, at least before I retire!

[@jeffkchesser]

Kent I really enjoy your videos...my mother retired from USAir DCA operations at Crystal City, Arlington and she has since missed the "family" feeling working with everyone. I get a sense of what she described in your videos.

[@JoyoSnooze]

They’re a rarity to find anywhere now after one such celebration ended in an aircraft covered in foam instead! Ruined the engines! Congratulations on the retirement Cpt. Hope it’s going well!

[@1981troublemaker]

Jeffrey Chesser I think they only do that when an airplane retires not a person/captain, but I’m not sure.

[@dpm-jt8rj]

That's a shame! I'm sure it was MassPort that shut those down. That number of years flying AA deserves a little respect! Enjoy retirement Captain.

[@westislandkev]

Wow, this is a very nice goodbye tribute and I think it was great that family members were there with him too. Reminds me that so many of us dream of being a pilot when we are kids and here is a man that did it and he looks very happy. Hope all is well, Kevin.

[@davidemissa5613]

very emotional, congratulations sir all the best! ;)

[@javedahmad7513]

Congratulations to Mr. Frank, handsome young man. Thank you for your excellent service. Now enjoy retired life have fun and take care.

[@ASTEALTHYSNIPER]

Just got all my books for ground school! Can't wait to actually get in the air!

[@ranijhansijhansi4044]

aStealthyPilot my daughter finished her ground school unfortunately she couldn’t get into pilot training school because her medical test she was failed before going abroad for further training . When she was small baby she had fits few times so at medical test sshe was failed . She is now a young healthy girl who is now studying in Uk for her Masters . She is an inspiration to my nephew who is now a commercial pilot in India and flies abroad also . I remember how me and my daughter was very upset when she failed in medical test. Now all for her Good whoever believes in our Lord .

[@gowthamreddy8657]

Thanks for keeping all your passengers safe over the years

[@james-p]

Love how he kicked the tire!

[@HighTide1715]

Thanks Kent! Really enjoy your videos. Your tour of the MD-80 cockpit was excellent. Each one of those aircraft was a work of art, and skill. I also look back fondly to the L-1011 TriStar, which I was fortunate to travel on several times. Happy skies, and smooth sailing. Thanks, rich

[@ClearTrackSpeed]

You surely like the Logan to De Gaulle route don't you. Mine is SFO to SYD on the 744

[@cameronkeogh4177]

Oh the days where you could fly a 747 :(

[@tobiasbs]

Speaking as someone on the other side of the whole game, I can't imagine retiring. I just hope to one day be in your shoes, Frank. Congratulations

[@tootsiejoon]

What an amazing career....

[@paulocesaralvarengaalvaren9881]

I CANNOT STOP CRYING, THIS IS THE WONDERFUL MOMENT!!!

[@Col.J.N.W.SinghKhandala]

Frank is like the BMW 7-series of the piloting fraternity - he has a proven track record of being the most stable machine on the job, has a lot riding under the hood but, isn't a show-off still. He is fit as a fiddle and cool as a cucumber when it comes to taking his job seriously (just the way all jobs are to be taken by the men/women discharging their responsibilities) even though it is quite evident that he can outrun other aviators with his tall professional credentials. To me, that pretty much sums up my drawing parallels between him and the top end Beamer. American Airlines would do better to request him to be the mascot on all marketing and advertising materials of the company and also the poster man for recruitment advertisements. Speaking purely out of my personal feeling, I think that would perhaps be a higher honour he could be bestowed with to make up for the water cannon salute that he couldn't receive; no real and fair comparison between the two there though.

[@utubr10]

I'm endlessly amazed by those who makes their lives in this industry. Kudos.

[@niroshandavid]

congrates sir.. this video really tear my eyes..

[@flyerboy2594]

niroshan david why

[@niroshandavid]

flyer boy coz.. very emotional moment that.

[@hamlettelmah441]

niroshan david u know what teared my eyes? Titanic lol

[@tqueTheIdiot]

@@hamlettelmah441 u know what teared my eyes? 747 and a380 and md80 retired

[@papilon975]

What a nice write up! happy that there are men with good hearts flying high and yet simple and greed-less like Cpt. Frank. Thanks to you Mr.Kent and i wish Frank a peaceful and happy life ahead. thanks to you all pilots.

[@Avolp777]

How is Frank doing? Is he flying elsewhere?

[@chrisgaitanis]

How can you dislike this? Congrats Captain!

[@jppl1894]

04:19 Copilot: "it's my first flight" hahaha LOL

[@resqtech210]

Congratulations to Frank. I hope that someday I get to be in his position. Have a happy retirement and to him and his family and long and healthy life.

[@hssn0903]

that is so sad :(

[@latmask00]

Why? Now he gets to spend his time however he wants. :)

[@wtfsincerlyjapan]

fastson yeah but he cant fly these anymore

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

Joshua Sutherland In fact you can, if you own one for yourself.

[@wtfsincerlyjapan]

Itapirkanmaa2 yeah what are the odds he own a jet and can afford the maintainace and fuel

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

Joshua Sutherland Pretty small, unless you are John Travolta. However, what may not be appreciated in general, that you can fly any plane for your own if you have a valid multiengine licence and your health check passes.

[@Gus7347]

Congratulation CPT. Frank i wish you very wonderful years of retirement and that you for keeping us safe in the sky.

[@jordanchavez9117]

It is a 200, we don't have any 300's in our fleet

[@hvlm]

A video like this can bring a tear any grown man who can appreciate his accomplishments and sharing that final flight with his family. Absolutely beautiful.

[@pipinospipinos5287]

He retired on my 7th birthday.

[@josearturoreyna]

This is what life is all about! Congratulations Cap. Frank!!. As your son said. It´s inspirational. Thank you Ken for sharing. Great video!

[@kristofhrusevar5992]

Will he be able to fly after that flight for hobby?

[@MegaMajkaa]

touched me...amazing video. Frank I wish you good health and happiness and many happy years in retirement.

[@featheredmusic]

Klass! very nice flight! Cheers from Russia!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Today is June 8 2022. Can we get an update on Frank? 12 years have passed, and you mentioned several options he may have chosen. Be interesting to follow

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

@@HarmonsHarbor Damn. Too bad. Thx for the update

[@vegasgirl3538]

That's messed up they didn't let him have the water cannon salute.

[@Meintheboxx]

Time flies when you are blessed and having fun.

[@BeechSundowner]

CONGRATS Frank on your retirement. I hope you continue to "pay it forward" to our younger generation of flyers.

[@MithridatesOfficial]

My Dad was also a Navy pilot. Graduated from the Naval Academy in 74', worked in the Pentagon, and flew the 737 for a while until he became a check-airman on the 777 for United. Retired in 2015. I start flight school in the fall; hope to follow in his footsteps and fly in the airlines. Really enjoyed this video Kent. Thank you.

[@isunlloaoll]

Congratulations from the bottom of my heart and I understand what this meant for you and i hope you have a good retirement!

[@Macarto]

Frank, you have just completed a wonderful journey that some have yet to begin. Cheers

[@waichow3658]

It is a lovely story to a great legend. I watched this in March 25 2019.

[@harm04]

Congrats Frank! Thanks for your service!

[@bmjake]

man, that music was perfect with it lol to pilots and aviation enthuseists, we all felt that little tear comin, that was his retiring flight, but once a pilot, always a pilot, he wont stay out of a plane for long :) great video again

[@jmstowe]

My Dad had the same experience about two years ago he is also a retired pilot. It was extremity emotional.

[@eddiecarr5]

Brought back many memories of my Dad's retirement from TWA in 2000. I was working at FlightSafety at the time on a TWA contract, and authorized to fly ACM as he flew STL-GTW on the 767. My brother, a SkyWest Capt., also rode non-rev on the way back. Mom was on board, and and my sister, a photographer and former TWA intern, took pictures from the jetway on departure and the ramp during arrival to capture the water cannon salute. A thrill for the whole family!

[@MrCars]

Beautiful vid! I'm 15 and nothing is gonna stop me from becoming a 767 pilot. Congratulations and best wishes to the captain.

[@jafongaro]

The best produced video I have seen in a while. Congrats to Frank and his family from an AA EXP with 4 million miles with AA!

[@hudock]

It was always a pleasure to fly with you Frank. Now you have more time for your musical endeavors. Jack Hudock

[@karan89er]

Congratulations Frank!! Wish you many more years in the sky !! Keep flying !! :D

[@e081194eng]

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Captain, and Best of Luck and Happiness in Your Future !! Thank You for an Outstanding job... Well Done !!!

[@gautamd.9790]

Heart touching and inspiring! Best Wishes!!

[@inflightexpert]

Really enjoyed this - congratulations Cpt, I sure hope you are enjoying your retirement.

[@captainchris93]

franks an inspiration, my uncle flew for american for 33+ years, retired as a senior captain, still my inspiration for starting at a flight academy in merely a few days!!! if anything, maybe my uncle met frank at one point, congrats to frank :)

[@mmichaeldonavon]

What a wonderful video! What a wonderful man! I'm totally envious, at 72 years of age, of his flying career. He did it HIS way, no question about it. Thanks, N-6395T

[@hudock]

It was always great flying with you Frank. Now you'll have more time for your musical endeavors, Jack Hudock

[@MacExpert]

all though i don't know Capt. Frank i think this video does him great justice! I really appreciate you uploading this and hope to see more like it! Congratulations Capt. Frank and best of luck on your future endeavors!

[@MAU04NC]

I would be so sad and would have teary eyes because I love flying so much! Great video!!

[@atiqulny]

Congratulation Frank! Great American Pilot. We'll all miss you! Have a great retirement!

[@Deicer]

This video shows so much contentedness. Thanks for uploading this very special moment. I really enjoyed watching!

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Loved this video! What a nice and humble man Captain Frank is - he's done it all! Just graduating from the Naval Academy is super-fantastic. All "one" has to do is watch and listen to him - lots to be learned there. Congratulations Captain Frank. N-6395T

[@justanotherERdoc]

That's awesome quality for 10 years ago!!

[@ziz9cp]

My daddy just turned 67 this year and still flies the Blackhawk helicopter. I hope he get's to enjoy a long career like Captain Frank. Salute to Captain Frank for taking his whole entire life to the skies!!

[@mychoclabwinston]

He will miss it, everyone strives to retire, but I'm sure he loved his job, appears he was damn good at his job, have fun with your family sir, your not retired, your just beginning your life.

[@jjsifo1]

Classiest video I have watched regarding this matter, hope Capt Wnek is doing great and enjoying his retirement.

[@ramirorc]

Hello from Brazil. Congratulations for your retirement. My best wishes for your new life... God bless you and yours!!!

[@kirkb2286]

Congrats to the captain and to the person that chose the Keith Green piano music 👍

[@brandons72vette]

Really cool video, my dad is an American 777 pilot, just found out today after 20 years in that he's a new 737 captain. He's waited 10 years for the news. The week of 9/11 he was to be a captain, but never saw it until today. One day after the tenth year anniversary of 9/11. Congratulations man! And congratulations dad! To the best of both of ya!

[@dj80550]

A belated thanks and appreciation to you Captain. The skies were made a safer place due to your skills and dedication with the military and AA.

[@fannypenis]

Without a doubt brings a tear, over and over.

[@Hatinonthehaters]

Congratulations Frank! Thank you so so much for your service... It was greatly appreciated.

[@ShareMyVideos72]

Your video is fantastic. Keep making great informative videos like this one.

[@workonitm8]

Wish him a great life and a happy retirement!

[@Punchacow]

Congratulations on an exemplary career Captain. Thank you for your service. I only wish I could have accomplished as much in my life.

[@ConradTheCruel]

I'm just starting out as a commercial pilot. Loved this video, the man's an inspiration.

[@tokyodude335]

that was such a nice video! Congratulations Frank! Thank you for your service!

[@trumpetplayer231]

Because of how heartwarming and inspiring this man is, you have earned yourself another Subscriber! I am truly inspired like these to one day become a Pilot of a major airline myself one day.

[@AviationHD1]

All the best frank, one day i hope i can look back and have had as greater career as you, an inspiration to all pilots, regards Mark.

[@Rossjordan]

Well Done Frank, Its people like you that are real role models. What and amazing career. I wonder will you son be the next legend?