Pilot's Eye - Inside the Cockpit of an Airbus A380 | FD Engineering

Experience the daily work of a pilot in the cockpit of an Airbus A380 on a long haul flight to San Francisco. Breathtaking views, groundbreaking technology, human ingenuity at work.
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[@iPoriel]

I was 15 when this video came out from PilotEyes. Still have the Bluray at parents house ! Even in 2024, it's still one the best cockpit video ever made

[@TheGospelQuartetParadise]

I think you are thinking of the inaugural flight of LH 454 into SFO 10 years ago. This was just streamed on June 9, 2024. During the pandemic LH 454 was flown by either the 747-8 or 777. The original video of LH 454 only included the last 15 minutes or so of the approach over the Bay and the landing on 28R.

[@feelkaan]

@@TheGospelQuartetParadise Nooo this video is from wayyyy before the pandemic, remember watching it in 2018

[@pabloo.6705]

@@feelkaan Lo pone en vídeo después de arrancar los motores; 24 de mayo de 2011. Momento en el cual no se por que nombra los motores 3 y 4 en español al arrancarlos.

[@fared___3409]

I cant believe I watch the entire 2hours documentary of an unimaginable journey of a highly respected pilot in aviation. What an inspiration for me to be "live a dream".

[@wuciwucci4374]

Zweifellos ist der Airbus A380 ein geniales Stück Ingenieurskunst. Dieser Doppeldecker wird immer mein Favorit bleiben. Vielen Dank für diese schöne Dokumentation, in der auch der letzte Flug von Kapitän Jürgen Raps zu sehen ist. Ich hatte das zunächst nicht erwartet, da ich dachte, dies wäre nur ein gewöhnliches Cockpit-Video, aber im Laufe des Videos lag ich falsch. Letztendlich ist dies eine herausragende und besondere Dokumentation. Ich genieße sie die ganze Zeit über sehr, mit ein paar emotionalen Stellen. Vielen Dank, Kapitän Raps. Sie haben das gut gemacht. Ihre Geschichte wird viele zukünftige deutsche Piloten inspirieren, ebenso engagiert, fleißig und beharrlich zu sein, um vorbildliche Leistungen für die Menschen und die Nation zu erbringen. Möge Gott Sie und Ihre Familie segnen.

[@TheE71462]

Amen

[@OberfeldwebelShultze]

As a kid i used to watch pilotseye on a local tv on the late nights. Now i am a pilot leaving the dream of flight.

[@JohnMitch]

This year I had the pleasure of taking a flight on a LH A380. My first time on a A380.... Fantastic aircraft, so quiet in the cabin, so smooth. I loved it

[@murrayent1able]

Wow 🙏🏾 that's amazing 👏🏾 🎉 I would love ❤️ to ride than hearing it pass over our house daily, J.F.K is like 2o minutes away 😀😉

[@tomwellard8234]

Brilliant best aviation documentary I've seen, happy retirement captain

[@marksolomon8099]

I remember pushing back out of LAX and seeing Jürgen Raps riding his Harley Davidson on the ramp | I think he is the only person ever to do this

[@dobarfilm2000]

SFO

[@rodney6610]

If Captain Raps is watching this, I hope you're enjoying your retirement and your Arizona white asparagus!

[@karing5276]

Phenomenal video footage!! LH is #1 with aerial videos as well as onboard service! My grandmother flew on LH from Frankfurt to JFK in 1963 and I was just a child of 7 years old when we saw her land at JFK to come to live with us in New York, Queens Long Island. I regret I missed my calling to become an airline pilot.

[@samielbaz972]

Thank you for sharing. Hope there's more Pilotseye tv films coming.

[@bielg99]

What an amazing crew. Specially the captain!

[@tba1453]

The footage is good. Doesnt look like it was taken 13 years ago

[@steini6771]

Greetings from Norway. This was just FAB! Ohhh, the climb out and right turn at that FL passing Golden Gates was spectacular. Loved every minute. Thank you all and enjoy your retirement, Captain Raps.

[@jonanaimo]

Must be retired about 13 years now. Wonder what Captain Jürgen flies these days. Whatever he's doing, he's living the dream rather than dreaming the life, undoubtedly.

[@johannesmaier368]

he wanted to learn how to fly a helicopter

[@jan-ericheldt7754]

He lives in Arizona

[@jonanaimo]

Thanks for the further info. He did mention AZ in the vid. Flying a helicopter would be cool. Brings to mind that I rode next to the pilot in a helicopter into the Grand Canyon. Loved it.

[@RolandKnall]

The plane is only 13 years old, therefore he can't be retired for 13 years. But it is some time yes.

[@philgravemeier]

The flight is 13 years ago, so he retired 13 years ago. We now have 2024. You do the math. ​@@RolandKnall

[@JP-ts3ym]

Beeindruckende Reportage einer beeindruckenden Flieger-Karriere - many happy landings going forward

[@rolandpokorny2813]

Schönes Video, vielen Dank!

[@chuckfrezzel348]

Absolutely perfect! Well done Captain 🫡

[@christopherprice1979]

Captain, you are an inspiration to those of us who would love to be a pilot. I admire and appreciate all you do. I thank you for allowing us to get a glimpse of your life and dream! I salute you sir!

[@comicart3235]

I were looking so long for the hole video! Tanks so much!

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

same here!

[@juuuwi]

Tolles Video, wie es das tollste Passagierflugzeug der Neuzeit in vielen Facetten beleuchtet und einen super Piloten. ! Danke für dieses tolle Erlebnis .

[@robertlalor8090]

Without doubt, the best aviation vlog I've seen. Onwards and upwards Captain Raps and your team

[@sharoncassell5273]

Great set up. Congrats.

[@santana261]

Great footage, a really big dream.. I hope one day will fly on this plane.

[@Chickenlegs836]

DANKE SCHON CAPT RAPS👍🙏😉Proud to be 🇩🇪 watching you & your crew providing excellent service 👍 Flown on A380 in the past you & A380 are true leaders & legends in the aviation industry. Hope you are enjoying your well earned retirement 👍😉🇩🇪. TY FOR YOUR SERVICE 👍Blessings 🙏🌸🌼🌺

[@nurekeerman3394]

Счастливого полёта,мягкого посадки уважаемые летуны.

[@Gus0898uk]

Excellent video, thank you very much. It brought back the memory of being on the jump seat of a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 744 going into San Fran around 1998.

[@greglipschitz]

Congratulations on your wonderful career. Enjoy your time on two wheels and golfing :)

[@murali5247]

I am seeing this perhaps 13 years since it was posted. Surprisingly clear and of course very informative . Thank you very much ..Wishing the retiring (retired) captain a very healthy and contented “ retirement”.

[@ciarankelly4338]

Miss Capt Raps videos and hope he is enjoying retirement. Greetings from Ireland and do visit here now that you have plenty of time!

[@craiggilchrist4223]

Respect Sir.

[@muneerudeenkoyapathodi2461]

interesting LH 340 from the cockpit - A trip wih Honours Captain Jurgen. I have flown many routes in the passenger seat and never ever got this experience from 1976 to 2018-a span of 42 years ! Worst was LHR-Moscow-Tyo in 1981 -16 hrs under the tail engine seat of a Tupolov was it ? Ive flown Air India Cathay Swissair Pan Am Korean Japan Airlines Thai Malaysian Singapore British Gulfair Kuwait air Saudi OmanAir Qatar Iberia KLM Jet Blue Air Canada and many more apart from domestic or connecting flights ! BUT except for turbulence I enjoyed the flights BUT this was a birds eye view in the cockpit of a 747 .That beats everything ! I am 71 and retired.Congrata guys ! & Petter Hornfeldt who has an interesting angle on air accidents and their causes ! Lucky that we had safe flights!

[@FuntastixBand]

It still amazes me how this thing gets off the ground and flies. Thats a lot of weight.

[@Gesanglehrer]

Solche gestandenen Männer werden leider immer weniger ! Hut ab

[@larscp]

Is there anything better than the Luftwaffe. Beautiful airplane

[@garystewart3110]

Very cool thanks!

[@bilalhijjawi8860]

Well done guys... an aviator's masterpiece. It's like being there.

[@officialbossdonceo]

Why is this guy so cool !! 😎

[@sharoncassell5273]

Danke. Glad you enjoyed the job your career. Bless you.

[@danooo3215]

What a pleasant captains address to the cabin

[@lynx-lynx]

Amazing Video. Thanks a lot !

[@ufogovernment6039]

amazing

[@tetttettamilli6761]

Excellent 👌👍... That "hole in one" looks...edited.

[@crew-dog2668]

One of my favorite videos. I assume the first officer is a captain. Any updates on him?

[@dharmaambesa2730]

Scher gut. Danke

[@BreatheTheMatrix]

Being a pilot seems like such a dream job

[@joshuajuarez3471]

Very cool.

[@markbradley2367]

What a nice gentleman.

[@KhaleesiStJames]

I remember when it was more than OK to clap on an airplane! When we leveled out after Take Off and especially when we touched do we! Those were the days my friend! 🎉🎉🎉

[@dirklauterfeld5995]

Very impressive Movie thank you...

[@freddiehull9324]

whoever music produced the mash up 1:26 is unsung hero

[@jorgemoreira2406]

Beautiful video , thanks a lot ❤❤

[@santiamato4005]

Raps is my hero, nice to see this full version here

[@ChandruKumar-zy4dc]

This shows as we ourselves are pilots ❤

[@richardlionheart9618]

Ich habe mein Auslandsjahr in Californien gemacht und war am Mount Shasta Skifahren. Es war mege. Und LA, sowie San Francisco einfach toll. In 2 Jahren möchte ich nach dem Abitur den Weg zur Fluglizenz mit dem Ziel eines Tages ins Cockpit einer A350-1000 oder A350-900 zu kommen anfangen.

[@juanbahamon9014]

Best video ever❤

[@user-ks4hv4tu6x]

One of the beautiful video I have seen Rtd ATCO from India, Kolkata.

[@zskippythebushkangaroo3989]

Very good video 👏👏👍..

[@yusitautama4409]

Selamat bertugas Capt...salam dari Indonesia

[@malcolmlewis3967]

wunderbar !

[@Violinvelocity]

United tulip, Virgin America, Cactus callsign... this video is old skool!

[@sqv-i3b]

i love that vido so much also i love the airplane and avation fun

[@lylesommers1249]

The training involved to pilot that beast must be insane

[@willyegli9290]

LUFTHANSA - exzellente Airline wie die die SWISS🇨🇭 Herzlichen Dank aus der🇨🇭

[@francesca4966]

Fabuleux 🤩

[@bastiaanstapelberg9018]

1.29.30 je weet de Amerikanen verlangen een juiste 'Read back' zoals ook op de opleiding wordt geleerd.

[@jessehiott672]

Retired in Arizona with his Harley and white asparagus farm perhaps? Awesome video

[@garrywilliamson6799]

Love watching this video what a true gentleman, hope you are enjoying your retirement

[@privateer0561]

Wonder what the Wright Brothers would have though of this ship? Sipping champagne at 37,000 feet, 500-600 passengers, TV, sleepers, etc. I believe they couldn't conceive of such a machine.

[@jorgtungler7348]

Guten Abend, Frankfurt Flughafen,ist von mir Bad Homburg,nur 30 Kilometer entfernt. Wir fliegen regelmäßig USA Seattle,Las Vegas Nonstop.

[@user-ib8ux2hx6o]

Tension free journey for the pilots.

[@torstenbohme2542]

Ich habe eine Frage, vielleicht weiß das jemand: Die ganze Route wurde gefilmt, warum aber nicht der Lowpass vom Cockpit aus????

[@santoshkumarsingh8432]

प्रणाम।

[@vpetrov2]

Mit Hochachtung!

[@markramsay6399]

Excellent. Interested in the change of language to and from English at certain points. E.g. the passenger intro was not in English, nor was the general chat on the flight deck. But then they move on to the check lists and then move to English. What is the protocol for this?

[@ronwade5646]

Willkommen in Arizona, wenn Sie hier ankommen. Bis dahin wünsche ich Ihnen eine sichere Reise. Flagstaff is 7,015 Feet ASL

[@jaromir1942]

as i know coud these box with the wings out row like B 747,why flying still?

[@blockvfive1196]

this documentary helped me learn how good german humor is

[@user-ks4hv4tu6x]

and i was very much emotional.

[@sharoncassell5273]

I'm still planning to get on A380. I did the C141&B 747...

[@PilotA350]

Why are there 2 captains on this flight? Is Capt. Jülich a training captain? Normally, Captains aren't allow to fly on the right hand seat because their instruction expires as soon as the get promoted as far as i know.

[@jeffto23ify]

That was unbelievable to watch i loved every minute it never seemed that long it flew by . Happy retirement Captain

[@sharoncassell5273]

Das gut

[@lucas_k23]

If my research is correct the senior first officer is the son and heir of one of the SAP co-founders. Very interesting...

[@Mr.Schultz]

LAX to Frankfurt Germany with Lufthansa flying over the Atlantic, i asked if i can visit with the pilots, i was sitting in the co pilot seat of B 747 fully loaded what a thrill that was, said mid 70's

[@edmoore3910]

So much for the "sterile" cockpit rule!!

[@patricegbaya3278]

Gréât

[@romeo166166]

I flew several times with LH454, it was always a pleasure to be on the flight. Is it true that A380 is no longer flying this route?

[@WatchDanReviews]

You can get a nice property in Arizona with a lot of land for a great price. People leave my hometown of Southern California by the thousands to live in Arizona. Just make sure you have an air conditioner for the summer!

[@18blimp]

Jürgen Raps was Head of the Lufthansa flight school in Bremen, when I was attending it. Good guy, but as opportunistic as most of these "career pilots", anyway.

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

ground in SFO at gate is German??

[@andiaselvin6434]

The first captain looks like Richard Gere 30:35

[@msaavgeek99]

I don’t believe after a long time I got the complete video of this please also send the LH455 from KSFO - EDDF

[@GIANNHSPEIRAIAS]

agent smith really went out of his way to become a pilot

[@ibtisaam685]

bumpy landing

[@ChandruKumar-zy4dc]

Lh flight fine guide to the unknown people

[@racecar06]

✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

sad - back when SFO was a nice place only 10-15 years back

[@tomarmstrong1281]

As with all Retirees, there come many mixed emotions, not least the realisation of what I will do with a lifetime of collected experience; some now outdated but some still very relevant.

[@nicusormacovei1055]

👏👍✈👋

[@christianbayerstein5243]

Em ende sieht man, da war tatsächlich noch die Rutsche in der Business Class des A380 eingebaut, zum Glück wurde der Fehler schon 2014 korrigiert, sonst hätte der Lufthansa A380 so geendet wie der Air France A380, für den seine Rutsche in der Business Class schon 2019 das Aus bedeutete.