Pilot shares last flight with co-pilot daughter before retiring

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @Go90go90-q4h
    @Go90go90-q4h 2 місяці тому +4012

    His daughter being a pilot herself and carrying on his dreams. Beautiful

    • @johnanderson1245
      @johnanderson1245 Місяць тому +28

      That’s pretty cool.

    • @helloitsmehb
      @helloitsmehb Місяць тому

      And a killer pooper to boot

    • @whowanttoknow2611
      @whowanttoknow2611 Місяць тому +30

      First Officer. One step closer to becoming a captain like her Dad

    • @yousef2508
      @yousef2508 Місяць тому +10

      Obviously he doesn't know anything about risk management.

    • @BAYBAY_316
      @BAYBAY_316 Місяць тому +3

      It's so great

  • @brad741
    @brad741 2 місяці тому +2466

    That's almost 40 years straight of flying. What a legend.

    • @elmismo68
      @elmismo68 Місяць тому +41

      32 years

    • @Baldy.TheOnlyOne
      @Baldy.TheOnlyOne Місяць тому +36

      @@elmismo68 You think he flew day in day out and never took a day off? smh

    • @walterbrunswick
      @walterbrunswick Місяць тому

      ​@@elmismo68relax

    • @MrDJ-hj9ov
      @MrDJ-hj9ov Місяць тому +27

      32 years of flying... incl. 29 years of autopilot😂😂😂

    • @Baldy.TheOnlyOne
      @Baldy.TheOnlyOne Місяць тому +3

      @@MrDJ-hj9ov 🤪

  • @rindershow212
    @rindershow212 2 місяці тому +2371

    Daughter as co-pilot??? It doesn't get any better than that!! Cheers, mate.

  • @GaryLaaks1
    @GaryLaaks1 19 днів тому +295

    A father and his daughter. That's pure love. Enjoy your retirement sir.

  • @cooper197
    @cooper197 2 місяці тому +1830

    “Got a lot of good friends a lot of good people on this flight today”… damn he lived good .

    • @imenehaddad2860
      @imenehaddad2860 2 місяці тому +43

      I was thinking. That's what a good life looks like

  • @margauxmilan
    @margauxmilan Місяць тому +480

    Beautiful father daughter moment...
    I miss my dad.❤

    • @frederickpile3599
      @frederickpile3599 Місяць тому +3

      " In my Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so,I would have told you ; I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, AND IF I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, I WILL COME AGAIN AND RECEIVE YOU UNTO MYSELF. " IESOUS HRISTO/YESHUA AH'MASHIAH.

    • @PetrolHeadBrasil
      @PetrolHeadBrasil Місяць тому +8

      I miss my dad too... a lot...

    • @muhammadsiraj5537
      @muhammadsiraj5537 27 днів тому +6

      I have a 12 year old and a 7 year old boy...
      Every night I see my daughter and I know it's precious time because she'll forge ahead in life and move away get married and have a home of her own, her own family...
      The way she's starting to hug me, I know she also feels that way, although she hasn't said anything of the sort.
      I try to be as sweet as I can, because frankly I am scared of that day. She's really my life.
      😢😢😢

    • @deldridg
      @deldridg 27 днів тому +6

      Every day I miss my dad too. One day, (I hope) my kids will miss me too... ❤️

    • @johnmcknight3456
      @johnmcknight3456 19 днів тому +3

      I miss my daughters they really don't want to spend any time together and don't come to visit they are struggling to find jobs after college and seems lost and I can't seem to help them even though I have tried to introduce them to my business friends but they won't come to park city to meet them. Oh well I don't know what to do anymore

  • @mauricelusterjr7302
    @mauricelusterjr7302 Місяць тому +448

    Congratulations!!🎊 🎉We flew together numerous times, it was always a pleasure working you! I’m so happy I caught the video.

  • @vanessaleblanc2583
    @vanessaleblanc2583 Місяць тому +271

    I've traveled on AA for about 30 years, on countless flights. There's a good chance Captain Blank has been the reason I made it home safe. Great people working for an awesome airline. Thanks Capt!

    • @genesteixemmanuel9450
      @genesteixemmanuel9450 25 днів тому +3

      Your carbon footprint must break every record. Planet earth says "thank you"

    • @psydhant
      @psydhant 21 день тому

      It's the worst airlines; Cheap customer service, racist staff, unhealthy food, delayed flights ugh.

    • @brettspearman3706
      @brettspearman3706 20 днів тому +3

      @@genesteixemmanuel9450are you serious?

    • @genesteixemmanuel9450
      @genesteixemmanuel9450 20 днів тому

      @@brettspearman3706 people should not be proud of breaking records like these. They are high contributors of pollution worldwide

    • @rexxbailey2764
      @rexxbailey2764 17 днів тому +1

      ​@@psydhant AS OPPOSED TO WHAT AIRLINES ??

  • @davidrosenblum2178
    @davidrosenblum2178 26 днів тому +61

    Just flew my last flight a little over a week ago for Atlas. It was a bittersweet experience. I wish you all the best in retirement.

  • @pezlover1974
    @pezlover1974 2 місяці тому +1009

    That’s one hell of a retirement party. Loved that his daughter came along for the ride.

    • @jctell1014
      @jctell1014 2 місяці тому +34

      How cool is it that she followed in her dad's footsteps and became a commercial pilot? Did the math...32 years. What a career! Good for him. I hope he's earned free flights for the rest of his life to enjoy retirement.

    • @charliesullivan4304
      @charliesullivan4304 Місяць тому +12

      Better than just coming along for the ride!

    • @MaddogCapt11
      @MaddogCapt11 18 днів тому +6

      His daughter was his copilot, so she did a lot more than a ride along. She got paid, too.

  • @pmwyy
    @pmwyy 2 місяці тому +103

    How special to have his daughter as his co-pilot. He must be so proud. ❤

  • @sheila6476
    @sheila6476 Місяць тому +40

    Woow your own daughter as a co.pilot nothing better than that🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @verified.my2cents
    @verified.my2cents Місяць тому +156

    During his 32+ years of service, I was a Gold, then Platinum, then Executive Platinum, and then Concierge Key flyer who safely travelled on numerous flights piloted by this gentleman. My family and I say Thank You.

    • @genesteixemmanuel9450
      @genesteixemmanuel9450 25 днів тому +7

      Your carbon footprint must break every record. Planet earth says "thank you"

    • @LaggerSVK
      @LaggerSVK 25 днів тому

      @@genesteixemmanuel9450 some people might have a good reason to travel around globe creating a lot of value.

    • @wolfganghb
      @wolfganghb 23 дні тому

      @@genesteixemmanuel9450 go, crawl back in your hole

    • @Cunningstunts23
      @Cunningstunts23 13 днів тому

      @@genesteixemmanuel9450oh please. Get over yourself

  • @k8te242
    @k8te242 2 місяці тому +559

    And his daughter to end his last flight ! ❤ cheers

  • @loomonda18
    @loomonda18 23 дні тому +20

    Man, now that's living a good life. Beautiful to witness such a blessing and a milestone.

  • @AldatraSam
    @AldatraSam Місяць тому +171

    This is how I remember America, the most kindest people. I'm a FA and thank you for your service

    • @jadonlawrence4909
      @jadonlawrence4909 Місяць тому +2

      You're a fed?

    • @Baldy.TheOnlyOne
      @Baldy.TheOnlyOne Місяць тому +8

      @@jadonlawrence4909 Maybe Flight Attendant?

    • @walterbrunswick
      @walterbrunswick Місяць тому +5

      ​@BaldyTheOnlyOne what about Feather Agitator?🤔

    • @Baldy.TheOnlyOne
      @Baldy.TheOnlyOne Місяць тому +10

      @@walterbrunswick or, Fearless Adventurer 🤪

    • @coastalseasider4634
      @coastalseasider4634 28 днів тому +4

      Am a former Pan Am FA & we didn't have domestic routes yet (yes, we were flying jets 😅) & we held American folks in high regard also.
      Especially love the dad, daughter pilots as a very special team. 🎉

  • @hebro-h2q
    @hebro-h2q 18 днів тому +15

    his daughter will be a great pilot! it’s in her blood! i feel very confident with the future of air travel with a lot of the new pilots being taught by these men and women that have been in the skies for decades. ✈️👨🏻‍✈️👩🏻‍✈️

  • @jamesmartin1895
    @jamesmartin1895 25 днів тому +11

    having a family member follow you in your profession says a lot about you & your profession... we salute you sir, enjoy your retirement ❤️❤️❤️

  • @PetrolHeadBrasil
    @PetrolHeadBrasil Місяць тому +41

    Thanks for all these days at AA, Captain! Happy retirement! You deserve it!

  • @USMColdies
    @USMColdies 25 днів тому +16

    What a way to go out with true friends and family, that man truly is rich

  • @JohnMccallum-i5n
    @JohnMccallum-i5n 20 днів тому +6

    What a send off👍👍👍👍
    Congratulations and well done

  • @kevincullinane2423
    @kevincullinane2423 26 днів тому +9

    God bless you, Captain
    After thousands of days, and far too many collared hours of flight above your family and friends.. I can only imagine how you must have felt on that final flight.
    Well done, man! And most of all, thank you for keeping up with everyone else. Truly.

  • @ShannanCushman
    @ShannanCushman 2 місяці тому +31

    Congratulations ❤🎉ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT!!!!🎉❤

  • @SallyBrannigan
    @SallyBrannigan 2 місяці тому +182

    The fact he had his friends n family that all paid to be on board for this moment with him says so much about the kind of man he must be ❤

    • @AbstractJJJ
      @AbstractJJJ Місяць тому +10

      I have no first or second hand experience with it, but I've heard family members can fly free with some conditions like available space. It's possible for the final flight, that American gave a little extra.

    • @vueport99
      @vueport99 Місяць тому +6

      ​@@AbstractJJJyes in many airlines that's a fact, however, it's limited to 2 or 3 family members on your list. To have big group like that fly subsidized or free I highly doubt it. Unless of course they were approved for this retirement occasion! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @joergarms1
    @joergarms1 23 дні тому +10

    Wow. That's what you call an achievement. Enjoy your retirement! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @miathompson1172
    @miathompson1172 26 днів тому +5

    That is so lovely…. blessings and love from Ireland…..💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @nothingtosee7718
    @nothingtosee7718 Місяць тому +17

    Your last flight was much more memorable than mine. Great milestone, great ending and that feeling of ‘something is missing’ never goes away.

  • @aleveraj
    @aleveraj 23 дні тому +4

    That's over 30 years!!!!! WOW, Kudos to you, captain!! Such work ethic is rarely found nowadays.

  • @ellenlindsay4754
    @ellenlindsay4754 Місяць тому +13

    This makes me so happy! My Dad had a stroke (forced early retirement) a few years before retirement and never had a last flight with friends and family. I love this tradition!

  • @rickmaudlin2160
    @rickmaudlin2160 Місяць тому +13

    Congratulations Captain! Sweet story! God bless you and your family in retirement.

  • @kim63delrosario40
    @kim63delrosario40 2 місяці тому +10

    Happy retirement pop thank you for your service it was a great day for you and your family.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @k.s.7104
    @k.s.7104 2 місяці тому +20

    Wow, what a way to end a career, and a legacy with your daughter continuing on with that career of her own, AWESOME. Congratulations, and have an amazing life retired.

  • @sam-kx3ty
    @sam-kx3ty Місяць тому +5

    Beautifully inspirational.

  • @anahitmirzakhanyan8390
    @anahitmirzakhanyan8390 2 місяці тому +47

    So special to be riding with his daughter❤

  • @dmd5645
    @dmd5645 2 місяці тому +182

    Tears!! Tears!! I feel the emotion! What a nice celebration everyone put on for him. Everyone should feel so loved!.

  • @Suburp212
    @Suburp212 16 днів тому +3

    Finally a positive flying story.

  • @HRHDMKYT
    @HRHDMKYT 2 місяці тому +28

    Awesome length of service for this pilot. 👨‍✈️ 👩‍✈️ Great that his family were able to enjoy his final flight ✈️ with him and his daughter!

  • @0mcmhs8
    @0mcmhs8 2 місяці тому +20

    🥲this really made me choke up. Happy retirement 🎉

  • @17pals
    @17pals 2 місяці тому +60

    The daughters dance !! Soo wonderful

  • @oceanNmotoWoman
    @oceanNmotoWoman 26 днів тому +2

    This is just good, happy times. Thanks for being a genuine good guy

  • @dianestainer7843
    @dianestainer7843 24 дні тому +2

    Good luck in your future endeavours and you look so proud saying daughter copilot xx

  • @markomarten
    @markomarten 26 днів тому +2

    That’s lovely, nice to see some people enjoying a good time on a plane with no problems from anyone. Well done and thoroughly deserved.

  • @snowsurfr
    @snowsurfr 24 дні тому +2

    Thank you for your service, sir! 🇺🇸🫡

  • @Gary-e4h
    @Gary-e4h 14 днів тому +1

    I thinks its beautiful they let his daughter conpilot with him his last day, thats super cool. I bet he cried seeing his little princess follow in his footsteps and be there to fly with him, so beautiful ❤️❤️

  • @Hiforest
    @Hiforest 23 дні тому +3

    Happy retirement, young man :)

  • @divaah4406
    @divaah4406 2 місяці тому +60

    Happy Retirement! Well Deserved!💯❤️🙏🏼

  • @annejobe1553
    @annejobe1553 20 днів тому +2

    Must be so hard to go on retirement being a pilot. This is the best job ever ! ✈️

  • @clintmuir9489
    @clintmuir9489 9 днів тому

    Daughter as copilot and following in dad's foot steps that is awesome. Congratulations on your retirement sir!

  • @Cryptum-MODE
    @Cryptum-MODE Місяць тому +1

    Its pure legacy. Incredible. ❤

  • @jcort21
    @jcort21 2 дні тому

    Loved it. I just retired, and I know this feeling-a mix of emotions. ❤ congrats !!

  • @terri.yeah.
    @terri.yeah. 24 дні тому +1

    So sweet❤❤❤❤❤

  • @theresavancamp7575
    @theresavancamp7575 19 днів тому

    This is gold. A life well lived. Love of family, friends, and a career you love. Honor, Integrity, Kindness, Dedication and Love.
    This will be the Vid I share most.

  • @xcalybur75
    @xcalybur75 28 днів тому

    That's a special man and a lot of knowledge leaving the industry. God Bless.

  • @fdj4901
    @fdj4901 19 днів тому

    Amazing send off...happy retirement...that had to be your best flight of your your life...

  • @Dr.Z3rdi
    @Dr.Z3rdi 9 днів тому

    Thank you for your service. You made it possible for a lot of people to thrive.

  • @Realtimer33
    @Realtimer33 19 днів тому

    God bless you sir for getting people where they need to go safely for so many years. You are a brave soul and have a wonderful family.

  • @joemacinnis1972
    @joemacinnis1972 18 днів тому +1

    Wow nice 👏

  • @kittyblaine7917
    @kittyblaine7917 15 днів тому

    This is so awesomely beautiful…Thank you for sharing what a wonderful send off….lucky to those passengers that got to be a part of it all💪🌹💖

  • @amitrana1988
    @amitrana1988 15 днів тому

    Flew with his daughter as Co-Pilot in his last flight...!! what a beautiful moment

  • @jodeming5088
    @jodeming5088 19 днів тому +1

    God bless you & thank you. Now go enjoy your retirement and your family.

  • @johngross8300
    @johngross8300 21 день тому

    His Daughter His Copilot - Amazing!😊

  • @nancysnead5132
    @nancysnead5132 15 днів тому

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! THANK GOD ALL OF YOU ARE SAFE!!

  • @G1NZOU
    @G1NZOU 18 днів тому

    The vibes on that flight are perfect.

  • @aazziimm.9980
    @aazziimm.9980 24 дні тому +1

    As a flight attendant 😍😍I enjoyed and felt it all🩵🧡

  • @dmpramos670
    @dmpramos670 24 дні тому +1

    Nice!!!

  • @steviejd5803
    @steviejd5803 21 день тому

    What a beautiful human story full of hope and love. ❤️

  • @stephanhollinger64
    @stephanhollinger64 8 днів тому

    Wow legendary and iconic congratulations brother enjoy your retirement

  • @samlivby4993
    @samlivby4993 2 місяці тому +9

    Bless you on your retirement, and thank you for making sure that every flight you pilot arrives at their destinations safely

  • @DJRickValeOfficial
    @DJRickValeOfficial 6 днів тому

    WOW! You're daughter is your co-pilot AMAZING 🧑‍✈️❤

  • @lauradohrtv
    @lauradohrtv 25 днів тому +1

    I love it ❤

  • @ehn7732
    @ehn7732 24 дні тому +1

    Well done Sir.... ❤

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 Місяць тому +1

    Thank SOooooo much for sharing this moment with ALL of us!!!!! Made me ever so happy for him 😊👏👍🎉🎉🎉🤗

  • @MsGuthrie16
    @MsGuthrie16 14 днів тому

    Ownnn soo cute, a tear falling from my eyes❤

  • @alexluna420
    @alexluna420 18 днів тому

    This made me cry happy tears 🥲

  • @pbilk
    @pbilk 17 днів тому

    What a great father daughter opportunity! Congratulations on your retirement!

  • @Michigan_Adventures
    @Michigan_Adventures 26 днів тому

    Congratulations! These always tear me up

  • @larrygaal4808
    @larrygaal4808 8 днів тому

    very impressive pilot and family, thanks for your service sir, retirement much deserved.

  • @michaelarthurdeutrich624
    @michaelarthurdeutrich624 Місяць тому

    Really heartwarming .🎉 Greetings from Norway

  • @texastyrannyresponseteam794
    @texastyrannyresponseteam794 10 днів тому

    Bravo capitan.. great career.. Great family.. congrats..

  • @eb4913
    @eb4913 28 днів тому

    So rad! We should all be so lucky to have that much love and support from family and friends. God bless

  • @douglasswinford2598
    @douglasswinford2598 16 днів тому

    Congratulations Sir !!
    Job well done !!

  • @pablopeter3564
    @pablopeter3564 20 днів тому

    CONGRATULATIONS ¡ Not many can do what you did. I also retired as an airline captain 7 months ago after flying for 45 years. Greetings from Mexico City.

  • @tejug1161
    @tejug1161 2 місяці тому +30

    He is so proud of his achievement (as he should be)!!❤

  • @JOEJOETOTTENHAM
    @JOEJOETOTTENHAM 16 днів тому

    Respect from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @soujrnr
    @soujrnr 29 днів тому

    That is so awesome!! Congratulations, Captain!! You deserve so much respect, and what better way to share it than with family on a farewell flight!!!

  • @codersvoice1213
    @codersvoice1213 7 днів тому

    11,835 days, 32 years of flight! What a legend pilot and proud father! Enjoy your life on the ground from now on!

  • @Cockpit_Racing
    @Cockpit_Racing День тому

    Well done sir, enjoy your retirement. What an amazing send off having your family to share it with. ❤

  • @jamierupert7563
    @jamierupert7563 13 днів тому

    What a sweet guy.

  • @kingsteegg
    @kingsteegg 22 дні тому

    Deserves all that love. Good stuff.

  • @krisd_b
    @krisd_b День тому

    Why did this make me tear up. 🥹

  • @davidreed3357
    @davidreed3357 25 днів тому

    Salute Cpt. God Bless You and your family

  • @richardsimms251
    @richardsimms251 21 день тому +1

    Wonderful

  • @Phant0mOnYT
    @Phant0mOnYT День тому

    Even Got A Water Salute Legend Man Happy Retirement God Bless For Flying Us Around The World And Keeping Us Safe

  • @raha1277
    @raha1277 Місяць тому

    Thats awesome!! Love the water cannons at the end and his daughter carrying on his legacy.

  • @dale2540
    @dale2540 21 день тому

    Awesome job! Much credit to you & all you Pilots. :)

  • @benjohnson1190
    @benjohnson1190 29 днів тому +1

    That's really cool of American to honor him and allow him to be honored like this. When a corporation can actually be human.❤😊

  • @RansomeDavis
    @RansomeDavis 19 днів тому

    how lovely is this, life can be amazing folks look past the hardships. your all special and worthy of a loving and rewarding life. gob bless.

  • @paulmoore721
    @paulmoore721 25 днів тому

    I love this!

  • @orzjr
    @orzjr Місяць тому +1

    One word.
    Family.
    Uma palavra.
    Família 🇧🇷

  • @billzkhan100
    @billzkhan100 22 дні тому

    He is one lucky man to have so many loved ones.. i am sure he will be surrounded by a room full of loved ones as well when he will be on death bed.. ❤❤❤ thats a Beautiful thing to have.