Watched this ten years ago as a pilot flying the Dash 8 for Flybe. Now I’m a pilot with BA about to start my conversion course to the A380. Dreams come true. Although I still miss the Dash 😂

10 years ago i watched this video for the first time and i was so inspired to be an pilot 10 years later i failed to be a pilot, feels bad to not acheive what i had dream. all the very best for all future pilots that are going to fly such engineering beauty's..

This professionalism is what makes air travel so safe. Makes me feel more confident flying.

It's so good to see Captain Raps letting passengers know what is on their wing etc. I've had plenty of flights all around the world and it very rarely happens.

Jurgen Raps is a freaking stud. 40 years of experience taught him how to plant that A380 on that runway with a 15 knot tailwind. There really is no substitute for an experienced pilot who can anticipate air traffic control before they even speak. Not to mention the fact that he maintains a sterile cockpit from start to finish. Good man. We'll miss you in your retirement, Jurgen.

As soon as I saw the water salute, I rushed to the description and, sure enough, final flights for the captain. Very nice landing and exceedingly professional and courteous-tons of respect for such a great flight crew.

I absolutely love the flow of the protocol on approach to SFO. The sights from high up looking down were gorgeous. Landing a "flying hotel" takes plenty of skill on a clear day and far more skill and experience during inclement weather. These German pilots did a great job of landing that big boy plane. Thank You for showing us all what the passengers never get to see firsthand. Loved all the electronic navigational instruments. The mechanical movements of the plane thrill me. This was my dream since I was a little kid. To fly a commercial airliner. The aviation industry lost a potential commercial pilot going back to the 1990's. The loss was greater for me than for them.

Been a long time since I landed at SFO. Thank you, Gentlemen, for the scenery and pillow soft landing. I remember almost landing in the bay one particularly windy day. Safe journeys to you.

Whoever did editing/splicing of film deserves an award. These pilots flying these birds, wow, nerves of steel!

This is one of my favorite videos!! I’ve watched it so many times I’ve lost count. The takeoffs and landings are spectacular! The pilots are beyond great. I’ve watched the takeoff from Germany to San Francisco and the return trip to Germany. Love it !!!

Wow… that was amazing. I would feel very comfortable flying with these pilots.

This has to be by far the best cockpit/piloting video on YT. Not sure I’ve seen other channels have the extra detail of showing the control surfaces as adjustments are made. Amazing stuff. Hope you guys do something similar for the A350.

This is a way above average video. The various cuts from cockpit to passenger window to external to tower and back to cockpit as the flight unfolds make for a very interesting video. Many thanks for posting.

Jürgen Raps. Einer der sympathischsten Flieger überhaupt !

I am always impressed by the Lufthansa pilots and their efficient and competent operations.

The more amazing thing is, he rides his motorcycle during the active operation hour of KSFO in the middle of the taxiways! Gosh, this pilot enjoys his life! I hope wherever you are, may you be healthy and good Captain Raps!

8 years ago, and still incredible.

Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 looks so real, even the pilots look amazing

that's beautiful! The captain is retiring... this is why HE landed this bird rather than the first officer. what a class act...

Wouahhh...Je suis toujours très très impressionné quand je vois cet A380 soit au décollage et/ou à l'atterrissage et bien évidemment, dans le ciel ! C'est tout un avion !!! Dommage que la production de cette merveille est cessée mais bon, il y a toujours un commencement et une fin à toutes choses ?!?! Cela m'attriste quand même !!! Merci à ces merveilleux pilotes en qui j'aurais mis toute ma confiance et je félicite tous les gens qui ont contribué à la réalisation de cet appareil qu'est le A380 et bien malheureusement, je n'y suis jamais monté ?!?!? 😯😉👍😪💖💞💖

What a great video. Outstanding German professionalism.

I was fortunate to have flown on this very flight. It was amazing. The crew was wonderful as was the food. It was a very smooth ride. Beautiful plane. Loved it. jp Wisconsin.

I watched this first landing of the Lufthansa A380 at SF airport. I was there along the waters edge seeing it personally.... (along with probably a thousand other fans) it was the first landing of an A380 in San Francisco. I greatly respect Lufthansa!

So calming when everything goes right and everyone is on the ball, which is most of the time. But at the same time, landing always gives a lot of adrenalin.

Excellent Video!! The Best Landing video I’ve seen! The amount of different cameras, their angles, clarity of voices, views, ATC, music, editing, every aspect of Landing covered.....everything!👍🏻 Greetings from Mexico!🇲🇽

The conversation in English language of these Lufthansa pilots is really great.

Super Landung 🛬 und einen schönen Empfang. Es muß doch schön sein Pilot zu sein. Einen schönen Aufenthalt in San Francisco

I have the utmost respect and admiration for pilots. It still amazes me how they get off the ground. God bless all our pilots. Stay safe. 🙏🙏🙏💕

The different camera angles both internal and external are outstanding. Well done.

God bless to all the pilots out there big respect to you all

Wahnsinn, ist toll es mal von ganz vorne zu sehen. BRAVO!!!!

Es gibt keinen Beruf den ich so sehr schätze, , Piloten sind für mich die GRÖßTEN. Das war ein tolles Videos. ❤❤❤👍

The best commercial aircraft videos period. The multiple cameras, the clarity of the video and the good personalities of the pilots all add value to the overall production. Thank you for sharing. A fan in San Jose, California

I like the German pilot and co-pilot. Very professional and precise. Serious and masterful. Good job.

Such a great video with many camera angles. I have watched this video at least twice before. Happy retirement, Captain.

Beautiful video. Two pilots who love their job

The ground air traffic controllers have a tremendous job to do... what a great team work..!!!

*WELL DONE GENTLEMEN...THANKS FOR THE FLY ALONG, IT WAS ENJOYABLE!!*

I Love watching these professional land a massive jet with such professionalism, inspirational!

This is called PERFECTION ! When you love your work, you don't work at all , you're just having fun ! You enjoy every minute, every second . You really can't have enough doing it .

This will remain as an epic cockpit video and the Pilots greatest ever

One of the very best aviation videos I have ever seen. Thank you so very much !!!

I never tire of watching this. The captain instills confidence in Lufthansa. Danke mein Herr! I have had the pleasure of travelling on the A380, and will do as long as we have them. 🏆

This was SO AWESOME, I am awestruck at how smooth and efficient the pilots work and communicate with each other. And the water salute while taxing was beautiful. I loved it, Thank you!!!

Everytime I see this kind of video, I cannot wrap my mind on how amazing that single act is in the hall of times, and we do it everyday, everywhere, like business as usual.. humans are amazing, everything it took to get to THAT moment of kissing the runway

I loved watching all the technical skill necessary to land this beautiful airplane. Thank you for putting me in the cockpit.

I love how the algorithm has this pop up on my feed every so often. Gotten to enjoy this video several times now.

Thanks for the entertaining show. Brings back memories of my 15 years working SFO as an UA mechanic.

On Sept. 1st 2020, after a 33 year and 4 month career with Continental/United, I was forced to retire by the FAA just because I turned 65. My last flight as a 777 Captain was from Seoul to SFO on Aug. 29th, landing also on 28R. Im lucky, I was able to do what I dreamed of doing since I was 3 years old, but it sure takes the joy out of retirement.

What a magnificent piece of engineering and what a great and professional crew to bring her into such a smooth landing.

Wonder how these flying machines fly with so much baggage and descend so beautifully. Absolutely marvelous!

This could easily win an Academy Award for editing alone. Superb and informative video.

Such a beautiful bird! Never gets old watching these. Well done!

Beautiful plane Gorgeous big bird Nice smooth landing Great music at the end

These pilots ALWAYS so professional set the standard for sterile cockpit focus safety I would fly with them anyday

Na herrlich! Mein einziger An- und Abflug in San Francisco war nachts, jetzt konnte ich endlich mal was sehen. Gute Sendung

showing the approach/landing from many different angles and camera positions is definetely a lus

I enjoyed this Video . I'm not a Pilot but, to just see the skill it takes to Fly a Plane is fascinating to me. Thank You.

The best and relaxed crew ever👍🏼

It's been several years since I've seen this video. I live in SF, and just love watching it. I'm sorry to tell the Captain, and Crew that the Cliff House has closed, due to Covid, lock-down, and a breakdown in negotiations with the Department of the Interior (It's located on federal land, in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area). However, there are hopes that it can be revived, later in 2022.

I'm nearly 50 years old but I still feel a child-like wonder when I watch these amazingly huge planes. One of the highlights of my life was being able to sit in the cockpit of a C-17 in 2006 (it was parked). I felt 8 years old again and I will never forget that feeling.

I must say, those two are the BEST Pilots I have ever seen in my life on KZfaq. I hope The Captain is enjoying His Retirement very well. The coolest dudes in the Aviation Industry.

Amazing the technology all coming together to allow such a beast to gracefully fly. Great crew, excellent video!!

Airline pilots have the coolest jobs. Very demanding, I appreciate them all

My father has travelled all over the world basically, and he mentioned that flying Lufthansa is a very pleasant experience in every way.

I have a lot of respect for those pilots and their ability to land such a massive aircraft.

Jurgen Raps, what a legend

The A380 is a damn fine machine, a masterpiece. I can't wait to fly on one, it looks very comfortable. This is one behemoth of a plane.

This is why I usually fly Lufthansa from Europe to the US and back. Very professional airlines.

I realize this is almost a 10 year old video, but still great today. Those A380's were really cool. Too bad not many airports could not handle them.

Love from India 🇮🇳 ♥

This channel is great. These videos help inform me of how phenomenal pilots are at their extensive knowledge of flying a plane. These also helped lessen my anxiety of flying as well.

Fantastic video, cameras positioned everywhere - cockpit, ATC, the ramp, the ground along the ILS, and even a little Wagner at the end. Outstanding video.

My first landing at SF scared me to death. On final approach there was another aircraft to the right, as if we were competing for the same runway. As things turned out we were using the left runway and the other aircraft the right. Both aircraft landed simultainiously on adjacent runways. Never experienced that before - or after. Crazy, but that was 22 years ago.

Van egy jó barátom aki imádja a repülöket. Elküldöm neki. Gratulálok a toronynak, pilótáknak akik hihetettlen nyugalommal lehozták a gépet. Köszönöm super volt végig nézni! Jó egészséget kívánok önöknek!

I never get tired of watching this video. I must have seen it a dozen times. 😊👍 ✈️

Espetacular!!!!! parabéns aos pilotos,e a todos esses gênios que constroem essas máquinas maravilhosas, thanks a Santos Dumont e aos irmãos Rayth

Very Very Nice, congratulations to the two pilots, from Germany to the USA, it is a wonderful world.

I am French, but I have rarely flown in my life, I would never fly on the A380! Very nice video with all these different points of view, beautiful plane, huge and yet so graceful and elegant, this is another proof to be proud to be European and to be part of the European Union!😊

San Francisco airport is an outstanding and very professional airport with very professional and dedicated control tower personnel. Hats off to them!

Gives good appreciation for the amount of engineering, communication, coordination and resources that go into safe landing. Hope passengers get to appreciate it rather than just eat, sleep, sh!t and choose to complain about some minor discomforts.

Watching this video is a good example of why there will NOT be flying cars for everyone. Everyone involved in moving planes requires respect and following orders or people die

The overview of SF was good to see. My memory of the '89 bay area earthquake saw a mess. Love SF and Oakland.

Magnificent plane. Awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing a world that most of us will never get to experience. My piloting days are over, and I don't even like flying commercial anymore (something to the effect of being sardines in a can), but this stuff still fascinates me, and I still look skyward with wonder every time an aircraft flies overhead. Anyone who doesn't look with wonder at the miracle of flight is dead inside.

I've been overdosing on The Smithsonian Channel's "Air Disasters"; and, it sure is refreshing to see an airliner land safely..

FABULOUS !!! Great panoramic views ! Really felt like being right there in the cockpit !!! Enlightens us, albeit with just a glimpse, on how crucial the ATC-Pilot communication and action both are !!! Salute to the pilots and to all the people behind the curtain ---in the Control Tower--- as well !!! Great teamwork--- the skilled pilots make it sound so simple, but it is actually deceptively simple !!!

NICE WORK! I love the friendly tension between the Pilot and the First Officer, the Pilots life and reputation is on the line if either one misses one mistake!

A380, a real Spruce Goose of our time.

Das war Capitan Rapps letzte Landung 😭😢Sehr Emotional.Viel Spaß noch mit deinem Helikopter Schein. Werde dich vermissen.

This makes flying one of those monsters look like anybody can do it.. just turn knobs, dials, push buttons, flip switches... I'm also amazed at the knowledge ATC personnel have to be able to tell pilots the speed, altitude, direction, etc...the entire airline industry requires great expertise, trust, and respect among everyone involved to be successful and safe...Thank you all for your professionalism .

It amazes me how they can communicate with so many diffrent accents and languages spoken over the wireless.

Great German pilots are always good to see. True professionals on par with high quality medical doctors, imo. Need to give the air traffic controllers great respect as well, I really don't know they can do what they do, but I'm sure glad they can do it, day in and day out. Both the pilots & the aircraft controllers earn every penny of their wages.

what a big bird, beautiful to watch

The most professionally produced multi camera video of an approach, landing and ground taxi to gate I've ever seen. Nothing else comes close.

Još od drugog svjetskog rata nijemci, aameri, Englezi, japanci, rusi, i Francuzi su se uvijek pokazali kao odlični piloti, i dobri poznavaoci izgradnje novih zrakoplova s novom i naprednom tehnologijom. Bravo!

I never get tired watching A380

Great video! I really like how you show the different perspectives of what is going on. I can’t imagine how difficult it was to arrange that.

My first Approach into SFO ILS 28R, it was a beautiful light rain morning. Of hundreds approach over several years that approach and ones into Aspen stand out in my memory the most. Great memories, nice video, except for the little hissy fit in the beginning.

It’s so good to hear “deutsch” speaking within standard aeronautical English 😊😊 Great LH!!

Nothing against any other pilots, but for me the sound of a German accent in the cockpit is reassuring!