I didn't understand a word but i watched and enjoyed every second of it. Enjoy your retirement captain

Hey there ;) I'm German and yes, we can get emotional too. To answer your question: This pilot is a legend in aviation. His name is Jürgen Raps, also known as "Captain JR". He was Chiefpilot of the German Lufthansa and he flew 41 years in total. He was the first airline-pilot worldwide with a flight license for the A380. When you count all his flights together, he flew about 15 million kilometers in total. Hes has my total respect!

man that part when he took his jacket off and took off his bars and his wings got me. This was the top guy in the entire fleet and stood there in front of everyone and did that. I respect him and I live in Florida. I didn't understand a word but understood everything though.

He has a face and smile that makes you feel comfortable and travel around the world without worrying about anything.

Best pilot ever, congrats M. Raps ! Very emotional ! :')

Jurgen Raps....such a charismatic and clearly beloved pilot by so many. His characteristics crack me up. Had he ever been Captain on any flight I was on, I would know that I was in very good and safe hands. He is a man very passionate about flying and a consummate professional. I wish him nothing but more happiness in his retirement.

I never met the man, nor flew on any of his flights in which he was at the controls (at least, I don't I have), but I got to know Jurgen Raps through the many, many videos I watched here on KZfaq, from beginning to end and many I've repeated cause it never got boring or repetitive for me. You sir, are a great pilot and Lufthansa is saying "goodbye" to an elite pilot of the A380. Thank you sir for your many hours of service in the air, getting people where they needed to go safely and efficiently. May you enjoy your many years of retirement.

Da ist einer der Ganz Ganz Großen gegangen! Was er in 41 Jahren geleistet hat, wird ihm so schnell keiner nachmachen. Hut ab vor diesem Piloten!

How on Earth anyone can dislike this video, is entirely beyond my comprehension...

wow brought tears to my eyes

I teared up towards the end when Jurgen handed over his epaulets. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I wish Captain Jurgen blue skys and tail winds in his retirement. -From Texas !

By far the greatest pilot i have ever seen!!!! My dream since i was 6 is to become a pilot and i am still working toward it at 17!!!! one day i hope to become a pilot like Captain Jurgen!!!! Simply the best pilot i have ever seen and this video definitely brings tears to my eyes, WE LOVE YOU CAPTAIN JURGEN!!!!

Man ist nicht nur Pilot, sondern auch ein Vorbild. Es ist schön zu sehen, mit was für einen Respekt die Leute miteinander umgehen. Ich hoffe nur, dass die Fliegerei so bleib... und nicht alles in einer Lohndumping-Nummer wie Ryanair ausartet..!

I nearly cried. I still wish I met Jurgen because he flew to San Francisco before.

What a wonderful video to watch, to see the respect for a colleague on display. All my flying has been done as a passenger, and many times a a boy I was privileged to be allowed in the cockpit for a visit and was treated with respect by the professionals I encountered. Of course the world was gentler place back then ... I wish you many happy years of retirement Captain :)

Mehr als nur ein symbolischer Akt, sich vor lfd. Kamera und der ganzen Mannschaft die Schulterklappen abzulegen. Wowh.... das nenn ich Demut. Jürgen Raps, wohl ein cooler, tougher und zugleich bescheidener Typ. Gibts nicht allzuoft heutzutage in dieser egozentrischen Welt. Danke für den Clip, ein echter Motivator auch in anderen Berufen. :-)

Thank you pilotseye for these videos. They are very special. Thank you

Fantastic Video May God Bless him and give peace and prosperity in his retired life

CONGRATULATIONS to Captain Juergen Raps on his retirement and reaching a milestone in his more than 41 years long career. I have seen a few of his videos from the cockpits and saw his interview on his retirement just a short while ago. Captain Raps is an absolutely amazing pilot and an inspiring professional who served aviation industry and particularly his company in an exemplary fashion. He achieved in his career what millions could only dream of. If he does not serve Lufthansa or aviation industry any more, then his departure is a monumental loss of this industry. His experience and knowledge must not just go away with him only because he has now retired. As he has trained hundreds of pilots during his career, I do hope he continues sharing his knowledge and experience somehow for the good of this and future generations to come as long as he comfortably can. My best wishes to Captain Raps and thank you Sir for your services.

Jürgen war einer der ersten Piloten, der mir eine Landung im Cockpit ermöglichte. VIELEN DANK dafür und alles gute!

Huge respect for you sir, you are a great example of a Captain and a true gentleman, We all can tell that you really enjoyed your job. This video really touched me. Enjoy your retirement captain.

i'm seventeen and live in the united states, to be quite honest Jurgen Raps has made me feel and know aviation in a very different and positive way. he has finally made me know more about my future career and how fun its gonna be. This shows that you've really influenced a lot of people and that we are all proud of you.

Wenn man hier so manche Kommentare liest, kommt einem das Kotzen. Keinen Respekt, keine Empathie und keinen Anstand. Man scheint zu vergessen, dass einen niemand gezwungen hat, hier einen Kommentar abzusondern ! Mir hat das Video erstklassig gefallen. Wer Interesse an dieser Thematik hat, der kennt Herrn Raps. Wenn nicht, kann man auch einfach mal die viel zu große Fresse halten.

I really miss this cool man everyday. Love lots from the Philippines

This is now the third story I see about a captain of Lufthansa and every story is enviable full of emotions, every captain is humble and admirable and Lufthansa can really be proud to have such women and men as pilots who pass on their knowledge and charisma to the next generation !!👍

Respect!!!

I don,t speak German bit it was self explanatory. Wonderful moment!

Great pilot and such a nice person -I always look at your videos and greetings from Ireland!

What a beautiful life... My dad retired on the 777 for United not too long ago and I can say it was the most emotional I've ever seen him... This job truly pays in ways non pilots will never understand I guess. Congrats Jurgen.

Great video, great captain Jurgen! I really shrugged out when the captain spoke and gave epaulets.

This is the man who made me love aviation and inspired me to follow my dream of becoming a pilot, thanks Jürgen!

I can imagine that if it's time to stop with flying it can be very emotional for a pilot. After all flying was in his/her blood, the love of their life, what they loved to do for living. Thumb up from The Netherlands.

This man is a perfect display of professionalism. I think we all as airline pilots should follow his example and be the best we can where ever our flying takes us. Ein Prosit mein Guten piloten Herr Jurgen.

I wanna be such a great pilot like you, Jürgen 😊 flying is amazing. I had a vision and since that I can’t stop thinking about it 😊 best dream, passion, love and hobby ever ✈️

the best pilot and co pilot match ever much respect.... thank you

From Bahraini pilot... Wish you all the best cap in your retirement happy live ....

I think for Jurgen the most important thing was he loved his job up in the air !

Jürgen, du gibst mir Mut, sehr emotional!

das mit den schulterklappen war am emotionalsten ! vor allen wie lange man dafür fliegen musste. Und dann alle vier goldene streifen mit schulterklappen übereicht

An inspiration to anyone who tries to achieve something positive, no matter high big or how small, just to get as far as you possibly can. That's a true inspiration. Godspeed Jurgen Raps!

That moment @2:46 sold me on being a pilot. Sitting in peace, enjoying the sunset, with the clouds above and below you, being the master of a beautiful machine. Nothing seemed more enjoyable in the world. Enjoy retirement sir! Blue skies!

Happy ground time, Capt. Raps, thank you for your long service, and may you have a long and enjoyable retirement! We love you here in America! (I've been watching Capt. Jurgen Raps from Frankfurt into SFO and San Francisco into Frankfurt and his final flight. What a great man, I like the humor in his eyes, his happy, easy manner, and the fact that his father was a pilot and he was interested in aviation at the age of 5, and continued his interest through his 41-year career. He explained some ups and downs of the career but also how much he has enjoyed it. I love that they had a little farewell in the aircraft. He certainly had the respect of his colleagues and had many "Happy Landings.." I got tears at the end and I didn't even know what he was saying! ) Carry on, Captain!

fantastisches video, hier nochmal ein großen Dank an Jürgen Raps und seine Crew die ihm immer zur Seite stand, ohne ihn wären wir in der Luftfahrt mit dem A380 noch nie so weit wie heute. Danke Jürgen und bleib gesund. Alle die, die dich vergöttern, Einer davon bin ich, stimmen bestimmt zu DANKE JÜRGEN

Very emotional moment when he handed his epaulets. This captain looks so professional. I hope he continues flying, this time as a passenger :) Best wishes

Nach all den Jahren in denen ich immer wieder auf dieses Video zurück komme, bekomme ich immer noch Gänsehaut. Ein Toller Mensch mit einer wunderschönen Karriere.

i m an indian so i can't undetstand what Mr.JR is saying but i m great fan of this man. God always bless him with good health and cheerfull smile

Wenn man mit der A380 fliegt, findet man den kompletten Film im Bordprogramm :-) Muss aber ehrlicherweise sagen, dass diese gut 6 Minuten das aller aller schönste im Film sind. Was aber ebenso schön war, sind die Aufnahmen, als die ganze Crew im Cliffhouse feiert.

What a legend! Got me all choked up! Hope the Captain is enjoying his retirement! God bless!

What a superb, truly experienced, professional Pilot & Captain in his time!! What a wonderful career! This upload is wonderful to watch. I hope you are truly enjoying your retirement Captain. May other young, international & domestic Pilots, take a leaf out of your page.

Raps, Sullenberger, Absmeier, Bennett .... und tausende andere - wenn alle Piloten dieser Welt dieses Wesen, dieses Wissen, diese Leidenschaft und dieses Gefühl für das Fliegen haben... dann kann in der Luftfahrt kaum noch was passieren. Ich weiß, dass es sie gibt ... und deswegen fühle ich mich als Passagier immer sicher und aufgehoben. Allen Piloten dieser Welt ... Danke. Every time happy landings ...

Very emotional. These largely unsung heroes, the pilots and their skill, are why we get from A to B safely

Captain Juergen Raps , is a great captain , leaving a great legacy behind , wish i could have the honor of meeting him and learning from him :)

Ach wiiiieeeee oft schau ich mir JR Videos an... jede Woche... einfach unvergesslich!!! Danke Jürgen

Captain JR is awesome. He is a real hero.

I watched this video morethan 5 times and still like to watch ....

i cry with this video and the captian Jürgen Raps is my inspiration and the cap still continuous to fly in private flights, The Aviation is my life and i I will never stop flying never

Watching this in 2019. Understood only 10% of the words. Understood 100% of the emotion. Moved me to tears.

Danke Schone Mr.Jürgen Raps. You did a great job...

Einer der ganz Großen... Wir haben nicht mehr viele von diesen Menschen. Ich werde die wenigen Flüge die ich mit dir fliegen durfte sehr vermissen. JR.. Gott möge Dich beschützen 🍀

Hello from Seattle,Washington ,,,you sir are my guy to watch! Congrats on your retirement!!!

What an amazing send-off....watched this almost five times, back to back! One day, in a future not far from now, I hope to finally achieve my dream of becoming a pilot. I want to spend the rest of my life in the clouds; bring joy to people, connect families, experience life, interact with people from all races and possibly, achieve at least a half of what Retired Captain Raps has. I understand zero from the speeches and the keynote speakers due to language barrier, but, I understand the emotions. I felt it all. What a life well lived & experienced. All the best in your retirement Captain! With admiration, from Nairobi, Kenya.

Well done Captain Raps, my respect from Chile

Why am I even crying! I don't speak German and I've only watched 2 videos about him! The scene where he promoted his Co-pilot was touching.

One of the finest pilots

even without the subtitles you can tell the greatness of this man.

Even as only a PPL holder I can relate with this a 100% .. Whether it is flying a Piper Archer or a 380.. the raw emotions of pilots is the same! .. Happy retirement Capt Raps!

Always love this german captain... smart & stunning. well, the journeys ended. Enjoy your life & retirement time captain Jurgen. God bless you

Flying was not his proffesion, it was his way of life !! Thank you Captain !!

In the future I'll pilot the A380. This video is very emotional and exciting. Thank you for the excellent pilot.

Peter Jacobus and Robert Juelicher were visibly very emotional. Two of his longtime colleagues probably

ein wahnsinnig sympathischer typ!

Lieber Jürgen Raps. Ich hoffe das Du genau so viel Spass auf einem Helicopter hast wie auf der 380. Grüße aus Wien.

Seht gutes Video !!!Jürgen Raps ist für mich ein sehr großes Vorbild!! Vielen, vielen Dank für dieses Video!!!

Nice video. Great pilot, with a good sense of humour

these are the only videos that I don't understand a word...that I enjoy the most!

This is amazing... thanks for sharing it.

Happy Retirement JR, its been great pleasure to see all the flights of you, your crew with you on video and your dedication towards Lufthansa. Wish you the best of your retirement...

Thank You for the reply and to answer my questions.What a special man.WOW

My second video of this great man, and I'm already fan for life! :)

Enjoy your retirement and good luck, captain

Man, that was touching, what a man to have created such team spirit and loyalty in the cutthroat world of commercial airlines., says a lot.

Ein Pilot ist auch nur ein Mensch, dieser hier scheint ein besonderer Mensch zu sein. Wer so von Kollegen geschätzt wird muss ein guter sein!

Mir sind die Tränen gekommen. Hammer Video. War sehr emotional!

What a delightful experience to watch this Pilot and a party he clearly deserved. HE was my inspiration to learn to identify aircraft model & design and (prior to 9/11) I listened to the cockpit every time I flew. Your entire crew are the best of the best and it’s my privilege to have flown with you. Enjoy your retirement, Captain 🌹

Wonderful! Congrats and all the best!

Emotions and feelings know no barriers. Fly High Captain !

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You really make me keep checking youtube for your new videos, amazing work

Grandissimo,uno dei migliori piloti che abbia mai visto,grandeeeee

What a remarkable man, and a truly remarkable life. He will be missed not only at Lufthansa but around the world :( Auf weidersehen und tschuess Captain.

Great or even the greatest captain, I just love the professionalism!!!!

Wonderful and inspiring video ! long life JR.

The song at the start is : Brighter World - Michael Holborn

Touching, emotional and beautiful tribute to his retirement. I wish I had been aboard one of his flights, it would have been an honor. Godspeed and happiness in all you do, Captain Raps

wish you all the best Herr captain

This is the BEHAVIOR when "YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO"..! Congrats to JR and Congrats to PilotsEye for Making us "ENJOY" this VIDEO..! PilotsEye Thanks 4 Upload this..! Greetings From USA..!

It's soooo sad that one of the best pilots of Lufthansa left but all of it happened for good. Enjoy your time ahead of you captain. I salute you.

Auch mir als Mann und begeistertem Flieger standen die Tränen in den Augen ! Er (JR) ist und war ein Fliegervorbild ! Ich hoffe,daß er lange seinen (Un)Ruhestand genießen kann.Mit dem Herzen bleibt man immer Flieger .

Lovely farewell to Capt. J. R !

Das hast du wunderbar gemacht👍