The FE's Lament 2010 HD

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  • Well thankfully there are still some dudes who sit sideways, twiddle dials, flick switches and read the occasional checklist. This one's for you. A re-hash of my most popular video, a similar cast of clowns, jokers and side saddlers with all new footage in glorious HD, (un) fortunately the hyena slept through his cameo!

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  • @golfcharlie232
    @golfcharlie232 8 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Rest in peace, Matt. Sad to see such a gentleman go.
    Pilots never die, they climb away and don't come back. You will be sorely missed.

  • @TheArtofEngineering
    @TheArtofEngineering ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As an ex ship's radio officer (merchant navy)....I know how it feels to lose your job to technology and automation. Great video!

  • @CameTo
    @CameTo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was the best video I've seen in a long time. The tail end of the golden days

  • @therickman1990
    @therickman1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've seen this video so many times, every time this song comes on the radio I play this video in my head. Rest In Peace Matt!

  • @Petercky319
    @Petercky319 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A friend of mine was just playing this song. It immediately reminded me of this video that I first watched now nearly 14 years ago. Brought back many memories and put a big smile on my face. Thank you.

  • @xflyingtiger
    @xflyingtiger 15 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a retired Flying Tiger pilot, I did not think anything could make me miss the grind. But, this video really brings back memories of a very unique life. Thanks for sharing. I wish I could go back and do it again, for a week or two, maybe a night, maybe not. Good to see you guys having fun.,

  • @azevex
    @azevex 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Friends, I flew cargo flights for long 14 years (727, DC-8 and 767), and I miss this time. Seeing the movie, I was reminded of my flights that were so much rock and roll, lots of laughs and a little money, but they were fantastic days. Congratulations and thank you for bringing me great memories of those days

  • @therickman1990
    @therickman1990 13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    'stuck in the middle with you' 'jokers to the right' 'get down the stairs'
    Anyone else noticed this song fits perfect to the video? Awesome video mate, watched this vid about 6 times in 2 days, i so wanna go flying by myself one day

  • @hollyzhobbyz991
    @hollyzhobbyz991 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I can't hear this song on the radio without thinking of this video now! My husband introduced it to me a few years back. He used to work as a flight engineer in the military and then in the civilian sector.

  • @SJP1504
    @SJP1504 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Rest in peace Matt, keep on soaring the beautiful skies

  • @danje10
    @danje10 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video by Balleka!
    Loved the snow falling 'up'!
    And the very sharp Flight Engineer at 3:20 who had enough of the sloppy Captain and 'saved the airplane' by finally turning on the landing lights, albeit a bit late considering most airliners turn them on descending thru 18,000'.
    Loved the great 'acting' -- clowns to the left, jokers to the right, here I am.. stuck in the middle with you! Who knew the words to the old Steelers Wheel song would fit this life so well!

  • @hiroshiando2852
    @hiroshiando2852 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Highly talented videographer, truly captures the joy, hardship and camaraderie of the airline industry we call it family. Many mahalos for producing this video. Miss my old jumbo-jet. Aloha.

  • @krushpak996
    @krushpak996 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    R.I.P Matt. Fair Skies, smile and wave

  • @bjrw01
    @bjrw01 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happily retired from NWA after 37 years, 15 on the whale. I say I don't miss it, sometimes I lie. Thanks for the great video!

  • @b747skyguy
    @b747skyguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brings back great memories of my "Freight dog" days as a 74' "Plumber" every time I watch this and my glider days as I watch Matt's soaring vids.
    Miss your works Matt, God rest you.

  • @phillipngo2133
    @phillipngo2133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    While I do like the computer, automation and advanced technology in the cockpit. The flight engineer position will never be beaten

  • @korbakouak
    @korbakouak 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Retired now,the spirit of this fabulous job miss me a lot
    great video

  • @iswim2themoon
    @iswim2themoon 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    OH! Wow! My father was a FE on an Air Force C130 in Vietnam! I can see why he Loved his job! Great video! Thanks!

  • @tb727
    @tb727 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    RIP Balleka thank you for all the great views over the years.

    • @olepedersen5420
      @olepedersen5420 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ?? is it true ? what happened ?.. RIP

    • @carlvogt6162
      @carlvogt6162 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ole Pedersen He died in December in a glider crash

    • @jimlambert1398
      @jimlambert1398 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dec 4 North Hill, AAIB still investigating.... you can find finished reports via GOV.UK , usually takes a year....

    • @Avantime
      @Avantime 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIP. Thinking about his previous glider footage a lot of times he flew into some rather dodgy weather.

    • @oselini
      @oselini 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OMG.. so sorry to know he passed away! Didn't know him in person but he seems such a great guy! Can't belive it

  • @Zachey2001
    @Zachey2001 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the coolest videos. Really. I made our teacher show this video in my Air Transportation class--It was a hit.

  • @johnstanley8110
    @johnstanley8110 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it, love it...can't stop playing it and got a smile on my dial as I do so....30 years as QF cabin crew starting on 747-200's and gotta love the FE's...

  • @therickman1990
    @therickman1990 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this video about 15 times now. Absolutely love it! Today this song was on the radio and i started singing along, with this video in my head! Brilliant!

  • @TheCarlosmachado
    @TheCarlosmachado 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing details , the snow going up , the shadows on the wing tip , the song with the movements , and above all , the spirit ... congratulations .

  • @ytmanks2
    @ytmanks2 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very clever video...great job matching the lyrics to the visuals. I have watched this video several times and never tire of it. The beat is uplifting and the crew are good sports to play along and are obviously enjoying it. Hope to see more like this in the future.

    • @tinaikana679
      @tinaikana679 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. Still to this day I love it and miss walking (squeezing 😂) into the flight deck past the F/E ❤

  • @seeyawouldntwannabeya347
    @seeyawouldntwannabeya347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best job bar none. Every day is different and every day is the same. I was a F/E for 32 years. 6 on C-130's, 3 on KC-10's, 6 on B707's and 17 on B747's. All great airplanes but the B747 was the absolute best. Our company had older retired passenger airplanes converted into freighters in all that time I only shut down 1 engine. It actually shutdown itself. The tower shaft or accessory drive quit working so no fuel flow. It was such fun traveling the world. I miss it so. I have a disease that has taken most of my hearing so I couldn't do the job even if one was available. I was the luckiest guy in the world.

    • @johnnicol64
      @johnnicol64 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to , 747 , Africa happy ,happy .I found my role in life fighting and loving the beast.

  • @OneStepTravelers
    @OneStepTravelers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing. I was born not in the 3 crew flight deck, but I respect seeing this and I dont know why, I can feel the pleasure and happiness the atmosphere so great!!!, i was born in 737-200… way below all of them in the video… high salute to all of them, hail aviators!!!!

  • @franksmedley1954
    @franksmedley1954 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy watching this. Brings back great memories.

  • @gallitosoto2
    @gallitosoto2 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello! Its a pleasure to see videos like this one! That is call the best office ever =) I hope one day will fly the 47 like them! Fly safe..
    Greetings from Mexico!

  • @NaiBVaiZ
    @NaiBVaiZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Favorite video which I saw many years before. I took training and now a captain... Good one guys. Rest in peace Matt.

  • @travlnman2004
    @travlnman2004 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never get tired of watching this video. Excellent job!

  • @ericgray7800
    @ericgray7800 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a long time 747 "classic" captain...with FE's... I love this video. Nice job.

  • @Captnoatp
    @Captnoatp 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply the best aviation video I`ve seen. Just hope you are stil flying so we can have some more videos to look forward to. Thank you Balleka

  • @phoenixthomas5495
    @phoenixthomas5495 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    When cargo crews decide to have fun...it gets awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ADulay
    @ADulay 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job guys. As a retired cargo guy, that video hit it spot on and I was the clown on the left, as they say!
    AD

    • @glentaybow
      @glentaybow 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can vouch for that!!

  • @pilootdotcom
    @pilootdotcom 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb editing and timing! And cool to have a peak into the freightdogs' world.

  • @solomonpilot2510
    @solomonpilot2510 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE IT, AND THANKS 4 POSTING !

  • @tk754
    @tk754 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rest in peace captain..

  • @simplefact4u
    @simplefact4u 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best aviation videos I have seen so far.! Thank you

  • @GrumpyOldMan2
    @GrumpyOldMan2 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody fantastic. Well done.
    F/E's got me into a lot of sh!t. But they also got me out of a lot more! Thanks guys.

  • @lauciricateam2
    @lauciricateam2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video will always bring a smile to my face, now that I fly planes for a living it is a great reminder of how much I love aviation. Rest in peace Matt.

  • @MiguelJuanBaheiro
    @MiguelJuanBaheiro 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my eyes , the best corp. vid. ever!
    TEAMWORK & FUN

  • @CaptSly
    @CaptSly 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    New to the freight world but i know an awesome video when I see it!
    Well done!

  • @phantomworks23
    @phantomworks23 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    FE is my fav position in the flightdeck! This is an awesome vid!!

  • @thestig747
    @thestig747 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an amazing video, I enjoy watching it all the time!

  • @User5cod
    @User5cod 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    really really nice mate!
    thanks for sharing the good mood!

  • @macktheinterloper
    @macktheinterloper 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    100% pure awesomeness. Great ensemble you've got there :)

  • @cynjerty
    @cynjerty 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    from a turbo prop FE, that is a pretty good piece of video right there. Now you just need some low level in there and you will be good to go.

  • @Windhoek91
    @Windhoek91 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff, guys!! Thx for this awesome video!!

  • @sweetmissmew
    @sweetmissmew 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are some ladies that still sit sideways too...and love this video! ;-)

  • @Dutchbird757
    @Dutchbird757 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't get any better than this! 10/10*

  • @P61guy61
    @P61guy61 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Thank you for posting from a fellow freight dog.

  • @ianbell8701
    @ianbell8701 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the laugh....and the memories (F/E 707/720)

  • @woodytfc
    @woodytfc 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an awesome video you guys are the best cheers

  • @cgtruitt
    @cgtruitt 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, I can relate. Superb, and a toast to you! Cheers.

  • @JSF747
    @JSF747 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flight Engineers kick ass! I'm a CFI and would like to work at my dad's company as a FE on the 747-200s. The pilots have 4 checklists then ask what's for dinner, while the FE does everything else!

  • @captspeaking
    @captspeaking 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    'kin brilliant - well done Meneer Balleka!

  • @MPCapricorn
    @MPCapricorn 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol, you're a bunch of crazy funny guys! Love this video! Never have seen someone recording the nose gear from INSIDE the plane while taxiing before.
    Interesting and funny! Do you fly only cargo or sometimes passengers?
    5*! + subscribed

    • @dougmorey5131
      @dougmorey5131 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It captures the moment and the mood. Aviation lost a great resource when the bean counters engineered them out of the cockpit. Fortunately, all my big airplane experience was with Flight Engineers. They saved my ass more times than I can count. Migrated to bush flying in Kenya. Could have used a guardian angel there too.

  • @KJ4CTZ
    @KJ4CTZ 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man, no matter who you are, how important you job is, how much responcibility you have,,,,,why not enjoy yourself and those around you. Love the video and nice to know that real people still exist. Just keep the greasy side down guys! " with information Bravo"

  • @GustavoRodrigues
    @GustavoRodrigues 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @FK9Crew the song is Stealers Wheel - Stuck in the Middle With You

  • @tinaikana679
    @tinaikana679 ปีที่แล้ว

    Take me back 😢❤

  • @manstonman
    @manstonman 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shame that MK is now out of business due to bad management, cos they had some great crews as you've just witnessed, well done, good video

    • @bob313mas
      @bob313mas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not so much about bad management as the real cause of MK going out of business due to the loss of two B-747s both accidents were human errors.

  • @mikeydapilot
    @mikeydapilot 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and funny too! Looks like you guys have fun on the job.

  • @ZJFFDS
    @ZJFFDS 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Song is 'Stuck in the middle' by Steeler's Wheel.

  • @jtm12180
    @jtm12180 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just the song alone makes this video great

  • @harrier1231
    @harrier1231 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Usually I'm pretty happy with my barbie jet, but these guys make flying heavy metal look pretty ok! (not counting the snow)
    I think I'm in love with the three striper at 1:51...

  • @DerekHerbst747
    @DerekHerbst747 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video, It catches the spirit of a typical B747 Classic Cargo crew..

  • @Sigpilot97
    @Sigpilot97 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you guys really that happy? Looks like a great place to work and you get paid to fly.......now I know why your so happy all the time. Keep the vids coming for us ground dwellers. Thanks!

  • @RoRe10
    @RoRe10 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice Video! One of the best aviation videos I've ever seen :D Cool Crew!

  • @Lampa15CA
    @Lampa15CA 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well that just made my day! Happy flying to all of you!

  • @zmanchu
    @zmanchu 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    really awesome video! great work!

  • @IDontWhantAUsername
    @IDontWhantAUsername 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great Video, with a perfect song

  • @MikeyFirst
    @MikeyFirst 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool video. I always thought pilots we're frigid but these guys are cool!

  • @Slaterator
    @Slaterator 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Realy an awesome video ! Congratulations !

  • @gt5004life
    @gt5004life 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    When these old birds get phased out do you get right seat?
    Cheers.

  • @purplepilot
    @purplepilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best part of flying cargo is the camaraderie of the guys you fly with. Unlike the pax airlines....boxes never complain. It was a secret that is well kept even to today. The best flying there is....

  • @501para
    @501para 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    wauw nice video, do they actually still fly with flight engineers ?

  • @canav8
    @canav8 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think that is John. I cant remember his last name. Worked at American Eagle back in the early 90's.

  • @FSJokerproduction
    @FSJokerproduction 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty Nice dude !! may at 0:10 the snow falls up in Luxenbourg ;) Nice Video man ... Thumbs up

  • @lavalleer
    @lavalleer 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    the best video ever........10/10

  • @CarstenBauer
    @CarstenBauer 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vfideo. Thanks :)
    Love the backwards snow drop bits :)

  • @jncanticas
    @jncanticas 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very, very, veery nice! Congrats!

  • @ran21444
    @ran21444 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow this is the best job Iever saw!!

  • @ben51107
    @ben51107 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome!!!
    what the music is in video??
    like it

  • @pilotnyc2572
    @pilotnyc2572 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's called "Stuck in the middle with you"
    also made famous inthe movie "Reservoir Dogs" by Quentin Tarantino

  • @sturvinmurvin9408
    @sturvinmurvin9408 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are great! I hope to work with a crew like this!

  • @marcobusch
    @marcobusch 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAHAHAHAHHA... The most amazing video I've seen these times. I'd really like to know wheather you are a part of this flyght crew, because I'd pretty appretiate to meet those guys and his aircraft. I'm situated in São Paulo - Brazil. Thank you very much!!!!!

  • @ExportAli
    @ExportAli 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a quick one, how did you get that shot at 1:09! Its great :)
    Loving the videos

  • @jackimortenson4813
    @jackimortenson4813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    as a FE with 6500 military flight hours...I miss the comraderies and enjoy the hell of this video...and who is the FE in the first scene...he looks familiar

  • @sexycengiz5
    @sexycengiz5 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP was a awesome airline to work for!!

  • @kamelthorn
    @kamelthorn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in pease dude. My you sore high always.

    • @bstewart9102
      @bstewart9102 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice use of the English language

  • @homer3152
    @homer3152 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!

  • @ml66b
    @ml66b 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really brilliant!! I need to do a trains version of that!

  • @HaloHamstur
    @HaloHamstur 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Around how much do you get a year?

  • @tubbsy99
    @tubbsy99 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video!!

  • @govetter
    @govetter 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Captain!

  • @StratMatt777
    @StratMatt777 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I laughed out loud at 1:33! Great video!

  • @mcnewby69
    @mcnewby69 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Loved it.

  • @AlbertoRestifo
    @AlbertoRestifo 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the video I love most in all the tube!
    What song is on the background?

  • @jettmary
    @jettmary 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the FE at 3.06 was my instructor at Little Rock AFB at C-130 school back in the mid 80"s. Looks close to being his twin.

  • @KiwiShoot
    @KiwiShoot 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful stuff !!