PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
(All movies include English and German subtitles.) Premiere in Jumbo format For the first time, PilotsEYE.tv is a guest in the cockpit of a Boeing 747-400 and accompanies the ruler over 710 aircraft and 1700 pilots into aeronautical retirement. PilotsEYE shows the most spectacular images from the cockpit of airliners and guarantees unusual authentic insights into the real everyday life of a pilot in HD quality. The last flight of the Top Dog Frankfurt is usually foggy and damp cold in January. The de-icing vehicles, which are driven up to the aircraft to save time, are therefore nothing special in this weather for Senior First Officer Matt Baur and Rainer Lange, the head of the 747 long-haul fleet. Both are long-time employees of Lufthansa's fleet boss Norbert Wölfle, whom they are accompanying today to the west coast of the US. Toward the West without Papers Due to especially strong winds, today's flight goes to the USA on a very southerly airway, which is otherwise only used for the flight home. 1 hour delays can be offset by a strong tail wind and the arrival time will be earlier. This allows the crew to make up a one hour delay and land even before the scheduled arrival. Operationally, this is not a problem, because the Boeing 747 with the registration D-ABTK is already equipped with the paperless cockpit, and therefore an additional screen on the cockpit window, on which all flight documents are digitally available. The original software (Lido / eRouteManual) is therefore used for the first time in the film for visualization. Always an Alternative The regular weather update of all alternate airports is a part of the cockpit work. A request via satellite shortly thereafter delivers the current data on the on-board printer. Captain Woelfle explains the audience every single letter and number code. Anyone who has a desire for explanations will opt for audio track 2, and listens to the personal audio commentary of the captain at a normal sound. Flying is team work PilotsEYE.tv is focusing specifically on the teamwork between the pilots in careful images in this episode and shows how precise work can function on just such a small area. Approachable, calm and appreciative, Airline Captain Wölfle leads his crew and verifies that all pilots act relaxed in any stressful situation. The quiet narrative proves the viewer with space for his own interpretation, which are rounded out by memories of special moments and reflective thoughts on the pilot's life. The Strip in HD PilotsEYE.tv also offers spectacular HD images in this episode: Wisconsin in wintery splendor, Las Vegas still so sharp from an altitude of 12,000 meters altitude that individual hotels on the "Las Vegas Strip" can be recognized, and finally the San Bernardino Mountains at the edge of Los Angeles - submerged in sunlight and smog-free for a change. The automatic accelerator and the autopilot are switched off after extending the landing flaps. From now on, the pilot is flying the 240 tons with his left hand and carefully accelerates with his right hand. For the first time, PilotsEYE.tv is showing the input on the yoke and the response of the aircraft synchronous in the same image for the first time. The audience directly experiences how the movements of the yoke affect the position of the aircraft. You cannot get any closer to the fascination of flying. Los Angeles is my City Before returning to Frankfurt, Norbert Woelfle invites to three beautiful places, which he has grown fond of over the years: to the Getty Museum in the morning, lunch at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica and sunset on Mount Hollywood, in the Griffith Observatory.

REVIEW
This DVD follows Capt Norbert Wölfle and his crew on a roundtrip flight to Los Angeles which is also Capt Wölfle s last flight of his aviation career. Cameras in the cockpit follow the crew as they carry out all of their preparations and procedures during each phase of flight. During the first leg of our flight I couldn t help but be in awe at how scenic the view from the cockpit can be from a pilot s perspective while flying at over 30,000ft. The landing in Los Angeles was very smooth and after a short taxi to the gate we join the crew as Capt Wölfle takes us to some of his favorite spots such as Getty Museum, lunch at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica and sunset on Mount Hollywood, in the Griffith Observatory. On the final leg of our flight back to Frankfurt, Capt Wölfle talks about his career and his plans for after retirement. He also discusses a lot of challenges of being a pilot and the disadvantages that comes with being away from home for a long period of time. Soon enough, after leaving the warm sunshine of Los Angeles, it was now time for Capt Wölfle to perform his very last landing at Frankfurt in some not so favorable cold weather. After landing, Capt Wölfle was applauded by his crew and ground staff as he exited the 747 for the very last time. This DVD is very touching and a fantastic journey into the lives of Lufthansa pilots. Highly Recommended 10/10 :: While these DVD s are in foreign languages, subtitles are provided in English, German and French. It may seem inconvenient having to read subtitles in order to understand what s going on but it really isn t as inconvenient as it may seem. I thought that the editing of these videos was second to none and what made it even more impressive, was the fact that there were camera views from the ground for takeoff and landings. Cameras were also present in the control tower which captured the Air Traffic Controllers as they communicated with the aircraft. The prices of these DVDs are 29.90 Euros and for what you are getting, I would say it is a very fair price. The overall presentation of these DVDs give you the impression that a major filming company spend months filming and editing to create what I think is the most unique and innovation aviation documentary to date. If you have never seen an aviation documentary before, I would definitely recommend PilotsEYE. What I Like About the DVDs Breathtaking scenery Stunning and Creative editing Features very unique destinations and aircrafts HD format. Numerous Cameras give a thrilling and unique perspective to the viewers of what goes on in the cockpit What I Don't Like About the DVDs Nothing. --avsim.net Marlon Carter