One might think that flying as a regular passenger is nothing extraordinary anymore. You board the plane, take your seat, maybe read a newspaper, and wait for the aircraft to leave the airport. The only glimpse you get of the world outside is through one of those tiny windows.
That’s why this flight was particularly exciting for me: thanks to my cooperation partner Air Berlin, I had the unique opportunity not only to get to know the two pilots in the cockpit a bit better, but also to hand over my video camera to them for the entire flight. They were free to film as much as possible — offering a completely new perspective and insight into everything that happens beyond what passengers usually get to see.
From the cockpit, the world looks entirely different…
Captain Jürgen Leinenweber and his co-pilot Michael Blümel were immediately thrilled by my idea of filming, and the video clearly shows how much fun they had documenting the flight from the cockpit’s perspective. I believe that not only for me, but also for most of the other passengers, footage like this is something truly special—offering a fascinating glimpse into a world that usually only pilots get to experience up in the skies.
Enjoy the flight with AB7000 to Miami!
I also don’t want to miss the opportunity to personally thank the two likeable “Sky Dogs,” Jürgen Leineweber and Michael Blümel, for making the film such an unforgettable experience. My sincere thanks also go to the entire cabin crew for their outstanding service.
I’d also like to recommend J. Leineweber’s blog: www.treffpunkt-flugangst.de
