Beyond the Horizon: Dad's Last Flight

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  • čas přidán 14. 01. 2020
  • After a 33 year career at Horizon Air, my family and I were lucky enough to accompany my dad, Captain Steve Brown, on his final flight as a commercial airline pilot.
    Capt. Steve Brown’s legacy lives on through the many young pilots he trained while serving as a Check Pilot at Horizon Air.
    Lucky for dad, his son and his brother have professional video experience, and we put our best effort into capturing this special moment. We hope you enjoy!
    Dates recorded: November 20-21, 2019
    Route SEA - DAL - LAX - SEA
    A career in review...
    - 33 years with Horizon
    - 49 years as a pilot
    - Over 20,500 total flying hours
    - Over 10,000 flights with Horizon
    - Acquired six different "type ratings"
    In retirement, Steve is re-qualifying as a flight instructor in general aviation, and pursuing studies in computer networking and security.
    To follow the filmmaker: / tbrownio

Komentáře • 175

  • @zachlang1982
    @zachlang1982 Před 3 lety +48

    Dude this deserves a million views. The camerawork, editing, music, narration, and especially the story itself is all just spectacular. Mad congrats to your Dad bro. He seems like an amazing dude in every aspect, and you seem like an awesome son to him. Also, the E175 is a sweet ride!!

  • @christineweisner7785
    @christineweisner7785 Před 3 lety +43

    When you LOVE what you do, you NEVER work a day in your life.

  • @jayhaapala6026
    @jayhaapala6026 Před 3 lety +15

    When he started reading the letter a student wrote, I teared up. "People in this world who matter most are those who chose to care and make a difference... without people like you, people like me can't realize their dream." Being a pilot (and in aviation/airlines in general) is being in a community that you just can't replicate. Aviation is like love story that even some of the best filmmakers in the world can't capture the spirit of. You did so in just a 10 minute video. Best wishes to your dad in retirement. Thank you for a fantastic video.

  • @Erikaannwalker78
    @Erikaannwalker78 Před 4 lety +60

    Congratulations Steve! You were one of my first Captains 17 years ago! I will always think of flying with you so fondly! Enjoy your retirement!!

    • @01stevemb
      @01stevemb Před 4 lety +2

      Hi Erika. What are you doing now, in addition to being a mom?

    • @01stevemb
      @01stevemb Před 3 lety +3

      Hi Erika. Glad to hear from you. Take care.

    • @peppermintaviation
      @peppermintaviation Před 2 lety

      @@01stevemb Hi Steve, Congrats on an amazing flight and journey. Do you do any mentoring? I'm looking to join QX very very soon.

  • @zachboyd4749
    @zachboyd4749 Před 3 lety +10

    From one pilot to another, May Blue Skies and Fair Winds be Under Your Wings!

  • @dcartier100
    @dcartier100 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations Captain. You will ALWAYS be a Captain. I am with ABXAir 767 Captain 31 years and will retire march of 2022. "Blue Skies" !!!

  • @206BigD
    @206BigD Před 4 lety +38

    Tearing up when the flight ended! Congrats to Steve for an incredible career and wishing him all the happiness in his next steps.
    The video quality was perfection, views from the cockpit and 30,000 ft. up are breathtaking. Your filmography is so talented! Keep it up Ty!

  • @synczozo11
    @synczozo11 Před rokem +3

    Tremendous respect for Captain Brown. It is people like him who inspire me.

  • @thebestisyettocome4114
    @thebestisyettocome4114 Před 3 lety +13

    Captain, enjoy your retirement. Keep flying as a private pilot. Happy skies.

  • @spadgm
    @spadgm Před 3 lety +3

    65 years young!
    What a great career!

  • @markbergthold6181
    @markbergthold6181 Před 3 lety +4

    Congratulations on your retirement, Captain Brown - enjoy the next chapter!

  • @damirzanne
    @damirzanne Před rokem

    awesome documentary, thank you

  • @showspotter
    @showspotter Před 4 lety +139

    that dude did NOT look 65

  • @sarahdrexler4812
    @sarahdrexler4812 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great tribute, Best wishes to your dad

  • @lisalister8002
    @lisalister8002 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done! Enjoyed this very much.

  • @brettj2898
    @brettj2898 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome video! What a great memory to have for your family

  • @standinguphigh1
    @standinguphigh1 Před 3 lety

    Happy Retirement!!

  • @YouSimon1000
    @YouSimon1000 Před rokem

    Beautiful tribute, and film. Thanks very much for sharing it with us.

  • @OzzieCarwashes
    @OzzieCarwashes Před 4 lety +4

    Your dad has such a lovely smile!

  • @abrahamnorthhampton3327

    What a terrific tribute to your father, Tyler, and congratulations to him on his retirement!

  • @JPH1786
    @JPH1786 Před 4 lety +1

    A very moving tribute to your dad, well done. Enjoy retirement sir, well earned.

  • @johnlang150
    @johnlang150 Před rokem

    Congrat's Capt. enjoy you next journey

  • @Brave_Aviator
    @Brave_Aviator Před 2 lety +1

    This is sooo inspiring and a very amazing story! All of the camera work and everything was amazing.

  • @lreid2495
    @lreid2495 Před 3 lety +3

    I really fkn loved that. Good on you, for honouring a worthy father, and that said, I hope he has found the next best.

  • @sf260
    @sf260 Před 2 lety

    Really nice tribute to your dad and his longstanding career. Very emotional!

  • @kevinmarzouca9879
    @kevinmarzouca9879 Před 3 lety +2

    So touching. Always love and cherish your parents no matter what they do.

  • @samrickworld
    @samrickworld Před 3 lety

    Heartwarming !!! Congratulations.

  • @JadeScorpion31
    @JadeScorpion31 Před 3 lety +3

    What a beautiful tribute to your Dad’s life and achievement! Blessings to you both as well as your family❤️ Thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment

  • @samdellefave2800
    @samdellefave2800 Před 3 lety +5

    Such a sweet sweet film, Tyler. I loved every second. This was so well done. I wish your family years of joy as you go forward. What a joy to watch. Thanks for taking us all on this final leg.

  • @winstonchurchill3597
    @winstonchurchill3597 Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice cinematography - enjoy your next adventure!

  • @thatdavidsonguy
    @thatdavidsonguy Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning storytelling. I did indeed shed a few tears. Hope your time since this video was published, has been fulfilling.

  • @noralynn6318
    @noralynn6318 Před 3 lety

    Happy Retirement!! Enjoy your family and friends.

  • @chiregio58
    @chiregio58 Před 3 lety

    Excellent...AWESOME.... sooooooo TOUCHING VIDEO !!!

  • @kfries123
    @kfries123 Před 3 lety

    Tyler, just saw this,...you gave your dad a heck of a birthday gift. Well done!

  • @bernardanderson7569
    @bernardanderson7569 Před 3 lety

    Tyler this is the best of the best Family video ever being on your Dads last flight that's something that you will never forget

  • @LaylaSweetman
    @LaylaSweetman Před 3 lety +1

    Final landing must've been heart-wrenching for your dad! A sweet card from the student, and nicely documented. Best wishes to the Captain. The best office in the world :)

  • @marydahm6851
    @marydahm6851 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your many years of service! You are blessed with a wonderful loving family. Enjoy your next chapter!

  • @charlescrisp2814
    @charlescrisp2814 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Steve for your amazing service.best wishes to you and all your family from the UK

  • @hillarytinsley9115
    @hillarytinsley9115 Před 4 lety +6

    Congratulations Captain Steve Brown! Definitely one of my favorites! I'm happy to say that I am one of the lucky ones who has known him for the full 33 years at Horizon!! First class all the way! So many years of memories!!! Enjoy your retirement!!!!! :)

  • @raymondanderson1026
    @raymondanderson1026 Před 2 lety

    AWESOME video! Happy belated retirement to Capt Brown and best wishes!

  • @mawkbuff
    @mawkbuff Před 3 lety

    That was very well done. A fitting tribute to a well managed career.

  • @jessekiefer0206
    @jessekiefer0206 Před 3 lety

    A great flight flown by a great captain! Congratulations to your dad!

  • @ScottEBBR
    @ScottEBBR Před 4 lety

    Amazing tribute to your Dad’s career. Enjoy the retirement Captain!

  • @arlesiodiamantino5727
    @arlesiodiamantino5727 Před 4 lety +2

    He looks young 😁😁
    Congrats captain, and good luck on your retirement

  • @nickrapitis4896
    @nickrapitis4896 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations to you, this is what heroes look like, taking unbelievable responsibility and risks to complete every flight. Congratulations and a tip to off my hat to you.

  • @trr9230
    @trr9230 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Give my regards to your humble father and wish him a happy retirement!

  • @donnaviestenz7773
    @donnaviestenz7773 Před 3 lety

    Congrats!!!!

  • @lukes7027
    @lukes7027 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on a remarkable career! I hope you have another 65 years in retirement!

  • @captainchris0211
    @captainchris0211 Před rokem

    I have such good memories flying for QX in and around the PNW in the Q400. Truly a great company with great people.

  • @odettebishop3086
    @odettebishop3086 Před 4 lety +9

    Such a great video, he will be missed by the AS/QX family.

  • @bernardanderson7569
    @bernardanderson7569 Před 3 lety

    This is a eye. Watering moment and the music is the perfect choice

  • @mvdp
    @mvdp Před 3 lety

    Great video, well done. Thanks!

  • @ctbt1832
    @ctbt1832 Před rokem

    Great job sir.

  • @phillp7777
    @phillp7777 Před 2 lety

    Very nice awesome pics and landing.. Congrats yur Dad making it all the way.
    great job!

  • @BonaFidesInvest
    @BonaFidesInvest Před rokem

    So so beautiful !!

  • @adamdriver1016
    @adamdriver1016 Před rokem

    what a lovely man

  • @acquanellaogbemudia9930

    Congratulations 🎊 Happy semi retirement 👏

  • @23dap
    @23dap Před 3 lety

    Congratulations to Captain Brown on his retirement! All the best with his new studies!

  • @toddanderson8277
    @toddanderson8277 Před rokem

    Captain Steve Brown was a great guy to work with and he truly has QX ❤️! Blue sky and tail winds.

  • @CPUHakker
    @CPUHakker Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice job and congrats to dad. I used to fly a lot and when I see pics an old HS friend who has been a pilot posts of his "office", I have to say it has a great view.

  • @EmmaWalton123
    @EmmaWalton123 Před 3 lety

    That’s awesome. I love Alaska Horizon. It’s great to see him retire from a job he loves. Hope he’s enjoying his retirement and all is well with your family.

  • @SamWebber-tz9bt
    @SamWebber-tz9bt Před rokem +1

    I am legitimately in tears

  • @Dutchbird757
    @Dutchbird757 Před 3 lety +1

    As a fellow Captain, Retirement would be my worst nightmare. Well put together this and a great lasting memory. Enjoy your Retirement Captain.

  • @TommyG11814
    @TommyG11814 Před 2 lety

    Big Congrats

  • @colingreen1208
    @colingreen1208 Před 2 lety

    This honestly made me cry. I know this time will come for me some day too but I really couldn’t imagine a life without flying. It’s second to none.

  • @DD-ee2nv
    @DD-ee2nv Před rokem

    Congratulations Captain Steve.

  • @1966spyderco
    @1966spyderco Před 3 lety

    Awesome video. Congrats sir

  • @PilotWanderlust
    @PilotWanderlust Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Steve & great video Tyler! Best wishes from EDDF! 😉

  • @love2run57
    @love2run57 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video...awesome career, ..congrats !

  • @sam345
    @sam345 Před 4 lety

    amazing video! congrats to your dad and awesome work on the filmmaking! deserves a million views haha

  • @alonsochehade
    @alonsochehade Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful video, and what a great tribute to your father's career! 🙂

  • @jennifer-dm6ce
    @jennifer-dm6ce Před rokem

    Congratulations with all the pilot's flying ✈ and more thing's

  • @redwingdetroit9671
    @redwingdetroit9671 Před měsícem

    Best of luck captain

  • @jimmygadd
    @jimmygadd Před 4 lety +1

    those two pilots was a good crew, can't think dad is one day over 50, looks like he is a easy guy to have around with the smile all the time! He will keep flying

  • @bernardanderson7569
    @bernardanderson7569 Před 3 lety +1

    God has blessed you and your family members and friends to celebrate this beautiful moment day .

  • @dianaalcorn7547
    @dianaalcorn7547 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful tribute to a great person! Made me tearful QX ❤️✈️👨‍✈️

  • @boxterjeff
    @boxterjeff Před rokem

    Awesome career. Your son sure is proud of you. I retired 2 years ago. God speed.

  • @southerncapturemedia
    @southerncapturemedia Před 3 lety

    Love your video!! I did a similar video a couple of months ago on my channel. It was a lot of fun being able to show everyone the cool career my dad had as an airline pilot! Congratulations to your Dad on Retirement!!

  • @thinkpadx60
    @thinkpadx60 Před 3 lety

    Congrats hope your enjoying the retirement

  • @planeandsimplexplained

    Congratulations on your retirement.

  • @Pilot721
    @Pilot721 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful video!

  • @eddiecharles6457
    @eddiecharles6457 Před 3 lety

    An absolutely great video! I've got to go peel some onions.

  • @yassirmohamed3958
    @yassirmohamed3958 Před 3 lety

    Great video for great man.

  • @budmcfly3311
    @budmcfly3311 Před 3 lety

    So good congratulations!

  • @jimydoolittle3129
    @jimydoolittle3129 Před rokem +2

    Great Vid , I’m crying now ,
    my father who I love very much taught me to fly high and far, now I teach my son,
    Happy landings everyone 👨‍✈️✈️🤗

  • @glenn3379
    @glenn3379 Před 3 lety

    Great video and congrats on your retirement Steve. Its a significant event and I hope my family can be with me on my last flight too... and I hope the china virus has not already ended my career. You are right about never getting tired of the view.
    Enjoy retirement.

  • @rocknwash
    @rocknwash Před 3 lety

    Congratulations from Australia ` Brisbane ` Well Done... Injoy your life now sleeping in...

  • @pamelaevans6485
    @pamelaevans6485 Před 3 lety +2

    Handsome man. As a former flight attendant, now a nurse, I still miss those days flying. I can only imagine the bittersweet thoughts going through his mind; wish him luck with a new career and making time for himself.

    • @alexmook6786
      @alexmook6786 Před 3 lety +2

      Pamela....I have so much respect for flight attendants. I am so sorry for the awful behavior that people in your position have to go through with unruly passengers, especially in the last couple of years.

  • @geneswiech4381
    @geneswiech4381 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on a great run... May God bless you with anything you do moving forward. Great job #1 son !!! From gene

  • @bajamedic
    @bajamedic Před 2 lety

    As a PNW native the very first flight I ever was on Horizon and it will always be where my love and appreciation of aviation started.

  • @billgarrymore2861
    @billgarrymore2861 Před 4 lety

    Well done!!

  • @montanaromizael7183
    @montanaromizael7183 Před 2 lety +1

    Incrível homenagem e vídeo.
    Parabéns capitão .

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff Před 2 lety

    Saw the oil cleanup crew following the bird. You greased your last landing....congrats captain. Found myself in a similar situation. Retired 4 years ago and have been busier than ever. Change gears but not your transmission. You got this.

  • @moiscotv
    @moiscotv Před 4 lety

    Congratulations! God Speed!

  • @georgekraus9357
    @georgekraus9357 Před 3 lety +3

    5:50 Captured beautiful shot of Air Force KC-135 tanker going below the aircraft.

  • @carlschubert879
    @carlschubert879 Před 3 lety

    Awesome..enjoy the retirement.

  • @richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236

    Sie erlebten den Traum vieler junger Menschen ein erfolgreicher Pilot Flugkapitän zu werden, alles Gute für die Zukunft.
    PS. Ein tolles Video und wunderbare Momente in großer Höhe, Wetter spitze und gute Sicht gewesen.
    LG Richard aus Salzburg Austria - LOWS

  • @robertsacks7995
    @robertsacks7995 Před 3 lety +1

    Even though he's done it hundreds of times, thousands maybe....
    ...The bread was still buttered.

  • @matthewvega7370
    @matthewvega7370 Před 4 lety

    Happy trails, Steve. Nice working with you. I only hope my students and bosses have such nice things to say about me when it's time to punch out.

  • @davidc4408
    @davidc4408 Před 9 měsíci

    Your dad would be proud