The FE's Lament 2010 HD 

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Rest in peace Matt, keep on soaring the beautiful skies

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

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.,

'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

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

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

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.

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!!!!

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.

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.

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...

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!

Always enjoy watching this. Brings back great memories.

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!

Rest in peace captain..

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

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

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

I LOVE IT, AND THANKS 4 POSTING !

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

That's just so phreaking awesome. Thank you. US Army CH-47 FE.

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

Take me back 😢❤

Realy an awesome video ! Congratulations !

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!

really awesome video! great work!

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

That was an awesome video you guys are the best cheers

Just the song alone makes this video great

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

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

Awesome video!!

wow this is the best job Iever saw!!

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

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

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

A great Video, with a perfect song

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

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.

Love this video!!! Truely awesome i'll soon have that dream job :)

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

Very, very, veery nice! Congrats!

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.

Loved it!!

Wonderful stuff !!

Loved it!!!!

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

Haha Great video, I REALLY LOVE IT!!!!!

'kin brilliant - well done Meneer Balleka!

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!

Awesome. Loved it.

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

I love your job!!!

Great video!

I love your video!

Fantastic!

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

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

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

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

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

excellent! kudos

Brilliant, just brilliant,

great video!!!!

Amazing!!!!!!!

Great video! made me laugh!

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...

Well done Captain!

Awsome video!!!

very nice!

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

Great Video.

awesome video, verry funny :D you have the best job in the world

Nice video!

RIP was a awesome airline to work for!!