My Final Flight


We asked retired pilots to share the stories of their final flight! What made it memorable? Was there a water salute? What emotions ran through you that day or in the weeks and months leading up to it? What do you remember thinking when you set foot off the plane for the final time? What’s next?

We invited them to talk about the span of their careers as well and the evolution of the industry they witnessed firsthand. Below are their stories, collected to help prepare our members for the day they’ll join the ranks of the retired. Enjoy them as you look forward to your own final flight!