Cockpit Casual - 787 Training & Antarctic Sea Ice (double episode!)

This double-feature episode of Cockpit Casual begins in Denver Colorado, where Bob & Steve attended the B-777 to B-787 differences course to obtain their PIC Type Ratings in the B-787 Dreamliner. Just like in real life, immediately after the course, Steve heads down to Santiago Chile where he meets up with Nomadic's Wes Gardner and the two embark on an adventure ferrying a B-767 from Santiago to Singapore via Auckland.
The Santiago-Auckland leg was unique in that the great-circle routing passed so far south that Antarctic sea ice was visible from the cockpit. This episode is packed with action and beautiful vistas as the Nomadic team circles the earth yet again. Of course the episode also features original Jazz from Steve's fathers organ quartet aptly named "The Wings of Jazz".

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

By FAR the absolute BEST aviation content on KZbin.

[@portegobelet]

I’ve been saying it since the beginning. Other aviation channels don’t come even close for many reasons. One of them being direct access to all these airplanes.

[@mcmuffin-z5v]

@@portegobeletikr it’s like they’re flight simming irl flying all these planes

[@steini6771]

Gents, your channel is THE very best on this platform. As a pilot for some 35 years, I am not lying. Thanks. Ohhh, almost forgot, your music is superb! Thanks again.

[@hamentaschen]

I'm so happy now. Your content rocks so hard and is so worth the wait. Just everything about this channel rocks. It's not just the stories you have, but its in the way that you tell them. Your content is so kick-ass and so unique, it can stand on its own no matter how its disseminated. That said, your gift for story telling is among the best I have ever known. I used to think Ken Burns was the greatest American story teller...until I discovered this channel. I'm not kidding. You are that good at story telling. I hope you know that. Thank you.

[@CockpitCasual]

Man - those are some seriously kind words. I very much appreciate it - and comments like this make the whole process of creating this content worthwhile. Thank you!! ❤️

[@jamescollier3]

​@@CockpitCasual Yeah. Thank you!! It's comfort food for the brain.

[@willmix5044]

Well fucking said!!! Hate the wait, but love it when it shows up!!!!

[@Mets747]

THIS THIS THIS Comment! Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@4FOGIDNI]

I saw the ending credits and instantly thought “noooo it can’t be over that fast”! I could binge watch for hours.

[@jcheck6]

Same here Indigo. I went "WTF" its over already? The only other time a movie/vid went this fast was Shawshank Redemption...I was spellbound by it and Steve's vids.

[@bierstick]

I love the management philosophy that percolates through and makes your channel what it is. 🎉

[@nicolasrodriguezpagan6707]

Thank you so much for your awesome content. There’s nothing better than great aviation content and listening to awesomely interpreted jazz standards by cool cats!!!

[@speedbird020]

Steve, I’m going to say it again brother, these episodes are just getting better and better. I’m hanging out for next week & when you release it, it’s freaking prime time viewing down here at night. Alex 👍

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks Alex

[@LandingsMSFS]

Just had a thought while watching this: since the cameraman never dies, you’re also keeping you and your crew safe while recording these flights 🤣 Awesome sights, hadn’t fully watched this one yet

[@justsayin644]

The music is so perfect and eerie which suits the eerie remoteness of so many of these locations. Reminds me of the film apocalypse now as they start to venture up the river in to the mysterious dystopic void!

[@ndirangugichuki6260]

Somehow bumped into this, has to be one of the best aviation channels on KZbin. Keep the content coming, very interesting stuff.

[@dps3000]

Steve, once again your cinematic filming and editing skills are a joy to watch. And your Dad adds such a wonderful vibe to the overall video with his bands music.

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it

[@richardvallee5092]

Content and music are the best on KZbin!

[@CockpitCasual]

Love it. thanks Richard!

[@alexanderdavidson7837]

The music played while flying over the Antarctic seems so appropriate. Very eery but majestic. So cool!

[@langdalepass]

I thought exactly the same, brilliant match to the location and scene.

[@alexanderdavidson7837]

@@langdalepass it’s probably my favourite from the whole series so far.

[@HackeryX]

I wanted to be a pilot when I was younger but life took me to the United States marines so i really like your videos i can live by curious though you thank you for the best aviation on KZbin

[@linesided]

Never long enough these episodes. Thanks for the transportation.

[@Captnoatp]

I totally agree with those who think that this is by far the best aviation content on KZbin. Thanks again for the ride.

[@josephpatterson1580]

Midway through my commercial certificate and this channel helped inspire me to do it. It’s a great study break from preparing for the checkride. Thanks for all the content and keep it up!

[@CockpitCasual]

Good luck on the ride!

[@zacheryziegert7960]

I agree with your take on the 787. I currently work flight line maintenance on the 787 and continually see the Airbus influence as well as 777 influence in the 787. That being said the 787 is a dream to work on, I can only imagine how it is to fly.

[@CockpitCasual]

So nice

[@Wileybird03]

Wow that’s wild flying over that Barron place down south! Crazy!!

[@jockphones]

Only just found your content and it's hands down the best aviation content out there this should be on mainstream TV as it's better than anything on the Discovery channel ect. Well-done to you all. Keep up the good work.

[@derekromkey4588]

As a pilot in training, I watch a couple other KZbinrs, but this is by far my favourite channel. I wish I was 10yrs younger because you guys are living my flying dream!

[@mhibbitt]

You know your days off to a great start when Steve releases a video

[@daleybrennan9867]

Easily the highlight of all my KZbin subscriptions. I can't wait for this.

[@Rightn2Parabola]

Please post more videos! Your content is amazing! 9 hours without a plane, in all directions within a thousand miles is crazy to think about. Your illustration of London and the ice was really cool too.

[@ColtonFromTexas]

I’ve been binge watching the older content like crazy, can’t wait for tomorrow morning!

[@keithvickers5807]

Loved the London comparative overlay

[@IAD_Flyer]

I cannot wait until Saturday morning!

[@ashc151]

So glad cockpit casual is back! So worth the wait. Fantastic storytelling and content as always!

[@CockpitCasual]

More in production too and I am pretty excited about the ones I’m currently working on

[@ashc151]

@@CockpitCasual Can't wait!

[@cyrilblondel5246]

Another amazing episode, must have been insane having witnessed being that far south and so close to Antarctica. Thanks for sharing, great job as always 😎

[@oldmanc2]

10:05 I read CC-BOB😅 Love the hair colour now described as GRAY officially on your Licence. So many little details to enjoy in your superb videos.

[@CockpitCasual]

Haha it got to be ridiculous to keep writing “brown”. I’m not sure I even have one brown hair left!

[@kglesq1]

These are absolutely excellent--from the cast of characters to the narration to the editing to the music to the camera angles. Thank you for making these films.

[@CockpitCasual]

Always makes me happy to see people appreciate them. They take a lot of work, and the appreciation I see in the comments makes it worth the effort!

[@carlosarbulu9363]

Excellent video, always waiting to see the next ones.

[@jawed]

they're back!

[@CockpitCasual]

Yes we are! I can’t wait to drop the ones I’m working on now - have some really good stuff to edit!

[@c898dba]

The most enjoyable content on KZbin. I love everything about your videos, the pictures themselves, the commentary and storytelling and the music. Outstanding! What's more, no begging for likes, subscribers or patron. Just an honest guy sharing his life. We are privileged to be able to ride along. Thank you!

[@CockpitCasual]

I appreciate that Andy! I figure the content will stand in its own and gain in popularity over time 🤞🏼

[@bulldogaxe]

Absolutely LOVE your content Steve. Fascinating to watch and so very well produced. And you even landed in my hometown of Auckland (I now live in Ireland) so a bonus to see it featured. Glad you like it so much there. Can't wait for the next one!

[@CockpitCasual]

Yeah I always try to get on the NZ ops if one comes along…

[@dimoko]

Laughed out loud at the empty cabin pull-ups

[@dangertomarketing]

We all get busy with our daily lives and time for enjoyment is rare, seeing a new episode of Cockpit Casual always brings a pause, being morning or night. This channel represents a fascinating insight into the first love of mine - flying - thus watching it behind the scenes and seeing true warriors that make the industry tick. Great enjoyment. Keep on going, looking forward to part II and many more to come.

[@stewiepid4385]

I LOVE the Paper Airplanes on the ceiling! Very original.

[@CockpitCasual]

That’s a feature in the Stapleton area Renaissance hotel

[@stewiepid4385]

@@CockpitCasual I'm making some to put in my FSX Flight Sim studio area. Making them from prismatic reflective mylar. I'll shine my RGB laser on them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIHVfoyJnJuLhLs

[@DanielLopez-up6os]

Found my favourite Aviation channel!

[@glennhaley7404]

Fantastic ….Without doubt the best, most interesting and not to mention coolest aviation content on KZbin.

[@edward9]

I have a flight tracker App. And every night I see planes ✈️ go and come from South America to New Zealand / Australia and wondered “wow there’s nothing out there”. And wow thanks for showing me how true that is!!

[@BeCoShooter]

Steve, your content is my most highly anticipated on YT. Clicking on it takes a nano-second after seeing it's post. Hope there's a part two. Thank you.

[@CockpitCasual]

There is! Next week same time

[@billbargar2284]

Steve outstanding content providing real world information .

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Thanks for taking us along and showing a part of the world most of us will never see, saying that Qantas run sight seeing flights to Antartica now and then. Nicely filmed and edited with some great music.

[@tfarris1]

Such a great channel!! Great content, great music, and great folks!

[@kilobitti]

Applauding my luck. That is, realizing this is online now, when I can binge both episodes.

[@placeholderGER]

What a splendid Saturday Afternoon delight this Upload is, the Mixture of A1 fueled Jet Action and the perfect blend of easy going Jazz accompanying it, is just perfect. Keep the Videos coming they are by far in my Eyes the best Aviation Content out there on KZbin. Best regards from Germany ! (And hope to catch you soon on Flightradar24 :P)

[@CockpitCasual]

Cheers!! Thanks

[@leepatton1180]

Kiwi girls are rocking it kiwi girls are tops

[@Inatsikap]

Best AVIATION channel!

[@ericm333]

Amazing content. Amazing soundtrack. Excellent. Thanks for sharing

[@allencowgill5494]

Love this video. Next time you’re in town for the sim, stop by The Constellation. It’s an ice cream shop made from the fuselage of an old Connie.

[@rocketmantakeoff]

Another fantastic video. Can't wait for part 2 but worried.....

[@SteveDonald-o1o]

Great content! Really enjoy it.

[@ColtonFromTexas]

Giving part one a quick re watch before tomorrows release! Nothing like a good Speedtapefilm and a glass of whisky, cheers!

[@rafaeldoria]

As always amazing story-telling, spetacular views and awesome soundtrack!

[@markotango54]

The best just got better,thank you Steve for sharing with us all the views from your office window.

[@LHG350]

More stellar content. The wait was long but well worth it. Looking forward to the next!

[@CockpitCasual]

Hopefully shorter this time. I’m trying to drop 2-3 before end of May

[@LHG350]

@@CockpitCasual notifications are on and ready.

[@MegaBISP]

You guys never miss. Mesmerizing content. Amazing.

[@thomasairbuspilot]

The London comparison broke my brain! Incredible stuff. Keep it up.

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks! Yeah - I often sit there gazing out the window trying to scale things to appreciate the vastness of it all. The film overlay worked out well!

[@panplayer]

Ahh yeah. Dolphin Dance. I love to play that on steel pan. You have the best music!

[@CockpitCasual]

Yep!

[@billbargar2284]

Steve I really enjoy the musical accompaniment with the VLOG 🎉 Well done …

[@wigf173]

Oh man, this will be epic! I just ran through Oceans 11, the tourist, and a couple of others to try and satiate myself.

[@codydowney9494]

Absolutely love this channel! Sitting on my rest break right now watching this while we cross the ocean back to the US from the Czech Republic! I fly the B757 and B767. If I wasn’t flying for a major airline, I would love to do what you do! Seems like the adventure never ends!

[@jesseyeatts]

Fantastic editing

[@Porsche4life]

This really puts into perspective how much frozen water, land mass and ocean there is

[@thekkanbu9700]

I'm a student from New Zealand working towards my CPL in NZPM. I've been a big fan of all your content and I'm stoked to see you visiting our country! Really enjoyed this episode, hope you get to stay here longer next time.

[@CockpitCasual]

We’ve done a lot of work for Airwork. It comes in waves…. We’re probably due, so hope to be back to NZ soon!

[@anthonynorman3924]

YESSSSSS a new one! Salty at youtube that I didn't get notified for this one for whatever reason, but knowing it's here makes it all better. I love these! Thanks for the awesome content.

[@RvolvoR]

The most stoked I have been to see a new video pop up in my feed for a minute.

[@jimgorman7903]

Plans for the Weekend - CANCELLED! 😉

[@marktc2004]

I love these videos. Thanks for sharing these adventures with us who are stuck on the ground!

[@iahflyr4690]

Amazing video once again, thank you so much for sharing with us who are not nearly as fortunate as Nomadic crews to see these wonderful views of our world. Your editing and commentary is incredible as always.

[@darthj3sus458]

It was like a glorious version of the music from Apocalypse Now and the 2001 a space oddity. Just amazing thru an d thru

[@donaldcameron7057]

great flight, fantastic ice, clever idea to for scale to superimpose London on the frozen sea i noticed a recent Qantas 787 to JNB flew VERY close to Antarctica i missed the news that the powered up phones delivered that stuffed the planned night in Auckland i couldnt understand the words surprised no one else missed them what WAS the reason Steve? Great channel👍

[@bajamedic]

No one is coming close to the content, phenomenal job as always!

[@LJDRVR]

Nice content, thanks for the business, fellas! The jazz just makes it so much better. You know you've got a good job when you watch other folks doing it on Y/T and think to yourself, "Man, flying widebodies around the globe looks like it would be a blast!" You guys make me want to command a 777. Oh, wiat! 🤣 I'm glad you guys are well-compensated for the uncertainty, flexibility and and wide expertise you bring into the arena. I love my schedule and support system, but it's fun to see how the other half lives. And for the record, TK is the largest simulator training facility on the planet.

[@DiggingNorway]

Love ❤ the music

[@physh]

I need some in-flight entertainment, this will be perfect!

[@Jay392srt]

Such cool guys 💪🏽

[@mikeplantagenet2983]

Wes is cool too! And I like flying above Fl40

[@frankfarrelly5215]

Been waiting for a new Long Haul. Great video gentlemen safe travels ✈️

[@jimgorman7903]

Another Giordano Classic, which took care of almost 30 minutes of my work day ;-) Stellar Flying & Production.

[@thaiwife4life301]

Love your videos, it was cool seeing that you guys were at the United Training Center in Denver, I live only about 2 miles from that place and usually pass by there daily

[@CockpitCasual]

We’re there a lot!

[@ml66b]

Amazing comparison with London. Great work once more Steve.

[@CoolCalmCasey]

Steve, you're truly living the dream, even if it's sometimes a stressful dream. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

[@CockpitCasual]

Indeed - stress is part of it and the busier we get the crazier it gets - can’t complain though!

[@GreenForest-r1n]

It’s impressive to see you guys operate so many different types! I would love to know your all time favourite airplane type list as a pilot!?

[@CockpitCasual]

I like the big Boeings and the small airbus… I’d say my order of favorite aircraft i’m rated on is is 787, 777, A320, A340, 767, A330, 757, MD-80, DHC-8, 737, CE550!

[@granit1449]

How is it possible to get so many type certificates?

[@granit1449]

Anyway, it's very awesome👍👍👍👍👍👍.

[@barrysmith5306]

Amazing footage thanks so much for sharing with us.

[@DaveThompson-t7s]

Great content and GREAT MUSIC!

[@philsam1232]

I've just found your channel really cool seeing the ferry side of aviation.

[@chrisjbraithwaite]

New feature... Cliffhanger ending. Great stuff. Can't wait for episode 2

[@ashwinraghunath]

Fantastic video and lovely music to match. Excellently done, awaiting the next one...

[@pundit116]

Welcome back. I missed you guys.

[@-Fearless-]

Thankyou.

[@johnnyutah4517]

Eh ah the earth is flat AND an oblate spheroid. Thanks for sharing this. I agree with a lot of other crew THIS is the best aviation channel. I have lost my ATPL due medical and this takes me back. What I don’t get well I do. Well I get it ! Your editing and timelines are knuts given the back of the clock ops you do. Your use of time is exemplary . Bye fm West OZ.

[@CockpitCasual]

Appreciate that!

[@georginahallett8716]

Another great video Steve, with vibes to match🥰

[@henrymtonga6512]

Those views over the ice are absolutely incredible! Thank You Sirs 👍!

[@sarbhjotsingh2142]

too excited please can you upload videos more constantly i know you are busy but they are too much good

[@CockpitCasual]

Appreciate it - but vids take 3-4 weeks to produce. I’m busy running the company and flying trips 99% of the time… I have a few more in process and lined up for production, but not much I can do about the time it takes. I also have a wife & 4 kids and this is just a hobby! 😎

[@davidwilson9988]

Thanks guys, another great video, really enjoy watching your adventures 👏👏

[@BradleySmithFD]

Best Content for Aviation on KZbin, always enjoy what you put out and estatic we have something new to view, Love the updates on Tiktok and Twitter, keep posting !

[@CockpitCasual]

You know I will!

[@graysono]

I believe the 787 is a 777 type rating in the USA. I have a pal who is cross-qual on 77 + 78 who flies out of his base on one then flies the other on his trip. Here in NZ it is a completely different type-rating! Differences course as you did. I've been told the 78 flight deck is basically the same as 77 with bigger screens and different FMC and other minor differences. The overhead is identical and things like Auto brakes selector in the same place. Great watch, I really enjoy you and Bob's vids. Best from me Down Under here in Middle Earth!

[@CockpitCasual]

B777 and B787 are different types and separate recurrent PCs, but they’re similar enough where it’s a “differences course”. So I did the full course on the 777 ten years ago, then 2 years ago I did the 787 differences course. It was really short, like 7 days total with 3 sims and a Checkride. IMO - they’re not too similar. The CDUs are basically the same but the systems are hella-different. The 787 is very electrical-centric with a lot of “gee-whiz” computer stuff.

[@UrsBeArt]

The SCL - AUK leg was the most impressive one I have ever flown. To know there is maybe only a couple other passenger aircrafts along that route but otherwise it is like flying as remote and alone as it can be (maybe except to Antarctica itself), was a very special sensation.