Cockpit Casual - NOMADIC ONE

On this episode of Cockpit Casual, Steve and Bob discuss the reasons behind purchasing their 1980's vintage business jet (a 1986 Westwind II) and then head down to Dallas Texas to complete their training and receive a type rating on it. As soon as training is complete, the Westwind is flown to Roswell New Mexico as OMD1 (Nomadic One) where Steve and Bob pick up an Airbus A320 and fly it across the Atlantic to Montpellier France for heavy Maintenance.

[@SpeedbirdDK]

You wait for four months and it is over in 42 amazing minutes. This is the single KZbin channel where I consume every single minute fully concentrated watching first chance I get the duration of the video of uninterrupted time available. Thank you.

[@jmaviator]

Same here! The only content that gets my undivided attention…no matter the length…

[@tonyseifert3370]

Exactly my sentiment. Great productions Steve!

[@jcman240]

Pretty rare to find a KZbinr not in it for the $$

[@d_kortman]

Saw this was posted while I was at work at I was so sad I couldn’t tune into the premier. Just like you, I’d rather wait until I have time to myself where I can kick back, crack open a beer, and be fully invested in these videos for the entire length. What a great channel.

[@d_kortman]

@@jcman240right, I’m sure they make plenty of money with what they do for a living

[@alex14franklin]

Bob sleeping through the fire alarm was the best way to end the video

[@auzzierocks]

I have also slept through fire alarms

[@CaptBob_Nomadic]

I thought it was a dream.

[@OlympicAirwaysAirlines]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ziepex7009]

haha legend@@CaptBob_Nomadic

[@trevnextgen]

For real :D

[@samiam513]

The pilot packed his luggage during an emergency evacuation 😂

[@CockpitCasual]

I wasn’t about to lose my computer and cameras!

[@realulli]

@@CockpitCasual and your pilot documents...

[@leeoldershaw956]

Nice show. Flying into Philly from Miami a century ago in a DC 9 30, Philly below limits. Went to Dulles and filled up. Did a Cat II into Philly. Flew to Wilkes-Barre for layover several hours late. Fire alarm in hotel went off in the wee hours and I was on the sidewalk. Eventually back to sleep. Everybody diverted to Dulles and we were the last to cross the OM with legal weather. A dozen others landed below minimums because there was no where else to go with east coast fog.

[@j2simpso]

@@CockpitCasual this is why it's so important during an emergency evacuation on a plane to have your backpack on the ready, so when you do need to hop off the plane you aren't slowing anyone down

[@FallLineJP]

This right here 😂

[@toddbierbaum8479]

Please don’t ever stop making these films! Love them

[@Adam.DAmbra]

By far the best aviation channel on KZbin.

[@c898dba]

You really could have your own series on Netflix. Your story telling is second to none. I am not ashamed to repeat myself over and over, absolutely the best content on KZbin.

[@CockpitCasual]

We should! Maybe someday. Exploring some possibilities actually

[@makumontogomeri]

Agreed. Serious storytelling talent here. Pretty handy flying skills too. 😂

[@coffeeguy6673]

Agreed, it was like watching a mini series on Netflix, just fantastic.

[@mikewhitley6769]

These guys are the best by far

[@GZXAL]

@@CockpitCasualhello Steve you may recognize my profile picture

[@physh]

Fantastic video as usual, you are a really gifted storyteller.

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you!!

[@MrQ23]

The music, the storytelling, the people, just amazing. Highly underrated channel here.

[@fuckyoubudday]

Like a dish with all the right ingredients in precisely the right combination

[@michaelstuart9858]

I spent just north of 4000 hours in the Westwind (serial #171) . Comfy, versatile, dependable. You’re going to love it.

[@JETA14]

Better than 90% of Netflix series honestly, love from India ❤

[@Dreamweaver787]

This channel as I have said before blows everything else out of the water, Steve and Bob's narrating and editing is so first class, and with there incredible experience and close friendship works so well together. I understand there output is only a few per year but that what helps make this channel so riveting, good work lads and thanks for doing all this, so apricated👍

[@MABEization]

The only channel that I allow notifications of new videos. Wow. The wait was worth it. Another tremendous video. One can only daydream about the experiences you guys have on these trips flying around the world,. Your presentation makes me feel as if I'm there flying along. Thank you. Look forward to the next trip. Please keep up the great work,.

[@CockpitCasual]

Great comments - thank you!

[@arup4490]

The music in this one is absolutely stunning!

[@DKTek07]

You guys make a dream job even better because of the friendships and unity. Wishing you guys all the best.

[@Sams911]

just saw the notification .... I gotta fly in 15 min, but am I to assume Bob has a new jet? truly come a long way man!

[@CaptBob_Nomadic]

We bought a Westwind II just over a year ago. This episode explains it

[@johnhboden48]

We always look forward to a new episode of Cockpit Casual

[@hamentaschen]

I am SO excited for this! Thank you Steve for all the work you put into your productions. Your content is always worth the wait.

[@MaShcode]

It was like Rutger Hauer reincarnated into an FAA certified vintage type trainer. 👍🏻 That C17 thrust reverse taxi is something you don’t see everyday. Thanks. Another great vid and bonus hotel evacuation. It was the yearly live drill they never advertise. 😂

[@louieshaw3647]

The best content on KZbin right now! Watching two friends complete the best job in the world - it’s awesome! Music is elite, story telling is mega and the humour is right up my street! Please keep these going 🎉

[@CockpitCasual]

Love the comments thank you!!

[@LandingsMSFS]

Simply beautiful. I barely cried out of sheer inspiration, because oh man, what a piece of art. Congratulations, the editing and storytelling is getting better each time.

[@CockpitCasual]

Haha awesome. Thank you!

[@alexdavidson56]

Honestly wait for months on end for new videos and every time i see a new notification from you guys i get excited to sit and watch 30 or 40 minutes of av geek heaven. Please keep making content for long time to come. This is one of my favorite channels.

[@CockpitCasual]

More to come!

[@Tango42Bravo]

Best show on television, period.

[@markwilson5694]

This is THE best channel on KZbin. I've watched every episode multiple time and will watch them again. Can't wait for the next story!. Thanks for the fantastic entertainment.

[@Sdvbr]

"we have about 1500 pounds of fuel right now... So... Not a ton" Made me chuckle 😂

[@takl23]

Guys. I know this is hard work making this content but thank you. This was enjoyable start to finish. 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheOliverSteeperFoundation]

Another fantastic surprise this evening, sitting down with some food and hitting youtube to see another cockpit casual. Thanks to Steve and everyone else who makes these happen, your style, presentation and creativeness is far superior to anything seen. Would love to see some more 787 endeavours.

[@thegreatmosquito1001]

As a tribe member myself… “JEW CANOE”!!! I died 😂 Thank you for little moments of joy. Even if its only every 4 month.

[@CockpitCasual]

Haha. Theres a lot of names.. Bagel Bomber, Yom Kippur Clipper, etc 😂

[@infectdiseaseepidemiology2599]

Call sign moyel 222

[@chris1seto]

The videos in this series are the only long videos on youtube I stand to watch through in full without skipping. Excellent story telling and editing. This needs to be a Netflix series.

[@dasluder]

YAY! Cockpit Casual is amazing! Thanks for those amazingly soothing videos! I love Bob! He's a gem!

[@CaptBob_Nomadic]

Thanks! I have a lot of fun in the making of these videos. Steve puts his heart, soul and an enormous amount of work into editing and producing these episodes.

[@dasluder]

@@CaptBob_Nomadic I can see that! It's a joy to watch you guys and it's mighty impressive to see how you guys can just adapt to planes like that. Can't wait for the next episode and thanks for giving people like me an deep insight into something I had no idea about!

[@jamesbracy2368]

Another awesome adventure. Please don't stop making these they're excellent!

[@cs_kpe]

Soundtrack is so good on this one that even the algorithm liked it too much Amazing episode. TO from ROW take is an art piece

[@AirSafetyInstitute]

What an incredible journey. Thanks for taking us along!

[@CockpitCasual]

Appreciate it!! 🙏

[@briancattle669]

I’ll be settling down with a cup of tea (I’m a Brit) in my new Noamdic Flags mug (arrived today)! Great news and great service on the merch Guys!

[@ivanconinx4122]

Epic episode, maybe even the best so far. Fantastic video footage, great storytelling, wonderful music. This is a must-see, I'm sure even non-avgeeks will like this one. Thank you so much for sharing your flying adventures with the rest of the world!

[@ronnippe8427]

If youre a skier, you’d have assuredly heard of orcwatched Warren Miller ski films, fully narrated, spellbinding flicks. Your videos remind me of tgise movies! My four passions in life; family, aviation, Harley Davidsons, skiing! You vudeo trips tske me where i’d live to go but most likely wont get to. You guys are living my dream career!

[@brianwilkinson6204]

You guys literally have the best job ever 😅

[@HaiderAli-tf6sj]

Awesome stuff. I'm a CFI that just cracked 500 hours. I've done a handful of ferry trips, the longest being over 1055 nm in a day.. flying a tiny single engine airplane over some beautiful landscapes was one of the most rewarding journeys in my aviation career. I look up to guys like you, and seeing you thrive and do cool shit like this just reaffirms how much I love aviation. Blue skies and tailwinds to the nomadic team, hope you know that as a young aviator there are many like myself that look up to you.

[@CockpitCasual]

That’s awesome! I actually ferried super decathlons early in my career. That was a bitch!

[@stuckinadazzee]

You hired my friend, Pat! What a small world.

[@CockpitCasual]

Roa or Lewis?

[@stuckinadazzee]

Lewis@@CockpitCasual

[@dancaulton6280]

Same here! This is better than anything on the TV in the UK. I’m totally glued all the way through 👌🏻

[@ltdrelease]

I came for the Jazz and stayed for the aviation content.😊

[@aliishaque8743]

Waiting for EX AIRINDIA 747

[@EricBishard]

I feel like a new video will be coming any day now

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Steve, please put out another adventure. This is by far “THE BEST” aviation channel. Cheers

[@premjitc]

What a long wait… but totally worth it. This is the kind of quality content that just makes YT a worth it platform for me

[@jmhalseide7752]

what an assume career!! thanks for bring us along....

[@john-lb5fu]

An amazing journalogue. Nice editing for the storytelling aspect. Top notch!

[@stewartbrown7783]

Always a good watch, thanking you guys.🛫

[@jimm3379]

I’ve spent many years doing long/ultra long haul, but what you guys do as a crew of 2 is next level! And to top it off, Bob shows off by doing a visual capped off with a greaser😮. I’m not worthy. Great video production & jazz soundtrack as always. Keep up the good work fellas.

[@RHD_327]

So good! If comedian Ron White ever needs a stand-in, Bob’s his man! 😂

[@CockpitCasual]

For sure

[@aerofiles5044]

This is seriously top notch content.

[@irifyan4643]

As a PPL licensed and think about begin the theoric ATPL you makes me the need to find a full time similar job by your awesome storytelling and editing (with the good taste chill background music), i see all the benefits of commercial pilots without the negative points, love it!

[@Cirrious]

Wow! What a GREAT 42 minutes, and a good chunk in the Westwind. I love the old birds. Thank you for the view from your perspective.

[@CockpitCasual]

Many thanks!

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

As exhausting it is after each haul I appreciate how humble you both are. Great work fellas. 🛫

[@johnallred716]

Cool to see this biz jet. My dad worked for Aero Commander (Bethany OK) in the early 60's when the Jet Commander was in prototype development.

[@FTTravelstyle]

I went into medicine as my mom was always afraid of me being a pilot. From the age of 3, I loved everything airplane alas, I didn’t do my dream job, pilot! Thank you for making live my dream through your channel.

[@heuerbrungardt7435]

my favorite KZbin channel by far. the jazz and aviation combo is unmatched. Keep up the great work! I hope to work for Nomadic one day!

[@dgutte]

Gloriously well put together, this is the ONLY youtube channel that I watch on my TV as opposed to my laptop - it deserves it. Brilliant episode as usual.

[@dancaulton6280]

Steve, these vids are great. Love the level of detail in them. Honestly one of the best channels on KZbin I’ve ever come across.

[@tylerbounds8918]

Best KZbin channel!! Hands down! Keep it up please!

[@urumqi1]

Well worth the wait. I loved it !!! The Westwind looks far more of a challenge than my 787 !!!

[@jadams3427]

'Never heard of a Westwind ! It looks smooth, robust and compact.

[@traceydeakin6055]

Congratulations - the Westwind II was way ahead of its time in performance and range. The newer version, G280, has propelled Gulfstream order books. General Dynamics subsidiary Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 35 aircraft (28 large-cabin jets and seven midsize G280s). I speak about this in my own experience with the Westwind II in my memoir "Tailor-made to Fly". Available in bookstores and online/audiobooks Q3 2024. As I shared on my LinkedIn post, this is way better viewing than any TV or news channel 🚀

[@CockpitCasual]

Will check it out

[@TheJakeUtube]

Mom and dad wake up! Steve posted! I love these. I definitely would've slept all the way through the alarm like Bob

[@timgeldner2725]

This channel is so underrated. Your work is awesome!

[@CockpitCasual]

I appreciate that!

[@D989501L]

Nice to see you back again, it's been too long, I've been flying around the worl with you for the past few months non stop, waiting for a new Video? what a great Video to start back with. How on earth can you sleep through a fire alarm, better buy Bob some asbestos pyjamas 😊. Regards to all Richard 🇬🇧

[@rogermoore52]

Love your videos and jazz. Many more please. 🙏

[@jaygelles9097]

Steve, please release a new video soon. I love your episodes. Watching a new one is like opening a present!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks. Soon I hope.

[@TheFlatronify]

@@CockpitCasual So you are good, that's nice to hear! Just watched some other aviation video and was like 'what about those casual guys?'.

[@FLYANDI]

@@CockpitCasual we all excited 🙂

[@johndemerse9172]

Awesome video as always. That Westwind is not ugly! Cheers from CYYB.

[@CockpitCasual]

Funny - people always feel strongly one way or the other. Like you, I always liked its looks 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jdaniel3068]

Always loved the Westwind. King Richard Petty used to own one and as a youngun I just thought it was such a neat-looking aircraft. A+ content

[@renataavgeri1132]

I have to say, the jet is just like a Toyota car, not the most beautiful one in the world but reliable. My heart just skipped a beat when you said that Bob slept through the fire alarm, thankfully it was a false alarm. Have a gerat day and thank you for the video.

[@user-pe4xf6hd5q]

THIS IS GREAT…LOVE THE CHANNEL..LOVE THE LONG BIRD…AND LOVE THE JAZZ MUSIC WHEN OFFERED.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your experience in our industry.😊

[@richardschindler8822]

Great video. As a retired corporate pilot I can still remember the original, the jet commander. It’s amazing what that turned into. Goes to show you how old I am, being able to remember being around to see those. Never flew one, but know plenty of people that did. They told me it was a love hate thing. Some loved it, while the others hated it. We’re talking about the original jet commander, not what you have. Sure looks like they made a hot rod out of it.

[@CockpitCasual]

It’s not too bad! For under a million bucks with the capability it has, and only on-condition maintenance, it’s pretty much unbeatable!

[@1919champ]

@@CockpitCasualon condition maintenance. Now that is not what’s happening in Citation world. Under a Million. Can’t buy a Baron for that.

[@blakeraider5312]

Amazing videos. What an interesting life! Love it

[@vickcart1]

Hands down the best content on KZbin. I have watched all 21 episodes multiple times, just can't get enough of it

[@sourich585]

Just brilliant is the Oscars due. Because you deserve one for editing,music score and photography brilliant many thanks from a true supporter of your brilliant Channel many thanks to all involved in this vlog. Just one weeny small thing please try and have new one sooner if possible. Many thanks for the vlog all the best Richard from Southampton UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@divyamsinghchauhan1740]

This is my fav thing on KZbin. Never stop.

[@PenAirPilot]

As one who transits Bangor often, it always blows my mind with their customs. Its always a headache, its always a flash of drama, it seems like every day is their first day. I don't understand. Great vid! Welcome back. We've missed you.

[@onocoffee]

Why do you guys have to deal with customs in Bangor? It's part of the USA and in this vid they're coming from a domestic departure airport. I don't understand the need for a customs check.

[@Rimraz]

By far my favourite channel on KZbin. Your narration and humour makes these videos!! As a helicopter pilot who spends most of his time in bush camps, this is a fascinating World you operate in!!

[@Skynet-1]

Can't wait to see the new paint job! ✈✈✈👍👍👍

[@jonaaviation]

4 months and what a treat is this video yet again! Take all the time you need! I’ll take these 42 minute masterpieces all day👍

[@oddgamer1459]

Envious but at the same time aware the effort both mentally and physically this type of flying takes. Thank you for the amazing editing and the peek into the profession ❤

[@CockpitCasual]

Appreciate it

[@MonkeyMagic10]

Loved every minute of this , worth the wait. Thanks

[@the6thgate]

Always worth the wait, great episode again

[@Snorlax_808]

These are the best!! Please keep them coming!

[@TomaszB007]

I love these videos. The wait is always worth it! Amazing stuff!

[@Alex-ph9ls]

Best series of videos I have ever seen period. Thanks Steve !

[@stevepacheco4673]

These videos are great. Thanks for sharing.

[@gloriagayer4761]

We wait all year for these. Love 'em!

[@matthewwesterfield4888]

Really love this channel! Ever since I first seen Sylvester Stallone haphazardly trying to jump out of an all black West Wind in one of the Rambo movies I have loved these jets!!!

[@kreativeflicks]

*HOLY CRAP!!! I keep trying to leave a short comment but it's impossible!* So much to cover so I'll just go with a few adjectives... Wow! Impressive! Captivating! Professional! Engaging! Eye Opening! Mind blowing! I guess the KZbin algorithm that brought me to your channel really know me! One of my favorite biz jets ever... WESTWINDS!!! I was a certified AIRPORT BUM during my formative years at an airport with a Garrett AiReasearch maintenance facility. The first hook for me was seeing a Westwind taxiing in the evening rain... bright red trance inducing ROTATING beacons, taxi lights shimmering in the rain puddles, those big sexy tip tanks with winglet, that magically inducing song bellowing from those TFE's and the aroma of fresh squeezed JET-A wafting in the air... WESTWINDS are UNADULTERATED AIRPLANE PORN! I hope that in your future videos you show some outside action shots! Especially those mains swinging outward and retracting! Woooooooo! I could go on and on but I'll stop here before its weird🤪... S U B S C R I B E D ! ! ! ! ! ! !👍 By the way... LOW is the only way to go!!!!!!!!!

[@rcn123451]

Outstanding as always!

[@stevenmines839]

You guys never disappoint. My day just got a lot better.

[@landrover827]

I absolutely love these videos so much. Thank you for making them. ❤

[@spiller83]

Didn't know much about the Westwind before this, looks like a fun aircraft.

[@JordanHourGlassDJ]

What a great videoto start off 2024! Congratulations on you're new means of transportation! Happy new year to you both! Keep the blue side up! 🇺🇸🎉😎

[@alexanderwilliams-hoffman5436]

Thanks for your hard work on these videos! Love it

[@wigf173]

Steve, thanks SO much for what you do!

[@spiegeje]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks.

[@johnbaldini1907]

❤❤❤The best aviation vlog there is! Thank you everyone for sharing!