Cockpit Casual - Out of the Lion's Den | Avgeek Series | Cockpit View

Cockpit Casual returns to follow Steve & Brian break ground on an 11-ship return from Lion Air. The first aircraft of the bunch was a Boeing 737-900ER that had been placed in storage in Alice Springs Australia. Thanks to Covid, entering Australia at the time was a challenge, so they chartered a Cessna 441 Conquest from Darwin at the last minute.
The Cockpit Casual series is a self-produced series of aviation videos that follow the adventures of Steve Giordano; Managing Partner of the Nomadic Aviation Group - A Part 91 flight operations team tasked with moving empty airliners around the world for commercial aircraft lessors and airlines. Steve, Bob and his team; all former airline or military pilots, circle the globe week after week, year after year flying a variety of airliners from place to place. Deliveries, repos, maintenance flights, cargo conversions - all on heavy Boeing and Airbus aluminum, and all while wearing jeans and a T-shirt.

[@IAD_Flyer]

I'm not even joking I've schduled my alarm to wake me up so I can this video "live".

[@alternativealignment5192]

Storytelling, pacing, music, beautiful shots, this is truly top notch. The best KZbin has to offer. I have been hooked since the first few videos and each new one is a true gift for aviation enthousiasts and beyond. Please keep doing what you are doing!

[@CockpitCasual]

Much appreciated!

[@ryanspillane6162]

Yep, I think I want a job with them

[@pilotboy217]

This was and still is my dream....flying airliners on your own terms. My life has technically just gotten started but it's been difficult. Ive traveled as a young kid going on vacations and long flights from New York to Cabo San Lucas and Cancun. These flights and the pilots ive met inspired me so much and its been a blessing. So much so i fought for that window seat and always begged my mother to buy me those model airplanes in the airports. I fly on my days off with Microsoft Flight sim using PMDG 737-800 to keep me sane.

[@DevRel1]

Holy crap, I just realized that O have another episode, somehow i only watched 5 minutes of this one. It's like Christmas Day!

[@arthurm.3565]

Your channel is now my favorite pne to watch. The jazz in background makes it pop!!

[@Trex_226]

This has quickly become my favourite aviation channel. The job, the sights, combined with your fantastic ability to tell a story fill a very good niche in this community. Your videos have a vibe similar to the novel “Ferry Pilot” by Kerry McCauley. Love the sense of adventure combined with a look at the logistics needed to circumnavigate the globe, keep them coming!

[@CockpitCasual]

I’ll have to check that out

[@kevind767]

Just found this thread, and am really enjoying it. Reminds me of when I was flying for Omni. Btw same thing happened to me when flying an older BBJ. Loss of ADC 1. Fun times…….

[@eddykimono2544]

CASA . Australia and New Zealand still leading the way of safety. Keep your wings flying.

[@evanmcbride9918]

How is this not nominated for an Academy Award the views themselves should win an award

[@alvinyip7950]

I’ve been watching Aviation content on KZbin for years and I can’t believe I only just came upon this channel. Just want to say this is simply one of the best Aviation channels out there. Keep up the great work, the videos are very informative, interesting and simply enjoyable to watch.

[@BenjaminLKoehn]

Finally, it’s been so long Steve. All the sleepless nights are finally over. Can’t wait!

[@CockpitCasual]

😂

[@markh767]

I like Brian's camera placement on the side window so we see what the crew is doing and outside the aircraft

[@raxxmoriti]

17:15 Maan im really loving this jazz track

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your trip here. It is something to fly over the Pacific Ocean at night and it hard to see anything at all. That nice tropical atoll is small and to not see anything at night except but a red light is crazy!!!! I always would come up into the cockpit and sit the Captain or First Officer and look out the windows when we did our Hong Kong trips. You are so right about seeing nothing at night until seeing the horizon. Flying is still beautiful for me.

[@paratyshow]

👍✅🏝 Another great adventure, tks Steve and crew.

[@briancorrell]

CAN NOT WAIT for the 767 video!!!!

[@skycruiser777]

Futt kicking it to ya! Good to see you living the dream. :)

[@realfixesrealproblemssewel82]

Well I discovered your channel and thought wicked 20 videos to go at . Now I need more videos??? Awesome job people.

[@dixienormous3262]

Absolutely love these videos.

[@dwykejack1279]

Bro I can listen to you narrate all day ☝🏿💯 don’t even have to watch the vid just listen 🇬🇧

[@Sams911]

I remember working for Bob Allen back in the day repo'ing MD11's and A320's.... that was a fun time!

[@CockpitCasual]

Yep - I met Bob 20 years ago doing the same. We went into business together officially as partners about 8 years ago

[@Sams911]

@@CockpitCasual thanks for the info… so aviacrews is no more then? What should I put on my work history resume then🤣?

[@JelmersAviation]

Really loving this video! It is so interesting to see how this flights are going! Normally everything is happening behind closed doors and you are opening those doors for us! Thanks a lot for that Steve!

[@derricklewis5397]

Roadman cat and quick scope dog will totally annihilate the competition

[@clearedtoland72]

Yes! I believe I'm with everyone else when I say I absolutely love these videos. Going back watching old ones, I click the like before it has even finished loading

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks!!

[@nborme56]

Love this Vid since I work for JSX!

[@CarlinDontCare]

If I was a pilot this would be my dream job; moving or fairing planes around the globe would definitely awesome and cool!

[@Sequesterer]

As always. Fun and fascinating to watch!

[@robertomaia6083]

Thx man for sharing these trips! Another cool one !!

[@AmazingGalaxyS3]

You guys are doing my dream job; kudos on the amazing videos.

[@41SouthNZ]

Awesome as always, cheers for the ride!

[@bcrcndr]

Cussing in the background, you guys sound like railroaders. lol. Another amazing video sir. Loving it.

[@el-blake-o4766]

Another great one, Steve. Thx! Looking forward to the next!

[@basiledesquiens8773]

Such a great episode! Can’t wait to see the one coming :) Thx Steve to bring that content!

[@tariqu2050]

Super video Steve, we love to see it 💪

[@tfscanlan]

Awesome, can't wait for the rest of the series. Great film.

[@Bluem00n7]

Great to see you back

[@cyrilblondel5246]

Another very cool episode thanks!

[@lukelambert3494]

Love this series so much! Keep up the fantastic work.

[@ML66B]

It's a great watch!

[@alikartal8426]

This is amazing thanks guys for doing and then telling us about what you did and went through!

[@calpal9983]

Another great one!

[@ootenyafoo6935]

Excellent content! A big thanks for the great jazz music!

[@greggottig]

Absolutely brilliant ✈️🤩 Love it 😍

[@Grora394]

sooooo happy that there will be a few new Videos!

[@fuzzyjax]

I enjoy these videos. Great stuff.

[@jameshuggins7320]

I keep watching these over and over again

[@CAPFlyer]

Another excellent video Steve! Can't wait for next week and the 76!

[@kobycaster337]

love these videos !!

[@Jordy1610]

I really enjoy watching these videos! Thanks for making them 😃

[@zavierc5309]

Another amazing episode as always Steve! Can’t wait for these next episodes.

[@asdf11389]

Loved the earlier videos and loved this one as well. Some of the last few cowboys of aviation. Pitot tubes? Meh. GPWS screaming at ya? Eh, field in sight. Would jump seat with you fellas any day.

[@CockpitCasual]

The ferry world is definitely the last frontier!

[@asdf11389]

@@CockpitCasual I said it before on another video of yours but if i had the type ratings i'd def send a resume. Crazy awesome gig you got going. Keep being awesome. Maybe we'll bump in to each other on the links somewhere. I only push TBM's and Jungle jets.

[@mhibbitt]

Awesome as usual Steve. You have made for a very enjoyable June!!!!!

[@78bollox]

Fantastic Steve ! Keep em coming ...really enjoyed it and looking forward to that 76

[@FLYANDI]

Thank you for these awesome videos!

[@jonasesser3099]

These videos are soo awesome.... I am addicted

[@hiravk]

it goes unsaid but, amazing video steve!! you make us wait for too long.

[@DanielC__]

Not sure how Lion would feel about your service "compliment" LOL

[@rsmivth8548]

great content as per, look forward to next week for the next one!!

[@landrover827]

I’m always entertained with any of the videos you produce! Great job, and thank you for making these!

[@Dannsandiego]

Same great storytelling! Really enjoyed it.

[@EricMarira]

You guys are a great team

[@mattm1686]

Just great thamks!

[@markherter3896]

Steve- I absolutely love these videos, great fun to watch and seriously a fantastic gig you have...can't wait for next vid!! and I wish I had known about this kind of flying work when I started to fly! keep it up!

[@federicomaisch8019]

Thank you for sharing

[@garyw8481]

Opening video was just incredible!!!!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks Gary! It will be part of another episode in the future as a long sequence! I have about 15-20 mins of air to air footage to edit

[@garyw8481]

@@CockpitCasual Air to air is the ultimate aviation video! Thank you!!

[@Mets747]

One of the best Aviation channels on KZbin, love it Steve! Keep up the awesome content!!

[@mkiv1501]

my favorite channel on youtube for sure

[@lotharjaschke4228]

Great videos, enjoys Bob's Tiktok content as well!

[@Paylorek]

Great father, I am sure your son will not forget that swim meet. Awesome video as usual!

[@user-hq4wd2sh8e]

Iam here for the JAzz Capt,love it

[@Coen17]

Cain't wait! Gonna be epic as usual :)

[@FrapachinoPlz]

Yo this is Netflix ready 😮

[@ingramimages]

Well done!

[@willmix5044]

Oh don’t worry about us being entertained. We love it all. Just keep doing what you’re doing.

[@chungfromchina9307]

Nice smooth music to go with the great video👍

[@dscott130]

I've been eagerly awaiting this! Your channel is my all time favorite! Love

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks David!

[@gerryjakusz9792]

Been waiting ages and so glad this is back! Well done Steve, it never disappoints!!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks! They take time to make! And I do it myself….

[@vaqarkhan8306]

Too notch stuff! Keeps getting better and better. The opening sequence with the accompanying music seemed like a science fiction movie. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@DJMilo101]

Another perfect vlog! Your videos always make me wish I strayed towards a different end of the piloting industry.

[@Pacer_Pilot]

Your videos are some of the best on youtube! Well done! As an airline guy, I love seeing this side of the industry. Looks fun!

[@eliberg1990]

Love the videos!

[@timotiusmoti5552]

Can’t waitt ☺️ for it

[@evan5848]

"You got a flight director?" "I don't have shit." Lmao a good start to the trip out of storage.

[@miked00013]

You guys rock!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks!!

[@zacharymeikle73]

Smashed it out of the park once again. Well done and looking forward to the rest of the month’s videos.

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you!

[@fma7483]

These videos are beyond good! Netflix needs to give you a call! Amazing. I have watched all of your videos. Looking forward to the next one! 👍👍👍

[@CockpitCasual]

Haha thanks! I agree! 😂

[@TheMahian]

Nicely packed - interesting narrative, great music, food, trivia, occasional sightseeing reports. Pl keep them coming!

[@markmakinson1423]

Brilliant 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jonathanvankeulen9458]

Another great video! Majuro is one of my favourites. I’ve worked with Brian on a mission before, great guy. I didn’t know he had video shoot and narration skills as well!

[@dmacd9058]

Fascinating videos. Best on the net.

[@CockpitCasual]

Appreciate that

[@andremeijers4972]

Truly amazing what you guys deliver every single time! Lot's of serious stuff with some tongue-in-cheek comments makes this every time a fantastic experience to watch. Looks like the ultimate aviation job.

[@CockpitCasual]

I Appreciate it!

[@bajamedic]

I have never been so stoked about a you tube notification.

[@emufriedchicken]

As always an awesome video...not only entertaining but educational too for us economy seat pax...now most of our restrictions in Australia have lifted, I hope its smoother transitioning through our airports here for you....many thanks and look forward to next episode!!!

[@CockpitCasual]

Much better now! Can’t wait to go back

[@skill692]

Brilliant channel guys, I'm hooked.

[@alexcampion8529]

Greetings from Adelaide Australia. Great series Steve, almost watched them all now, great to see the ferry side of aviation! Keep it up and safe travels 👍🏻

[@kwgm8578]

Your Dad's jazz band always gets me dancing in my chair. He really swings. He's from Philly, too? I thought I heard that at the end of one of your films. By the way, did I tell you that I played jazz piano, and earlier, blues organ and guitar as a youngster, and my Son James is an airline pilot who was with American but just moved to United to be based here in Denver. During the Pandemic, he flew for two privates -- Mountain Air, and I Can't Remember the Other. Damn, those aisles in the 737 look so narrow in the GoPro. Bob's Son is so young! When I traveled much, the best was SAS and maybe Singapore. Emirates wasn't on the map in the 1980's. I used to love the upstairs lounge on the Pan Am, then United 747. But it was nothing like the Emirates head! Happy ConTrails.

[@danhalen4231]

Solid video, everything about this is perfect, great footage, great narration and a great soundtrack. In regards to avionics - CTRL-ALT-DEL, 60% of the time it works every time. 😀

[@iahflyr4690]

So glad to have your videos and experiences back again. Excellent as always and enjoyed this packed full of information. Looking forward to the 76 video next. Hope the swim meet went well!!

[@CockpitCasual]

It all worked out! I was pretty zonked but all I had to do was sit in the stands!

[@briandubois9572]

Excellent episode as usual Great commentary Great music Great sights & sounds Nice work Steve et al 👍👍

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks Brian

[@sw8002]

I find this job so interesting.