Cockpit Casual - The Russian Repos | Avgeek Series | Cockpit View

Cockpit Casual returns with a new video featuring a mission to repossess 2 aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 and a B767-300ER on behalf of a US Lessor from service in Russia. After sanctions were placed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, civil aircraft leases were cancelled and the western lessors scrambled to recover their aircraft assets from Russian airlines. Very few aircraft were actually recovered, but Nomadic was able to assist in recovering a hand full of them.
On this mission, Bob and Steve flew to Turkey to grab a Boeing 737 from Antalya and a B-767 from Istanbul after they were voluntarily surrendered. The aircraft were registered in the USA and relocated to Roswell New Mexico and Goodyear Arizona respectively.
The video features NEW MUSIC from the "Wings of Jazz"; Steve Giordano Sr.'s latest Organ-Quartet.

[@dmacd9058]

Love these films. They do not come out very often but when they do it is like finding a diamond among all the muck and debris that is KZbin. The music, narration, and photography are top notch.

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you! I wish I could go faster but I’m a one-man, zero budget show! Lol

[@CockpitCasual]

I’d do it in a second!

[@leprechaun517]

@@CockpitCasual Prime Video / Curiosity Stream could be a good home

[@JennTrotter]

Thank you, Nice comment, agree 💯%👊🔥

[@Yeabud]

Couldnt agree more cant believe these guys don’t have a millions more views

[@danwybrow7226]

That dog deciding to take a nap with Bob, and Bob just giving him belly rubs while he slept 🥹

[@MegaBISP]

I truly feel this is the best aviation channel on KZbin. It’s part Aviation part travel vlog edited and presented beautifully. Thank you for the content.

[@CockpitCasual]

Spread the word! 😂 thanks!!

[@vaughanjones6839]

I definitely agree

[@EricBishard]

Don't feel it, know it

[@davewestner]

I guess I'm binge watching these this evening. Such interesting stories and music (great playing too) and dig getting a glimpse into the ferry world for the big guys.

[@justsomeguy1141]

This was super cool never would I have thought a jazz score with a 1920s noir detective style narration over an aviation delivery story would be so perfectly matched and entertaining

[@CockpitCasual]

I Appreciate it!!

[@kennethmc2601]

I'm a C40 guy. We were at a local airfield working on the jet, they parked us way in the back next to some 777s. Being a bunch of 737 guys, we all wanted to check out the monster parked next to us. Nordwind. It was a Russian leased jet that had been there since February. It was looking rough, engine covers were torn to shreds.

[@higherresolution3511]

Stuck at home bored & riddled with Covid and this notification pops up. Blue skies my friends and thank you for everything you do 😊Made my week already!

[@CockpitCasual]

Get well soon!!

[@DJ99777]

Get better! Hope you’re quadruple boosted!

[@davidberryman9688]

Today I have better knowledge about aircraft leasing thanks to this video. That was very informative and pleasant to watch. Thanks for all your efforts in the production of this segment. Looking forward to the next one. I just hope it doesn't take as long to drop it as this one did.

[@ScrotusXL]

I wondered where you guys had gone, but realise your videos were just part time bits and bobs, testing the water in between your intense work load. And here you are again, delivering another cinematic masterpiece!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks for understanding! I’m trying to make more as fast as I can but is sure a time killer!

[@davidcole333]

That was incredible to watch. Thank you so much for the time and energy spent on putting this together.

[@JohnOCFII]

Thanks for another excellent installment of Cockpit Casual! Such a crazy thing that in these times, paperwork and permission is a wild card in your efforts.

[@CockpitCasual]

Always!

[@jdaniel3068]

Not nearly enough content covering this huge, aviation-changing event. AMAZING. A+

[@PlaneGeek007]

my favorite youtube channel. Videos are thoughtfully compiled and edited. thank you for the hard work you put in. Definitely a labor of love and I appreciate the work. Thank you

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks for noticing!!!

[@TravelingWithLex]

This vlog had a very big emotional impact on me, as I empathize with all of the feelings you've expressed. I too have family roots in pre-Soviet Russia, have lived there over several years and been to a dozen of its cities. Like you, I feel great sadness for the country and many of its people, including dear friends, and even greater anger at the actions of Russia's government. I also felt some "pilot envy," as a private pilot, and the wonderful adventures you've been on. I've learned more on my own adventures through more than 65 countries (by train, bus, tuk tuk, and the occasional camel) than I ever did in University. A finally, as a former network broadcast journalist, I really appreciate the artistic and technical production quality of your videos. Thanks for all of it. So kind of you to share with the world!

[@VisualApproach]

My favourite aviation series on KZbin ❤ Keep up the brilliant content! 😃

[@ezyroller]

Love your content! When I found your channel I binge-watched everything immediately. Been a while for a new one to show up but I'll gladly wait when the production values are so high. You have a fascinating job.

[@kellimoore8679]

An awesome look into what you guys do out there. Thank you for sharing.

[@blagh1]

Thank you for the new ep! Really enjoyed it especially the trippy shaky lights on that night takeoff. Also thx for the OMD stickers and shirt!

[@JeffBlackham]

Great to see another video Steve. Always enjoy these and feels like we have been there with you!

[@louwade2654]

Excellent video as usual, and we get to listen to some great Jazz! Glad to see you guys flying.

[@romeomike3945]

Found this really Interesting Steve! Thanks for the time you’ve put in to making this😊 Looking forward to the next one.

[@memeranglaut]

As usual, a great video to watch. Thanks guys!

[@arthurpearson3407]

It has shown a part of aviation I didn’t realize existed. Don’t know if it existed back in the 70s, but it’s something I would have considered. Of course, the equipment is far more advanced than it was then, making it more reliable. These are very entertaining. Keep them coming😉

[@daytonaeagle]

Fantastic job as always Steve.. Thanks for sharing your journey with fellow AvGeeks such as myself.. Cheers!

[@zavierc5309]

Great to see a new episode Steve! Keep them coming!

[@vaqarkhan8306]

Managed to watch this a full 24 hours after dropping. Top notch as ever. I remember very well not only following both the flights but the discussion on Twitter about the situation regarding leased aircraft following the Russian invasion as well as why these aircraft were on Bermudan register.

[@CoolCalmCasey]

So happy this series is back!

[@mjr4314]

I watch these videos every single night. Great to have new ones on the playlist!

[@magicmagicman]

Glad to see you are back with another video. Thanks for making them.

[@Ticklemetuesdaygoose]

So happy you posted another video! Keep them going!

[@TheDavidGow]

Love the video! Can’t wait for more.

[@BeCoShooter]

Tremendously informative and entertaining. Thank you for taking the time to create this story.

[@ThumperKJFK]

2 day's to watch every video. What a ride you guy's took us on. Almost no words can explain your story's, your Dads music, the views both in air, and on the ground, city, food, golf. What a rush you gave your viewers. Much Blessings for your company in the years to follow. I am sure it will come full circle from all those aircraft sitting idle, and yeh I shed a tear for them. That should not have happen, We all will get through this, I am sure. We always do. Again Peace Brother, and a big Thank you to everyone who made all this possible. ✌👍 Semper Fi

[@CockpitCasual]

Cheers Gregory…. Semper Fi 🫡

[@peetbothma6982]

Great to see another one of your great videos. Antalya is stunning, can't wait to go there again👍🇿🇦

[@WRTS4G]

Amazing video! Love watching these and seeing the beautiful countries you get to travel to. Keep em' coming!

[@danrenner]

So excited for some more smooth jazz!!! Oh, and the aircraft too 😉😎

[@jimgorman7903]

Another Giordano Masterpiece! Excellent! :-)

[@Dannsandiego]

More great storytelling. I really enjoyed this one. Thanks so much for the quality content!

[@blogtwot]

Best series on KZbin by a mile, or a thousand miles or further.

[@matze3925]

This is elite content right here, something I'd be willing to pay to watch. Huge thumbs up to you sir!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you!

[@wigf173]

Beyond excited for this!!!!

[@RichardBendix]

Thanks for your detailed explanation of how aircraft leasing works. I appreciate you adding the business perspective to your programs. Amazing that I had never heard anything about the Russian massive default of aircraft leases caused by the Ukraine sanctions.

[@paulgrogan4084]

Well done Steve and team. Brilliant video as always 👏👏🙌

[@tangodeltawhiskey6825]

Awesome Steve! Loved the explanations about the wonderful world of aircraft leasing. How you guys stay awake thru these long hours, I don't know. Blue skies, sir!

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

A real tour of duty. Enjoyed this one 👍

[@tomwhite7816]

Thanks Steve! This was great. I learned a lot.

[@guyrandom1]

Thanks for the content!

[@hamentaschen]

OMG! So excited to watch this!!!!

[@willmix5044]

Just yesterday I was wondering when the next video would drop. And today here we go! THANKS FOR POSTING!!!!!!

[@robertg5393]

great content, as always. thanks for sharing.

[@Rod.Machado]

Im so glad i came across this channel a couple of days back.... this is some god tier content and the music choice.... splendid!

[@millshardware3352]

That was fantastic! Thanks for taking me along.

[@ej2758]

Steve, thank you to you and your team for another great video! I REALLY look forward to these. The way you tell stories and combine it with great footage from both inside and outside the airplane-not to mention the super cool soundtrack-just always a treat to watch.

[@sarbhjotsingh2142]

I can't wait to see super ​excited!!!

[@gregp4716]

these vids are sooo cool... ty for putting it together...

[@MrJDR10]

Love the content! Definitely shows another side of aviation. Looking forward to the next adventure!

[@murrays99]

Great vlog, was way to long from last time. Always an adventure and the suspense. Bob is a legend.

[@shauntrammell8829]

These videos are badass! Thank you for making them. I am about to get my commercial license and start ferrying aircraft myself. However on a much more novice level! But these are very fun to watch while I’m getting ready for that. With the work life that’s displayed in the videos, I’m not sure how you have time to do anything else. But please make more!!

[@anthonynorman3924]

YESSSSS!!!!!! This is the greatest. So happy another one is on the way. Thank you!!

[@CockpitCasual]

Hope you like it!

[@anthonynorman3924]

​@@CockpitCasual Never disappointed. This episode included.

[@ColtonFromTexas]

Been waiting on new content for a while now! Very much looking forward to this.

[@rohanb92]

Thanks this was well worth the wait

[@erwinhattingh]

Great documentary! Sure also love Wings of Jazz 🎶

[@loydperkins7007]

We need more of this, great stuff 👏 🙌 👍

[@ntmoucn]

As always, most enjoyable video in a long time - keep them coming!

[@flyingcaba5874]

Waited for some time, glad you´re back online. Nice video, good words.

[@WiredForFlight]

Seeing your videos pop up in my time line always means it will be a good day.

[@ankurparashar9983]

Fascinating! well done video

[@MajorLazer182]

I love this film, find it fascinating with the ACTUAL repo (not the one we all had seen on discovery channel), yall are a fantastic team and its really enjoyable when a video comes out P.S.: LOVE the choice of music

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks!!!

[@marka6907]

Love the video, commentary, and the jazz! The music is an excellent choice and works nicely. I learned a lot from watching the video. Thank you.

[@1966spyderco]

Just made my Sunday night after a week off from work a little more bearable. Damn nice work on these. Thanks

[@andrewaley4116]

Another Great production Steve and Bob. Excellent information and footage as usual. And far out a B767 with RB211's....

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Steve, I just discovered your channel. What a gem, so glad I found it. How perfect and it’s incredible how it shows parts of aviation that almost none of us will ever experience. Very well done and looking forward to watch all video’s!

[@ErmakDimon]

Thank you for yet another great video. All of the events that have been unfolding in my country since February have been very unfortunate, but I'm glad that you gave a very truthful, balanced and unbiased analysis of the situation. Hopefully everything ends soon and life for both Ukraine and Russia could return to normal.

[@brianperticari]

Man, I love this channel. Great stuff

[@calpal9983]

Another outstanding episode.

[@jeffreysicular5119]

Excellent presentation! Brought back great memories for me. I did my fair share of ferry flights 73s, 72s, 744s 75s and 76s from the mid 90s through the early 2000s. Did some sporadic ferry flights when living in Europe and Asia. Keep em flying boys.

[@kazjai100]

Another entertaining snippet into your amazing journeys, nice work gents 👍

[@darnocua]

Another terrific video…this one with a tone smart overlay of relevant geopolitics. Thx for sharing!

[@tb7452]

This is truly my favorite aviation content. I was so stoked when I found out another video was out. I Waited till finished my trip to watch it at home. This is perfect to play on the big screen with a proper sound system. The shots, narration and jazz music just has me zoned in the whole time. I really appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you!!

[@ryangstohl856]

Been waiting on more videos since the spring. Nice meeting you in Tampa. Very informative video Steve. Can’t wait for more.

[@3Greens]

Always enjoy your videos mate. And this was one of your best. Cheers :)

[@andrewl3655]

Great video as always Steve

[@walterthorne4819]

Classy, educational, entertaining …very well done…really love the Jazz…safe flying Docord!

[@ingramimages]

Great stuff!

[@dennisc2181]

Your vids are just so dang well made. Thanks.

[@brettknowles3582]

Another cracking video Steve, very intersting back story , along with great vlog of the journey. Nicely done !!

[@jschoofs]

Very well made and interesting - thanks for your effort! 👍🏻

[@dscott130]

I've been patiently waiting for this! :-)

[@E2EK131MM]

This was deeply fascinating and incredibly captivating - appreciate you putting in the time energy and effort. Thanks from 🇦🇺 !

[@gabrielg8826]

Can't wait to hear more good jazz!

[@innaclouds8977]

Another great video. thanks.

[@tony.mccall]

Brilliant, more please !!

[@usaauto76]

Great content love this show

[@DJ99777]

Your videos are the only videos on KZbin that I drop everything to watch and that command my full attention.

[@CockpitCasual]

Appreciate that!!

[@petearmstrong2778]

Another great episode. You've set the bar high for your episodes. One can only imagine how the insurance/leasing will change to prevent losses like those experienced in Russia.

[@jaysonsayler3]

10/10 video as always Steve! I always get excited when a new episode comes out

[@CockpitCasual]

Get excited! 4 more in work right now!

[@theglobalpeasant]

Interesting doc. Learnt much about the leasing industry. Cheers!

[@weok-doing-things]

It is a very big surprise to know that one of the best youtube channel authors is indeed a frequent visitor of this country where I and some guys from. The music, narrative and story - as always - top level. Thanks!

[@ML66B]

Loved it.

[@WiMo2017]

another mission accomplished. Lovely video with the insight, background info, and of course, last but not least, the nice views. Thanks for sharing them. Nice item, about the detour in Europe, to avoid the risk of too many individual overflight permits pending.