Cockpit Casual - Zagreb

On Episode 1 of the Cockpit Casual series from @speedtapefilms Steve & Bob pick up an Airbus A319 from an Arizona boneyard and fly it across the Atlantic Ocean to Zagreb Croatia.
The original, self-produced, documentary series follows Steve Giordano, a ferry pilot, delivering airliners all over the world. Each trip is a new adventure both inside and outside of the cockpit. The entirely self-produced videos are filmed using camera mounts and remote controls and both GoPro and DJI Pocket camera systems on live operations. Steve Giordano completes all of the production and editing using Premiere Pro, and the soundtrack features original jazz from Steve P. Giordano and his archive of recordings over the last 50 years as a professional musician.
This episode features Steve Giordano and Robert Allen (Twitter: @skydogzen) aka Captain Bedbug.
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[@vulfieamadeus8306]

Everyone's a Roger Ebert. Self-produced, self-written, self-filmed, self-edited, self-SCORED deserves not just self-recognition. I looked forward to and now thoroughly enjoyed the show. Can't wait for the next installment. Congratulations and job super well done!

[@CockpitCasual]

Very kind. Thank you🙏

[@benjaminsaenz4516]

Tell Bob thank you for taking us through the tunnels!!

[@f16cc482]

Probably the third time through these videos. So relaxing watching what I love (aviation content) with great music. Great chill-time.

[@evan5848]

A fascinating look at a side of aviation I've never seen. I could've have watched this for hours.

[@jimflys2]

So, I have been binge watching your videos for the last 2 days. as a pilot and professional musician and Jazz player, I'm really impressed with everything I see and hear. tell your drummer doing these soundtracks that he's got amazingly great sounding cymbals. Everyone plays incredibly, and I know many of these tunes. THE BEST!

[@TryMyChow]

Fantastic guys. The music is great too

[@CaptainProspect007]

Extremely underrated channel!

[@CockpitCasual]

We’re getting there. It takes time I think… thanks for watching!

[@fulano86]

The music is so soothing and accompanies the videography so perfectly. One of the most enjoyable aviation videos I’ve seen in a while due to its uniqueness. Thanks for sharing these videos with the world.

[@Horizon301.]

Great! I would love to see more of the raw footage though like looking around the aircraft you are flying, opening it and giving a tour rather than skipping to various points. More vlog style I would say.

[@nv7593]

I’ve only found this channel today and I’m already obsessed. Top to bottom it’s so well done. Fantastic aviation channel. And I watch them all. Keep it up.

[@markkortvely1731]

This is professional grade stuff! Steve, you put your whole ferry trip in perspective and the music selection totally compliments as well. Thanks for allowing us to share in your professional world.BTW, I thought Bob was going to get lost in that tunnel at the end. Cheers!

[@csandera]

After the long wait and expectations for this first video, I was expecting some greatness. You did not fail to deliver. This was epic. The editing, the music, the narration, the music, the storyline, and the music! THANK YOU! 👏👏👏

[@sb6236]

It was definitely worth the wait, such a privilege to see what so few get to see. Superbly produced too 👍🏻

[@ColtonFromTexas]

I’ve had a strong love and passion for aircraft and flying from an early age and I must say, I’m thoroughly enjoying this channel after having stumbled upon it just about a week ago. Appreciate the content!

[@alanhill4334]

Absolutely great channel. You're turning me into a jazz fan. BTW I'm a retired short-haul boeing pilot. The longest I ever flew was the very occasional 5-6 hour flight and rarely overnight. I don't know how you guys do it !

[@PilotWanderlust]

WOW, really enjoyed watching! 👌 Thank you so much and make sure to come back with your wife to visit the coast. You'll love it even more! 🇭🇷 Best regards from EDDF 🤗

[@Sequesterer]

Such a great movie. Keep up the stuff! Now i Too wants to visit croatia, and zagreeeb 😁

[@CockpitCasual]

Just don’t get lost in the tunnels!

[@nolunchiseverfree]

Really great travelogue! Second the comment about slightly reducing the music volume during dialogue. Also, would love to have some ATC dialogue mixed in. Always interesting to hear those exchanges, and they add some ambiance.

[@Getawaymoments]

I think using ATC audio would be a legal pot hole. Best to steer clear.

[@jzguru1]

I beg your pardon! :)

[@Getawaymoments]

@@jzguru1 Sorry for the caution. Years ago I had a broadcast corporate attorney advise not to use government transmissions unless specific news related case. Police and fire. I assume FAA could be problematic but after a quick search I see many examples on KZbin. Of course that does not make it legal. This would be commercial use case. In hindsight the advise may have been based on State law and two party consent.

[@CockpitCasual]

The man himself! ⬆️ hey dad 😎

[@h263456]

@@Getawaymoments In some countries it is illegal to re-broadcast ATC transmissions, for example in the UK.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing this video of cool aircaft..

[@LMays-cu2hp]

You guys made me laugh with the coffee that was needed on that fuel stop!!!!! I totally understand coffee is needed!!!! First and for most!!!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

This was a very nice trip for the both of you. That was cool with the CEO who is a pilot himself to take you two out to dinner. I am in agreement with you guys about the beer!!! It was truly needed!!! Steve the hotel room view was nice. And with you getting back home on those two flights that was nice. Bob on the other hand starting there for a couple of days looked really nice!!!! Again, think you for sharing your trip here from last summer.

[@mikewhitley6769]

Just stumbled upon your channel Steve absolutely outstanding. Extremely well done love the narration as well as the jazz music for sure. You hooked me so much on the first video I watched I ended up binge watching every video you have done in 24 hours.😂. Looking forward to your next release

[@calpal9983]

Your narration is awesome. Love these!

[@premjitc]

Steve and Bob are super amazing folks. I love the way the videos are put together…

[@gkkes]

My missus and I enjoyed a cruise from Split down to Dubrovnik and back a few years ago. Can't say enough about the place. The people, hospitality, price, scenery all top drawer.

[@CockpitCasual]

Totally agree

[@f16cc482]

Love the Speedtape films!

[@thekoreantraveler]

Everything I love about life--airplanes, jazz and travel--all in one channel

[@CockpitCasual]

The trifecta

[@thekoreantraveler]

@@CockpitCasual Yes, and as I watched more videos, golf! Sometimes I end up playing with crews from all over around the LA courses

[@TheTomyossarian]

The Anthony Bourdain of the skies. 😎 Always love these videos.

[@AakifAmeen]

love it!

[@Helen-eq7es]

That was great, can't wait for the next one!

[@SurfCityVideo]

Sitting here on a cold Idaho morning, enjoying my coffee, the video and some really smooth jazz.

[@kalinedrev]

best jazz channel on you KZbin as well,

[@crashcomedy1]

Probably one of the greatest channels on youtube, always been an avid avgeek, always wanted to be a pilot. Today was the day I decided to pursue the career. Ill check in with you when im there. Thanks for the motivation and endless great content.

[@CockpitCasual]

That’s awesome - best of luck 💪

[@chrisr9161]

Loved it!

[@HrMarek]

Really enjoyed this one. Can't wait for more.

[@kcfd28]

That was great! Keep them coming!

[@marterair551]

This is amazing! I’d love to see more of these in the future

[@MoreSplit]

That’s a real work of art.

[@jimp9106]

Awesome !

[@PilotJonathan]

Brilliantly made and well thought out start to the series - looking forward to watching more episodes as they come out! It's also a nice insight for me as a student pilot into a part of the industry that's lesser known, but definitely one I wouldn't mind getting into at some point! 😃

[@Occasion77]

LOVE the content keep it coming!!

[@amitzahavi]

This was a great episode. Can't wait for the next one.

[@erwinhattingh8983]

Great to watch! Thanks

[@Martin-id4xp]

This is great- thank you Steve & Bob. Really enjoyable insight in to your ferry flight life on this trip. That was one hell of a detour around Italy mind you! Look forward to more insights and thanks again 👍

[@Jcrescent1]

As a pilot, the content fills the heart. However Steve, your music feeds my soul. Especially that last song, Fantasia. I'm definitely putting Timeline on my buy list.

[@jeffd591]

Awesome Steve!

[@edwardbailey1389]

Great show! Cannot wait to watch the next episode.

[@user-lh5pu4hm5g]

Dude this is so awesome, can't wait to see this for every of your trip

[@ndfields1]

Awesome video. Just now catching it. I did a couple slow passes along the road outside Pinal Airpark this week, while I was in the area for business. Loved it. Huge fan of the music as well. Thank you!

[@race263]

Thanks for taking us along very cool. I’ve been a aircraft mechanic my whole adult life. I love this stuff. Thanks again!!!! Fly safe

[@MrCubsfan3]

This was absolutely awesome - so well-edited, and what incredible footage. Absolutely thrilled to see more of these!

[@joopsmit6910]

Yup! Try snorkeling next to the old city wall in Dubrovnik, the clearest water I ever saw. Then make your way to Split while you are on the coast. Thank you for traveling with you guys. Ciao!

[@CockpitCasual]

Definitely need to get back there

[@commkev1500]

Loved it! I’m jealous that I’m not doing what your doing!!

[@maureens1081]

I just love your videos! The content, the music, the editing and of course Captain Bedbug! I cannot wait until travel is possible again!

[@mattcherry276]

Brilliant stuff. Well worth the wait but now can't wait for the next one! Didn't realise it was going to be the flight where I got a photo of you passing over my house in Manchester, UK. I'm British and our first visit to Croatia was October 2019 when we had a long weekend with a night in Split and then four nights in a village further south on the amazing Dalmatian Coast. We really need to go back, maybe a week cruising round the islands on a small (35 pax) ship then a week relaxing on the coast. Highly recommended.

[@allencowgill5494]

Great video. Have been waiting for this for a few months. Love the music!

[@jbboudrey]

That was great ! Thanks for sharing.

[@jmhalseide7752]

your shows are the best !!! really enjoy them all

[@jmzd12]

awesome!

[@salukiconvert]

totally one of the most interesting jobs in aviation. Thanks for letting us fly along, Steve!

[@callumjones4738]

Absolutely fascinating video, cannot wait already for Episode 2!

[@tadnakano]

Love the jazz

[@willdurand4026]

LOVE THESE VIDS MAN!!

[@lc96wa]

Really enjoyed this, the flying and the experiences on the ground!

[@mmcleod111]

Excellent!

[@federicomaisch8019]

Thank you for sharing

[@DaveTX767]

Bob and Steve, That looked like an unusually smooth ferry. Wish they were all that easy. I loved the tourist info that Bob added at the end. Dave Daniels

[@CockpitCasual]

Hahaha hey there Dave!

[@Dodidi95]

Fantastic video Steve... I've been following you on Twitter for a while and have been eagerly waiting for this series to launch. Can't wait for the next episode :)

[@barrym2654]

Outstanding!! Congratulations on the inaugural episode. Adds a great level of information, context and entertainment to your more frequent posts. Looking forward to this being the first of many, many more to come.

[@dabneylassiter5656]

May light always overcome darkness.

[@jackwoods3664]

Amazing video, keep them coming!

[@whitelobster1ify]

This is really excellent, Steve. The music is perfect. Keep it up!

[@edward361]

Enjoyed that.

[@jakeo77]

This is absolutely outstanding. So well narrated, edited, filmed, and everything in between. I massively look forward to the next!

[@bradbennett2831]

Well done! Looking forward to the next one.

[@charttrader3605]

Wow loved this, look forward to more.

[@flyingFL310]

Truly outstanding! Knowing that's just the tip of the iceberg , I can't wait for more adventures to come. Congrats and keep up the good work

[@remboldt]

This was some of the best and most interesting storytelling I've seen on KZbin in a long time. Well done! Subscribed and bell'd

[@micstatic]

man. really well done. outstanding

[@brunoh9818]

Outstanding first video Steve. You are not only a great pilot, but also a very gifted vlogger. Can't wait for the next video.

[@1mr3qruc2]

Fond memories, esp. the NAT crossing and KEF. Brought many good memories back from my WOW days. Keep the blue side up, guys! Cheers from Tokyo.

[@erwinhattingh8983]

Catchy Music 🎶

[@pandakazii7297]

These are amazing videos! Love your work mate.

[@colinsfasah]

Love the music!!

[@brianperticari]

I am so glad I found this channel. Love. Please, keep it coming!

[@divyamsinghchauhan1740]

Obsessed with this channel!

[@vaqarkhan8306]

Lovely video! Love the style and cool commentary. Looking forward to the next one!

[@pnguyen8722]

Watched every cockpit casual episode at least twice now. Excited for a new one.

[@joeydoucette2573]

Steve.... This was awesome!! Very well done. I hope you do more.

[@darrencarey3311]

Great Video, look forward to more!

[@ashleyjarvis954]

What a debut! Interesting lead characters, loving the jazz score, plus avgeekery. Oh and of course, Croatia is beautiful - can’t wait to go back its a gem.

[@ianmackie8713]

Great start Steve, looking forward to seeing the channel develop.

[@basiledesquiens8773]

Awesome Steve ! Was a pleasure to watch this can’t wait for the next episode! Hope we will saw how Jettest occ is looking like :)

[@ShreyasRy]

was real fun watching this one, and the pleasant music really adds a nice touch to it.

[@Kenny-en7wb]

You guys got the life!

[@cameronwick]

What an effortlessly pleasant film ❤

[@luksamalohodzic7122]

So great to see this! Greetings from Dubrovnik

[@johntrussell7808]

The sunrise some would make me want to become a pilot even more

[@vineetpatel8213]

Simply clean and perfect episode to start with. Loved every bit of your fying experience. Also, Croatian fries, haha. Happy AvGeek ❤️

[@DavidGwynnJones]

Aw gee the footage of "Zageeb" got me all choked up, reminding me of my amazing time there and in the rest of that great country 😂

[@enricoblumer6875]

Interesting! And great music, too!

[@terrenceklaverweide6356]

F’in love the format! Almost like a mini documentary/ (extended) travel vlog. Imma binge watch them all now!

[@bendawson6181]

A really enjoyable video. Great content, interesting angle on the profession, and your father's music as underscore is a great touch! Looking forward to your next releases.

[@ernstvermeulen8666]

Really enjoyed the episode 👌 thanks for the trouble and effort to put it together!