Cockpit Casual - The Cargo Conversion (Part Three) Avgeek Series | Cockpit View

On the final part of the Boeing 767 Cargo Conversion series, Jon Ostrower, Bob, and Steve finish circumnavigating the globe with a freshly converted BCF out of Singapore bound for LATAM Cargo in Miami. The three duck around some thunderstorms, fly a 13.5 hour leg to Honolulu, where they take a brief rest period in Waikiki before flying the second and final leg: 9.5 hours nonstop to Miami.
The episode features realtime approach sequences in both HNL and MIA, and of course a lot of really sick jazz!

[@joserausseo5782]

Steve, as I have said before, thank you for taking us along with you on your journeys. You are a great communicator and a story teller a trait only few are able to master!

[@jawed]

this just keeps getting better

[@bowelguy4841]

Did not realize that jawed was an avgeek!!

[@CockpitCasual]

Much appreciated Jawed! Taking a short summer break and will have some good stuff this fall 👍🏼

[@jonathanchan3834]

I'm starting to think that Cockpit Causal is just Steve's secret method of promoting jazz tunes ;) keep em coming!

[@weystrom]

Can't pass on a chance to compliment Steve Sr. on the music, that Hawaii approach with ATC overlayed was mesmerizing. Great editing choice as well.

[@aussieiain]

Got in trouble for not emptying the dishwasher cause this video just appeared in my notifications...oh well. Thanks for another great bunch of vids. Your father's band sounds great too..hats off to his group. 👏👏👏😎

[@douglasslotolowicz9454]

I spent 30 years in corporate aviation on Gulfstream’s, been to every continent except Antarctica but man does this look like a ton of fun

[@davidberryman9688]

This production was an extreme pleasure to watch. You get better as you go and made this series very interesting. It was fun to watch Jon sitting behind you guys snapping pics at everything and everywhere. He was like a kid in a candy shop at times and it certainly will be interesting to see what he comes up with on Air Current. Thanks for putting some ATC in there while you were on approach to HNL. Being a retired ATC'er, it's music to my ears to listen to the freqs and brings back a lot of memories. Thanks once again for an excellent video and I am very much looking forward to your next segment whenever you drop it.

[@incarnateTheGreat]

I'm so glad someone could help combine my love of aviation and jazz together and make something wonderful. Your videos are probably the only ones where I get giddy to get some lunch, sit in front of the computer and watch from end to end. Thanks again!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you!!

[@FallLineJP]

Woooh! Psyched for the JAL episode. Was cool to see that empty 767 take off from Haneda like a rocket 😎👏

[@steveloader]

Thank you so much for these videos they are the best keep up the great work

[@zk9058]

It’s fascinating how these planes operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for decades at a time without issue. I realize they are designed, built and maintained in such a manner to be able to do it, but seeing your flight(s) in action reinforces how incredibly impressive the world of flight is. Love watching your travels….and learning about the experience in the process. As always, thank you for the video. Keep up the great work!

[@vbnvufiufkvkjh]

I absolutely love your videos. I always wanted to be a pilot but one thing led to another and I am now a school principle instead. Thanks for helping a chap here in the United Kingdom live vicariously. Please keep the videos coming. Take care, Will :)

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks Will!!

[@M20RUM]

Another great movie 'I've been everywhere but sort of not anywhere' was a favourite quote, I understand that - when coach drving across Europe whilst i went to and navigated many countries and cities the emphasis was on getting the job done, looking after the vehicle, keeping it fuelled, secure, clean and in good shape.Oh and of course servicing and ferrying the PAX So much so that once I got the right vibes from a particular destination I would go back in free time to explore. I imagine thats' similar to you I guess I had the added benefit of being able to park and accommodate within relatively easy reach of a city where as for yourselves it's often the confines of the airport or perhaps an out of town hotel that serves the mission more than the destination. Loving the films and I could see a very popular TV docuseries on your exploits being created

[@emufriedchicken]

Another Awesome video Steve!!!....Great RM Williams cap there mate!...good to see us Aussies slowly converting you. Who knows we may see you in a West Coast Eagles supporters shirt next ;-) !

[@CockpitCasual]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@PilotDaveLI]

Your production keeps getting better and better. Thanks for the hard work and for taking us along for the ride !

[@whiskeyjet1017]

C'mon guys we want more, more, more. Can't wait till the next vid.

[@dscott130]

Damn, Steve! Another spectacular adventure! I'll never tire of these. Thank you so much for the trip and the great jazz! 💕

[@iahflyr4690]

Absolutely awesome, packed with more great information and a seldom if ever seen cargo hold of a BCF. Thanks so much for all the time you put into such a professional video. Loved seeing Ko Olina on final to 8L at PHNL after having stayed there some 10 years ago.....still looks wonderful and holds a huge spot in our hearts. As another mentioned earlier, another retired approach controller here who enjoyed hearing the ATC side again. Thanks.

[@FinancesCAN]

Thanks for the new video, it's awesome being able to follow along on your adventures. This is one of the best aviation channels on KZbin by far!

[@Dutchbird757]

Another very enjoyable show! Loved the duration too. So much to see, learn and just enjoy. Greets from a 737 skipper.

[@landrover827]

I’m so happy to watch this before sleep! (I live near Haneda) I look forward to those JAL conversion videos. I remember seeing them waiting for you to pick up! 😍

[@bongoloony]

Your dad’s band are awesome…always a superb jazz soundtrack that’s blended so well with the footage, commentary and RT.

[@willmix5044]

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to share your travels/work with all of us.

[@CockpitCasual]

It’s my pleasure

[@41SouthNZ]

Awesome job Steve. As always really appreciate you guys taking us along for the ride

[@dixienormous3262]

Best aviation videos ever produced. 😊

[@jonasesser3099]

Please, I need more of that type of videos, I'm fucking loving it. This isn't meant as pressure, just for motivating to keep this awesome stuff up!

[@CockpitCasual]

Done!

[@Traumahawk007]

As usual great production and fab insight for Jon. Would love to experience this too. Beer in return guys 😇

[@chasemase_]

Loved every second of this series, can't wait for the next one! Thank you as always.

[@brianharris1830]

The absolute “coolest” channel on KZbin

[@ColtonFromTexas]

Want to thank you again for the content! Genuinely appreciate what you do for the avgeeks like myself, bringing us along for the ride.

[@jonathanvankeulen9458]

Great series Steve. Reminded me of my ferry mission with a B737-700 from Port Moresby to Blytheville in June 2021. Wish I had your VLOG talent! What great way to relive those memories and share them with others.

[@federicomaisch8019]

Thank you for sharing

[@tb7452]

Steve, cant get enough of the videos, these films are so well made. You're an amazing story teller. I fly those Mokulele Caravans all over the islands and I remember seeing the Lion planes and the Latams in HNL wondering what the hell they were doing here. Now it all makes sense, hope to run into you one day, your video's are inspiring and cant wait to see more. Tail winds

[@newjerseywales]

I'm sincerely charmed by your channel and Content. Allow me to indulge! - it has a unique quality to it, mostly borne by the fact you aren't telling us to "like and subscribe" and interrupting yourself to try and sell us something halfway through. You are clearly doing this as you wish to, not what triggers the algorithms. You are in a genuinely fascinating occupation. Quite envious! Please do a bit more about the small Pacific Islands, if you can. Do a low pass of Johnston Atoll! Greetings from Wales.

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you very much! Yes - my videos aren’t real algorithm friendly so I’m hoping the quality alone eventually gets the job done. I just want to produce interesting content! On that note, I’ll be releasing some new stuff this fall. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your praise! 👍🏼

[@spencerwalker8314]

Loved the ATC on approach

[@CockpitCasual]

See? I listen to you guys… 💪

[@el-blake-o4766]

Thanks again for another premier..I look forward to your excellent presentations, and the great, swingin’ soundtracks!!

[@TheJakeUtube]

I used to live under the approach to 8L in HNL 24 years ago. I wish I could appreciate all the cool planes I saw when I was 4 years old. I do remember the 747's though.

[@laranja9921]

Great adventures, great trips and all and all great series as always.

[@evan5848]

Another great episode Steve. Even got the old LAHSO at PHNL. 😎

[@alexc8920]

i just love these videos ❤

[@valinaarvokun5259]

It warms my arrive when you guys arrive in Miami I’m starting the roadtrip towards my PPL. Hopefully one day I’ll be seeing you guys on the field. You guys are great people. Fly high.

[@bobgriffith1810]

Travelled internationally for 30 years over 40 countries, fortunate enough to live in Asia for some time.. retired now but at times I miss the travel although there where tough spots back in the early 80’s and while I did a number of RTW now it seems like a blur except I always recall the golf and my first hole in one in Thailand.. I love your stuff,, keep it up

[@LarryToweTV]

Outstanding! Thanks for taking us along.

[@magicmagicman]

I love these video. Its like aviation film noir. Thanks so much for taking the time to make them.

[@knasa11]

Can't wait thank you guys the stage all yours

[@kevinstead4670]

Absolutely love this. Don't ever stop!

[@calpal9983]

Fantastic, as usual!

[@garyw8481]

As always a great story and awesome pics! Thanks for the ride!

[@Occasion77]

Keep these video's coming they are fantastic!!

[@portegobelet]

Incredible quality videos as usual.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you guys for sharing your flights...

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you guys for sharing your flights. You made me laugh talking about the Pacific crossing!!! Yeah, having done the Hong Kong trips a few times, I have gotten used to having music and books with me. After overseeing cabin service, I always had to assign the big breaks for the crews, I would always go into the cockpit and sit with the Caption and F/O to give them some breaks and to see the weather storms like you guys had here. Flying on the 747-400s I do miss. Flying on the 777s from Hawaii has somewhat made up for flying on the old 747-400s.

[@tangodeltawhiskey6825]

Another fabulous vid!!

[@HillelGlazer-hg]

A lot of pilots post videos of their exploits and adventures, but none have managed to make me a jealous of their worklives as much as mine makes me of yours. I know it's not easy on the family and there's got to be no shortage of stress and uncertainty. Pre-pandemic (and other factors) I spent my fair share of my year on the road (by air). And yet, despite the clear "other side of the coin" you must experience, there's something about your videos that has me more than a little longing for the sorts of unglamorous escapades you bring to life in your movies. Well done.

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you!

[@taleauluakiola5541]

These insights are fascinating 👏, I always wait in anticipation for the next.

[@peetbothma6982]

Thanks fot the privilege of flying with you albeit virtually👍😊

[@murrays99]

Thanks for another great adventure, great set of 3 amazing vlogs. Looking forward to the next ones.

[@knasa11]

Outstanding video

[@ashwinraghunath]

Loved the series and the music is a swell touch. Thank you for this delightful insight into your life.

[@cyrilblondel5246]

Great one to end this tour! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@venichen1]

Glad I found this channel. I'm always fascinated by this line of work!

[@colinsfasah]

Love riding along AND love the original music!

[@hamentaschen]

Wow! Just found this channel and finished this 3-part series. SO refreshing to see something worth watching. You have an interesting story to tell. But what makes your channel special is HOW you tell your story. This is very fresh. Very unlike most content on YT. I love the music, and your narration/voice overs. Nothing sticks out as 'too much' or 'over the top'. There is just the perfect amount of everything, with nothing lacking. You really could have been a film maker or documentarian. Well done!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thank you! Nice to hear that the “balance” is right! 👍🏼

[@michaelvee7972]

All I have to say is WOW! Excellent series!!! Thank you for making these great videos.

[@Juancki]

Thanks for sharing this experience and thanks for sharing your job. Truly amazing! You guys are amazing at managing all those flying hours with short layovers or not. Also, it's really interesting how you guys literally go around the globe all the time. As always, great content!

[@alexanderdavidson7837]

That was mint! Great video

[@ThumperKJFK]

😮✌👍👍 Thanks guy's, this was epic. Enjoyed every tiny detail of the journey.

[@avnx72]

Seeing your videos has made me want to fly ferry flights, love the Nomadic life!

[@markosaari1410]

Fine channel you guys run here. Music included.

[@timotiusmoti5552]

Very Excited 😊

[@frankfarrelly5215]

Another part of aviation very few know about. Thanks guys and Safe Travels ✈️ Look forward to the next video..

[@phpfreakie]

Very nice video once again! Cannot compare it to anything else, keep up the good work!

[@toddwolfe]

Excellent job on your videos! The chill vibes are soothing, and you find a great mix of travel-blog, crew lifestyle, logistical challenges, and technical points of interest. I'm quickly burning through your catalog and hope you keep up the great work. Thanks!

[@chase.b2967]

Currently working on my ppl and your videos really remind me of all the repositioning flights me and my old cfi would do. Even though it was just in and around louisiana moving planes for the mechanic shop next to the flight school your videos really remind me of those times. Definitely keeping ferry pilot as an option on the future

[@JockMacHH]

Another great video, loving the background music. 👍

[@stevenq99]

Another great video! Loved the arrival with ATC at HNL. Jon just seems like a cool guy to hang out with.

[@CockpitCasual]

Very cool

[@JonOstrower]

Just to be clear, I have never been cool a day in my life. It’s Bob’s reflected glow.

[@stevenq99]

@@JonOstrower as a AV geek you have been on my cool list from your days with the 787 blog/website. Fun to see where your writing has taken you.

[@dennislee529]

Videos are just so good and so cathartic. As someone who plays music, I generally dislike jazz, but it works really well with your videos.

[@muhammedhidayatmuntaha2848]

Hi Steve thanks for the great video, as you take off from Changi on the left I could see Pasir Gudang and Sedili Johor. It reminds me of the test flights we took while take-off in FedEx MD-11s. Really brought back good memories there.Thanks again for the great videos

[@briandubois9572]

Top drawer episode again. 👍👍. Didn't catch it live as i was mowing but watched it after. Great job 👌

[@perp1exed]

My new favorite channel. Beautiful views, interesting storytelling and some great jazz.

[@mobiuspenguin]

I've come to think of Cockpit Casual almost like an Anthony Bourdain travel series but for avgeeks. The places, the sights, and even the foods but also planes. You commentary and visuals help make this something special Steve!

[@CockpitCasual]

Thanks Andrew

[@rickdeckard7470]

Makes me dream what if I became a professional pilot instead of an aerospace engineer. Your job looks like a lot of fun. I started flying when I was 16 and still fly and race sailplanes, but flying around the world looks awesome.

[@wanderer5581]

I hate being pax, freighter every day all the way.. your loadmasters are the guys

[@bodabar1]

Lovin it!

[@rhanemann9100]

I once had the chance to jumpseat a 747F. That was a blast. The entire "hump" was ours.

[@gregmcmillan3439]

Newbie! Great vids Steve! Love the detail too! Travel safe!

[@howardbaldwin1226]

Another great video. Fantastic production values as well. You really get a sense of the trip with your commentary filling in the important parts and linking the visuals. Thanks again for sharing. Really cool jazz as well! Cheers from AKL, NZL.

[@CockpitCasual]

Cheers thanks Howard

[@chrisjbraithwaite]

Nomadic may be the best callsign ever... though something in my heart melts for speedbird, especially speedbird 001

[@SteveHolmesDrums]

Super cool video - Love the music too! Bobby is killing on drums!!!!!

[@CockpitCasual]

Bobby Shomo is the man

[@markmakinson1423]

Way to go Steve, great clip. Glad to see a RM Williams cap, great Aussie brand all you need now are the RM Williams boots. Keep up the great work 👍👍🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@CockpitCasual]

I’ve got them!

[@petergroves9343]

Fantastic series with great content, nice for Jon to get the experience too, I must look him up and read/watch/listen to his views Thanks again for sharing

[@CockpitCasual]

The Air Current is great. Definitely check it out! Thanks for the comments 👍🏼

[@stevesharpe1410]

So glad I found you! My favorite Avgeek films out of them all. As informative as PilotsEye but with stuff the airline guys just won't talk about and way more fun. And the music is choice! You know... If Nomadic wanted to raise a ton of money for a charity. You could do a raffle/lottery with a circumnavigation as supernumerary for the prize. At $100 per chance, I am sure you would get a lot of takers. I am sure that the regs and logistics would make this a nightmare but... Man would i love to be the guy that wins....

[@CockpitCasual]

I wish I could but the regs/security concerns would be problematic. We do have a nonprofit though and use empty aircraft to deliver relief to areas in need a few times a year when opportunities permit!

[@Dannsandiego]

More great storytelling! I know you're a busy guy but please keep making these vlogs. So enjoyable!

[@CockpitCasual]

I’m on it!

[@Grora394]

Man, again and again, absolutely enjoyed your vids, please make longer ones, so I can eat a few more snacks than just Ice cream XD

[@phillipvanostrand4613]

Another great video, I just wish they were longer 😁

[@darrellgordon7456]

epic content you guys ! hope you got some much needed rest after that at home

[@brandonmmmmmmmm3293]

great vid

[@ekaftan]

I've flown as a passenger in most of those 767s....

[@joshparker9697]

Hi Steve and team I would like to thank the team for all the videos that have been posted and coming. I have a disability and sit on the computer flying X plane and fly all the roughs in all the planes 767 I find is the best and clocked up 100 hours in 4 days or that's what the flight log book says. with the 739 a few video back did you haff to fly them back. Keep up the good work we enjoy watching them.

[@CockpitCasual]

That plane is still in Opa Locka FL I think. It is going through check and I think will head to a new airline sometime this year

[@Subgunman]

Most heavy aircraft are sold off when the second or third D check is due. Since they are stripped down for inspection it’s a prime time to rebuild for cargo.

[@Jutilaje]

Kinda cool, I worked on Wake Island for a few months back in 2013-2014. Pretty cool little island!

[@CockpitCasual]

Would love to check it out someday