
Cockpit Casual: The Podcast is a weekly debrief from ferry pilots Steve Giordano and Bob Allen — modern-day nomads who spend their lives repositioning heavy airliners around the world.
Each episode dives into aviation related news, ferry-flying war stories, special guests, and sharp, often irreverent discussions about a broad range of topics from aircraft systems to world travel. The conversation... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureBusinessAviation | |||

When an airline collapses overnight, somebody has to move the airplanes.
This week on Cockpit Casual, we finally tell the full story behind the unprecedented 8-day operation that began the moment Spirit Airlines ceased operations. What followed was ... more
This week on Cockpit Casual: The Podcast, we take a different route.
After a quick discussion on current aviation happenings, the conversation shifts toward something that has quietly become one of the defining elements of Cockpit Casual itself: the... more
Episode 9 kicks off with a really in-depth conversation on Spirit Airlines—what’s actually going wrong financially, why the ULCC model is struggling in 2026, and why a $500M government bailout probably isn’t the solution.
Then—finally—we’ve got som... more
Episode 8 opens on a sentimental note as we say goodbye to our Westwind — an airplane that’s been part of the Nomadic story for several years. The episode begins with an 8-minute farewell as the jet prepares to leave the hangar for a pre-buy inspecti... more
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Nothing like this anywhere. Hands down best aviation content creators to ever walk the earth. Original, amazing, and just freaking cool. Thank you! Keep doing it gentlemen.
Insightful and fun.
Incredible. Why did it take so long to realise this is what we needed?
The insight that these two bring is fantastic! Go Birds!
Really interesting stuff. As a former private pilot that has traveled the country coast to coast, top to bottom with many hours of boredom and moments of sheer terror. I get a kick out of there. travels
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Two ferry pilots share real-world aviation life beyond the cockpit, mixing high-octane war stories with practical ferry operations, career guidance, and industry news. Episodes balance hard-won operational anecdotes with candid discussions about career paths, industry challenges, and the evolving aviation landscape, often featuring guests who bring maintenance, flying, or media expertise. The format combines humor, behind-the-scenes realism, and approachable analysis, making it accessible to casual AvGeeks and seasoned pros alike. Notable is the focus on nomadic flying, hands-on expertise, and a willingness to tackle topics from gear failures to AI tools reshaping the field, all delivered with a conversational, irreverent flair.
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