#  @SteveNomadic Steve Giordano Steve Giordano posts on X about in the, $7846t, united, if you the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::796375385139093504/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -51% - [--] Month [---------] +1,476% - [--] Months [---------] +36% - [--] Year [---------] -43% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::796375385139093504/posts_active)  - [--] Months [--] -37% - [--] Year [---] -46% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::796375385139093504/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.12% - [--] Month [------] +0.34% - [--] Months [------] +3.50% - [--] Year [------] +7.90% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::796375385139093504/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) 4.26% [countries](/list/countries) 4.26% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 3.55% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 2.13% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 2.13% [currencies](/list/currencies) 1.42% [stocks](/list/stocks) 1.42% [nfl](/list/nfl) 0.71% **Social topic influence** [in the](/topic/in-the) #5992, [$7846t](/topic/$7846t) #260, [united](/topic/united) #486, [if you](/topic/if-you) 4.26%, [matter](/topic/matter) 2.84%, [airlines](/topic/airlines) #33, [to the](/topic/to-the) 2.84%, [murder](/topic/murder) 2.84%, [level](/topic/level) #1449, [dei](/topic/dei) #43 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@captbobnomadic](/creator/undefined) [@nomadicomd](/creator/undefined) [@infantrypilot](/creator/undefined) [@dirspielbergo](/creator/undefined) [@kevin17764559](/creator/undefined) [@gargamle2](/creator/undefined) [@pmroa](/creator/undefined) [@colinx737](/creator/undefined) [@vaqarkhan](/creator/undefined) [@bobfranklin3](/creator/undefined) [@swedepilot](/creator/undefined) [@toecutta1](/creator/undefined) [@motodawg](/creator/undefined) [@chunkage](/creator/undefined) [@marcrotsa46516](/creator/undefined) [@logixmaster](/creator/undefined) [@jvidjeskog](/creator/undefined) [@cpt340](/creator/undefined) [@golftravelr](/creator/undefined) [@hhanger1958](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "@BobFranklin3 @CaptBob_Nomadic Yes" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2019054148700819783) 2026-02-04T14:23Z 87.9K followers, [----] engagements "@InfantryPilot @CaptBob_Nomadic Weds were departing GUM in a min out of JRF at like 1am so just day-napping in town" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2019054441022816453) 2026-02-04T14:24Z 87.9K followers, [---] engagements "@WifiMoneyPlant Just make stuff up. [---] buckets of KFC a flux capacitor [--] gallons of prop wash. Doesnt matter theyre not gonna say no" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2020195226955182103) 2026-02-07T17:57Z 87.9K followers, 13.1K engagements "@dirspielbergo @BLMayes Exactly. This is racist/sexist fear mongering. I see/hear it all the time out there. I have my entire career. A lot of people see a non-white non-male pilot in the seat and they think it wasnt earned. This perpetuates that bullshit" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022508897135902947) 2026-02-14T03:11Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "@swedepilot @ValkStrategy I miss the days of a sim eval on an interview. I have no idea why they did away with that" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022715654273380842) 2026-02-14T16:52Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "@Kevin17764559 @InfantryPilot New highers LOL. The contract only makes them qualify as an FO before they are qualified as CA. There are Capts on the [---] that have never flown the line as an FO. Estimates are 25-30 individuals per my friends at UAL" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022736793083462012) 2026-02-14T18:16Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "@Kevin17764559 @InfantryPilot Insurance companies only stipulate that their insured carriers meet [---] and company minimums. Fleet policies dont look at the experience level of every pilot I literally deal with H&L fleet policies every day" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022747212061773880) 2026-02-14T18:58Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "@Kevin17764559 @InfantryPilot Sorry but thats just not how it works on the airline fleet insurance level. Cost directly relates to asset value and the number of / value of claims from the insured" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022750348004253814) 2026-02-14T19:10Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "@Toecutta1 @WMcluskey Yep - I wrote on the topic a couple years ago https://airlinegeeks.com/2022/02/08/opinion-automating-away-basic-airmanship/ https://airlinegeeks.com/2022/02/08/opinion-automating-away-basic-airmanship/" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022750677257031692) 2026-02-14T19:11Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "@ColinX737 @InfantryPilot Im at Ohio State U watching Nicks last (or maybe hopefully second to last) college swim and probably last competitive swim less any future endeavors in Ironman/open water etc if he chooses" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022793688863453441) 2026-02-14T22:02Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "Gargle trumps balls or Im a leftist fuck nut. Touch grass dude. PS whos we Dont follow me if it upsets you that I have opinions that differ from yours. Although that says more about your character than mine. @SteveNomadic @deaflibertarian Steve we follow for your excellent aviation content. Its becoming more clear that youre just as much of a whacked out far left fuck nut as the other extreme side of the aisle. Please just shut the fuck up about your politics. I promise you nobody cares. @SteveNomadic @deaflibertarian Steve we follow for your excellent aviation content. Its becoming more" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2016005510097445080) 2026-01-27T04:29Z 87.9K followers, 24.1K engagements "Two-Part special of the next installment of A Life Nomadic #CockpitCasual will be dropping very soon" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2017429090509193366) 2026-01-31T02:45Z 87.9K followers, 16.8K engagements "In Guam now - refueling the plane and ourselves (with Mickey Ds) π€·π»β next stop: Hawaii. About [--] 1/2 hours tonight over nothing but water #OMD314" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2019048708537762302) 2026-02-04T14:01Z 88K followers, 44.4K engagements "In Hawaii now - time for some rest Well be back at it again late-night for the final leg into Tucson" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2019172556235034952) 2026-02-04T22:13Z 87.9K followers, 17K engagements "They committed to diversifying the ranks by diversifying the acceptance at their (affiliated) ab initio program. A small percentage of United pilots hired come from that program acceptance into the program does NOT mean theyre hired by United Airlines its a path to earning the licenses and ratings. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022669512462508098 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022669512462508098" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022669512462508098) 2026-02-14T13:49Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "Definitely not that - I make [--] figures a year fly empty widebodies and get lots of time home with my family. Id rather do something completely different than fly for an airline at this point. I own and operate the busiest flight test and ferry company on the planet - fly with my buddies in jeans and a polo I own [--] airplanes including a business jet and am putting [--] boys through college - the whole point is that hiring standards are LOW these days and thats not DEI thats supply and demand. Another two: a former flight attendant at my last airline flew PC-12s for [--] years then was a [--] month" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022826546885492793) 2026-02-15T00:13Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "In [----] I was applying to all the big US majors. I had over [-----] hours [--] type ratings and [--] years in the left seat of an MD-80. Couldnt get an interview. In [----] United was hiring [--] year olds with [----] hours total time and [--] months in the right seat of an RJ into the left seat of a [---]. There are some inexperienced pilots flying at the Majors - but thats because of industry cycles - not DEI. The FAA ordered all U.S. airlines to certify that they are conducting merit-based hiring for pilots or face federal investigation. DEI is DEAD The FAA ordered all U.S. airlines to certify that they are" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022697568744980494) 2026-02-14T15:40Z 88K followers, 126.5K engagements "Ive thought about this topic a lot. With the caveat that this is my opinion only - heres my take on truly increasing diversity in the cockpit (the right way). Women: simple fact is more men seem to choose piloting as a profession than women. Thats just the stats. Why Dunno. Gender role norms Probably. The answer here is to increase the visibility of women in the cockpit. Normalize it. More girls will grow up knowing its an option more women will chose piloting as a profession. Minorities: same as above but also its a simple statistical fact that minorities specifically people of color come" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022776888427528371) 2026-02-14T20:56Z 88K followers, 15K engagements "Its a factor but minimal. There are definitely experience deficiencies but its more connected to industry cycles and poor strategic planning by the airlines than DEI. Its also not an issue worthy of government intervention but this admin likes to rage bait the public and spark these social grievances as a political strategy. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023043255709950194 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023043255709950194" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2023043255709950194) 2026-02-15T14:34Z 88K followers, [----] engagements "Latest teaser. π https://youtu.be/YcZckJ_Q_ec https://youtu.be/YcZckJ_Q_ec" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2018921202266325113) 2026-02-04T05:34Z 88K followers, 42.7K engagements "Had a nice short stay in Shenzhen now were off to go fly an A320 across the Pacific as OMD314. Well get to Tucson on thursday morning @CaptBob_Nomadic" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2018942024477806818) 2026-02-04T06:57Z 88K followers, 17.3K engagements "Young guys old plane Old guys young plane @mikepelland82" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2019474764348420462) 2026-02-05T18:14Z 88K followers, 57.6K engagements "That said if @united was serious about diversity in the aviate program theyd subsidize the cost and make it actually affordable to people not in the top 2%" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022672818538729814) 2026-02-14T14:02Z 88K followers, [----] engagements "@Sloopythesloop No but they awarded a bunch of CA spots while they were in new-hire training Crazy. AA was under a year upgrade too" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022708229570982153) 2026-02-14T16:23Z 88K followers, [----] engagements "The United aviate academy is not United Airlines. Its an Ab Initio program that accepts kids (students) with zero time (never flown a plane). There is no guarantee anyone will make it through to a job at United. This is the level where they SHOULD diversify acceptance. BTW its also extremely expensive and few can afford it. @SteveNomadic From news reports: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has committed to diversifying the company's pilot ranks aiming for 50% of trainees at the United Aviate Academy to be women or people of color. Explain how that is hiring the best and the brightest." [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022668256520159442) 2026-02-14T13:44Z 88K followers, 57.2K engagements "Lets discuss what the United Aviate Academy is: Its a part [---] flight school (0 hours to commercial/instrument/multi) that selectively accepts applicants. It costs over $100K USD start to finish. (Some scholarships) CFIs are mostly if not all other Aviate graduates building time. No reduced ATP times like a Part [---] program affiliated with a college (1250 hours for a [--] year Associates degree program / [----] hours for a [--] year Bachelors degree program) - grads still need [----] hours for an ATP and part [---] airlines still require an ATP to be employed as a pilot. They claim is a faster pathway to" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022677166400430486) 2026-02-14T14:19Z 88K followers, 25.7K engagements "@Turbinetraveler Parallax effect. Its an optical illusion" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2023045442850955694) 2026-02-15T14:43Z 88K followers, [----] engagements "Also the worst possible name for an airway intersection HF reporting point over the mid-pacific. Lol. Estimating position WIN at [----]. Say again Position WIN November Golf Uniform Echo November π© Wait a minute Nguyen is pronounced as win Wait a minute Nguyen is pronounced as win" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2023058856805269664) 2026-02-15T15:36Z 88K followers, 12.5K engagements "Just finishing up some color/sound and graphics this weekend. Im hoping to drop them starting next weekend pending a couple details EP [--] is about [--] mins EP [--] is [--] mins I think theyre really good ones Im excited" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2017429093038391707) 2026-01-31T02:45Z 87.9K followers, 11.3K engagements "Things change quick in the ferry business One minute Im sitting at home planning a boring week behind the desk the next Im boarding a 747-8 to Beijing @CaptBob_Nomadic s trip delayed and Wes is needed for ops elsewhere - so Im heading out to sub-in 1st trip back from surgery Lets do this. ππΌ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018188838938570953 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018188838938570953" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2018188838938570953) 2026-02-02T05:04Z 87.9K followers, 37.2K engagements "Upper deck on The Queen every time may be the last time I keep saying that and keep ending up in a jumbo. Second time in the last [--] months. Not a bad problem to have tbh" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2018192623635185734) 2026-02-02T05:19Z 87.9K followers, 18.8K engagements "@MotoDawg Implying that this isnt the current policy - is. If you dont see this policy as a dog whistle you are naive" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022508012871561228) 2026-02-14T03:07Z 88K followers, [----] engagements "Yep we are in agreement on this. I think the cockpit is an incredible place for folks who grew up in low income homes to break out and make a real quality life for themselves and break the cycle of poverty. No college degree required not terribly difficult demands sobriety and focus. If I were running these academies Id be recruiting from low income areas and subsidizing for need-based as much as possible https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022682536611070114 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022682536611070114" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022682536611070114) 2026-02-14T14:41Z 88K followers, [---] engagements "@challengerST Its owned by United airlines but its not a guaranteed job it its years of training and checking and experience building before anyone sees a passenger aircraft - AND - its also not a guaranteed job if someone doesnt perform" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022736379306811743) 2026-02-14T18:15Z 88K followers, [----] engagements "@chunkage Maybe so - but if they can do the job safely and skillfully and to the same standard as their counterparts why is that a problem Its an extremely white male dominated field. Mostly because of economics and gender norms but why not try to change that" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022760229750849988) 2026-02-14T19:49Z 88K followers, [----] engagements "@marc_rotsa46516 @Logixmaster Value to whom The flying public Pilots are trained to do the same thing over and over again the same way by the same standard. It doesnt matter whos behind the yoke. But value to the people of those communities I think diversity brings a lot of value to the people" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022782302669914330) 2026-02-14T21:17Z 87.9K followers, [---] engagements "@marc_rotsa46516 @Logixmaster Just my .02 of course" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022782530622021723) 2026-02-14T21:18Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements "@JVidjeskog @DaveSlater8 I know I didnt want to drop the teaser this far in advance Wasnt my plan" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2022832787028414508) 2026-02-15T00:38Z 88K followers, [---] engagements "@cpt340 Ironically the secretary himself is a DEI hire Hes a former reality TV personality with zero experience in transportation" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2023043494483464575) 2026-02-15T14:35Z 88K followers, [----] engagements "And Its not a job at United its not the primary way United hires pilots. To date roughly [---] pilots have graduated from the program - and no evidence exists that a single one is yet on the UA seniority list (the program is fairly recent). For context there are over [-----] pilots at United Airlines. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023067458219766146 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023067458219766146" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2023067458219766146) 2026-02-15T16:10Z 88K followers, [--] engagements "@Golftravelr @cpt340 Hopeful to be golf-traveling again myself soon. PT on the shoulder surgery going well. Hoping maybe May" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2023091280998449384) 2026-02-15T17:45Z 88K followers, [--] engagements "Its just a waiting game now. π°" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1888673893713371626) 2025-02-09T19:38Z 81.5K followers, 17.2K engagements "Whos going to the parade" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1888776632371953882) 2025-02-10T02:26Z 81.5K followers, 11.7K engagements "Never a doubt π¦ What a season. This feels amazing #FlyEaglesFly" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1888790937045791014) 2025-02-10T03:23Z 81.5K followers, 13.1K engagements "Enjoying the light-pole climbing experience from the comfort of my bedroom #FlyEagleFly" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1888806008706814216) 2025-02-10T04:23Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements "The toaster is home #OMD1 @CaptBob_Nomadic" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1890193225920762025) 2025-02-14T00:15Z 81.7K followers, 37.7K engagements "@MountainDiesel @CaptBob_Nomadic Real smooth - and with a 130KT tailwind" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1890195697603076255) 2025-02-14T00:25Z 81.5K followers, [---] engagements "@InfantryPilot I thought Nauru but I see other land now. Truk" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1891250992726823150) 2025-02-16T22:19Z 81.6K followers, [---] engagements "Again - I understand why some of my fellow aviation folks anticipated doge changes as ADDITION & not SUBTRACTION but as usual it appears for now that even with the FAA theyre more of a demolition crew than a construction crew. @SteveNomadic Increasing/improving efficiency does not always equate to "cutting". As you said upgrades are long overdue. Sounds to me like that's what's coming. @SteveNomadic Increasing/improving efficiency does not always equate to "cutting". As you said upgrades are long overdue. Sounds to me like that's what's coming" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1891530317560734196) 2025-02-17T16:49Z 82.5K followers, 38.9K engagements "@SteA340 @PAOLANURNBERG @kclepley @scottiebateman @CaptBob_Nomadic Recommend following this guy on Instagram - hes a IL-76 pilot always posting cool stuff. One of my favorites to follow" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1893631296577966552) 2025-02-23T11:57Z 81.7K followers, [----] engagements "Feast your eyes. Could you imagine if this thing got restored to its original glory My god. I wish we still had ships that looked like this. Sad to see SS United States towed down the Delaware and off to become an artificial reef. The largest liner America ever built and the fastest built anywhere. A true marvel of engineering. A cultural icon reduced to rust and ruin. Oh for what could have been https://t.co/YSRsKMLIEa Sad to see SS United States towed down the Delaware and off to become an artificial reef. The largest liner America ever built and the fastest built anywhere. A true marvel of" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1893876024997277717) 2025-02-24T04:10Z 81.7K followers, 33.2K engagements "The adventure continues on #CockpitCasual tomorrow Part [--] (Island Hopping π) picks up as we set out across the pacific with a 737-300. Today would be a good day to check out part [--] if you missed it https://youtu.be/Nvzee7Z4yu0 https://youtu.be/Nvzee7Z4yu0" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1940772399387234723) 2025-07-03T13:59Z 86.7K followers, 29.5K engagements "@freedomdad72 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Thanks Mani" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1940781655297609816) 2025-07-03T14:36Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements "@hhanger1958 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD No not really - theres generally a 2-3 week period where we are reviewing records and maintenance status and a DAR has to ultimately sign it off" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1940809862142984280) 2025-07-03T16:28Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements "737 is noisier than the A320 although the max is close - its mainly wind noise from the more angular window placement. The Classics are a little louder than the NGs but not much. The freighters are much louder (less cabin insulation). Workload on any Airbus is a bit less than the Boeing; however nowadays theyre all pretty easy to handle" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1940810522007347236) 2025-07-03T16:31Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements "@AirJlb @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Were definitely starting to need more rest and wanting to fly less. Im about to turn [--] & Bob is [--] now" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1940839076363751887) 2025-07-03T18:24Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements "@henka92 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Im not sure if it will. I have some footage from that one but its not necessarily enough to tell a story. This is the dilemma for some of them" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1940858866851631363) 2025-07-03T19:43Z 86.7K followers, [--] engagements "@DanTican @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD lol" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1941108159843832313) 2025-07-04T12:13Z 86.7K followers, [--] engagements "@MickeyPentland Power comes to idle first" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1944095821013664012) 2025-07-12T18:05Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "@MickeyPentland In fact - that usually fixes it because the most common false fire warning is a bleed leak. ask me how I know Happened to me [--] summers ago in a [---] between HNL and GUM. Shut down #2 blew both bottles stranded us for a week" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1944096188757946822) 2025-07-12T18:07Z 87.7K followers, [---] engagements "Part Four - the final episode from the summer [--] installment of #CockpitCasual drops tomorrow at 1400Z on YouTube. This one features among other things - a 737-800 acceptance/test flight down in Ecuador which is the first time Ive covered this important task in the repertoire of a ferry pilot. I really enjoyed putting this one together - and theres some cool bonus content at the end If youve missed A Life Nomadic 1-3 check it out tonight so youre up to date for this one" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1945893834338308582) 2025-07-17T17:10Z 86.8K followers, 33.4K engagements "@Bakkel @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD @Gargamle2 @pm_roa Only half though. π" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1945896982498734128) 2025-07-17T17:22Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements "@Koolkat51 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD @Gargamle2 @pm_roa Theyll be back later this year. I have to make them Just enjoying a short break for the rest of the summer" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1945901016106365046) 2025-07-17T17:38Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements "@vaqarkhan @Gargamle2 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD @pm_roa Well be back before you know it. π" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1945901202236985492) 2025-07-17T17:39Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements "It aint clickbait if its a screenshot from the actual video right π Cockpit Casual - A Life Nomadic Part Four "Helter Skelter" https://youtu.be/_IklKhKO0EI https://youtu.be/_IklKhKO0EI" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1946223050967429381) 2025-07-18T14:58Z 87.5K followers, 32.2K engagements "@hhanger1958 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD @Gargamle2 @pm_roa Very proud never thought theyd all be in the biz in some way - and time will tell for the youngest but oldest is an A&P second is on the track for aircraft finance/leasing and two youngest pilots. π€·π»β family biz" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1946357842979545482) 2025-07-18T23:54Z 86.8K followers, [---] engagements "If you havent seen A Life Nomadic yet on the #CockpitCasual YouTube channel heres a taste of what youll see in part [--]. I changed it up and took it a bit personal highlighting the Aviation journey of my kids and how their CFI ended up with an opportunity to join Nomadic" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1948055200960286913) 2025-07-23T16:18Z 87.6K followers, 23.8K engagements "@OnDisasters Saw it happen (sort of) I was in the air flying a C402 ACK-HYA at the time maneuvering to land in HYA. Then the wreckage was in our hangar (Cape Air) for months afterward. Chilling" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1960506201109598625) 2025-08-27T00:54Z 86.5K followers, [----] engagements "@Uma1r_F1 I think the road debris is particularly bad here where I ride and/or the P Zeros are just really prone to puncture" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1960798145543331934) 2025-08-27T20:14Z 86.5K followers, [---] engagements "@Mets747 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Thanks Jay No thanks for the Mets beating this week but otherwise much appreciated π" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1961125268182925561) 2025-08-28T17:54Z 86.7K followers, [--] engagements "@Neither_A_nor_I @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Wives tale mostly. It was policy at some airlines a long time ago. Definitely never applied to eating on the ground a day or more prior to departure - only inflight meals and there are no regulations addressing it in any case" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1964010639015260302) 2025-09-05T17:00Z 86.8K followers, [--] engagements "Heading out to Joburg from GYR today with OMD163 Well only get as far as FLL tonight and take some rest. Good to be back in the skies @Nomadic_OMD #Avgeek" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1965810301619892650) 2025-09-10T16:11Z 86.7K followers, 38.8K engagements "Thats a wrap on this one - congrats to @FlySafair on yet another airframe in the fleet π« @Nomadic_OMD" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1966448643029762328) 2025-09-12T10:27Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "Amsterdam π Woensdrecht Woensdrecht π« Cairo π¬ Shanghai" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1980565872428147171) 2025-10-21T09:24Z 86.1K followers, 13.7K engagements "@deeds8383 Not actively yet - but only because Im lazy Were ready We want to downgrade to a Turboprop. Something we can fly Single Pilot" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1981026584841585109) 2025-10-22T15:55Z 86K followers, [--] engagements "@InfantryPilot Youll use it again - accidentally [--] times per flight for the next two years" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1983333120297603203) 2025-10-29T00:40Z 86.3K followers, [----] engagements "New friend & his VisionJet. Need one. Also gonna need a bigger bag π° Ill be honest - I was one of those skeptics for a LONG time. An old steam gauge pilot with round-dial biases. Im here to say that I was HORRIBLY misguided. For the mission a better platform just doesnt exist" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1985725682169610597) 2025-11-04T15:07Z 86.5K followers, 44.5K engagements "@wadeeyerly @bscholl @CaptBob_Nomadic Yah - I mean Ill take a Boom demonstrator if ya got one for sale in my budget and will pledge my unending loyalty to it as the greatest personal aircraft ever - just sayin" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1985894371535831454) 2025-11-05T02:18Z 86.3K followers, [---] engagements "Back to the sim. Again. Wondering which type(s) this time Will reveal tomorrow β" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1986266606742478875) 2025-11-06T02:57Z 86.4K followers, 11.7K engagements "Tis the season. A330 recurrent simmin today/tomorrow" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1986473624677851267) 2025-11-06T16:39Z 86.6K followers, 28.6K engagements "All done Requald on the A330 extended on the 737/A320 Sigh of relief. π" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1986922274587357380) 2025-11-07T22:22Z 86.5K followers, 17K engagements "@BourbonTommy Correct. Currency on those approaching a year. Under [-----] this checkride extends their validity to [--] calendar months" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1986947832226382311) 2025-11-08T00:04Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements "Contingency Plan okay so how many of you were planning on flying somewhere for Thanksgiving and what is your contingency plan okay so how many of you were planning on flying somewhere for Thanksgiving and what is your contingency plan" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1986955598542365018) 2025-11-08T00:35Z 86.5K followers, 32K engagements "@shaddowpanther Haha. Most of the 330s we move at the moment are into/out of conversion - but open to anything" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1986962676241867250) 2025-11-08T01:03Z 86.8K followers, [---] engagements "Id like to SPECIFICALLY thank the TSA agents that are still coming to work while not getting paid. The most thankless and miserable job I can possibly think of honestly. Its bad enough when getting paid but to put up with passengers bull$hit day in and out without compensation is some next-level stuff. Made sure to thank all of them today while passing thru Miami" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1986964672000487876) 2025-11-08T01:11Z 86.5K followers, 35.2K engagements "@desmoq Nah - not at FL360" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1986971982139716007) 2025-11-08T01:40Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements "OMG make it stop. In a confidence building measure a Delta Pilot addressed the Cabin. He said : "This aircraft doesnt move an inch unless my co-captain Michael and I are absolutely certain its safe. Before I left the house my little one just learned the word ice cream. She made me https://t.co/VLXkIUzC83 In a confidence building measure a Delta Pilot addressed the Cabin. He said : "This aircraft doesnt move an inch unless my co-captain Michael and I are absolutely certain its safe. Before I left the house my little one just learned the word ice cream. She made me https://t.co/VLXkIUzC83" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1987878745621893477) 2025-11-10T13:43Z 86.6K followers, 137.9K engagements "@Re4lJimi Any opportunity for a captive audience with these guys" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1987879787180986728) 2025-11-10T13:47Z 86.5K followers, [----] engagements "Big day in the Giordano house First Solo for Ryan my youngest at KILG β€π«π¬" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1989361809330262409) 2025-11-14T15:56Z 86.7K followers, 33.2K engagements "Yeahhhh Texas BBQ. Hello" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1991607268278743074) 2025-11-20T20:39Z 86.6K followers, 13.6K engagements "@elizabethsangha Friend of mine does it. Gotta flash freeze it put it in a sealed cooler with dry ice appropriate hazmat labels its the only way but you can do it. There are services to get it frozen and packed for the journey" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1991639775342633267) 2025-11-20T22:48Z 86.6K followers, [--] engagements "@elizabethsangha Flash frozen solid on dry ice - it will be like fresh once thawed for quite a while too. I assume it would take some time to consume a 99# halibut" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1991640095280058460) 2025-11-20T22:49Z 86.6K followers, [--] engagements "GO BIRDS π¦ #FlyEaglesFly" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1992698184045674729) 2025-11-23T20:54Z 86.9K followers, 10.5K engagements "SFO-PVG for me today too. Bob & I will move the [---] - Pat & Wes the [---]. Kicking off a somewhat busy week at @Nomadic_OMD On our way to Shanghai Two @Nomadic_OMD flights departing China this weekend. OMD215 a B737 and OMD277 an A330. Stay tuned https://t.co/aZSGwAy4Op On our way to Shanghai Two @Nomadic_OMD flights departing China this weekend. OMD215 a B737 and OMD277 an A330. Stay tuned https://t.co/aZSGwAy4Op" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1994836950654882300) 2025-11-29T18:32Z 86.8K followers, 53.6K engagements "@MrIMNegative @Nomadic_OMD Most likely ferry permits - since UPS/Fedex own their MD11 fleet Id assume theyll use their own qualified crews to move them to storage repair or inspection" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1994839511466217956) 2025-11-29T18:42Z 86.8K followers, [---] engagements "My westbound (Philly to Shanghai) protocol today is a bit different: - boo the eagles at the link all day standing outside in freezing temps - an hour in traffic to drop son at party -pack for trip at 10PM -stay awake till 1AM waiting for kid to get home from said party -wake up at 4AM board for SFO -board flight to PVG looking like I was exhumed from the crypt -no choice but pass out flat for [--] hours enroute -pilot an A330 for [--] hours My eastbound red eye protocol (most flights US-Europe): - eat before I leave home/office - blue light blocking glasses the moment I enter airport (I look" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1994841676368719919) 2025-11-29T18:51Z 87.1K followers, 63.9K engagements "@achs_fred This one is a newly converted freighter. Good bird" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1994853440611389853) 2025-11-29T19:38Z 86.8K followers, [---] engagements "was a quick one. π" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1995487388374851805) 2025-12-01T13:37Z 86.9K followers, 31.7K engagements "Dreamliner in the nude. π«£" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1995487734744420731) 2025-12-01T13:38Z 87.1K followers, 47.7K engagements "The bad news: recovering from a torn supraspinatus repair takes a while months even. The good news: I can edit cockpit casual videos with one hand π¬" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1996719913151476100) 2025-12-04T23:14Z 87.2K followers, 39.5K engagements "I just had surgery and I need help putting my sucks on. Justin Herbert just had surgery and hes playing nfl football. Dude is out there bleeding profusely on the field. Kid is crazy tough #MNF" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1998236005896486990) 2025-12-09T03:39Z 87.2K followers, 13.2K engagements "π§΅18 years ago today a young MD-80 captain at Allegiant landed at Idaho Falls in a blizzard. The Airport was using a potassium acetate to lower the freezing point of the snow on the runway. Instead; it created a sheet of ice and the MD-80 gently overran the end into the" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1998450406356079051) 2025-12-09T17:51Z 87.3K followers, 291.7K engagements "Been years since we ran one back out of Nigeria - but here we are I feel like 10-15 years ago we were there multiple times a year I dont remember the last time I was there now" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/1999539853914968500) 2025-12-12T18:00Z 87.3K followers, 21.5K engagements "Soon I hope was hoping to drop b4 end of the year but injury work life. gets in the way sometimes. Actively producing though making headway on some new content @SteveNomadic Me waiting for the new season of cockpit casual jk stay safe brother https://t.co/1a4pKmDJai @SteveNomadic Me waiting for the new season of cockpit casual jk stay safe brother https://t.co/1a4pKmDJai" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2001111520596377830) 2025-12-17T02:05Z 87.4K followers, 17.1K engagements "π The official [----] Nomadic Calendar is available for purchase on https://omdgear.com/products/official-nomadic-2026-calendar-our-annual-photo-calendar-from-the-road http://OMDgear.com https://omdgear.com/products/official-nomadic-2026-calendar-our-annual-photo-calendar-from-the-road http://OMDgear.com" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2001396742202298681) 2025-12-17T20:59Z 87.4K followers, 10.8K engagements "As the official The Village handyman I was praying for some sort of projector malfunction the other night when my wife @AveryGiordano s prenatal wellness center hosted a private event for the @Eagles wives (and their husbands) that are expecting baby birds soon #GoBirds https://www.instagram.com/p/DSxWoxQkrZ4/igsh=MXV4Yjd4dWxzNmQyZw== https://www.instagram.com/p/DSxWoxQkrZ4/igsh=MXV4Yjd4dWxzNmQyZw==" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2004954408849736008) 2025-12-27T16:35Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "π @TheVillageSJ always looking out for our birds #FlyEaglesFly π The #Eagles have a lot of babies on the way. π¦ https://t.co/XY0k5GR4o4 The #Eagles have a lot of babies on the way. π¦ https://t.co/XY0k5GR4o4" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2005359788134375920) 2025-12-28T19:26Z 87.5K followers, [----] engagements "Its SOP on certain engines to stabilize the engine for [--] seconds before applying take off power - this clears potential ice in the engine behind the fan in front of the LPC. The idea is so it sheds in a low-risk phase as opposed to on the takeoff roll which a rapid shed of significant ice could lead to a flame out or damage the compressor blades https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008218614684676138 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008218614684676138" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2008218614684676138) 2026-01-05T16:46Z 87.5K followers, [----] engagements "@brianofarabia Good luck Brian Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance on the planning side in unfamiliar regions the GA market segment is underserved - done right this could prove to be a lucrative venture for you" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2008219947944796171) 2026-01-05T16:52Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "The RAGE I feel scrolling X and seeing a bunch of fascist-loving boot-licking brainwashed idiots justifying the cold blooded MURDER of an innocent American MOM by trumps masked bloodthirsty brownshirts is almost too much to bear. Fuck ICE & Fuck you if you support them" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009337765209715092) 2026-01-08T18:53Z 87.7K followers, 57.8K engagements "@earthcurve89 Theyre not even cops. Many have criminal records some were even jailed for J6 and pardoned by the π Theyre scraping the bottom of the barrel to staff the masked gestapo. They reportedly were having probs finding candidates physically fit enough to even do a single pull up" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009342381557178816) 2026-01-08T19:12Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "@TheJackHHFenton I dont blame you. And tbh I feel its only a matter of time before we as US Passport holders / citizens start to get banned from more countries than just places in Africa we dont want to go to anyway" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009343975451447403) 2026-01-08T19:18Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "@magic8baller_yo @TxWlkSftBigStk Shook to the core I am" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009346227931099382) 2026-01-08T19:27Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements "@XxRh1noG0dxX Yeah thats not what happened - I have eyes and a functioning cerebral cortex" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009360454041075807) 2026-01-08T20:23Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "Yeah - news flash: Bob isnt a psycho and is also disgusted by the entire ICE situation to include the murder of American citizens. He also hates trump. So I guess youre going to have to either separate cult-politics from your aviation interests or find some MAGA pilot influencers to watch. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009367033427763286 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009367033427763286" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009367033427763286) 2026-01-08T20:50Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "Back in the studio with Symbiosis You know what that means #CockpitCasual" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009386862805147970) 2026-01-08T22:08Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "Oh so because I dont pledge allegiance to a make up wearing geriatric sexual predator whos tanking the economy wipes his ass with the constitution alienates our allies and divides our country Im an anti-American leftist Im a tax paying job creating former US Marine who raised [--] honorable young men. You are in a cult buddy. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009450853317398792 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009450853317398792" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009450853317398792) 2026-01-09T02:23Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements "Nope definitely not a cult" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009455246360367115) 2026-01-09T02:40Z 87.6K followers, 18.2K engagements "Does anyone even really know what she was doing All I know is what I saw in the videos and all the reporting. Use of deadly force is the absolute last resort. Youre cool with the two head shots from the side too after she posed Zero threat to anyone This one aint about right and left Brandon. Its about a bad decision by a bad agent. Period" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009457528103641359) 2026-01-09T02:49Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "@McG_biz Ill raise a pint to that. The good news IRL most people arent" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009457948981121379) 2026-01-09T02:51Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements "@XxRh1noG0dxX Absolutely nothing damning enough to justify murder" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009701607156687189) 2026-01-09T18:59Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements "@SeacatGardens ICE are not cops. Not even close" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009805764874190997) 2026-01-10T01:53Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "@5AlarmBBQ Im kidding. Politics is boring. Sometimes ya gotta point out the really bad shit though" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2009809943868911940) 2026-01-10T02:10Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements "@InfantryPilot Not surprised. D is great but offense has looked like this all season" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2010538259336544709) 2026-01-12T02:24Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements "@InfantryPilot I fly through Havana control CENAMER etc regularly in all white jets. Id prefer not to take anti-aircraft fire or an RPG on short final on a ferry flight. I dont think blurring this line this is making us any safer" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2011300968475082764) 2026-01-14T04:54Z 87.7K followers, 16.4K engagements "Yeah Ive ferried unmarked DHC-8s into Bagram. Different mission though - we had USMIL controllers guide us in and operated with special procedures. Anyway - just putting some thoughts out there for debate. This isnt a region that has been a war theatre and this isnt an actual war - I feel this is dangerous and it merits mentioning . Thats all https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011427873203040377 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011427873203040377" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2011427873203040377) 2026-01-14T13:19Z 87.7K followers, [---] engagements "Agree we dont know yet - but I think Im entitled to express some thoughts on a matter that is close to home no Where does my post discuss my political leanings The OP made a statement I replied with my thoughts. I personally dont think we should have entered another war to begin with especially in our back yard - but thats not what I posted about" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2011430325830762732) 2026-01-14T13:28Z 87.7K followers, [---] engagements "Anyone going to the Cirrus CX conference this week in Vegas @CaptBob_Nomadic and I will be there. Look for us and come say hello" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2013369042707394890) 2026-01-19T21:52Z 87.6K followers, 13.2K engagements "First time on an airplane post-shoulder surgery and its in coach in a [---] big dude next to me and with my affected side pressed up against the bulkhead. π« I shoulda thought this one through" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2013374738853253252) 2026-01-19T22:15Z 87.8K followers, 17K engagements "Brand new G7 SR-20 700-800K and really darn close in price to a C-182 and blows it away in most metrics. New planes are expensive. I had a similar line of thought though for years but am rapidly evolving. IMO Cirrus not only revolutionizing personal aviation but potentially even saving it https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014182176678441122 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014182176678441122" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2014182176678441122) 2026-01-22T03:43Z 87.8K followers, [---] engagements "@CaptBob_Nomadic Nice - did you buy it" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015128222585819263) 2026-01-24T18:23Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "@DHSgov Lying piece of shit. Fucking Unbelivable" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015150497800282512) 2026-01-24T19:51Z 87.6K followers, 71.9K engagements "Well for one the exact image of the gun can be found in a generic search on Google from a few days ago completely unrelated. Second - once again we can all see with our own eyes that the guy was filming helping a woman up who was pushed to the ground by the goons and then beaten and murdered - so - to answer your question: ALL of it is a fucking lie. Our disgusting government does it regularly - blatantly. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015443064681349443 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015443064681349443" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015443064681349443) 2026-01-25T15:14Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements "@cezieg You know how we KNOW that the barely trained masked goon squad is committing murder Because of the HEROS like Alex Pretti exercising their rights filming the interactions. If you find yourself defending this indefensible bullshit you are most definitely in a cult" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015466380255007223) 2026-01-25T16:46Z 87.6K followers, 11.3K engagements "@cezieg @Joe_Himbine Sig P229 Legion guy myself. Its a nice tool. Being an old guy and former Marine Im a fan of all-metal hammer-fired" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015488325482647679) 2026-01-25T18:13Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements "It came into their view while 5-6 of them were beating the shit out of him and pistol whipping his head while others kicked his torso after hitting him with bear spray as he assisted a woman who was chased down and pushed to the ground by an ice agent. You can see it from multiple angles https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015519397046030405 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015519397046030405" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015519397046030405) 2026-01-25T20:17Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements "@chemtrailllls Maybe dont beat and pistol whip a guy trying to help a woman to her feet whos just been pushed to the ground for exercising her 1A rights The man didnt deserve to be assaulted to begin with" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015829095016181995) 2026-01-26T16:48Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements "IM the one whos triggered and crazy but this wanker types this up and then blocks me. Lol. Pussy" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015890375878025670) 2026-01-26T20:51Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements "Because theyre NOT effectively removing criminal illegals. Few if anyone would protest that. ICE is racial profiling non-whites and harassing and intimidating them. MN is being targeted because its a blue city in a blue state with a blue governor who ran on the blue ticket. Most of all its the place where the George Floyd protests happened. This is about optics and stoking a fight - not immigration enforcement. Thats the issue" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/2015907392735547597) 2026-01-26T21:59Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements "@funder @Proactiv What fake news story Were they just being proactive π" [X Link](https://x.com/SteveNomadic/status/979845540732076033) 2018-03-30T22:19Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"@BobFranklin3 @CaptBob_Nomadic Yes"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:23Z 87.9K followers, [----] engagements
"@InfantryPilot @CaptBob_Nomadic Weds were departing GUM in a min out of JRF at like 1am so just day-napping in town"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:24Z 87.9K followers, [---] engagements
"@WifiMoneyPlant Just make stuff up. [---] buckets of KFC a flux capacitor [--] gallons of prop wash. Doesnt matter theyre not gonna say no"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:57Z 87.9K followers, 13.1K engagements
"@dirspielbergo @BLMayes Exactly. This is racist/sexist fear mongering. I see/hear it all the time out there. I have my entire career. A lot of people see a non-white non-male pilot in the seat and they think it wasnt earned. This perpetuates that bullshit"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:11Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"@swedepilot @ValkStrategy I miss the days of a sim eval on an interview. I have no idea why they did away with that"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:52Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"@Kevin17764559 @InfantryPilot New highers LOL. The contract only makes them qualify as an FO before they are qualified as CA. There are Capts on the [---] that have never flown the line as an FO. Estimates are 25-30 individuals per my friends at UAL"
X Link 2026-02-14T18:16Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"@Kevin17764559 @InfantryPilot Insurance companies only stipulate that their insured carriers meet [---] and company minimums. Fleet policies dont look at the experience level of every pilot I literally deal with H&L fleet policies every day"
X Link 2026-02-14T18:58Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"@Kevin17764559 @InfantryPilot Sorry but thats just not how it works on the airline fleet insurance level. Cost directly relates to asset value and the number of / value of claims from the insured"
X Link 2026-02-14T19:10Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"@Toecutta1 @WMcluskey Yep - I wrote on the topic a couple years ago https://airlinegeeks.com/2022/02/08/opinion-automating-away-basic-airmanship/ https://airlinegeeks.com/2022/02/08/opinion-automating-away-basic-airmanship/"
X Link 2026-02-14T19:11Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"@ColinX737 @InfantryPilot Im at Ohio State U watching Nicks last (or maybe hopefully second to last) college swim and probably last competitive swim less any future endeavors in Ironman/open water etc if he chooses"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:02Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Gargle trumps balls or Im a leftist fuck nut. Touch grass dude. PS whos we Dont follow me if it upsets you that I have opinions that differ from yours. Although that says more about your character than mine. @SteveNomadic @deaflibertarian Steve we follow for your excellent aviation content. Its becoming more clear that youre just as much of a whacked out far left fuck nut as the other extreme side of the aisle. Please just shut the fuck up about your politics. I promise you nobody cares. @SteveNomadic @deaflibertarian Steve we follow for your excellent aviation content. Its becoming more"
X Link 2026-01-27T04:29Z 87.9K followers, 24.1K engagements
"Two-Part special of the next installment of A Life Nomadic #CockpitCasual will be dropping very soon"
X Link 2026-01-31T02:45Z 87.9K followers, 16.8K engagements
"In Guam now - refueling the plane and ourselves (with Mickey Ds) π€·π»β next stop: Hawaii. About [--] 1/2 hours tonight over nothing but water #OMD314"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:01Z 88K followers, 44.4K engagements
"In Hawaii now - time for some rest Well be back at it again late-night for the final leg into Tucson"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:13Z 87.9K followers, 17K engagements
"They committed to diversifying the ranks by diversifying the acceptance at their (affiliated) ab initio program. A small percentage of United pilots hired come from that program acceptance into the program does NOT mean theyre hired by United Airlines its a path to earning the licenses and ratings. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022669512462508098 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022669512462508098"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:49Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Definitely not that - I make [--] figures a year fly empty widebodies and get lots of time home with my family. Id rather do something completely different than fly for an airline at this point. I own and operate the busiest flight test and ferry company on the planet - fly with my buddies in jeans and a polo I own [--] airplanes including a business jet and am putting [--] boys through college - the whole point is that hiring standards are LOW these days and thats not DEI thats supply and demand. Another two: a former flight attendant at my last airline flew PC-12s for [--] years then was a [--] month"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:13Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"In [----] I was applying to all the big US majors. I had over [-----] hours [--] type ratings and [--] years in the left seat of an MD-80. Couldnt get an interview. In [----] United was hiring [--] year olds with [----] hours total time and [--] months in the right seat of an RJ into the left seat of a [---]. There are some inexperienced pilots flying at the Majors - but thats because of industry cycles - not DEI. The FAA ordered all U.S. airlines to certify that they are conducting merit-based hiring for pilots or face federal investigation. DEI is DEAD The FAA ordered all U.S. airlines to certify that they are"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:40Z 88K followers, 126.5K engagements
"Ive thought about this topic a lot. With the caveat that this is my opinion only - heres my take on truly increasing diversity in the cockpit (the right way). Women: simple fact is more men seem to choose piloting as a profession than women. Thats just the stats. Why Dunno. Gender role norms Probably. The answer here is to increase the visibility of women in the cockpit. Normalize it. More girls will grow up knowing its an option more women will chose piloting as a profession. Minorities: same as above but also its a simple statistical fact that minorities specifically people of color come"
X Link 2026-02-14T20:56Z 88K followers, 15K engagements
"Its a factor but minimal. There are definitely experience deficiencies but its more connected to industry cycles and poor strategic planning by the airlines than DEI. Its also not an issue worthy of government intervention but this admin likes to rage bait the public and spark these social grievances as a political strategy. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023043255709950194 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023043255709950194"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:34Z 88K followers, [----] engagements
"Latest teaser. π https://youtu.be/YcZckJ_Q_ec https://youtu.be/YcZckJ_Q_ec"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:34Z 88K followers, 42.7K engagements
"Had a nice short stay in Shenzhen now were off to go fly an A320 across the Pacific as OMD314. Well get to Tucson on thursday morning @CaptBob_Nomadic"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:57Z 88K followers, 17.3K engagements
"Young guys old plane Old guys young plane @mikepelland82"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:14Z 88K followers, 57.6K engagements
"That said if @united was serious about diversity in the aviate program theyd subsidize the cost and make it actually affordable to people not in the top 2%"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:02Z 88K followers, [----] engagements
"@Sloopythesloop No but they awarded a bunch of CA spots while they were in new-hire training Crazy. AA was under a year upgrade too"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:23Z 88K followers, [----] engagements
"The United aviate academy is not United Airlines. Its an Ab Initio program that accepts kids (students) with zero time (never flown a plane). There is no guarantee anyone will make it through to a job at United. This is the level where they SHOULD diversify acceptance. BTW its also extremely expensive and few can afford it. @SteveNomadic From news reports: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has committed to diversifying the company's pilot ranks aiming for 50% of trainees at the United Aviate Academy to be women or people of color. Explain how that is hiring the best and the brightest."
X Link 2026-02-14T13:44Z 88K followers, 57.2K engagements
"Lets discuss what the United Aviate Academy is: Its a part [---] flight school (0 hours to commercial/instrument/multi) that selectively accepts applicants. It costs over $100K USD start to finish. (Some scholarships) CFIs are mostly if not all other Aviate graduates building time. No reduced ATP times like a Part [---] program affiliated with a college (1250 hours for a [--] year Associates degree program / [----] hours for a [--] year Bachelors degree program) - grads still need [----] hours for an ATP and part [---] airlines still require an ATP to be employed as a pilot. They claim is a faster pathway to"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:19Z 88K followers, 25.7K engagements
"@Turbinetraveler Parallax effect. Its an optical illusion"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:43Z 88K followers, [----] engagements
"Also the worst possible name for an airway intersection HF reporting point over the mid-pacific. Lol. Estimating position WIN at [----]. Say again Position WIN November Golf Uniform Echo November π© Wait a minute Nguyen is pronounced as win Wait a minute Nguyen is pronounced as win"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:36Z 88K followers, 12.5K engagements
"Just finishing up some color/sound and graphics this weekend. Im hoping to drop them starting next weekend pending a couple details EP [--] is about [--] mins EP [--] is [--] mins I think theyre really good ones Im excited"
X Link 2026-01-31T02:45Z 87.9K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Things change quick in the ferry business One minute Im sitting at home planning a boring week behind the desk the next Im boarding a 747-8 to Beijing @CaptBob_Nomadic s trip delayed and Wes is needed for ops elsewhere - so Im heading out to sub-in 1st trip back from surgery Lets do this. ππΌ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018188838938570953 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018188838938570953"
X Link 2026-02-02T05:04Z 87.9K followers, 37.2K engagements
"Upper deck on The Queen every time may be the last time I keep saying that and keep ending up in a jumbo. Second time in the last [--] months. Not a bad problem to have tbh"
X Link 2026-02-02T05:19Z 87.9K followers, 18.8K engagements
"@MotoDawg Implying that this isnt the current policy - is. If you dont see this policy as a dog whistle you are naive"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:07Z 88K followers, [----] engagements
"Yep we are in agreement on this. I think the cockpit is an incredible place for folks who grew up in low income homes to break out and make a real quality life for themselves and break the cycle of poverty. No college degree required not terribly difficult demands sobriety and focus. If I were running these academies Id be recruiting from low income areas and subsidizing for need-based as much as possible https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022682536611070114 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022682536611070114"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:41Z 88K followers, [---] engagements
"@challengerST Its owned by United airlines but its not a guaranteed job it its years of training and checking and experience building before anyone sees a passenger aircraft - AND - its also not a guaranteed job if someone doesnt perform"
X Link 2026-02-14T18:15Z 88K followers, [----] engagements
"@chunkage Maybe so - but if they can do the job safely and skillfully and to the same standard as their counterparts why is that a problem Its an extremely white male dominated field. Mostly because of economics and gender norms but why not try to change that"
X Link 2026-02-14T19:49Z 88K followers, [----] engagements
"@marc_rotsa46516 @Logixmaster Value to whom The flying public Pilots are trained to do the same thing over and over again the same way by the same standard. It doesnt matter whos behind the yoke. But value to the people of those communities I think diversity brings a lot of value to the people"
X Link 2026-02-14T21:17Z 87.9K followers, [---] engagements
"@marc_rotsa46516 @Logixmaster Just my .02 of course"
X Link 2026-02-14T21:18Z 87.9K followers, [--] engagements
"@JVidjeskog @DaveSlater8 I know I didnt want to drop the teaser this far in advance Wasnt my plan"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:38Z 88K followers, [---] engagements
"@cpt340 Ironically the secretary himself is a DEI hire Hes a former reality TV personality with zero experience in transportation"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:35Z 88K followers, [----] engagements
"And Its not a job at United its not the primary way United hires pilots. To date roughly [---] pilots have graduated from the program - and no evidence exists that a single one is yet on the UA seniority list (the program is fairly recent). For context there are over [-----] pilots at United Airlines. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023067458219766146 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023067458219766146"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:10Z 88K followers, [--] engagements
"@Golftravelr @cpt340 Hopeful to be golf-traveling again myself soon. PT on the shoulder surgery going well. Hoping maybe May"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:45Z 88K followers, [--] engagements
"Its just a waiting game now. π°"
X Link 2025-02-09T19:38Z 81.5K followers, 17.2K engagements
"Whos going to the parade"
X Link 2025-02-10T02:26Z 81.5K followers, 11.7K engagements
"Never a doubt π¦
What a season. This feels amazing #FlyEaglesFly"
X Link 2025-02-10T03:23Z 81.5K followers, 13.1K engagements
"Enjoying the light-pole climbing experience from the comfort of my bedroom #FlyEagleFly"
X Link 2025-02-10T04:23Z 81.5K followers, [----] engagements
"The toaster is home #OMD1 @CaptBob_Nomadic"
X Link 2025-02-14T00:15Z 81.7K followers, 37.7K engagements
"@MountainDiesel @CaptBob_Nomadic Real smooth - and with a 130KT tailwind"
X Link 2025-02-14T00:25Z 81.5K followers, [---] engagements
"@InfantryPilot I thought Nauru but I see other land now. Truk"
X Link 2025-02-16T22:19Z 81.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Again - I understand why some of my fellow aviation folks anticipated doge changes as ADDITION & not SUBTRACTION but as usual it appears for now that even with the FAA theyre more of a demolition crew than a construction crew. @SteveNomadic Increasing/improving efficiency does not always equate to "cutting". As you said upgrades are long overdue. Sounds to me like that's what's coming. @SteveNomadic Increasing/improving efficiency does not always equate to "cutting". As you said upgrades are long overdue. Sounds to me like that's what's coming"
X Link 2025-02-17T16:49Z 82.5K followers, 38.9K engagements
"@SteA340 @PAOLANURNBERG @kclepley @scottiebateman @CaptBob_Nomadic Recommend following this guy on Instagram - hes a IL-76 pilot always posting cool stuff. One of my favorites to follow"
X Link 2025-02-23T11:57Z 81.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Feast your eyes. Could you imagine if this thing got restored to its original glory My god. I wish we still had ships that looked like this. Sad to see SS United States towed down the Delaware and off to become an artificial reef. The largest liner America ever built and the fastest built anywhere. A true marvel of engineering. A cultural icon reduced to rust and ruin. Oh for what could have been https://t.co/YSRsKMLIEa Sad to see SS United States towed down the Delaware and off to become an artificial reef. The largest liner America ever built and the fastest built anywhere. A true marvel of"
X Link 2025-02-24T04:10Z 81.7K followers, 33.2K engagements
"The adventure continues on #CockpitCasual tomorrow Part [--] (Island Hopping π) picks up as we set out across the pacific with a 737-300. Today would be a good day to check out part [--] if you missed it https://youtu.be/Nvzee7Z4yu0 https://youtu.be/Nvzee7Z4yu0"
X Link 2025-07-03T13:59Z 86.7K followers, 29.5K engagements
"@freedomdad72 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Thanks Mani"
X Link 2025-07-03T14:36Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements
"@hhanger1958 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD No not really - theres generally a 2-3 week period where we are reviewing records and maintenance status and a DAR has to ultimately sign it off"
X Link 2025-07-03T16:28Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements
"737 is noisier than the A320 although the max is close - its mainly wind noise from the more angular window placement. The Classics are a little louder than the NGs but not much. The freighters are much louder (less cabin insulation). Workload on any Airbus is a bit less than the Boeing; however nowadays theyre all pretty easy to handle"
X Link 2025-07-03T16:31Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements
"@AirJlb @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Were definitely starting to need more rest and wanting to fly less. Im about to turn [--] & Bob is [--] now"
X Link 2025-07-03T18:24Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements
"@henka92 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Im not sure if it will. I have some footage from that one but its not necessarily enough to tell a story. This is the dilemma for some of them"
X Link 2025-07-03T19:43Z 86.7K followers, [--] engagements
"@DanTican @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD lol"
X Link 2025-07-04T12:13Z 86.7K followers, [--] engagements
"@MickeyPentland Power comes to idle first"
X Link 2025-07-12T18:05Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@MickeyPentland In fact - that usually fixes it because the most common false fire warning is a bleed leak. ask me how I know Happened to me [--] summers ago in a [---] between HNL and GUM. Shut down #2 blew both bottles stranded us for a week"
X Link 2025-07-12T18:07Z 87.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Part Four - the final episode from the summer [--] installment of #CockpitCasual drops tomorrow at 1400Z on YouTube. This one features among other things - a 737-800 acceptance/test flight down in Ecuador which is the first time Ive covered this important task in the repertoire of a ferry pilot. I really enjoyed putting this one together - and theres some cool bonus content at the end If youve missed A Life Nomadic 1-3 check it out tonight so youre up to date for this one"
X Link 2025-07-17T17:10Z 86.8K followers, 33.4K engagements
"@Bakkel @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD @Gargamle2 @pm_roa Only half though. π"
X Link 2025-07-17T17:22Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements
"@Koolkat51 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD @Gargamle2 @pm_roa Theyll be back later this year. I have to make them Just enjoying a short break for the rest of the summer"
X Link 2025-07-17T17:38Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements
"@vaqarkhan @Gargamle2 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD @pm_roa Well be back before you know it. π"
X Link 2025-07-17T17:39Z 86.7K followers, [---] engagements
"It aint clickbait if its a screenshot from the actual video right π Cockpit Casual - A Life Nomadic Part Four "Helter Skelter" https://youtu.be/_IklKhKO0EI https://youtu.be/_IklKhKO0EI"
X Link 2025-07-18T14:58Z 87.5K followers, 32.2K engagements
"@hhanger1958 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD @Gargamle2 @pm_roa Very proud never thought theyd all be in the biz in some way - and time will tell for the youngest but oldest is an A&P second is on the track for aircraft finance/leasing and two youngest pilots. π€·π»β family biz"
X Link 2025-07-18T23:54Z 86.8K followers, [---] engagements
"If you havent seen A Life Nomadic yet on the #CockpitCasual YouTube channel heres a taste of what youll see in part [--]. I changed it up and took it a bit personal highlighting the Aviation journey of my kids and how their CFI ended up with an opportunity to join Nomadic"
X Link 2025-07-23T16:18Z 87.6K followers, 23.8K engagements
"@OnDisasters Saw it happen (sort of) I was in the air flying a C402 ACK-HYA at the time maneuvering to land in HYA. Then the wreckage was in our hangar (Cape Air) for months afterward. Chilling"
X Link 2025-08-27T00:54Z 86.5K followers, [----] engagements
"@Uma1r_F1 I think the road debris is particularly bad here where I ride and/or the P Zeros are just really prone to puncture"
X Link 2025-08-27T20:14Z 86.5K followers, [---] engagements
"@Mets747 @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Thanks Jay No thanks for the Mets beating this week but otherwise much appreciated π"
X Link 2025-08-28T17:54Z 86.7K followers, [--] engagements
"@Neither_A_nor_I @CaptBob_Nomadic @Nomadic_OMD Wives tale mostly. It was policy at some airlines a long time ago. Definitely never applied to eating on the ground a day or more prior to departure - only inflight meals and there are no regulations addressing it in any case"
X Link 2025-09-05T17:00Z 86.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Heading out to Joburg from GYR today with OMD163 Well only get as far as FLL tonight and take some rest. Good to be back in the skies @Nomadic_OMD #Avgeek"
X Link 2025-09-10T16:11Z 86.7K followers, 38.8K engagements
"Thats a wrap on this one - congrats to @FlySafair on yet another airframe in the fleet π« @Nomadic_OMD"
X Link 2025-09-12T10:27Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Amsterdam π Woensdrecht Woensdrecht π« Cairo π¬ Shanghai"
X Link 2025-10-21T09:24Z 86.1K followers, 13.7K engagements
"@deeds8383 Not actively yet - but only because Im lazy Were ready We want to downgrade to a Turboprop. Something we can fly Single Pilot"
X Link 2025-10-22T15:55Z 86K followers, [--] engagements
"@InfantryPilot Youll use it again - accidentally [--] times per flight for the next two years"
X Link 2025-10-29T00:40Z 86.3K followers, [----] engagements
"New friend & his VisionJet. Need one. Also gonna need a bigger bag π° Ill be honest - I was one of those skeptics for a LONG time. An old steam gauge pilot with round-dial biases. Im here to say that I was HORRIBLY misguided. For the mission a better platform just doesnt exist"
X Link 2025-11-04T15:07Z 86.5K followers, 44.5K engagements
"@wadeeyerly @bscholl @CaptBob_Nomadic Yah - I mean Ill take a Boom demonstrator if ya got one for sale in my budget and will pledge my unending loyalty to it as the greatest personal aircraft ever - just sayin"
X Link 2025-11-05T02:18Z 86.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Back to the sim. Again. Wondering which type(s) this time Will reveal tomorrow β"
X Link 2025-11-06T02:57Z 86.4K followers, 11.7K engagements
"Tis the season. A330 recurrent simmin today/tomorrow"
X Link 2025-11-06T16:39Z 86.6K followers, 28.6K engagements
"All done Requald on the A330 extended on the 737/A320 Sigh of relief. π"
X Link 2025-11-07T22:22Z 86.5K followers, 17K engagements
"@BourbonTommy Correct. Currency on those approaching a year. Under [-----] this checkride extends their validity to [--] calendar months"
X Link 2025-11-08T00:04Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Contingency Plan okay so how many of you were planning on flying somewhere for Thanksgiving and what is your contingency plan okay so how many of you were planning on flying somewhere for Thanksgiving and what is your contingency plan"
X Link 2025-11-08T00:35Z 86.5K followers, 32K engagements
"@shaddowpanther Haha. Most of the 330s we move at the moment are into/out of conversion - but open to anything"
X Link 2025-11-08T01:03Z 86.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Id like to SPECIFICALLY thank the TSA agents that are still coming to work while not getting paid. The most thankless and miserable job I can possibly think of honestly. Its bad enough when getting paid but to put up with passengers bull$hit day in and out without compensation is some next-level stuff. Made sure to thank all of them today while passing thru Miami"
X Link 2025-11-08T01:11Z 86.5K followers, 35.2K engagements
"@desmoq Nah - not at FL360"
X Link 2025-11-08T01:40Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements
"OMG make it stop. In a confidence building measure a Delta Pilot addressed the Cabin. He said : "This aircraft doesnt move an inch unless my co-captain Michael and I are absolutely certain its safe. Before I left the house my little one just learned the word ice cream. She made me https://t.co/VLXkIUzC83 In a confidence building measure a Delta Pilot addressed the Cabin. He said : "This aircraft doesnt move an inch unless my co-captain Michael and I are absolutely certain its safe. Before I left the house my little one just learned the word ice cream. She made me https://t.co/VLXkIUzC83"
X Link 2025-11-10T13:43Z 86.6K followers, 137.9K engagements
"@Re4lJimi Any opportunity for a captive audience with these guys"
X Link 2025-11-10T13:47Z 86.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Big day in the Giordano house First Solo for Ryan my youngest at KILG β€π«π¬"
X Link 2025-11-14T15:56Z 86.7K followers, 33.2K engagements
"Yeahhhh Texas BBQ. Hello"
X Link 2025-11-20T20:39Z 86.6K followers, 13.6K engagements
"@elizabethsangha Friend of mine does it. Gotta flash freeze it put it in a sealed cooler with dry ice appropriate hazmat labels its the only way but you can do it. There are services to get it frozen and packed for the journey"
X Link 2025-11-20T22:48Z 86.6K followers, [--] engagements
"@elizabethsangha Flash frozen solid on dry ice - it will be like fresh once thawed for quite a while too. I assume it would take some time to consume a 99# halibut"
X Link 2025-11-20T22:49Z 86.6K followers, [--] engagements
"GO BIRDS π¦
#FlyEaglesFly"
X Link 2025-11-23T20:54Z 86.9K followers, 10.5K engagements
"SFO-PVG for me today too. Bob & I will move the [---] - Pat & Wes the [---]. Kicking off a somewhat busy week at @Nomadic_OMD On our way to Shanghai Two @Nomadic_OMD flights departing China this weekend. OMD215 a B737 and OMD277 an A330. Stay tuned https://t.co/aZSGwAy4Op On our way to Shanghai Two @Nomadic_OMD flights departing China this weekend. OMD215 a B737 and OMD277 an A330. Stay tuned https://t.co/aZSGwAy4Op"
X Link 2025-11-29T18:32Z 86.8K followers, 53.6K engagements
"@MrIMNegative @Nomadic_OMD Most likely ferry permits - since UPS/Fedex own their MD11 fleet Id assume theyll use their own qualified crews to move them to storage repair or inspection"
X Link 2025-11-29T18:42Z 86.8K followers, [---] engagements
"My westbound (Philly to Shanghai) protocol today is a bit different: - boo the eagles at the link all day standing outside in freezing temps - an hour in traffic to drop son at party -pack for trip at 10PM -stay awake till 1AM waiting for kid to get home from said party -wake up at 4AM board for SFO -board flight to PVG looking like I was exhumed from the crypt -no choice but pass out flat for [--] hours enroute -pilot an A330 for [--] hours My eastbound red eye protocol (most flights US-Europe): - eat before I leave home/office - blue light blocking glasses the moment I enter airport (I look"
X Link 2025-11-29T18:51Z 87.1K followers, 63.9K engagements
"@achs_fred This one is a newly converted freighter. Good bird"
X Link 2025-11-29T19:38Z 86.8K followers, [---] engagements
"was a quick one. π"
X Link 2025-12-01T13:37Z 86.9K followers, 31.7K engagements
"Dreamliner in the nude. π«£"
X Link 2025-12-01T13:38Z 87.1K followers, 47.7K engagements
"The bad news: recovering from a torn supraspinatus repair takes a while months even. The good news: I can edit cockpit casual videos with one hand π¬"
X Link 2025-12-04T23:14Z 87.2K followers, 39.5K engagements
"I just had surgery and I need help putting my sucks on. Justin Herbert just had surgery and hes playing nfl football. Dude is out there bleeding profusely on the field. Kid is crazy tough #MNF"
X Link 2025-12-09T03:39Z 87.2K followers, 13.2K engagements
"π§΅18 years ago today a young MD-80 captain at Allegiant landed at Idaho Falls in a blizzard. The Airport was using a potassium acetate to lower the freezing point of the snow on the runway. Instead; it created a sheet of ice and the MD-80 gently overran the end into the"
X Link 2025-12-09T17:51Z 87.3K followers, 291.7K engagements
"Been years since we ran one back out of Nigeria - but here we are I feel like 10-15 years ago we were there multiple times a year I dont remember the last time I was there now"
X Link 2025-12-12T18:00Z 87.3K followers, 21.5K engagements
"Soon I hope was hoping to drop b4 end of the year but injury work life. gets in the way sometimes. Actively producing though making headway on some new content @SteveNomadic Me waiting for the new season of cockpit casual jk stay safe brother https://t.co/1a4pKmDJai @SteveNomadic Me waiting for the new season of cockpit casual jk stay safe brother https://t.co/1a4pKmDJai"
X Link 2025-12-17T02:05Z 87.4K followers, 17.1K engagements
"π
The official [----] Nomadic Calendar is available for purchase on https://omdgear.com/products/official-nomadic-2026-calendar-our-annual-photo-calendar-from-the-road http://OMDgear.com https://omdgear.com/products/official-nomadic-2026-calendar-our-annual-photo-calendar-from-the-road http://OMDgear.com"
X Link 2025-12-17T20:59Z 87.4K followers, 10.8K engagements
"As the official The Village handyman I was praying for some sort of projector malfunction the other night when my wife @AveryGiordano s prenatal wellness center hosted a private event for the @Eagles wives (and their husbands) that are expecting baby birds soon #GoBirds https://www.instagram.com/p/DSxWoxQkrZ4/igsh=MXV4Yjd4dWxzNmQyZw== https://www.instagram.com/p/DSxWoxQkrZ4/igsh=MXV4Yjd4dWxzNmQyZw=="
X Link 2025-12-27T16:35Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"π @TheVillageSJ always looking out for our birds #FlyEaglesFly π The #Eagles have a lot of babies on the way. π¦
https://t.co/XY0k5GR4o4 The #Eagles have a lot of babies on the way. π¦
https://t.co/XY0k5GR4o4"
X Link 2025-12-28T19:26Z 87.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Its SOP on certain engines to stabilize the engine for [--] seconds before applying take off power - this clears potential ice in the engine behind the fan in front of the LPC. The idea is so it sheds in a low-risk phase as opposed to on the takeoff roll which a rapid shed of significant ice could lead to a flame out or damage the compressor blades https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008218614684676138 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008218614684676138"
X Link 2026-01-05T16:46Z 87.5K followers, [----] engagements
"@brianofarabia Good luck Brian Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance on the planning side in unfamiliar regions the GA market segment is underserved - done right this could prove to be a lucrative venture for you"
X Link 2026-01-05T16:52Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The RAGE I feel scrolling X and seeing a bunch of fascist-loving boot-licking brainwashed idiots justifying the cold blooded MURDER of an innocent American MOM by trumps masked bloodthirsty brownshirts is almost too much to bear. Fuck ICE & Fuck you if you support them"
X Link 2026-01-08T18:53Z 87.7K followers, 57.8K engagements
"@earthcurve89 Theyre not even cops. Many have criminal records some were even jailed for J6 and pardoned by the π Theyre scraping the bottom of the barrel to staff the masked gestapo. They reportedly were having probs finding candidates physically fit enough to even do a single pull up"
X Link 2026-01-08T19:12Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@TheJackHHFenton I dont blame you. And tbh I feel its only a matter of time before we as US Passport holders / citizens start to get banned from more countries than just places in Africa we dont want to go to anyway"
X Link 2026-01-08T19:18Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@magic8baller_yo @TxWlkSftBigStk Shook to the core I am"
X Link 2026-01-08T19:27Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements
"@XxRh1noG0dxX Yeah thats not what happened - I have eyes and a functioning cerebral cortex"
X Link 2026-01-08T20:23Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Yeah - news flash: Bob isnt a psycho and is also disgusted by the entire ICE situation to include the murder of American citizens. He also hates trump. So I guess youre going to have to either separate cult-politics from your aviation interests or find some MAGA pilot influencers to watch. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009367033427763286 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009367033427763286"
X Link 2026-01-08T20:50Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Back in the studio with Symbiosis You know what that means #CockpitCasual"
X Link 2026-01-08T22:08Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Oh so because I dont pledge allegiance to a make up wearing geriatric sexual predator whos tanking the economy wipes his ass with the constitution alienates our allies and divides our country Im an anti-American leftist Im a tax paying job creating former US Marine who raised [--] honorable young men. You are in a cult buddy. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009450853317398792 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009450853317398792"
X Link 2026-01-09T02:23Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Nope definitely not a cult"
X Link 2026-01-09T02:40Z 87.6K followers, 18.2K engagements
"Does anyone even really know what she was doing All I know is what I saw in the videos and all the reporting. Use of deadly force is the absolute last resort. Youre cool with the two head shots from the side too after she posed Zero threat to anyone This one aint about right and left Brandon. Its about a bad decision by a bad agent. Period"
X Link 2026-01-09T02:49Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@McG_biz Ill raise a pint to that. The good news IRL most people arent"
X Link 2026-01-09T02:51Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements
"@XxRh1noG0dxX Absolutely nothing damning enough to justify murder"
X Link 2026-01-09T18:59Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements
"@SeacatGardens ICE are not cops. Not even close"
X Link 2026-01-10T01:53Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@5AlarmBBQ Im kidding. Politics is boring. Sometimes ya gotta point out the really bad shit though"
X Link 2026-01-10T02:10Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements
"@InfantryPilot Not surprised. D is great but offense has looked like this all season"
X Link 2026-01-12T02:24Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements
"@InfantryPilot I fly through Havana control CENAMER etc regularly in all white jets. Id prefer not to take anti-aircraft fire or an RPG on short final on a ferry flight. I dont think blurring this line this is making us any safer"
X Link 2026-01-14T04:54Z 87.7K followers, 16.4K engagements
"Yeah Ive ferried unmarked DHC-8s into Bagram. Different mission though - we had USMIL controllers guide us in and operated with special procedures. Anyway - just putting some thoughts out there for debate. This isnt a region that has been a war theatre and this isnt an actual war - I feel this is dangerous and it merits mentioning . Thats all https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011427873203040377 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011427873203040377"
X Link 2026-01-14T13:19Z 87.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Agree we dont know yet - but I think Im entitled to express some thoughts on a matter that is close to home no Where does my post discuss my political leanings The OP made a statement I replied with my thoughts. I personally dont think we should have entered another war to begin with especially in our back yard - but thats not what I posted about"
X Link 2026-01-14T13:28Z 87.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Anyone going to the Cirrus CX conference this week in Vegas @CaptBob_Nomadic and I will be there. Look for us and come say hello"
X Link 2026-01-19T21:52Z 87.6K followers, 13.2K engagements
"First time on an airplane post-shoulder surgery and its in coach in a [---] big dude next to me and with my affected side pressed up against the bulkhead. π« I shoulda thought this one through"
X Link 2026-01-19T22:15Z 87.8K followers, 17K engagements
"Brand new G7 SR-20 700-800K and really darn close in price to a C-182 and blows it away in most metrics. New planes are expensive. I had a similar line of thought though for years but am rapidly evolving. IMO Cirrus not only revolutionizing personal aviation but potentially even saving it https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014182176678441122 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014182176678441122"
X Link 2026-01-22T03:43Z 87.8K followers, [---] engagements
"@CaptBob_Nomadic Nice - did you buy it"
X Link 2026-01-24T18:23Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@DHSgov Lying piece of shit. Fucking Unbelivable"
X Link 2026-01-24T19:51Z 87.6K followers, 71.9K engagements
"Well for one the exact image of the gun can be found in a generic search on Google from a few days ago completely unrelated. Second - once again we can all see with our own eyes that the guy was filming helping a woman up who was pushed to the ground by the goons and then beaten and murdered - so - to answer your question: ALL of it is a fucking lie. Our disgusting government does it regularly - blatantly. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015443064681349443 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015443064681349443"
X Link 2026-01-25T15:14Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements
"@cezieg You know how we KNOW that the barely trained masked goon squad is committing murder Because of the HEROS like Alex Pretti exercising their rights filming the interactions. If you find yourself defending this indefensible bullshit you are most definitely in a cult"
X Link 2026-01-25T16:46Z 87.6K followers, 11.3K engagements
"@cezieg @Joe_Himbine Sig P229 Legion guy myself. Its a nice tool. Being an old guy and former Marine Im a fan of all-metal hammer-fired"
X Link 2026-01-25T18:13Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements
"It came into their view while 5-6 of them were beating the shit out of him and pistol whipping his head while others kicked his torso after hitting him with bear spray as he assisted a woman who was chased down and pushed to the ground by an ice agent. You can see it from multiple angles https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015519397046030405 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015519397046030405"
X Link 2026-01-25T20:17Z 87.6K followers, [---] engagements
"@chemtrailllls Maybe dont beat and pistol whip a guy trying to help a woman to her feet whos just been pushed to the ground for exercising her 1A rights The man didnt deserve to be assaulted to begin with"
X Link 2026-01-26T16:48Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements
"IM the one whos triggered and crazy but this wanker types this up and then blocks me. Lol. Pussy"
X Link 2026-01-26T20:51Z 87.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Because theyre NOT effectively removing criminal illegals. Few if anyone would protest that. ICE is racial profiling non-whites and harassing and intimidating them. MN is being targeted because its a blue city in a blue state with a blue governor who ran on the blue ticket. Most of all its the place where the George Floyd protests happened. This is about optics and stoking a fight - not immigration enforcement. Thats the issue"
X Link 2026-01-26T21:59Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements
"@funder @Proactiv What fake news story Were they just being proactive π"
X Link 2018-03-30T22:19Z 87.6K followers, [--] engagements
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