Catalina Island Helicopter Tour (Recreating macOS Wallpaper, Buffalo, Flying Low)

[@MicahMuzio]

What's your best memory of Catalina Island?

[@basicallypoppy]

grew up in SoCal, only been to Catalina once as a kid (avalon) but i remember riding the catalina express shuttle boat, good times - also wow, the end of that runway, my goodness that is dramatic 😮 thanks as always for the vid, Micah

[@ZapFlashD]

I've only been to Catalina one time as a fourth grader. We didn't do much and we only stayed the night. The next afternoon we took the Catalina Express back to Long Beach.

[@davidfrania8990]

WOW Micah! I had to pause the video just to comment because I am so blown away...I went to Catalina by helicopter back in the eighties...But definitely not like that! Truly spectacular!

[@joemusic2882]

I’m actually embarrassed to admit I’ve never been there despite being born and lived in Southern California all my 61 years

[@MsPinkwolf]

The approach. It felt like I was in the opening scene of a Jurrasic Park movie!

[@robertbraun7155]

And California has never and will never suck. Just some of the people on it..

[@DoctaM3]

Best video yet. Just wow!

[@raz3000]

Agree this is exhilarating even through a tv screen

[@janaaj1an889]

When I was a kid (1960 or so) we lived in Lakewood and the amphibious planes used for shuttles to Catalina approached over our house. I thought they were cool. Never got there, though...so thanks!!

[@janaaj1an889]

Approached to Long Beach airport, I should have said.

[@Gonk]

The ppl who hate California are mostly ppl who've never been here, they're just cranky ppl online dealing with snowstorms lol.

[@ast5515]

Honestly I would gladly take snow over what we currently have. In most of Europe we have fog and possibly a bit of rain. That's it.

[@alanaldpal950]

No the people who “hate California” include people like me that have lived here for 40+ years and love the physical beauty of California but hate what the politicians and various interests groups have done to destroy the quality of life for any one trying to live here.

[@standudinski]

i drive the 10 from DTLA to SaMo and back daily. i hate CA

[@JimBo-ho8qw]

I don't know. I've lived in California my entire life (almost 60 years) with 1/3 of that in SoCal and the rest in the SF Bay Area, and I hate what this state has become. If not for family I would be gone. The weather is great, but at what price? I do not want to die here, although I do want to be buried here.

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

Seeing the responses from haters confirms that they're old and cranky. They expect life to stay the same and hate change, including cultural and ethnic demographic changes, then they blame "politics". 😅

[@57629589]

July 20th, 1969. Sailed to Catalina on the S.S. Catalina. We were on a glass bottom boat listening to the radio when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. The captain was a naturalized Greek, New to America. He was so proud of his new country, he passed out little American flags and about blew his whistle sounding it. The other boats in the harbor took it up and the cheers and ships whistles made you so proud. Thanks for the flight!!

[@narrativeform]

What an amazing video. The absolute best way to sit home and enjoy the incredible views of Catalina Island. The best video yet Micah. Thanks for taking me with you.

[@narrativeform]

@Zachary Ty 🙏🏻😊

[@MicahMuzio]

My pleasure. You're welcome in my 🚁 any time!

[@jessiebullock]

Best Flying Eyes commercial of all time.

[@mdrudholm]

Oh my, this might be my favorite Micah Flies video yet.

[@MicahMuzio]

From my side of things, I have to agree.🙂

[@markknight3983]

Beautiful Michael from a cold wet locked down York in 🇬🇧

[@adarael]

Thanks for going to Catalina, Micah! Best memory: camping at Two Harbors in October, during Buccaneer Days, and walking down to the beach to just go swim out to boats.

[@jasoncyclist]

Thank you Micah for showing us this beautiful seldom seen view of Catalina! Great video!

[@MicahMuzio]

I appreciate the support, Jason. Cheers!!

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

That southern coast line!! Wow! And my best and only memory from Catalina was that it was the second of three stops on our honeymoon cruise back in 2008. My wife loves golf so that was what we did on our excursion to Avalon.

[@stevegottenbass]

I’ve dived all over the world and Catalina is still my favorite- the sea weed forest is the best

[@jeeper5264]

Thank you Micah..for doing this island tour...I was a counselor at Catalina Island camp at Howlands landing back in the 70's ..good times...never ever saw the west side of the island...beautiful.

[@jimb4957]

This is awesome! Thank you, Micah! I grew up and lived in Manhattan Beach for 37 years and never once went to Catalina. I'd often gaze at it from the Pier or beach but still have yet to get there. One of these days! In the meantime, thanks for taking me there!

[@judithcampo8822]

Nice to be able to see the parts of the island most of us never get to see.

[@marksmith287]

Wow! Great video. I spent my senior year of high school (71-72) at Catalina Island School, which is now a marine biology entity of some sort. It was just a couple miles north of Avalon. This video brings back a lot of memories. Way cool!

[@Mamo878]

This vid is especially great because it's something virtually no one ever sees. Yet it's just minutes away from some of the most populated areas in the USA!

[@letsrock6992]

Amazing shots! I was part of 2020 census. I had 8 zones under me, from Torrance to Catalina. Catalina (Zone 1) was the most challenging and fun assignment. Most tourist are limited to Avalon only primarily because island is run by conservatory. Only tourist companies or local residents with permit cars are allowed to go to remote areas. We had an amazing team of local resident who went to all remote areas by cars, bikes and boats to make sure everyone was counted..

[@usanswiss]

Had some great times at Catalina, way back in the 80‘s 😲

[@MostlyTorso]

I grew up in the Sea Explorers in the OC and have been to the island a zillion times. NEVER, though, have I seen the western/southern coastline. I've always been curious. Thanks Micah!! - Jason

[@robertbraun7155]

I was Born in Santa Barbara and raised in Southern California. I had no clue the backside of Catalina was anything like that. Amazing!!. Thank you!!!

[@MarkKeinath]

NOT a waste of time! Loved this video. Took me back to my youth when we sailed over a couple of times from San Pedro. It's a magical place, and like most people, I too had never seen the back side of the island. Thank you!

[@MicahMuzio]

It really is another world back there. Thanks for watching, Mark!!

[@MsPinkwolf]

Wow! My favourite by far! You put a smile back on my face after being put in lockdown yesterday. Can't wait to go back to Catalina again.

[@Scott_From_Maine]

Few people doubt that California is a beautiful place. It's paradise, but for many the way it's governed leaves something to be desired. No rants from me though. Thanks for the video. Looks good on the laptop, but I'll have to watch it again on the TV.

[@supergrogg]

I always wanted to see "Two Harbors" because that is where famous actress Natalie Wood mysterously died. GREAt video and that small airport landing strip is crazy!

[@Lisa_1111]

Yay! I've been waiting for a Catalina/Buffalo video. Can't wait till it's safe to go there again!

[@ast5515]

I'm pretty sure we all need a video of you flying your family to a remote beach here, landing and playing around all day.

[@MicahMuzio]

Oooh. THAT is an excellent idea!

[@karenk1212]

Michael, I could not stop saying wow. FYI, I appreciate that you are a nice human being. Rough week in Colorado with not so nice humans.

[@MicahMuzio]

We have to find joy where we can. Stay strong. This too will pass. :)

[@billschoe43]

Awesome video Catalina Island. Thank you for that Micah!

[@MicahMuzio]

And thank you for watching!

[@scottloudon14]

A step above!

[@wattz24]

super cool! thanks Micah - Loved watching the backside of the island

[@matthewhildebrandt1901]

I enjoy your videos, Micah, but this one... Wow! I love Catalina Island. Thanks for showing me the parts I don't get to see.

[@ToyotaTruckBuilds]

Just awesome seeing the other side! A lot of sharks hang out on that side apparently...

[@MicahMuzio]

Well then, I'm glad the engine didn't quit!

[@robertschaefer3223]

Quite possibly my favorite Micah Files video ever.

[@kevinhufnagel7511]

Very nice low-level flying! Catalina is beautiful.

[@ericlessner]

Thanks again Micah! If you ever go back please linger at Camp Fox for a bit. Thousands of So Cal kids have been going there for decades. Memories...

[@MicahMuzio]

Will do!

[@ericlessner]

Thanks Dude!!!

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

Thank you!

[@tecwzrd]

Went to a Christian camp there as a teen for many years, the best memory was when a buffalo roamed into camp and a friend stupidly tried to get on its back. He got bucked off and was fine but it was crazy. Avalon is always nice, the Casino is beautiful. Learned to scuba dive there also back in the '80s, beautiful kelp beds and sea life, magical place. Thanks for the fly by!

[@MicahMuzio]

Whoa. That's wild. I'm glad your friend was ok!

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Wow. That was amazing. I’ve seen the island in the distance. It’s like a piece of the mountains just sitting off the coast. That was amazing seeing the islands up close like that.

[@mrdennischapman]

Micah I always enjoy your videos and they remind me of the many years and enjoyment of my flying. I used to own a Cessna 421 and have been flying since 1962 and only have less than 50 hrs in rotorcraft. Thanks for providing such great go pro videos and giving such a great narrative. Also, I have been a professional photographer/instructor for over 55 yrs and while I enjoyed seeing the guy taking pictures I was surprised that he was doing that a few photographers and many of my former students did..."Chimping" that is when you take a shot and look at the screen to see the results. If a photographer knows what he is doing there is no need to do that. That picture of Avalon could have been stunning because you positioned the copter at a perfect angle which couldn't have been better. The only problem is that it was shot at a very high ISO setting which introduced a lot of color noise (little speckles like grains) into the picture (especially in the water and hills) and a photo processing program was used to bring up the shadows which made the noise more pronounced and the highlights appear to be washed out. One last thing....he should have used a lens hood to prevent reflections and glare which would have reduced the contrast. I have shot thousands of times from aircraft and would never omit a lens hood. Really looking forward to more of your great video's .

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Absolutely spectacular

[@MrJojo2go]

Nice thanks again!!!

[@pjesf]

Just now having the time to watch this! Merry Christmas Micah and to your family, as well! Your copter tours have been such a great distraction from an otherwise disastrous year 🚁❤️👏🏻

[@theroamingroberts5200]

This and big bear is my favorite to date. Thanks.

[@narrow_is_the_way6170]

Yes there is camping at two harbors. Check out the Trans Catalina trail.

[@bertoray5497]

Been waiting for this one. It did not disappoint. Absolutely beautiful footage.

[@snakeman48]

It's your chopper, you go where you want, we enjoy through you. Don't stop. When I flew out of LAX, we came very close to the island, but your version is absolutely better.

[@gizzykatkat9687]

I love Los Angeles and Southern California and seeing this makes me love it even more! I always wondered what was on Catalina an now I know! I love that little town!

[@briane173]

I grew up there and so I've always liked SoCal, in fact ALL of California. I just can't return because of what politicians have done to the state. It borders on criminal. California itself? It has every manner of geography, geology, climate, and history you could possibly get from every other spot on the Continent -- and to me that's what makes California special. I had some great memories sailing to Catalina when I was doing competitive yacht racing, and was lucky enough to grow up in a family and lifestyle that allowed for some of the fun things we used to do and the places we'd go when we lived there. But my absolute favorite place in CA is the mountains -- San Gabriel/San Bernardino/San Jacinto Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada. In my mind that is God's country and it's the closes thing to Heaven I can think of.

[@Bravo2Zulu]

Yes! I'm enjoying this very much!!! Your flights are rad!!!

[@jimjames1920]

Wow Micah Good Job, I had no idea the back of Catalina was like that. Rocky, unoccupied, more barren than I thought. This actually a good educational film. Please do the northern Islands some time.

[@jtharmon12]

Catalina Island is on my list. I am a fixed wing pilot up here in SF and I need to find a good weekend and fly down and do it. Call it a bucket list item. (probably do it with a local instructor first before I do it myself. Call me chicken, but I have been flying for 27 years with no accidents or incidents - knocks on wood) Never been to Hawaii? I always rent a plane when we go and fly around the Island. I have flown around ALL the Islands now and it is incredible scenery. It can be crazy to be at 500' AGL next to the cliffs of Molokai and still be 1000' below the tops of them. ..or flying over the eruption at Kilauea with helicopters below you and other planes orbiting above you. You are right, this looks a LOT like Hawaii - minus the green.

[@MicahMuzio]

Frankly it's crazy I've lived this long without visiting Hawaii. Your comment gives me just a bit more motivation. Cheers!

[@beardown6574]

Some beautiful footage, just amazing! Didn't know much about the island so enjoyed the info. Really a unique place...and the buffalo part is wild.

[@Acc0rd79]

Brother, this is your best video ever! I have seen several aviation videos from like Aviation 101 fly there in a plane but this is amazing. Please take us around more of California if you can, that would be amazing. One day I'll fly my plane out there and join ya. Keep making these scenic flights instead of just city only flights!

[@MicahMuzio]

Yes! Come on out and we'll go flying. Until then, we've got plans to expand the heli videos on my channel in 2021. Good things coming!

[@denault3985]

Micah looks like he moved into Everyman Driver territory...i.e. Washington and/or Idaho. At least that what I see in you're sunglass commercial. Great shots of Catalina Island, btw...watch out for sailboat masts, many vessels are moored out there.

[@javautube]

Thank you for visiting Catalina! You're the best @MicahMuzio #MicahFlies #CatalinaIsland #Catalina 🚁

[@javautube]

"Mitigated risk" - $50 words flying at 50 feet lol

[@sleepyvampireboy]

I’ve literally watched this 6 times already, and I feel like my stress levels decrease with each watch. It’s stunning

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

Loved Avalon!

[@Paullllllllllllllll]

Yes do more of these!!

[@mikedeland12]

Probably your best flying video you have ever done. Totally enjoyed it as I have never seen the backside of Catalina ever.

[@MicahMuzio]

It's remarkable how untouched the backside of Catalina is, despite its proximity to LA. Such a cool place. I'm glad we could share it!

[@melissamckay9265]

A really spectacular video, Micah. Thank you!

[@big51duck1]

Beautiful

[@briane173]

11:47 Yes, to answer your question, I AM enjoying this -- because in my days of competitive yacht racing some 50 years ago, I traveled along every inch of Catalina shoreline and to this day I miss the Island terribly. Just a fascinating place.

[@brianm8932]

Great video, and pictures! Thanks for doing this one.

[@soulshop1]

One of those shots show the exact spot where I proposed to my wife! Awesome video!

[@juandenz2008]

Thanks for the tour. I love the low level flying !

[@markrussell.]

Just got a new Mac Mini, I would have never guessed that background was Catalina not in a million years and I have lived in So Cal for 60 yrs. I thought it might be the Channel Islands.

[@mentuemhet]

Finally! Can we now see you fly from Los Angeles to this beautiful island on future videos and vice-versa?

[@anthonyd_3004]

Hi Micah, hello from Australia, that was absolutely fantastic and spectacular, especially the western side of the island, the scenery is a remarkably similar to that of central, western and northern Australia. Keep up the good work Fella.

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks for the reminder, I'm LONG overdue for a trip to Australia!

[@owenmcdonald5922]

Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thank you for your output this year. Hoping for better things next year.

[@bnb4203]

Cali dreaming 👌cheers from Alberta

[@MicahMuzio]

Sending love to you and all my Canadian friends!

[@mcbigj]

Absolutely Awesome.

[@scottruhl4710]

Great vid! Love the shoreline flyovers.

[@rachel704]

Fantastic! I wish I could fly with you.

[@DonTSmith]

Best one yet.

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

Great Santa Catalina Island tour! Please do the Channel Islands off the Santa Barbara coast next!

[@marybabiec]

Welcome Back . Like your video . Mary Babiec

[@scrappycoco3687]

Hey that‘s my Apple desktop background 😁😎👍

[@jibbs78]

Have only been there by cruise ship - this was great!!! I think my favorite video of yours ever!!

[@bostonbob4766]

@Micah, many thanks for this epic tour of Catalina Island. Bravo!!!

[@briangill6222]

Badass video! Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed it.

[@RJDCR]

kool , thanx RJ

[@mjkasper76]

Micah..wow. Been watching you fly around Cali for awhile now. Best low level HD video yet! Subscribed, hope to see you at 100k soon.

[@MicahMuzio]

We'll get to 100k. But for now I'm just grateful to have such an awesome audience. Thanks for supporting me and the channel!!

[@geosh10]

Beautiful!

[@kalebhuff9470]

I love the view

[@MicahMuzio]

Catalina is such a special place. I'm glad I could share it.

[@Bravo2Zulu]

Just stellar!!!👍🏻

[@seanparham6997]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@prutan234]

I would really love to see the flight out there or back!

[@JimBo-ho8qw]

Button Shell Beach @15:28 is the location of the old Camp Fox YMCA summer camp. It was a boys only camp with a heavy emphasis on Christianity. I spent two summers there, 1973-1974. It was awesome. You could skin dive all day long and take supervised hikes in the hills above the camp. You could earn various "rags" through accomplishing tasks. Kind of like rites of passage within the YMCA framework. Immediately after the ferry docked at the pier they made you jump off the pier and swim about 100' parallel to the beach and then 100' into the beach. I guess they assumed everyone could swim. A different time. My first day there a fellow camper borrowed my diving knife and sliced another kids arm by accident when they were skin diving. They had to take the kid to the ER in Avalon by boat to get it stitched up. The camp counselor said the kids were horsing around with the knife while diving and gave me back the knife. Lol. Again, a different time. I think I was 11 or 12. Anyway, Catalina is awesome! Great video!

[@robertnunez3991]

Awesome ! Lived in So Cal all my life and been to Catalina many times but never seen the other side of the island. So different

[@mesquite5010]

Amazing Micah!

[@johnnywalking83]

Yes!! This is awesome!

[@bobcarter4343]

Wonderful video... thanks

[@johnn.4407]

Great idea to fly over the island. I only saw the little town when I visited. Would have been a great time to spot a UFO with a professional photog in the ship. ;-)

[@sherylarmstrong6531]

Awesome. Thank you

[@AlleyKatt]

That was fun to watch.

[@l.esserman3298]

Definitely my favorite video. Awesome and thank you. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

[@MicahMuzio]

And a Merry Christmas to you too!!

[@t34bravo]

Awesome video! I especially enjoyed the visages of the cavalcades. My only gripe is that the high five at the end was a little bit weak sauce.

[@aldjenbrent8]

Great video and photos

[@paulsautocm]

SO AWESOME!!