FYI, while the FAA has approved the R44's new empennage, as of Feburary 2024 EASA certification is still pending. So, European R44 operators will have to wait a bit longer for the horizontal stabilizer.
@gwgrote57 ай бұрын
@MicahMuzio Thanks for taking us with you during this flight. You asked a lot of great questions. What is that "box" shaking like it's going to fall down @6:27? I'm guessing our car enthusiast is going to be purchasing a Retrofit Kit for his Robinson R44. 🚁 😎
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
@@gwgrote5That box is the magnetic compass. And yes, I suspect demand for the empennage kit is going to be huge, but first chance I have I’ll be installing it on my bird.
@flycow696 ай бұрын
If just that R44 have 3 blades and autopilot. I am ready to put a deposit down lol
@MicahMuzio6 ай бұрын
@@flycow69 Autopilot is available for the R44 but 3 blades isn't...and I really wish it was.
@llwellyn17 ай бұрын
Great job on this assignment Micah. Cheers to Robinson as well, to get you in the air with their test pilot and provide insight into this important aerodynamic design enhancement. His candor on the subject is most refreshing and reflects well on the company's desire for continuous product improvement and pilot education.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Chris is that rare person who knows a ton of information and can also explain clearly and compellingly.
@1977curt7 ай бұрын
Really missed the helicopter videos,hope for more.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Agreed. I want to carve out more time for helicopter fun!
@HeliPilotLeigh7 ай бұрын
Great video Micah!! Really well done and props to Chris for great explanations. Both of you!! Well done!!
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
That's strong praise coming for one of the best pilots I know. Thanks, Leigh!!
@TheHooniverse7 ай бұрын
Since I don't fly helicopters I like to pretend that Empennage is a type of fancy cheese. So kudos to Robinson on this newly updated flavor.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
😂
@wayneeverett83576 ай бұрын
I used to fly out of Torrance Airport with my dad in 1963 to 1970 !! A few changes there since then ! A GREAT helo !!
@kellymcmedia74057 ай бұрын
That unit is going to look rad in red! And at that price? Way to go y’all. 👏👏
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Not just red, 2007 Honda CR-V red. Aka R44 red. 😁
@Chucky90tt17 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update Micah, and thanks Robertsons for the reasonable price for this upgrade.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
I'm still shocked they priced the kit so low. And I'm grateful they did.
@jrod2377 ай бұрын
Cool Video! I’d love to learn to fly! Thanks for sharing & the motivation!
@michaelmurphy10282 ай бұрын
Great informative video Micah
@Mobev15 ай бұрын
The test pilot in this video is an absolute badass. He gave me so much information that I attribute to all my years working for mde as a helicopter TP. Working in the corporate world down here has gotten me a consistent pay check amounting to over 500k a year plus bonuses. My clients love to hear the physics of what is going on when I’m transporting them and I think it keeps their minds off the actual flight.
@danielcarlson8006 ай бұрын
I think this is your MOST enthralling video yet, Micah!!!! A TRILLION thanks!!!!!!! From a life-long heli buff.
@MicahMuzio6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@danielcarlson8006 ай бұрын
@@MicahMuzio You Bet!!!!!!!!!!
@FalconWing18137 ай бұрын
I like that version of the instrument panel . Looks much better easier to see the engine temp gauges.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Agreed. I didn't know my R44 needed a new panel until I flew this one. :)
@Rotornaut177 ай бұрын
Incredible video and great journalism
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
That's very kind of you to say. Cheers!!
@SarahRovner5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. I’m ordering the kit for mine soon!
@MicahMuzio5 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed for a pain free install!
@brianmcdonald15477 ай бұрын
Yay flying content again!
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Long overdue. Thanks for watching!!
@Bravo2Zulu7 ай бұрын
Hey bud. Interesting video. Looking forward to seeing more cool helo flights.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@bevtecdiving68537 ай бұрын
Great Video! Thanks
@user-jz5hv7wy8c7 ай бұрын
Nice Job Micah!
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
I appreciate that. Cheers!!
@getswb7 ай бұрын
Nice work, Micah.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I crazy how excited I am about that empennage kit. 😂
@Parker531517 ай бұрын
Please do a segment on the empanage. As a non-pilot I can’t tell the difference between the two chopper’s tail assembles and how they function. TYVM.
@evankatz28937 ай бұрын
As a viewer since day one 1 on all your videos, keep this coming a little more interesting than driving a vw Taos for example !
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more. This is WAY more interesting than a Taos.😁
@MattMorris4817 ай бұрын
I hate to say this but it looks kind of half assed like they just said let me see we’ll just stick it here with braces, instead of going through the tail boom. But I guess they did it like that so it could be retro fit.
@mannyrivera69907 ай бұрын
So much money yet that Horizontal Stab plate looks like it was screwed on there and picked up out of the scrap bin !!! SMH @3:31
@jguillermoii6 ай бұрын
I dig your sunglasses, Micah
@MicahMuzio6 ай бұрын
They're specifically made to wear under a headset or helmet. Search "flying eyes sunglasses" if you're curious.
@patrickjennings73627 ай бұрын
The Bell 505 uses similar technology, as does the Enstrom 280fx that combines a symmetrical empennage with a vertical stabilizer in one. It saved my rear end when I lost TR effectiveness by allowing the tail to “fly” more or less straight until the end of my (fast) auto. Now…I can’t wait for Enstrom to release their governor kit for the 280fx.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
My old 280C had a fully manual throttle. Not even a correlator. Adding a governor would've made that ship infinitely simpler to fly!
@patrickjennings73627 ай бұрын
I forgot to add…the guy you flew with seems really content in his job!
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
@@patrickjennings7362 Yeah, Chris is an absolute legend. Super knowledgeable and personable.
@william0203usa27 ай бұрын
How can you lose TR effectiveness in an full auto?
@patrickjennings73627 ай бұрын
@@william0203usa2 I didn’t lose it in an auto, I entered the auto because of the LTE.
@lucasl.50847 ай бұрын
I could watch anything Micah puts out tbh
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Look for upcoming episodes of Micah Sleeps!
@lucasl.50847 ай бұрын
hahah that's the type of channel expansion only you guys can deliver@@MicahMuzio
@anthonycapanas29327 ай бұрын
The horizontal stabilizer is mounted like the Bell 505.
@ryanfrisby73897 ай бұрын
Great video!😸
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😄
@scotturschel44397 ай бұрын
Interesting that no Bell 206 has ever had a fatal low g mast bumping accident. As well as the Bell 505. I’m Shute this corrected the Dutch Roll in the R66 as well.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
I'm hopeful the era of mysterious Robinson in-flight breakups has come to an end.
@scotturschel44397 ай бұрын
I owned the first R22 Alpha and taught for years as an instructor that tail rotor thrust was the cause of the roll in low G as the factory course also taught. Four years ago during flight test in a R66 I validated that was near zero of very low tail rotor thrust in most low G accidents the single horizontal at negative angle of attack was was inducing the roll. During initial testing of the prototype Bell 505 it had a single horizontal as well handling qualities were so poor above 80 kts Bell installed the double horizontal they have today. Almost 500 Bell 505 delivered Zero Low G accident!. To my knowledge there is no other certified helicopter with a "Do Not Exceed Speed Expect in Smooth Air" limitation. No Mystery in flight breakups!@@MicahMuzio
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
@@scotturschel4439 Thanks for the background, Scott. With all that in mind, I'll feel much more comfortable flying my R44 after the horizontal stabilizer is installed. Cheers!
@gamedevai7 ай бұрын
Why didn't Robinson make a T tail horizontal stabiliser similar like 500MD it would have less size, weight and look good.?.....Unless this would infringe on others patents and copy-write issues
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
I'm not sure but patent issues is one possibility. Another is that the boom was a sturdier mounting point for the stabilizer. However they wound up on the new design, I bet they had their reasons. :)
@lookingforwookiecopilot7 ай бұрын
So, for the 22, is this going to be an "optional", or a "mandatory" modification to the existing fleet?
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
No word yet. But based on how Robinson is pricing the stabilizer kits, I’m guessing most R22 operators will opt for the upgrade.
@lookingforwookiecopilot7 ай бұрын
@@MicahMuzio Hmm,...so they're not pricing it like they did the Safety Course then, lol.
@skipmaloney21267 ай бұрын
Dig the Stratos shirt.
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
I’ll never be able to buy a Stratos. At the very least I can wear the shirt!
@Kevin-xz4jq7 ай бұрын
“Look, some models turn left at the end of a runway, others go right. You've got a lot of talents kid, but hanging a louie just ain't one of them.”
@citibear577 ай бұрын
Well, okay then! Say, when will "Flying the Robinson R44 For Dummies" become available? I have no clue as to what you guys were talking about 🤔. Maybe you weren't even speaking English? 😅
@andrewsilver7 ай бұрын
is it coming to the R22 as well?
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
It is. Given the speed with which the FAA has approved the R66 and R44, the R22 shouldn't be far behind.
@TheRailroaddan4 ай бұрын
Danger!
@Starfightingf1046 ай бұрын
was this chopper at heli expo?
@MicahMuzio6 ай бұрын
It wasn’t in the Robinson booth.
@ReglazeRX7 ай бұрын
I only know 1 thing about this model.... boom strikes
@MicahMuzio7 ай бұрын
As with any aircraft, the R44 has limits that demand respect. That said, I’m thrilled Robinson have updated the horizontal stabilizer to make low-g conditions more forgiving.
@dannymcnally62116 ай бұрын
The Ford Pinto of choppers..
@wadewilson49596 ай бұрын
Ah here we go... Dude in a OD green flight suit who is a "experimental test pilot" and yet hasn't gone to a "test pilot school" If you are going to wear a flight suit, zip up the pockets.
@Plisken655 ай бұрын
How do you know he didnt, Inspector Gadget? Plus, gotta be easily able to reach for that stick of Beemons gum!