Helicopter Flight to Mystery Box on Ridge @helihaus

[@MrPADDYOT]

When I was a kid and dreamed of owning my own helicopter, this is EXACTLY the sort of thing I envisioned doing: just mooching around the sky, looking for cool things in remote areas that no-one else could see or find. Then swooping down in my 'copter and landing to check it out.

[@joeglennaz]

Well, I’m gonna say the same thing it was my dream as a kid and an adult. I have a chopper in my backyard and go exploring just like this.

[@shredwell2326]

Next best thing is a drone........

[@XRakkgruntX]

I own a gyrocopter, wish it were STOL but I get to places and only need 150ft to get out, can land zero roll

[@ike8236]

Remote camping is what I always envisioned.

[@mr.m12345]

Same here, I would do this kinda thing all the time if I had a helicopter. seems like a good reason to own one. :)

[@kennethgouge131]

Oops, you've found the leftovers from the Coyote. Turn the board over and it says Acme.

[@skimmer8774]

😂 he was chasing you know who. Meeeep meeeep. 😂

[@Tazzmosis]

That is hilarious.😂

[@richardbarrow4620]

Perfect! And now we know the rest of the story.

[@JohnKos-b7b]

Where’s the roller skates?

[@slicksnewonenow]

If you can find a spot to land down in the canyon below, I bet you'd find Wyle E.'s daredevil suit and the tiny umbrella he used to break his fall when he figured out that ACME engine was failing 😂

[@pragmatologist]

Turbo Jet Engine boxes made by Acme in the middle of the desert. This makes it pretty obvious that the pilot has found leftover detritus from Wiley E. Coyote...

[@patrickjennings7362]

Excellent find! I love the little aerial mysteries we can see from the air. And, as you note, beautiful spot!

[@Tailwheel828]

I'm betting that somewhere up there on that mountain was a communications station or some other structure or equipment that required power. Some turbine engines were used for power generation and can run continuously given enough fuel supply. Low maintenance. Just a thought.

[@helihaus]

This might require a return trip!! I have found the installations you’re talking about (maybe a future video) and it’s usually big banks of old batteries but the generators are usually gone. Great comment. Thank you.

[@Tailwheel828]

@@helihaus Your video reminded me of a story my CFII (ATP Helicopter, MEI) told me once. He was flying a Bell 206 over a range like was in your video and he had to piss. So he sat down on what he thought was stable ground, tightened the friction, and hopped out to relieve himself. Well, the helo shifted and got his foot stuck as he was getting out. Had to dig him self out with his hands and pocket knife. Bob had a ton of stories and I miss him very much. Safe flying!

[@RicardoGonzalez-rm3lg]

The piece you picked up looks like the top/filter of a Humvee snorkel.

[@markkirkland1878]

Back in the 1970s when i was in the military those engines were sometimes used for power supply or even for pumping fuel from one point to another. I would look if any old military inslation in the area. Thanks for cool video's.

[@helihaus]

With All the comments like your I might head back and do some additional investigation. Maybe there’s something I missed??

[@storytimedavidcollins2897]

I just found your channel for the first time today 1/8/24 and subscribe. This is exactly what is just so awesome about a helicopter 🚁 Thank you very much.

[@john316godlovesyou5]

I just found your videos today! You have a beautiful Hughes 369HS helicopter! Your videos fulfill my dream of owning/piloting a helicopter and landing it in places most people cannot go! Excellent videos! Be safe and God bless you!

[@psjasker]

Your attention to the myriad details of flying is fun to watch. You probably don’t even realize the level of multitasking you are at … great vid - thanks

[@helihaus]

You made my day. Thanks for the kind words. It’s a kind of therapy if you want me to be honest. It’s total focus in a helicopter (most of the time😂). Cheers and thank you for the comment. TC

[@themadridpapers]

This is really cool love to see more adventures in your chopper

[@byronkacheris5781]

Fantastic. I used to fly with my friend in the 80s in a C 172 down to Laughlin for dinner or lunch then back to LAS. I live in Henderson now would love to take a ride.

[@stansbruv3169]

Awesome adventure! Thank you Google and KZbin algorithms for landing helihaus right here in my bathroom for further viewing! Newly subscribed! Excellent content.

[@markmay1655]

Nice 500C ! Glad you have the C20 upgrade and the 500D/E skid nav lights! We used our 500C and our Soley C30 A Star to film the Green Mile from!

[@helihaus]

Thanks for the comment! I’ll bet you’ve got some great stories. The upgrades were great for this machine. Especially ‘off road’ lol. Thank you!

[@Danko05]

Very cool video... Love it... Keep'em coming please.

[@trickydicky2908]

The round object you picked up appeared to be an air intake filter on a dozer/backhoe type vehicle.

[@rblueroan2205]

It’s an oil bath filter , , have had several older machines , trucks farm tractors even a couple my older jeeps , right now I have a 41 chevy G503 ton half that has one almost identical to it

[@Beamupnow]

Hello, ranchers would buy ( or win at auction) military surplus items. In ArIzona I have seen many G.E. metal barrels that were used to transport a engine of some kind,they were green in color and had military markings . These metal barrels were a little longer than a 55 gallon barrel and a little wider. The ranchers unbolted them and it split in two length wise and used them to hold feed for cattle,very thick steel and indestructible. Maybe they (miners or ranchers ) hauled this well built box up that mountain on skids with a older caterpillar tractor with an oil bath air cleaner.Possibly for temporary shelter or for storage?Just a thought. Thanks for posting this, very exciting!

[@darylpeterson1277]

The round object that you picked up was an oil bath air filter that used to sit on top of a carburetor they use those up until the 60s maybe even early seventies that looks like it's from the 40s or 50s

[@TheHwig]

Great video! Keep em coming!!

[@garymucher4082]

It didn't have Acme written anywhere did it? Nice to have such a helicopter to be able to stop and check things out like that... Thumbs Up!

[@lordofthestings]

I was born in Needles in 65 and I'm still here. I always wanted to go out there and check out that area but it looks like it's very hard to access. Nice video👍

[@andrewgreen7996]

Love the MD 500 and what a place to fly beautiful countryside 👍👍💯

[@lanceg.8458]

Found this channel today... cool video!!! Love the 500!

[@sdcoinshooter]

You’re living my dream. My fantasy is to own a helicopter and explore the US West. If you could use an ex Navy Helicopter Pilot please take me with you

[@thesquatch4517]

good choice to leave it running if your in the middle of nowhere!

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

In 1981 I was riding my motorcycle out from Green Valley ( Vegas ) and below Black mountain I found a concrete pad in the middle of nowhere. It was some Treasure hunt location,and I believe it had something to do with Hawaii. At that time it was out passed the old LA highway

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

That is interesting. Personally when I see strene stuff in the middle of nowhere I'm afraid it's radioactive or something. Cool find though.

[@maverickflint1991]

Good morning sir. Hella cool helicopter and color!!!😊👍

[@cdnpont]

Too bad you couldn't have kept the "Turbo Jet Engine" stencilled part of the crate (I know you couldn't), but It would be a cool thing to have on the side of your shed. Cheers, great vid!

[@lookherejack]

super cool, nice vid. Keep exploring for us!

[@jeanlawson9133]

Oil bath air breather....for carburetor engine 50 ish 40 ish. Chevrolet engine were titled Turbo Jet 50's thru 60's Turbo Fire....327 cubic inch..

[@the_original_public_newsense]

I couldn't imagine why or how that box got there. LOL Pretty good explanation. My dad used to stop for purses and boxes and bags and whatnot on the highway. I imagine if he were a helicopter pilot he'd have stopped for this too. 😄

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Just happened onto your video, subscribed. Nice machine, good eye. Be well.

[@nightsta1ker1]

I've been flying professionally for 11 years now, and I miss being able to just play around like this. My current job doesn't really allow for much of that. Neat video!

[@helihaus]

Hey thanks for the comment! I do appreciate you reaching out. All flying is good flying in a way. The autonomy is nice but at the same time it’s nice to fly on someone else’s dime. Stay safe up the and enjoy the ride! Cheers!

[@scottlangille9900]

Love your chopper. Sweet

[@kevinsellsit5584]

Imagine their dismay when they got back and found out "core MUST be returned in our crate to receive any core refund". ;)

[@meadows5367]

Cool channel. Such a beautiful spot. Makes me want to clean it up.

[@fly4rnr]

That round object you picked up was an oil bath air cleaner off of an old car or truck.

[@maverickflint1991]

Love helicopters since the 70's and you have the one like TC in Magnum P.I.😊

[@davidbloxham4876]

You picked up an old oil bath air cleaner to a Chevrolet, early to mid 1930s. I wonder if that was a shipping crate being transported by air that wasn't tied down properly and slid out the cargo door of some kind of flying machine..

[@rickobrien4025]

I have come across things like this ,all over the Nevada desert that is military just dumping un-wanted or worthless junk . The best one was a wooden crate (about 4 feet square) that was FILLED with soft camo tops for Humvee's back when the US first started using them . All of these were in very remote, very 4WD area's , just like this one . Anyone have an Idea which river that is ???

[@bernardanderson3758]

Love the MD-500 and I’ve been in one years ago and enjoyed every minute

[@helihaus]

It’s like driving a Porsche 911 turbo with manual transmission, brakes and steering. It’s a total riot. So responsive and fun to fly. I’ve got some ideas for future videos to highlight this. Thanks for the comment!

[@bernardanderson3758]

The operating costs adds up on every start

[@bernardanderson3758]

I went to a DZ area to meet up with a friend who flies for the Powerline company and he loves the MD -500

[@windyrotorblast]

Retired in 2016. Thanks for taking us along.

[@DouglasGreen562]

Neat find!

[@tomevenson8077]

Uh, wow? Wow! That's an immediate "subscribe". What a fun thing to do ... and watch! Hope you do a bunch more.

[@PapaDutch]

1) That air cleaner is definitely from a surface vehicle. 2) Old crates often get re-purposed. I suspect they may have arrived on an old pickup truck, and been intended for firewood. There didn't appear to be any hardware other than the crate and air filter, so what we KNOW is that the crate was left here, whether it was empty or full - possibly with something else inside, we have no evidence of it

[@helihaus]

I think you’re onto something. The air filter might be the clue. Maybe it was part of an auxiliary power unit or generator? Might need to go back. Thanks for the comment!

[@danielcarroll5667]

Amazing video , thanks , the object you picked up was an(older) air cleaner for a single throat carburetor . Love the "Acme" comments .

[@dougdileo4727]

exactly...engine change out..i did a few when in the corps on top of black star canyon in so.cal on ch-53's turbo shaft eng. mech for 12 yrs...that is possibly from a cobra or huey for a small box, ours came in engine cans..or just possibly an apu unit..pretty cool find.

[@helihaus]

Thanks Doug. Great insight. Def a helicopter situation. Maybe they had a light come on or lost power and set down on this ridge. Its a great landing spot with a great few hahaha. Perhaps they thought 'if we are going to sit and wait it might as well be this spot.' Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Todd

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

Take us to some remote mine sites that no one can get to ...Way to much fun !

[@SumNumber]

Man. What a cool way to explore ! :O)

[@jimreid67]

Watch for rattlesnakes under wood laying on the ground. They love being under material like that.

[@thomaswestbrook7468]

Wylie Coyote was up there trying to catch the road runner..😂

[@charleshultquist9233]

That was an air filter from an old internal combustion engine, truck or tractor.

[@maverickflint1991]

Be safe and careful during all your flights. Have a blessed day.😊👍🙏

[@wcmarsh5692]

Every boys dreams. Fly where you want , land where you want ! Explore !

[@matthewd.5874]

Wow! This is awesome! Love your heli and capability to explore! Instant Subscriber!!! Can’t wait to watch all your heli videos!!!

[@matthewd.5874]

Let me grab my metal detector and we can hit up some remote spots! Haha! Man I love that shot of you at the crate looking back at the heli!

[@jameswatson8420]

That was an air filter for a 1949 International KB2 truck.

[@helihaus]

I don't think there is any way to get a truck to this point... could it have been from a generator or something? Thanks for identification! Love it. Cheers. Todd

[@bartgoins1782]

That was an oil bath air cleaner from probably a vehicle from the 30s or 40s that you picked up and said, "I don't know what this is."

[@NsixVHF]

More content please!!! This would be my dream use for a helicopter!

[@irisaviation852]

Nice c model, there is no way we can leave the machine rotors running in the UK. More videos please

[@crazyralph6386]

That’s unfortunate. Many start cycles have been saved with leaving the frictions on at flight idle? We even hot refuel in Canada with the machine running.

[@irisaviation852]

@@crazyralph6386 we can hot refuel the bottom tank only and load and unload but our insurance will not allow no pilot at the controls whilst rotors turning.

[@samfulton9994]

Always leave the chopper running in remote areas. Friction up and set to idle like he did. Last thing you want is something going wrong on a start and being stuck in middle of nowhere.

[@irisaviation852]

@@samfulton9994 I agree but our insurance is probably not valid if we do that.

[@HM2SGT]

I bet you can't use your knees to control the collective either... 😏😉

[@paraglidingprospector]

I once hiked way far out to a super remove mountaintop and when I got to the top, there were two sets of lines/marks on the ground in the dirt. Looked like something had been slightly dragged for just a few feet. I couldn’t figure it out at first, but then realized: it had to be helicopter skids. What took me all day to hike, probably took the helicopter pilot 5 minutes to get to. Look, as a paraglider 🪽, I’m just asking to be dropped off at the top thanks. Always tip your heli pilot kids!!! 😂 ✌️🚁

[@dadge2500]

That object that you didn’t know what was, it’s an old air filter from my older truck let me know thereabout how old that stuff is.

[@wjp255]

Good video. I enjoyed it.

[@a..c..2469]

I'm missing a sanyo tv remote, let me know if you see it, I've looked everywhere and it seems that you might have better luck, stay safe flying and I enjoyed your video💯

[@helihaus]

Hahahaha omg this is hilarious. I did see one remote but it was RCA and had a cord attached. Comment for the win. Thank you!!

[@48thstateprospecting]

Stumbled on this somehow but my love of prospecting was peaked for sure talking about all the old mining sites you see. Most were abandoned because of ww2 and still had excellent ore bodies I’d love to prospect from a helicopter and be able to reach those hard to get to locations and recover nice specimens of gold and minerals (although quite expensive with the fuel I reckon lol) your a lucky man to have to freedom of flight 😍 thanks for sharing see you on the next one👍🏼👊🏼

[@helihaus]

Thank you! I'm always looking for that little glimmer of gold in creek beds after a heavy rain. If I see one I'll reach out hahaha. Cheers, Todd

[@48thstateprospecting]

@@helihaus I find the little stuff all the time lol it adds up eventually. the ore bodies on the other hand… those can pay off quickly sometimes.

[@simow77]

Beautiful helicopter

[@skydiver711]

Well that was definitely worth all the time and money!

[@BIGGGJOHN171]

That box with the writing on it, would have made for some nice wall art.

[@mr.iforgot3062]

Be careful of rattlesnakes when lifting that stuff in the dessert.

[@juanitoviejo2121]

sweet!

[@polanskibros5608]

I thought Wile E Coyote was a cartoon

[@DH-zd3de]

Wow. That was cool

[@oldseer7610]

That was an old time oil bath air cleaner from about a 40's auto.

[@helihaus]

No way! That’s so cool. Thanks for the input on that one. Maybe from a generator or another piece of equipment? Not sure a jet engine would need an oil bath cleaner but maybe. Thanks for the comment.

[@robertodebeers2551]

Be very careful of rattlesnakes under old piles of boards. It's just what they like, to go into and out of to regulate their body temperature.

[@918davisable]

Nice bird man

[@PTRRanger951]

I would love to know the cords to this. I have looked the last 2 hours on sat maps trying to find it. I even tried to look back at past flights and I would love to look at the area in sat maps and see if there was anything in the area. I did randomly find something else that looks squarish on Apple Maps in a drainage at 35.89835° N, 114.73598° W. Probably just a shadow hard to tell on my end. On a side note, you get around. I used to live by Tonopah NV and saw you have been around there, and currently am by Riverside, CA, and you have been there too. One day I want to fly in a 500, amazing bird. My dream is to go up the river around Havasu and up to Topock Gorge.

[@chad5711]

I;m retired cockpit, (line in W'burg, AZ) to include 500-600 hours in the 500C; easily my favorite "fun" helicopter.

[@jameswatson8420]

Remnants of a camp fire at 4:55 behind your left shoulder? I'm betting they didn't finish whatever they were doing in one day.

[@maverickflint1991]

I hit the subscribe button so I can see more of your videos.👍

[@nxtround4488]

watch for rattle snakes !!

[@dissyduster]

Great vid ...Looks like drug deal gone wrong.Take care your on your own,,maybe someone hiding up ,,etc...keep safe you look half decent fella..

[@ThomasLeonard454]

Oil bath air filter for a single barrel carburetor. AT 4:10.

[@jofus3604]

My guess is someone used it to carry in parts for something else. That was an air cleaner for a small motor! Those crates can be purchased all over or the internet. They are inspected every time they are used, they can only be used so many times. Can't picture anyone landing a jet aircraft there????? A great adventure.... Thanks...

[@helihaus]

I was thinking that it may have been a 'jet' engine from a Huey or something along those lines. Many have commented on the air cleaner from a generator which was probably the case. Some mentioned its old mining junk... but... there are no mines anywhere near here and I've been back and searched everywhere. Nothing even close! Thanks for the comment. Todd

[@stephensmith60]

What? No Rattlesnakes?

[@mrBDeye]

If you decide to set up camp on top of that mountain you won’t need to bring fire wood. 😮

[@HM2SGT]

See, the 1% can still live the dream. Must be nice to have too much money. Nifty find. Wouldn't it be something to know the whole story?

[@wayneyd2]

That's a nice looking C model?

[@Starman261A]

Very cool.

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Who leaves a helicopter idling on the top of a ridge?! Very cool!!!

[@rickobrien4025]

China Lake Naval Weapons base near Ridgecrest Ca. , uses their choppers fro search & rescue missions and I witnessed one where they had to transport a hiker on Owens Peak with a broken leg & they let that chopper run the entire time , with the pilot standing by with an MP 5 . Motioning me to not get any closer .

[@Gmar69]

I'd sure love to get some hours in your MD. Not sure where you live though. I'm in Idaho.

[@erikwallace2560]

Have you ever landed somewhere out in the middle of nowhere and metal detect for old things? I've always wanted to be able to do that.

[@jimhusselman4012]

The item you picked up was an air intake cover.

[@farmerphil]

The can you picked up not knowing what it was, looks like an air intake oil bath filter for a generator, tractor or engine driven machine. Or even a wheel vehicle looks like the early type found on an inline six cylinder engine. A real mystery on how it ended up there or why it was left behind. Like your bird OH-6A Loach was the last one I was in. 1970s. Porsche of the air.

[@helihaus]

You nailed it. Like a 1978 Porsche 911 with manual gearbox, no power steering or brakes. I can feel every little thing though the cyclic. It is truly and experience. Thanks for the comment. Todd

[@passthetomahawk]

Very cool. There are no channels on KZbin where anyone flies to these neat desert anomalies Everyone else walks. The exploration is a little more in depth at the sites though. Regardless I still like this neat bit of desert history.

[@helihaus]

I was time constrained for this one... working on some more where I really dig through the stuff I find. Trying to find the VERY remote stuff that is inaccessible otherwise. I have some cool locations on the docket. Thanks!

[@shredwell2326]

I enjoyed that.

[@notme5909]

Good stuff..

[@TXTractorLife]

Wow ! New subscriber

[@Gruin]

Air Cleaner off a Single Barrel Carburetor.....

[@GwenGoodman-jc6ck]

Looks like a mine shaft covered with wooden boards

[@daviddelancey400]

Almost looked like a faded Pratt & Whitney logo on the box.

[@portnuefflyer]

From a fat tired fixed wing flier who lands places like that, that was the next best thing to being there!

[@donmcatee45]

Ok got my bag and headset, just let me know when to be there.