I Sold My Helicopter | Last Flight in the Enstrom 280c

[@MicahMuzio]

Just to be super clear, I'm not giving up flying. Selling the Enstrom is the first step in moving to a larger helicopter so I can bring my family along for my flying adventures. More fun heli videos coming soon!

[@adrian126]

The Enstrom couldn't have gone to a nicer guy. The one thing that shone through on this video (and did on every flying video) was your love of flying. Inspiring to become a helicopter pilot.

[@eghuber2018]

I am so glad to hear you will still be flying. I was hoping to see another flyby around LA for the Fourth of July! All the best!

[@chrispbacun6861]

You fly out of Kcno? I live right there lol

[@chrispbacun6861]

That’s so funny you were in the shopping center I go to😂

[@Soraldor]

It's time for the next step - can't wait to see the new flying adventures with your family.

[@FlyingEyesWorld]

You create so many new tag lines for us. “Flying Eyes: I’m about to cry.”

[@jissanhuq3792]

Lol "Hide your tears with Flying Eyes"

[@citibear57]

How about a new sitcom? Everyone Loves Micah. Sponsored by Flying Eyes.

[@MicahMuzio]

You've got plenty of ambassadors who can reach the flying community. My niche will be connecting with folks who are emotionally fragile. 😎

[@davidwolf226]

@@MicahMuzio 🤣

[@KenNewberry]

Thank you for taking us along on your adventures with the Enstrom. Your Disneyland flyover was my favorite!

[@rickbooker]

Thank you, Micah, very much for taking us on the last ride in the Enstrom. I think my allergies are kicking in, yeah that's it. Can't wait for you to get a new bird and we start seeing more videos. Thank you again, Micah. All the best.

[@jf9854]

Now we need a “what will Micah fly” series!!! Eager to watch your next flying videos, meanwhile, plenty of new cars vids to drool over!

[@XopePoquar]

Truly the end of an era. (And the beginning of a new one soon, hopefully.)

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

Thank you for the many flights you brought us along throughout the years. Thank you, Micah. Thank you.

[@citibear57]

Congratulations Micah, on the sale of your Enstrom helicopter! I have enjoyed many of your flight videos from it. Onward to new experiences! Congratulations Dr Sherman, on the purchase of your Enstrom helicopter! May you enjoy many, many years of safe travel on this aircraft!

[@YuriTereshyn]

Enstrom life❤️

[@davidallyn1818]

Life changes Micah! Now your entire family can enjoy your passion with you!!

[@joshpinchuk7061]

Micah I would love a video that covers the numbers on the helicopter. Meaning what did you spend on it 6 years ago? How much did you spend in maintenance over your years of ownership? What you sold it for? How much flying time did you use it for? Etc

[@SkipTerrio]

This, and how long did he save up to buy it?

[@joshpinchuk7061]

@@SkipTerrio what was financing like?

[@davidwolf226]

So, you've turned the corner from your Enstrom and now onto bigger and better things for you and your family. Good for all of you, Micah.

[@PlaneGeek007]

Most important...N9285 kept you safe! Onwards and upwards. Looking forward to your next adventure. Looks like she will be well looked after in her new home. Continued safe skies for you Micah! Thank you for bringing us along.

[@jguillermoii]

The classic Dehavilland Beaver and the Enstrom are my favorite aircrafts.

[@v35james78]

Tailrotor driveshaft failed on the new owner resulting in hard landing/crash. Hasn’t flown since. What a bummer.

[@joetacchino4470]

Can’t wait for the next chapter!

[@gothops154]

Can’t wait for the next chopper*

[@wadetrass6286]

12 months ago while we were all in lockdown you have provided an escape for us. Thank you for these helicopter rides. Being from Australia, L.A. is very much like here and great to see the city from the air. Looking forward to getting back to L.A.

[@yankeetango]

Bittersweet moment for sure, but congrats on the sale and moving forward with the upgrade. Hey, funny thing...have been following and enjoying your channel for about a year, now. Some weeks ago, I was scrolling through my Ancestry matches and lo and behold, there was your name! Looks like we're 5th or 6th cousins. Small world. Happy flying, from your east coast cuz!

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks from the West coast, cuz!

[@MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio]

I've missed these flying videos. They were one of the things that helped me get through the last year. I hope you'll get another helicopter soon!

[@brandinbusch]

Congrats Micah! Good to see you will still be flying.

[@Ezrabastian]

What a great gentleman the buyer is! Congrats to both of you!

[@mobiletech24]

Onward and upward. Can't wait to see what helicopter you get next!

[@jfrorn]

Chino Airport has an awesome Warbids collection. Back in the day when I was more mom and pop I would sneak into all the cockpits. I can say Ive sat in most of the greats of WW2. Yes, the P-51D had the best visibility, by far....

[@sdstang01]

Dang! So emotional just watching! 😢 Can't wait to see what's next!

[@davidfrania8990]

Congrats on the sale of your helicopter, Micah! It definitely seems to be going to a good home. But I have to say, after all the adventures you have shared with us, I think I am actually feeling a little of what you are feeling. Those were some fun times in the Enstrom, and now it's just time to move on to new adventures with you and your family. And I am sure that is going to be a lot of fun! Thanks for taking us all along with you!

[@ocman11]

Looks like it’s going to a good home! FYI, there’s a guy around town that drives an Isuzu Vehicross. Saw him at the store and he was not digging the idea of a KBB host do a review on his car. Probably thought I was crazy! I tried. 🤷‍♂️

[@MicahMuzio]

Probably for the best. I suspect actually driving a Vehicross might ruin my love for it.

[@JaredSVX]

Can't wait for the next helicopter!

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

Great Video !! What's the next aircraft purchase for you , Micah ? Congrats to Mark Sherman on the new Helo . By the way, at 65 yrs, I had my cataract surgery last year and other than some itchiness, I SEE this world clearly now, the haze has gone ! So, the rest of you oldies, IF you're wondering, the surgery is NO Big Deal ! Do it and lose the glasses .

[@MicahMuzio]

I'm glad your surgery went so well! If you're flying a PPG, you need all the visual info you can get. :)

[@mohdnoor9974]

Congratz Mark I’m sure you help a lot of patients, enjoy!

[@bryanmcgoon1915]

Micah, I have grown to enjoy your flying videos. I look forward to the next chapter and hope to see you flying again soon!

[@gothops154]

7:53 damn Micah you got REAL close to a 5 star wanted level

[@johnn.4407]

Yea, I saw that prison too, maybe he could make a little extra money with his new helicopter by......

[@mariangarcia706]

My favorite flyover was Disneyland! Thank you for all the amazing trips in the sky. Please come back ✈️

[@MarcoNierop]

Awwww... feel a bit sad too, But good to see you have sold it to such a friendly and humble man, sure he will take good care of the Enstrom. Wonder what your new helicopter will be...

[@iambucketdotcom_official]

Can’t wait to see what your next adventures are!

[@Jmaninaz1]

I have never owned a helicopter but I've certainly felt pretty choked up any time I've sold a car I've loved and enjoyed for years. It's not the end of your helicopter story, though, just the end of the Enstrom chapter in that story, and it sounds like a new chapter will begin before too long. As great as the Enstrom was, this next one will be even better, as now your wife and daughter will become much more a part of your helicopter adventures--between the full-size Bronco on and off-road and your next helicopter above ground,, you'll either have to get a boat after that or take the family out into space as the next steps (maybe Elon will have the whole Mars thing figured out by then). And like others on here and as you said in your video, it sounds like the Enstrom is going to a great guy who will give it a great home. Hope he has a safe and fun journey back home to Florida.

[@markknight3983]

End of a era - your flights over LA helped me through the pandemic - from a cold wet North Yorkshire in the UK 🇬🇧

[@randaljameslynch3863]

Sweet! All the way around!

[@RichardRatner.1972]

So cool, thanks for all the flight time in your helicopter, good luck to the new owner, kindest regards Richard U.K

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

Every end brings a new beginning. Best of luck finding your new helicopter..

[@aidanjd]

Im sad as well to see your Enstrom leave the channel. I started following your channel because of your fly-over videos. I know you're getting a new helicopter that is more suited for your family, but the Enstrom was a big part of the channel and is what I started watching your videos with. Very excited for whatever you buy and even more excited for the new content that will come along with it. Cheers to growing

[@Cletusaz]

Congrats on the sale! Hate to see it go but look forward to the next adventure.

[@leveraged6694]

Sounds like it’s going to a good home!

[@jfrorn]

LA really has been very beautiful these last few days....

[@Danncoty]

Hope to see you in the sky soon.

[@sr80bassguy]

There are certain bass guitars that I’m not sure I could ever part with. I know the exact feelings you were having Micah.

[@GugsGunny]

Nice to see who gets the helicopter.

[@rickhunter5226]

I felt that

[@chiper16e]

On to new adventures!!!

[@chad5711]

Delivered a Bell 47 (G3B1) from Phoenix to Sarasota, FL back in the mid 70's. It was crossing Texas that my wife told me she "finally found the formula (boredom??) to sleep in the helicopter". Have a great trip home!! (PS: Love the Enstrom!)

[@harsep]

Chad how many stops did you make with the Bell 47 from Phoenix to Sarasota? With the Enstrom you fiqured at a cruising speed of 85 mph and duration of 2hrs thats a range of around 160 to 170miles for every fill up. I'm sure the Bell 47 had a smaller range than the newer 280.

[@chad5711]

​@@harsep It's been a loooong time, but as I recall with the 60-gallons of fuel and about 90-mph cruise we had right around 280-300 miles of range? Do not recall how many stops between Scottsdale and Sarasota, but "a bunch". A friend of mine was a sale/demo pilot for Enstrom and I got to fly the 280 a number of times. Nice little machine!

[@rhysparker6504]

I used to layover at LAX at least a couple of times a month on the A380. Your videos have kept me in touch with the city I love and I look forward to seeing more of them. But not as much as I look forward to getting back in the air, and getting back there! And great to hear you’re loving mountain life, as I’m missing my trips up to Big Bear as well! ⛷ 🚴‍♂️

[@tecwzrd]

Bittersweet selling your Enstom and all the wonderful videos you have created with it. Looking forward to your next endeavors and flying with the family :)

[@richardfrancis5406]

Looks like a doctor...and probably a great pilot...congrats on the helicopter..Spruce Creek is awesome fly in community in Daytona...

[@ttbalog]

Congratulations on a successful sale. Keep doing good.

[@johnnywalking83]

Time for bigger and better!

[@MrMentalSoul]

I'm a car guy, but I'm really loving your helicopter videos. Looking forward to the new aircraft! Hopefully soon!

[@evankatz2893]

There Will Be Another one in your future Time will Tell Will miss Those Austin flights they were great😀

[@thebionicpig]

Wait your bringing THE HELICOPTER 🚁 here?? Holy Schnikes!!

[@MicahMuzio]

Well, I’m not bringing it to Florida. The new owner is. But yeah, keep an eye out for the Enstrom in your hood.

[@Chucky90tt1]

I'll miss your Heli vids, but certainly looking forward to the vids in your new Heli. Cheers!

[@Gmar69]

How funny, I took my initial flying lessons at Chino Airport, and finished at French Valley.

[@matthirn7858]

Awesome!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Awesome video, but this is very sad! That being said, I’m excited to see what the future of this channel will bring and I’m so happy that the helicopter is going to a good home by the looks of things!😸😻😸

[@josephpiskac2781]

Congratulations

[@carolstrong8313]

I know exactly how you feel. I just traded in my very first Harley motorcycle for a bigger and faster model. I was sad but happy at the same time. You never forget your first right? I’m excited to see what helicopter you decide to go with 🤙

[@big51duck1]

Congratulations. Now on to the new adventure. Love following you I’m a retired airline guy and aviation nut Cheers

[@MicahMuzio]

I love hearing from fellow aviators. Cheers!

[@harsep]

Chino Airport was the place Me and my son got a ride on an Enstrom 280 a long time ago. Used to fly Cesna 172's out of Cable Airport where I got my ppl. Met this Chinese businessman that makes bathroom fixtures at a Rc flying field and he offered me a ride on his 280. Flew to Chino on the 172 and actually found out he had several helicopters. He offered to just take me or also take my 10yr old but he had to confiqure the 280 for 3 people. He flew us out to a ranch half an hr away to show the 280 to a potential buyer who already had a Bell Jet Ranger and an arerospatiale gazelle parked in one of his barn. That was quite an experience at that time.

[@MicahMuzio]

Wow. That sounds like an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing!

[@Justin-techguy]

Hey Micah as a So. Calif dude I love your video's. They are so professionally done & interesting. I hope you get another chopper soon. Good luck.

[@chrisleavens2576]

If you end up with a 44 you’ll be very satisfied. I’ve had a couple a 2009 then a 14. I would recommend the Raven 2. Fuel injection makes life easier! Safe flying

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks for the comment. I've chatted with other owners who share your sentiment. Good thought on the Raven 2 as well. After 7 years with fuel injection I'd rather not go back to worrying about carb heat.

[@kylemccartney1831]

Spruce creek is right down the road from me!

[@rerdmann]

I would never have thought that you could take a helicopter like that cross country. With that in mind have you ever/would you consider going to the EAA AirVenture after you've got your new ride? I live in Wisconsin, and would be thrilled to meet you.

[@gwgrote5]

Congratulations! also, Happy Birthday! (the 16th)

[@Justsomegamergamingandstuff]

Gotta pick up that bell 505 jet ranger!

[@kimosabbe50]

Cool ending to your video 👍

[@MichaelJanzen]

It would be so cool if a sponsor like Bell somehow got you a deal on a 505 X. Some kind of lease or something even. You would sell tons of helicopters for them, just by flying and filming yours.

[@jissanhuq3792]

Sincerity is hard to fake and Micah truly cares about what he reviews and shows off. Most likable reviewer of anything on KZbin and im not being hyperbolic.

[@MichaelJanzen]

@@jissanhuq3792 Yes exactly why Bell should help get him into a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. Take the most honest guy on KZbin and put him behind an amazing family friendly helicopter - and voila! SALES.

[@MicahMuzio]

That would be amazing and I've got a good relationship with the folks at Bell. But, from what I hear, all their 505s are spoken for. Lots of demand right now. Sadly I can't see them justifying the investment to sponsor a fairly small channel like my own...at least not yet. :)

[@MichaelJanzen]

@@MicahMuzio Would be cool to find a company interested in working with you. Would love to see you back in the air in your own ride.

[@jissanhuq3792]

@@MicahMuzio you're being incredibly humble... but that's why you are who you are. You basically are one of the most trusted salespeople for tons of brands. Bell would be smart to have you as a brand ambassador beyond even KZbin videos. I'd love if you proposed something to them even if it starts out small. It's too bad you can't invest in people's careers like you can bitcoin.

[@PacificBlue51]

Sure going to miss the helicopter vids. And saying goodbye to her had to be tough.

[@lego4virgo]

Glad you found such a great buyer for the Enstrom bird. I know you'll have great memories. ...welp, time to invest in that AH-6 Little Bird, hehhehheh...

[@staytogether27]

Enstrom it was just a starting, the new one is coming soon, hope you will get the Ranger :)

[@archangel9114]

Damm allergies itching my eyes.😢

[@jessiebullock]

😢 This is a great video. Thank you for your work.

[@MicahMuzio]

And thanks to you for all the support!

[@rogerb4436]

Hope you manage to get the new helicopter that suites your mission... selfishly as I love your helicopter vids. Saying that the thing that does really freak me out about Jetranger & Robinsons is the chance of mast bumping. If not a pilot but did start but not finish (wife and babies cost a fortune..lol).

[@chrissimmons9969]

What’s the next helicopter?

[@harsep]

I've read it could be the 500?

[@davidfranklin2728]

One helicopter you haven’t considered, the Gazelle out 500’s the 500 and is much more an enthusiasts helicopter I’ve flown all the considerations and it’s the best

[@MicahMuzio]

I actually have considered the Gazelle. It's an awesome bird but I would be concerned about parts availability, turbine operating costs, and the eventual turbine overhaul. 🤑

[@davidfranklin2728]

@@MicahMuzioAbsolutely correct, there's a good reason there are so many R44's around, Fast, carries a lot and relatively cheap. hard to beat for the money

[@billschoe43]

I hope you get your wish of a bigger family helicopter.

[@orisonsquirrell]

R Sixty Six my digits are broken. haha.. Looking forward to the next chapter..

[@josesbox9555]

I thought about it... really did.

[@Bravo2Zulu]

Ahhh c'mon man! What does Micah have in mind for his next helo (Hee-lo) ? I'm guessing it will be a surprise perhaps. Looking forward to seeing your new bird.

[@57629589]

It always made me a little sad to give up a car or other vehicle you have had so many adventures with. Put on those shades, we understand.

[@joefro1116]

Good Luck Micah. Can’t wait to see the new ride. What’s the timeframe ?

[@MicahMuzio]

The timeframe is ASAP. Looking right now.

[@joefro1116]

@@MicahMuzio “What Should Micah Fly?” ;)

[@sqvision]

What’s the pricetag for the new helicopter? Then we can help you search for a nice one. What about European stuff? an EC-120 or AS350?

[@brandondavis9628]

Well I will be seeing your helicopter a lot now with it being based at chino.

[@TheDrewPeters]

When and what is the next one going to be?

[@DanMosqueda]

When you get a new helicopter, could you land it at or near your house in the mountains?

[@benn9499]

Time for an R66?

[@twr41cox]

Go Coast Guard!

[@terryterry1655]

iconic icky icky icky...wat was yr sale price?

[@flatspin7]

You should have gotten Mark S to trade you his Bonanza! 😜😜😜

[@Beltfedshooters]

Hughes 500 next!

[@gkvogt]

Would it be too crass to ask for the prices?

[@codmott286]

Looks like somebody found a good deal on an MD500

[@harsep]

Is this the Heli will be seeing Micah be flying soon? Is this the inside scoop? hehe

[@chriseaves9762]

Haha, "end of life crisis". That's the way to do it! Have fun out there.

[@skmetal7]

Down payment on a Hughes 500? :P