Texas to California | Flying Our Helicopter Home

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

If anyone is curious, the R44 holds about 30 gallons of fuel and has a range of 350ish miles. Helicopter fuel costs anywhere from $4 to $8 or so a gallon currently. So he paid maybe around $200 a tank full give or take $10 - $15 - $20. With higher fuel costs during this time frame, he might have actually spend as much as $300 a tank full. I think the distance he flew was around 1400 to 1500+ miles so while not exact, his fuel costs would have been around $850 to $1,000 to as much as $1200 - $1300 dollars ... maybe less maybe slightly more. These are semi-rough estimates. With his UBERS, Food, Lodging and misc, that would have been around am additional $500. I'm guessing he budgeted around $1700+ upfront to get his new Helicopter back home. How much would will this video pay him? At the very least, $500 but as much as $2500 per 100K views. However, I am not sure of the time frame it will take for him to earn that amount of money. When you take into account his sponsorship for Flying Eyes Glasses, and this part I am totally clueless about, that might have helped him an additional $300 - $400 dollars, or, a lot more. Poorly educated guess there. I think all said and done, the out of pocket cost to fly his new Helicopter back will eventually be free for him. However, this was an adventure of a lifetime for him and his Wife and you can't put a price on that. It's not everyday you get to fly a $400,000+ Helicopter back home over a 3 day journey across our beautiful country.

[@axjmd]

Thanks for taking me along. I totally enjoyed OUR TRIP.

[@arsehole8]

This is the "Epitome" of the "American Dream" Well Done

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks, man. We feeling incredibly fortunate.

[@GrayFox0047]

Evie’s nervous “low flyover”‘ laugh. Thanks for letting us come along for the ride and I’m learning a lot more about helicopters than I ever anticipated when I subscribed to Micah’s KZbin. I’m all for it!

[@alexdurgo5618]

They are called prescribed burns they help removing crop residues left in after the harvest. Burning also helps remove weeds, prevent disease and control pests and overall improves the health of the fields. 😉 Awesome video you guys I'd love to see US west coast trip.

[@AV8R_1]

Another huge value to controlled burns like this is that it reintroduces nutrients and fertility into the soil if it has become too barren.

[@ianbell4816]

We do that out on the Canadian Prairies too.

[@fredsalter1915]

@Brad Morrison You might be right

[@worldsedge4991]

U know you’re in Texas when you land your chopper at the barbecue place.

[@Mamo878]

It's quite a flex to land at a restaurant in your helicopter instead of a Ford F-150 King Ranch.

[@TheContentExchange]

@@Mamo878 Not if it's a Robinson.

[@Mamo878]

@@TheContentExchange Dude, it's still a _helicopter_ and not just some pickup truck that everyone else in the parking lot has.

[@rockcop222]

God Bless Texas!

[@buney]

@@rockcop222 Hence the mass migration from C to T!

[@Camronlaz]

Great job and congrats! I’d love for you to do a video on the logistics of a cross-country flight like this, and a breakdown of efficiency of flying cross-country. Like does altitude have an effect efficiency, what speed were you traveling at and is there a sweet spot like there is for cars? Stuff like that would be great! Looking forward to you future videos with you R44!

[@codychavers5268]

I was thinking the same thing! I was also wondering how much a cost of fuel that thing up? And is every airport price differently I’m assuming? Is there a big gap in price from airport to airport?

[@jsfbay1]

I third that motion!

[@waynemagaw504]

Here here! Things like how you map out a route, know airports/fuel stops, stuff like that. Also, is it more tiring to fly that many hours/days than driving?

[@worldsedge4991]

Micah: Maybe you could request a tour of Robinson Helicopter at Torrance Airport. I’d like to see that.

[@flyingrotorphoto]

I tried doing that, They don't allow that due to covid-19.

[@mrgone658]

@@flyingrotorphoto If he signs up for the factory safety course when his BFR is due they might allow it. Maybe.

[@flyingrotorphoto]

@@mrgone658 Oh, Ok. Thanks !

[@worldsedge4991]

@@flyingrotorphoto Ah. Well. Maybe someday.

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

I was born in Torrance in 1954 . My dad took me to the "Radio Shack" repair shop on the field to watch Elvis shoot "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" there. Maybe '63 or '64. I would Love a tour of Robinson AND the airport in general.

[@dougbledsoe259]

As a SELDOM commercial passenger and a NO PILOT individual, I found this excursion of you and your honey's a most enjoyable video. How cool is that, one, you can afford to buy a helicopter and two, that you can just pick up and go get it and fly it back home (especially in ac comfort) Hats off to you kids....enjoy your new ride 😉

[@Arcticfox7]

I had no idea so much fun could be had legally. I’m happy for you guys! Awesome video and editing!

Great comment!

[@luisitonocomunica6795]

Legally? 💀

[@SeasonedCabbage]

Bro is a criminal 😂😂​@@luisitonocomunica6795

[@Mamo878]

Glad Evie made it the whole way with getting really motion sick. That's the thing that's hard to get across in a vid about being a passenger in a helicopter. It just feels _way_ different on the body and brain since it can move in all directions, compared to what you're used to when flying in a typical airliner.

[@FLG8r]

a unique interstate travel experience via a personal helicopter ... sure beats travel by auto, but, with a different set of challenges like finding rest stops to use the bathroom

[@scottruhl4710]

Really fantastic video. As someone living in Arizona for 8 years now I appreciated the footage. I grew up in Illinois and lived there for 35 years and there's no comparison. Every time I drive anywhere or turn a corner in Arizona there's something beautiful to look at. I'll never get tired of exploring this state, there's nowhere else like it. I can't wait to see your new vids!

[@JG-zt3cg]

It is so good to be able to do cool stuff like this and not be trapped by financial stress. Glad for you and for everyone out there doing cool stuff. I know I will someday be able to do the same with my family. Blessings to all!!

[@robertlandry5676]

Micah and Evie’s Xlnt Adventure! The Food 🤗

[@robertschaefer3223]

I'm glad we can go flying again! My niece and I went on her annual 20 minute birthday helicopter ride the weekend before last in a Robinson R44, same color as yours!

[@michaelmadison1634]

THATS SO COOL, U GUYS ARE SO YOUNG, NOW IS THE TIME TO LIVE NOT WHEN WE RETIRE, YOU GUYS ROCK, LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@geminiadventures8028]

Glad to see you back in a helicopter. Love your videos. Professional and chill. The new machine is very cool. 🚁

[@dmlchannel3262]

Solid helicopter flight content, which is why I'm here, but it's also great to see a couple who so thoroughly enjoy each other's company.

[@JaredJanhsen]

Amazing flight, definitely a long haul. There's a reason the Robinsons are such popular helicopters, your flight just proves it. They make these machines right.

[@mooaaron]

you flew from Austin to LA.. that so cool... I wish there were more people like you in DFW who make these cool videos

[@mxnfx]

San Berdoo! My hometown....the airport was once Norton AFB.......Epic journey...

[@Bravo2Zulu]

Welcome home Micah and Evie. Looking forward to more flights.👍🏻👊🏻

[@cessealbeach]

Best News Helicopter, Got all the bells and whistles

[@daymon6868]

I think this is one of my favorite episodes !!

[@evan002]

What an Adventure!!! So happy for you guys… and totally jealous.

[@yurireyes176]

Time to fly!

[@martinreiman5438]

I never noticed you write our own music....nice stuff. Looks like a fun trip. I miss my days flying. Evie did a great job shooting the pics....especially the shadow shots....my favorite shot to get when flying.

[@t.sewell1513]

How do restroom breaks work? The Meatallica shirt is classic lol.

[@skliros9235]

Bottle

[@VisionCommunications]

Wow! Look like helicopters can fly everywhere. As a UAS remote pilot, I’m jealous! Drones have all kinds of limitations, with more to come.

[@bryanmcgoon1915]

Congratulations guys! Enjoy the trip!

[@KealeyOnCars]

Man I loved this video. Reminded me of all the roadtrips ive done from El Paso to Austin, and from El Paso to LA over the years. Thanks Micah!

[@sparemethedramatics1629]

I think Evie should get some Mirrored Rose glasses too! Those would look so nice on her 😊

[@John-km2uw]

Awesome video adventure. Thanks Micah & Evie...j

[@gchsbus]

Great video! Copters are great. Airplanes are a pain in the ass. You want to land somewhere, you need to setup and plan so many miles away. The copter, you just point and say, I want to land there, then hover over and descend. No circling around and wasting fuel. A friend mine many years ago had an ultralight copter and he came over unexpectedly and landed in my backyard. I live in a residential area and my neighbors were not pleased. But he offered them a ride and it was all good. Can't do that in an airplane. Not enough room to land and take off. Got to find one of those "airports". Thats great these guys can afford some storage at the airport for their copter. My friend would just keep his at his house. Obviously it is smaller than this one in the video.

[@MaloCeeEss]

What an incredible adventure! My wife and I have 4-wheeled the better part of the southwest together but this… this would be so awesome! God bless.

[@Tomrryaniv]

Hey Micah, I love your journey vlog in the Robinson - 44. I’ve been contemplating getting one instead of a fixed wing aircraft. I have 17,000 total flight time but very few of it in helo’s. I will enjoy following your channel.

[@MicahMuzio]

Thomas, here's hoping I eventually accrue the kind of experience you have flying. Of course, any flight time is good flight time but helicopters are a uniquely wonderful way to explore the world from the air. I say go for it!

[@spannaspinna]

Just tell the wife we need a chopper

[@youtubechannel2976]

Wow! That’s so cool to fly a helicopter and explore surroundings. I hope to get a license someday. So I could rent one for my adventures.

[@TalismanPHX]

Such an awesome travelog of your travels. The banter between the two of you is adorable. So glad Evie didn't puke!! Nicely done!!

[@MicahMuzio]

Considering how many times she puked in the Enstrom, I was absolutely shocked she made the whole journey puke-free. 🥳

[@alandaters8547]

@@MicahMuzio Maybe that is how she got you to get a bigger helicopter with A/C.

[@magic19us]

What cruising altitude were you typically at during this awesome adventure?

[@davidfrania8990]

Wow! What a beautiful trip! I love the southwest, so I really enjoyed viewing the scenery from a very different perspective. Thanks for taking us all along for the ride...And no barfing was involved either! (;>)

[@Al-hf3iz]

That would be a great way to see the countryside.

[@jeironamobey8136]

I like what your doing with the insulation. After we sealed up the holes and air gaps we focused on how to lower the temperature of the hot ass walls in the summer.

[@davidwolf226]

I think it is so cool that you guys can see so much more of the countryside with the lower flying altitudes. Not quite "fly over" country, more like "fly-through" country... sort of. Very cool!

[@wvhillbille9458]

When we PCS to California we stayed at Chandler AZ that was in 2010 we lived in Rancho Cucamonga CA I really liked Rancho didn’t like being stationed in East LA.

[@davidharris6427]

So happy to see some helicopter videos back in the mix.

[@carynmcentee6725]

Yippeee Evie for making the whole trip home without using the "emergency barf bag" :-). Best of luck with the new R44

[@PIGGYBOVINE]

Congrats on the acquisition of your Robinson! Awesome to see you up flying again, and enjoying it so much with your family. Fantastic video!

[@donbraden8533]

That was so cool to take a trip in a helicopter thanks for sharing you have a new subscriber 😀 👍😎from Ohio

[@derekhalford187]

Always fun to watch. Thanks Micah and wife,

[@margaretcobb2829]

Good to see you in the air again. Glad you got her home. I was born and raised in west Texas but don't live there now and it was beautiful to see.

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

Awesome and well deserved. So exciting!

[@ECS-Dad]

Wow! Salt Lick BBQ, and LaPosta for Mexican food. Could not have chosen better. We drive through Las Cruces a few times a year on our way to visit our son in Tucson. Las Cruces is our overnight stop and LaPosta is our got to restaurant. We were there a few weeks ago and they were closed to dining-in due to no workers available. We were so sad. Maybe next time. Have fun with the chopper.

[@Bravo2Zulu]

YEAH!!!! Evie didn't puke! Good job. Oh ya! The Meatallica shirt is cool.

[@pamir87]

Good memories from San Bernardino

[@1bol390]

beautiful flying machine

[@skipmaloney2126]

Aaaaaah, another Stratos fan...

[@acnconstruction]

Performance Maximum speed: 130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h) Cruise speed: 110 kn (130 mph, 200 km/h) Range: 300 nmi (350 mi, 560 km) Fuel consumption: 15 gallons per hour (12 imp gal/h; 57 l/h)[26][4] Altitude restrictions: 14,000 ft (4,300 m) density altitude or 9,000 ft (2,700 m) above ground level in order to be able to reach ground within 5 minu

[@walk4718]

So cool! Low and slow from Texas. Great content😂

[@beardown6574]

Congrats on getting Sensi home! What a fun muzio adventure! Really enjoyed it! Looking forward to more!

[@patrickjennings7362]

Fantastic buy! I just purchased an Enstrom 280fx myself!

[@papalilburn]

Totally different view of the mountainous terrain from the helicopter altitude. Love it!

[@garywilson3410]

Look forward to a tour of LA again, a year on from your lockdown flights, over the beaches and various parts of LA. Here's to them.

[@noeschmoe9927]

New to the channel. Your wife is 1, super cute 2, super nice, and 3 she has googley eyes for you in a massive way and that is so nice to see!!! You are blessed.

[@mxyzptlyk]

"What was your favourite part of the flight?" I really expected Evie to say it was the massive barbecue and big Margaritas. I thought that I could eat (and enjoy a drink - or two...). Nice one, Evie. On a serious note, the scenery was superb. What a great report but, 10% isn't a deal. !0% is everywhere on everything. Get back on them, Micah for a real deal. Your reports are well worth it.

[@RoodeMenon]

Nothing can be as cool as owning and flying your own choppah. I hope you get to fly a French Gazelle some day.

[@fmxstar101]

BRO....THAT WAS COOL

[@semsticks]

Sweet, congratulations

[@jdstan9650]

Awesome shadow content! They burn underbrush to refresh soil and spur new growth.

[@MicahMuzio]

I knew someone would have the answer. Thanks, JD!

[@wongwang7666]

Have a safe trip.

[@michaelnewsome4417]

Great to see you back flying Micah! :-)

[@searam1]

That was an awesome video, Micah and Mrs Micah! I have never been up in one but I know we have them here in Atlanta! Sean

[@TexasWatchman]

Texas man here. That was awesome. We know Salt Lick BBQ well. Hope you ordered some "burnt ends!"

[@MarkKeinath]

Great video! On my youth, I accompanied my father on a trip from Porterville CA to St. George UT. Evie, after being in that bubble in the heat and no AC, Dad had to land in the desert before getting to Las Vegas so this kid could toss a lot of cookies!

[@jaimevlnc74]

Wow!!!😀 that was an awesome video!!!....womdefful views!!...great job and congrats again on your new helicopter!!!😎

[@dturk1022]

My partners dad learned to fly in Junction, TX back in the early 50's. He got a kick out of watching the Junction part of the video.

[@brianchapman1496]

What an epic journey that was kicked off with some amazing BBQ. 👍

[@CrispyOkra]

Might be your best video yet. Can't wait to see what's instore for the R44 & fam. Beautiful chopper.

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks for your comment. This was a pretty big departure from our normal videos, so we're really glad you liked it!

[@bobcarter4343]

Not much to see in the Texas segment. Hardly anyone lives in those rural areas. Surprised you did not go higher and I assume pick up some additional speed in the thinner air. Enjoyed the trip and thanks for sharing.

[@JorgeSanchez-hk8hf]

Hey hey hurray!!!👏 Congratulations nice helicopter guys.

[@DannChen]

:16 & 9:26 are unresolved iguana moments. And no barfing! I'm guessing the ride is a whole lot smoother in the R44? Great views too. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@j.t1682]

Looks like so much fun!

[@JoesRCCorner]

Thanks for visiting my home town Las Cruces, NM. Reach out next time you are flying thru. I work in the big hangar at the west end of the airport. NMSU UAS Flight Test Site.

[@dmc01]

This video is Couple goals.

[@Abeylius]

Congratulations on the R44. Beautiful Chopper! Great content guys!

[@llerradiksrokis390]

Been waiting for a video like this! "I can't make the honey go in the hole 😂 you did at least once #innuendo iguana

[@hitechhippie6453]

AWESOME - Such wonderful sights you've seen... Memories Forever :)

[@dcm7777777]

1:47 tarantula hawk wasp awesome

[@justinehayward2553]

Only in the US, buy a helicopter and fly it over a continent homewards. Fab.

[@JaredSVX]

Congrats on not puking 👏

[@Acc0rd79]

Darn it you just reminded me my plane's annual is next month.....open up the pocket books!! But on the upside I just flew it from Orlando/Kissimmee, FL to Southern IL in a day and it took just around 6 hours and change. I lost my Flying eyes somewhere so I just ordered another set until I find the others and of course used the MICAH code to get the discount like last time. I can't wait to see a ton more of these!

[@MicahMuzio]

Dang. Sorry you lost your sunglasses. And let me double my condolences for your impending annual expenses. I've got a hefty bill coming soon too for the R44's annual. On the other hand, FL to IL in 6-ish hours is awesome. That's a fine reason to celebrate!

[@JimBo-ho8qw]

Tarantula Hawk @ 01:47 is enamored with the R44. Lucky it wasn't enamored with you.

[@gaxx420]

Great video loved the landing ratings!!

[@Lmrutledge]

One of the best ideas for a vid I have seen!! I love choppers!!

[@josephjolly1936]

Thanks for letting me tag along, awesome flight👍

[@nipex69]

Awesome !! Thank you Micah

[@michaelmurphy1028]

Micah You are the luckiest man alive

[@bretfrazier865]

You two are the best! So enjoy your videos. Awesome new helicopter, enjoy it!

[@keithbraddehmann320]

Congratulations!! So happy for your family and I cannot wait to see more videos.

[@alandaters8547]

Just think, when your daughter gets older you will get to explain each "innuendolguana" to her!

[@MrSunlander]

all those electric storms.... glad you made it. Hey, her not puking says she's telling the truth about the ride quality. Dang, that has not AP so you are really patient and strong holding and adjusting all those hours. Cheers!