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.

[@horizonlyrics7133]

Why do you think jet/helicopter fuel cost less than automobile fuel (petrol diesel)

[@VeRSINGOnTheGo]

Great breakdown thank you

[@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

[@axjmd]

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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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 😉

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@Ezrabastian]

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

[@papalilburn]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mxnfx]

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

[@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

[@patrickjennings7362]

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

[@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! (;>)

[@CobbManor2829]

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.

[@derekhalford187]

Always fun to watch. Thanks Micah and wife,

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@John-km2uw]

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

[@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.

[@jamesjones-qv9ni]

I wish you come to danville v.a

[@davidharris6427]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@evan002]

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

[@yurireyes176]

Time to fly!

[@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.

[@geminiadventures8028]

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

[@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

[@bretfrazier865]

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

[@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!

[@cessealbeach]

Best News Helicopter, Got all the bells and whistles

[@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.

[@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!

[@rhysparker6504]

Great video. Remember landing an L1011 at San Bernardino back in the early 90s when it was Norton AFB - think that was my first time in California. Have been there many times since - work & pleasure. Can’t wait for the A380 to get up & running again so I can get back to my LAX layovers - and back to Big Bear for skiing & mountain biking!

[@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!

[@daymon6868]

I think this is one of my favorite episodes !!

[@bydandpilot343]

...oh, and nice control in the turbulence. Hand resting on lap.....speed back....good R44 thinking right there pal!!

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks! As a newcomer to R44 life, I'm taking a cautious approach. And thanks for the invite to fly in your 44! I would love to return to the UK once international travel is a thing. :)

[@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!

[@bcorps]

Great video! Enjoy the new helicopter.

[@VeRSINGOnTheGo]

Congrats on your new ride. Super content as normal. Have been looking at the future for homesteading with a heli-pad and more love and miss Texas however my wife who visited there twice with me ended up in some crazy weather and now she has PTSD LOL. Will continue to work on her but our main grounding currently is SW Arizona with 330 days of sunshine and some no fly days with the high heats. Keep the vids cranking, blessing

[@jamien.8639]

Congrats you guy's on your new helicopter. Can't wait to see the new videos from it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Bravo2Zulu]

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

[@nipex69]

Awesome !! Thank you Micah

[@Lmrutledge]

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

[@Ebaybbq]

Thx had fun watching you guys cheers

[@robertlandry5676]

Micah and Evie’s Xlnt Adventure! The Food 🤗

[@thestonetable]

Thanks for sharing such a cool experience. You two rock!!! … also… the little one too!! Beautiful family!!!

[@smjj08]

That's cool to see you land in Safford, Az. I took my fixed wing training there in the early 80's, and my dad still lives there. I can't wait to see more vids with this new bird.

[@jaimevlnc74]

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

[@bryanmcgoon1915]

Congratulations guys! Enjoy the trip!

[@t.sewell1513]

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

[@skliros9235]

Bottle

[@keithbraddehmann320]

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

[@debcotton1746]

Great to see your view from the air again. Looking forward to more!

[@big51duck1]

Great show ! So happy for you to get the new “Robbie! Wish you would have flown over El Paso. Lived there for a few years, but glad you stopped at Las Cruces. Now it’s time for a trip to SAN! Cheers

[@shawnadeus]

Grew up in Las Cruces, near Old Mesilla, now I'm hungry. Look forward to more skyventure videos!

[@donbraden8533]

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

[@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.

[@Abeylius]

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

[@AlmostAlwaysband]

Great video! Excited for more videos. Can’t beat seeing the country from a helicopter

[@Al-hf3iz]

That would be a great way to see the countryside.

[@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!

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

Awesome and well deserved. So exciting!

[@JorgeSanchez-hk8hf]

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

[@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!

[@ewalk203]

Great Video! I’m so jealous!!! I watch your videos all the time. I wish I could fly along with you. I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga but now I live in Kansas City. So I love seeing you fly around my old stomping grounds. Take care and be safe. Eric W.

[@brentboswell1294]

I have seen lots of rotorless helicopters being transported on the ground on I-10...when I was a lineboy at KLRU (Las Cruces, New Mexico), the only transient helicopters we ever got were UH-60 Blackhawks and AH-64 Apaches! P.S. glad you stopped by my former airport, in the town of my Alma Mater, and ate at one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area.

[@trentbaugher60]

Excellent adventure, as always!!

[@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.

[@jdstan9650]

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

[@MicahMuzio]

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

[@beardown6574]

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

[@RoodeMenon]

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

[@michaelnewsome4417]

Great to see you back flying Micah! :-)

[@mcflyr64]

Saw your new heli sitting at CHD. Congrats, the R-44 is a great flying machine!

[@walk4718]

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

[@carynmcentee6725]

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

[@thestonetable]

Good for you guys!!! Beautiful family!!

[@TheRangerBob]

Congrats! Nice trip home for you two. Looks like the puck bags can be stowed away permanently, maybe. Look forward to your future flights.

[@rickbooker]

Great video as always Micah. Happy flying :)

[@brianchapman1496]

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

[@Nitrium]

Very well done as usual, thanks for the video and good luck!

[@jerryconner4851]

Awesome! Looking forward to future videos.

[@magic19us]

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

[@jp93309]

Living vicariously through you guys. Thanks for sharing!

[@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.

[@TheMooreYouKnow]

Y'all are so cute! Congrats on the no puking!

[@1bol390]

beautiful flying machine

[@ZCT808]

Glad I finally got to see this. Nice one guys!