THIS HELICOPTER IS EXPIRED! Now What? | Heading: WEST Ep 1

[@BeckiandChris]

I can’t believe the day is here! Hope y’all enjoy episode 1, we will be premiering each episode on Sundays at 10am ET if you want to join us in the live chat ❤️

[@SpencerHogg]

25 minutes long !!! *chefs kiss* perfect

[@BeckiandChris]

@@SpencerHogg🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@richardwestwood1]

lol I literally screamed out loud when I saw this was out 😂 I stopped everything I was doing to watch!

[@BeckiandChris]

@@richardwestwood1omg 🙏🏼 enjoy!

[@deekamikaze]

Oh no this is torture! I don't want to wait another week to see the first episode!!!

[@grimgranite]

This is freaking exciting… you guys are great documentarians!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you so much!!

[@valramos2003]

Holy @$&+!! I’ve watched a lot of content this year and this THIS! just shot up to the top of my list. It’s the most polished and well-structured storytelling plus crisp and direct-to-the-point visualizations of a self-produced cross-country docu-series. A truly excellent first episode! _As someone who’s been watching since the home renovation vids of NFland and the tutorials and vlogging vids of Vancouver, I’m always amazed at what Becki and Chris can make in their videos and where they take them year after year. The hard work put in and challenges they overcome over the years only propels them towards grander endeavors in the future._ *Looking forward to the rest of the series, Becki and Chris!*

[@Jeremiah_Aguirre]

Your editing it’s amazing, feels like an actual TV show and not just a KZbin video

[@aureliomarty3079]

You know the serie will be awsome when even the pre-trip episode is exciting. Great job building the tension!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks much! The weather always makes things a little dicey 😂

[@MrEddieNunez]

Wow! You are taking production quality and storytelling to the next level. Just from this first episode, I feel like this series needs to be on a major network! Nice job on the edit, really enjoyed this one.

[@AtlantisWaterGardens]

I think I’m most impressed by how insanely organized you guys are! Never mind the incredible videography! Exciting stuff guys 💪💪

[@Satori630]

This video was really well done. I'm looking forward to the next episode.

[@ScenicCityAdventures]

I can't believe you are stopping in my little town of Chattanooga! Can't wait to see the series and where all you go.

[@christopherhayes]

What an adventure. Amazing storytelling - well done!

[@ChrisRodriguez916]

I live about 3 mins away from the airport in Cape Girardeau, MO. I was excited the last time Chris came here while you were in Florida with your parents. So excited you came here again, looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@BeckiandChris]

Oh no way?! Too funny! It was awesome to make it up that way!

[@justincosplay]

Ooo b&c series !!! Gotta wait to watch it on the tv

[@jamescandyland]

Oh yeah!!!🤘Love these series, so hyped for this! Cheers to the Millennial Falcon!

[@AkshayJoshiFilms]

Love it! 🔥Excited for the next episodes. The work put into these heli series is just astounding! Thank you.

[@CarterRMadsen]

First of all, AMAZING debut episode!! I can't wait to see the rest of this series! A few questions if you get a minute to answer: 1. Does the skin of the aircraft wear out? I'm a little confused why the paint job won't be spared when you see 50-year-old crackling paint jobs on 172s all over the place😂 2. On that note, what's the difference between a brand-new helicopter & a rebuilt one? Surely they can't replace literally everything- what components stay? 3. Why does Robinson require the El Paso route? Feels a bit arbitrary- are there conditions they need to make sure pilots have dealt with before they can feel good about selling them a heli?

[@SpencerHogg]

Yes !!!! So stoked for this series

[@jose_luna]

So awesome to be watching and traveling along with y'all! Great first episode! Felt like I was watching a Discovery+ show. Such great production and I know a lot of time went into this. I can't imagine having to fly a helicopter across the country, let alone plan a production alongside it. Y'all are rocking it out! And a bonus gem in this episode was finding out that you've been to Wise, VA! I lived there for 10 years. Anywhooo...can't wait for episode 2!

[@GlensHangar]

Came back to re-watch this as we plan a big trip West for our own flying channel. You went South West, and we'll be going North West to the Arctic Ocean and the Yukon. Anyway, what struck me is the fluidity of language around the 8:17 mark. When Chris says "the El Paso Route" as one sentence he says it in American 'Rowt', but when using Route in any other sentence he says it in Canadian 'Root'.

[@BeckiandChris]

Haha the weird quirks about being a dual citizen 😂 That sounds like an amazing trip!! Safe travels!

[@lisaadminis6334]

Great first episode and I can’t way to follow along - what a cliffhanger!!!!!

[@yendornilknarf149]

If this first episode is any indication this series is going to be spectacular. Great work and really looking forward to the series.

[@azdronedude]

Great adventure guys as always Thanks for sharing

[@TianReyes21]

CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT EPISODES!! THIS SERIES WOULD GOING TO BE FUN AND A DIFFERENT WAY OF TRAVEL OR ADVENTURE!

[@christoferowe7121]

Great quality and very interesting!

[@kurtgilbertson]

This is a legit documentary snd somehow leveled up heading north! Can’t wait for tomorrow!

[@Jonny2won]

It is finally here, This should be a Netflix show or something! The quality is Insane, and the storytelling... just amazing!

[@kurtisca]

Freaking amazing - You guys totally rock!!

[@kauvik_]

They also require you to fly the El Paso route solo! Without a greater takeoff weight of 2200 lbs, only for the “eastbound” ferry route, though. Also, can only be flown between April 1st to October 31st

[@rabdeus7713]

I love how you guys work so hard for making everything perfect.

[@TavoTravels]

sounds like an exciting trip!!!

[@longbowarms]

As a professional helicopter pilot, I love that you guys have your own helicopter. And this causes me to want to get one, too.

[@thibautmauron4758]

Awesome video! Again! Super nice to see the process and can’t wait to see episode 2. @Chris, did you ever plan on doing an IFR certification? Maybe you have it? Not that you would fly IFR in an R44, but more for safety. Maybe, flying an ILS is more comfortable in unknown airspace?

[@MayaWeatherall]

Becki and Chris you all continue to set the ball high for these types of series. I look forward to Sundays just to grab my cup of coffee and watch the latest episode. Can’t wait to see how the trio really went 😅

[@michaeljamesmedia]

It feels strange to look forward to something on KZbin as much as I would some sort of show on Hulu etc... Excellent work as always!

[@OldLadyAngler]

Binge watching this series.

[@abhigyanjaiswal4006]

This is dream and the quality of series is amazing

[@stevemccrory9130]

Yay! The post-trailer, pre-departure episode.....and as I'm watching this, there's only 6 days until the next instalment. Its Han and Chewy all over again, making the Kessel Run in under 12 par-secs. Hoping the Hutts don't catch you.

[@JoshTaylorJP]

HELLA YEAH, ready for this!

[@Kenyatta256]

Also hands down Im so glad I didnt get stuck being a helicopter crew chief in the military because that hr/maintanenc for every rotating part damn near made me extremely happy I ended up as a fighter jet crew chief lol

[@adventureoutline]

Im so STOKED! I have bean waiting for Heading West ever since you guys first menssioned it. I would binge watch the whole series now, but I know I have to wait LOL. Thanks BC

[@CoachBay]

The production quality is insane! Very excited about your trip! This is gonna be awesome!

[@HeliHolic]

I have waited so long for this...❤❤ Can't wait for the next episode.

[@miguelmartinez3172]

I love the Bucket Shot music at the end :D I'm so excited for this series!!

[@leptitnzima9445]

Yes yes yes yes another series by my favorite KZbinrs

[@peterujfalusi2764]

Hi you two! This is so beautifully done, I love the storytelling, the edit and the colors. This is really great work!

[@wildlifelouie]

I’m finally getting round to catching up with this series and damn the production value is insane - this could easily be on TV.

[@saskapriest]

Oh wow. This is AMAZING and I’m pumped for the rest of the series!!

[@ChuckJ7777]

Looking forward to following your journey.

[@dsheli3]

Can’t wait! Love these series!

[@talonsix]

Wonderful job guys!

[@derekb3653]

Excellent video / documentary. Really looking forward to this. Great production and storytelling.

[@annoholics]

Becky, don't worry about the heat. You have a large fan above your head that keeps you and Chris cool. If you don't think it is a fan you should see how Chris starts sweating when the fan stops spinning mid air.

[@SteveDonnaTVCanada]

Great video. Beauty shots - edits - narration. Love your work. We look forward to this series. ❤❤

[@valentingeringswald]

Love this series already. Looks really good. I'm excited for what's to come

[@stew411]

I’m so excited to watch your adventure see how everything goes.

[@_jprater]

the best design systems on KZbin.

[@spook6543]

You totally need to make a "Just rotor it!" shirt 😂

[@pattenger4688]

Already looking forward to more from this series! Canada is crazy with maintenance docs and in Canada you're not allowed to fly with all the maintenance records onboard in case of an accident and the records are lost. Hard to investigate it without the maintenance records. Not sure how it is in the States. Also if the records were lost in shipping you'd have to change out all life limited parts and overhaul/inspect any thing not 'on condition' to get it back to airworthy. Would be expensive for sure. Wouldn't have made for as exciting of a trip but why take it all the way to California? I'm sure there's a maintenance facility closer that would do the inspection.

[@BeckiandChris]

We are on our 4400 hour overhaul and we wanted to have a fresh factory overhaul since there was a lot of weird stuff added in the field prior to us buying it and we plan on keeping this machine for a long while 😊

[@garyvoigt321]

This is so exciting!

[@kyra_james]

This is sooo cool for what it is, but seeing it this beautifully produced makes it sooo enjoyable to watch. Great work!!! Can’t wait to watch next episodes.

[@dinagalall]

I know I have said it a million times but i will say it again, YOU ARE AWESOME. I am so excited for this series ☺

[@kristianvatne]

Great to follow you on a new adventure!

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

My friend, the Wright brother were only the first for powered flight. Folk were flying in gliders long before.

[@Imageyenation]

Great start!!! Can’t wait for the other episodes.

[@RememberThatAlejandro]

It begins!!!

[@chaune11]

So well done! Can't wait to see the rest guys!!

[@aarondonald8930]

Yes yes yes, pass me the popcorn 🙌🍿 Needed this for 1. October being properly in autumn/fall season 🍂 and 2. Good vibes for starting my new job tomorrow 🎒

[@BeckiandChris]

October is the best month! Good luck on your new job!

[@scottshipley]

I like watching all of your content but your Travel Series are on another level. TV documentary level production and story telling.

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you! I love making them they are a ton of fun

[@benben8764]

Woo! So excited for this new series, you both are so inspiring and are experts at telling a great story!

[@ltborg]

So excited for this series! Do you know why Robinson requires that you fly the El Paso route? Is it lower traffic or lower altitude for a recently overhauled helicopter, just in case something breaks? Some other reason? Seems like a really weird requirement. What if the helicopter need to go to Vegas or something east, but off the route?

[@CineSoar]

It's to avoid the added strain, and potential harder landings, of high altitude (reduced air density) flying during the break-in. For east-bound ferry flights, the El Paso route avoids mountains. You can see the Ferry Pilot Route Agreement by Googling "Robinson Basic RGB Ferry Route Agreement" which also limits the flight to a single passenger, and prohibits the combination of high heat and high altitude.

[@Hahnck750i]

I am beyond excited. Can't wait for more!

[@CodyWales]

SOOOO excited for the series!!! Question: curious to learn why rebuild makes sense vs scrapping and getting a new build?

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks! Brand new heli is twice as expensive as a rebuild, and we would still have to get a new one overhauled in 12 years anyway 😊

[@CodyWales]

@@BeckiandChris makes sense! thanks!

[@toenee65]

Loved it!!!!

[@CheapDutchRuss]

Amazing! Can’t wait for the next episode 😁

[@ianlu9962]

This is so amazing and inspiring! can't wait for the next ep.

[@dariuszukauskas]

ReSubscribed for this. 😊 Really exciting intro. Can’t wait for next one.👌

[@projecteb2954]

Your amazing guys.. Watching from philippines. Riding helicopter is been a long time dream

[@johnreynolds5103]

What great start, tio the series, guys I adore what you do!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks much!

[@tonjelilleaas]

So ready for this new series!🤩

[@valarya]

Random question: if they require 500 hours logged in order to pick one of their helicopters up, how did you leave with it the first time in 2018? That's so confusing haha. Either way, BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SERIES, can't wait for the adventure 😍😍

[@BeckiandChris]

Only from the factory! We bought ours used from a heli hog hunting company in Texas!

[@ozfran]

Awesome video as usual you two. If I may ask, what helmets are you using? It looks different from what you had before.

[@Artistic_Exploits]

I missed you guys so much. Thanks for doing this!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewcbowie]

This is so polished and well produced. Youve taken things to a new height for sure 🚁 (pun half intended).

[@bjriag]

Wooooooooooo let’s GOooooooo!

[@SplashBucketz]

THIS SERIES IS GONNA BE EPIC!

[@StephenMakesVideos]

C-FLUT is now the reg # for a 737 Max 8 owned by Flair Airlines. Flew it a couple weeks ago and thought of you guys.

[@BeckiandChris]

Too funny!

[@AdHdEntertainmentLLC]

Great first episode. Looking forward to all of the unknown.

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you!

[@ZUUL4X4]

Fuck yeah! Great first episode, and excited for the rest of the series.🤘

[@AdventureOtaku]

Great Video, amazingly shot and edited. One piece of info for you, I am an outdoor educator, and there was a quick shot of Iodine water treatment. Not a great choice. AS it gets Giardia, but nothing else. I did a video about water treatment on my channel. In the future I would pack a chlorine dioxide option. Good luck!

[@patrickbaratz7135]

If anything happens and you don’t reach the 500hrs just do some training in a r22 while the 44 is getting the overhaul like the full down autos course with Jerry Trimble or whatever you fell like it

[@Aerohead]

I may never have smashed a like button as hard as I just did.

[@BeckiandChris]

We appreciate you!

[@mortifyd4805]

This was awesome! I was really hoping y'all would come to NC. I guess maybe "Heading South (2024)" is on the horizon? Wright Brothers memorial, Appalachian Mountains, Key West???

[@BeckiandChris]

I think Heading: South has to be next on the list! Would love to buzz around down that way!

[@hjortlair]

CAN'T WAIT!！😍😍

[@bozidarraos6152]

love you, you are better than netflix

[@bozidarraos6152]

yee I see now @mikeydavoncook commented a few minutes before me but that's the mine thought too, go ahead you're really great storytellers

[@justincosplay]

How much would it have been to buy a new helicopter vs used and upgrade vs over hall ?

[@jimseals8659]

Hello from Oklahoma, UL pilot here.

[@hibrunocosta]

Finally!! Loved it.

[@MacnTeensVisuals]

Not gonna lie, watching the preparation for this trip stresses me out haha Great stuff though guys, looking forward to the next episode 🤘

[@BenjaminChaminade]

No chance you fly over Cerro Gordo? Can’t wait to follow you on your new adventure.

[@BeckiandChris]

I think we flew past on our flight back from Nevada!

[@HDchico]

How many times can Becky talk about camping gear and packing.

[@rebeccaklages9861]

Great videos but for some reason on our television it's tiny? 😮😢