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.

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

@MicahMuzio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man. We feeling incredibly fortunate.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

We do that out on the Canadian Prairies too.

@fredsalter1915

3 жыл бұрын

@Brad Morrison You might be right

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

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 KZread. I’m all for it!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

I third that motion!

@waynemagaw504

3 жыл бұрын

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?

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

@Mamo878

3 жыл бұрын

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

@TheContentExchange

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mamo878 Not if it's a Robinson.

@Mamo878

3 жыл бұрын

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

@rockcop222

3 жыл бұрын

God Bless Texas!

@buney

3 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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

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

@flyingrotorphoto

3 жыл бұрын

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

@mrgone658

3 жыл бұрын

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

@flyingrotorphoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrgone658 Oh, Ok. Thanks !

@worldsedge4991

3 жыл бұрын

@@flyingrotorphoto Ah. Well. Maybe someday.

@ppgwhereeverett4412

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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!

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

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

Congratulations guys! Enjoy the trip!

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

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.

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!!

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

I love your channel! The desert is so beautiful and the ride looked fun!

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

Great video loved the landing ratings!!

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.

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

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

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

Living vicariously through you guys. Thanks for sharing!

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 😉

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!

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.

Awesome! Looking forward to future videos.

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

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

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

What a laugh! And so exciting too!! Hope you have lots of good times on this one... 🤗

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

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.

Excellent adventure, as always!!

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

Great video as always Micah. Happy flying :)

Awesome and well deserved. So exciting!

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

Жыл бұрын

Great comment!

@luisitonocomunica6795

Жыл бұрын

Legally? 💀

@SeasonedCabbage

22 күн бұрын

Bro is a criminal 😂😂​@@luisitonocomunica6795

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! (;>)

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.

Awesome !! Thank you Micah

Thx had fun watching you guys cheers

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!

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

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

Looks like so much fun!

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.

Always fun to watch. Thanks Micah and wife,

Good for you guys!!! Beautiful family!!

I think this is one of my favorite episodes !!

Wow what fun!!

Looking forward to watching new adventures in the air

Awesome! Congrats!

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

@MicahMuzio

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@yurireyes176

Жыл бұрын

Time to fly!

Awesome video and edited just right to keep it interesting on a day-by-day basis. I live in Scottsdale, AZ, and I have a couple of friends who fly, and I have heard them mention the bumpy air and challenges of flying around here with the mountains so nearby, especially in the intense heat that we are now experiencing. Glad you made it home safely--look forward to seeing the helicopter vlog on your upcoming family helicopter adventures!

@MicahMuzio

3 жыл бұрын

Arizona was definitely the trickiest section of flying. But also the prettiest.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@alandaters8547

3 жыл бұрын

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

Glad to see you back in a bird and missed the amazing low level flying footage. Looking forward to more!

amazing!! you're living the dream man god bless!

Man this was awesome! That looks like so much fun!

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

Another excellent episode! Huge congrats on the new bird!

@MicahMuzio

3 жыл бұрын

Dude. Thanks a million for all your help. Especially for letting us sleep in your guest room. I can't overstate how awesome you and the rest of the Flying Eyes crew are. 🙌

Awesome trip. Great video work!!!

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.

Have a safe trip.

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.

Congrats!! Great video

Sure looks great, inside & out.

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

Great to see you flying again!

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.

Sweet, congratulations

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

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

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

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.

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

U guys are great . Love this video😊

@MicahMuzio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us!

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.

Great new "ride", what an awesome trip.

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

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

Good to see you back in the air.

Great video! Enjoy the new helicopter.

That's awesome

Love watching you guys!

That’s Awesome!!! How fun! 🤩

Good memories from San Bernardino

Best News Helicopter, Got all the bells and whistles

Great to see you back flying Micah! :-)