Hughes 500 | Startup & Mountain Flight

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The Hughes 500 is my dream helicopter. So I was thrilled when Jack and Elaine O’Neil invited me to fly their 1969 Hughes 500c, whose former life was as a military OH-6 in Vietnam. In this video, Jack takes us through the startup sequence for his Hughes 500. We then depart Big Bear airport to see what it’s like to fly a Hughes 500 through a mountain environment. Along the way I try my hand at the controls, we fly low & fast, and the 500c’s turbine experiences a slight compressor stall. Exciting! #MicahFlies
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00:00 Hughes 500c flight
01:23 Hughes 500 startup
06:00 Takeoff / Departing Big Bear Airport
11:00 Baldwin Lake and Lucerne Valley
13:05 Micah Flies the Hughes 500
14:20 Hughes 500 compressor stall
16:20 Hughes 500 for sale
18:13 High-speed / low-level flight
21:00 Low approach to Big Bear Airport
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@MicahMuzio 3 жыл бұрын

Am I a fool for thinking a Hughes 500 isn’t family friendly?

@thestonetable 3 жыл бұрын

It’s family friendly if the family consists of two. However… yours ain’t! (😩).

@codmott286 3 жыл бұрын

@@thestonetable it’s got back seat and if he has kids they’ll be fine.

@thestonetable 3 жыл бұрын

@@codmott286 oh… thanks.

@chrisleavens2576 3 жыл бұрын

No I don’t think so. I have a wife and a15 yr old. I have a 66 which I really like but had 44 for the past 5 yrs and it’s a great family machine. I have an insta gram account called heli.pics if you want to see them. The cabin in the 44 or 66 is definitely family friendly. Fly safe

@MicahMuzio 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisleavens2576 It's comments from actual owners like you that make the R44 seem like an excellent choice. Your thoughts echo what I've heard from others. Thanks for the input!!

@MikeKobb 3 жыл бұрын

I would never, ever get tired of the sound of that engine starting.

@ThaiLitzki 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best things about turbine engines, the start up sound is so addicting! Still love it after 2 years of helicopter piloting.

@coolbreeze253 3 жыл бұрын

As an Army pilot in the 60s and 70s I flew 5 different series of helicopters and numerous different models within those series. The OH-6A was by far the most fun.

@deborahchesser7375 3 жыл бұрын

That’s cool as hell. I always thought this particular bird looked pretty fast and agile, is it just an illusion or is it the ship I think it is.

@kikupub71 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding job, sir. Welcome home!

@TheGreggAdam Ай бұрын

@@deborahchesser7375I have a couple and I promise they are as nimble and fun as you imagine. They aren’t super fast but quick enough!

@jaminthevanuk296 3 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed it's 1969 it still looks new just the coolest shape and sound. And smell

@umami0247 2 жыл бұрын

Little bird still serving America today. My favorite helicopter I was a crew chief on the OH -58 in the service but wish they would have stayed with this helicopter.

@ZacYates Жыл бұрын

Dude you didn’t get to fly in a 500 - you got to fly in an OH-6A! That’s even more awesome!!

@chriscantwell3626 5 ай бұрын

Worked for Hughes Helicopters,Culver City,early 70s my office/hanger was on the flight line . Robert /Bob Ferry was one of the test pilots there . Had the opportunity to fly with him on test flight. I’m not a pilot , but the experience flying with Bob I’ll always cherish. My job at Hughes,I was part of the team that built the first three prototypes of the AAH 64 Apache. I followed certain parts thru manufacturing,there at the plant and the contractors around Los Angeles .

@eugeneroberson1153 Жыл бұрын

I wish my Department would've had a 500...while departing the pad, we would drool watching the Highway Department pilot landing their beautiful 500 as we putted along in our Bell 47

@deborahchesser7375 3 жыл бұрын

That has to be one of the best helicopters ever designed

@jdonohue41 3 жыл бұрын

the owner was so COOL, Thanks

@Gmar69 3 жыл бұрын

When I was in Vietnam, 3/4 Marines, 1972, these were called "LOACHES" were used to flush out enemy so the Cobras could come and do the shooting. Very hazardous job for the Loach pilots.

@autorotate1803 3 жыл бұрын

Hunter killer teams, there is a great book by Hugh L. Mills called Low Level Hell for those who are interested this helicopter and Vietnam war.

@CA2APat Ай бұрын

5 clicks south of the burning loach

@codmott286 3 жыл бұрын

Trust me honey, a 500 will open up so many new opportunities for us. We’ll be able to go faster and further, the turbine is so much safer, no more waiting to warm up on the ramp before takeoff. We need this baby.

@josebey7808 11 күн бұрын

What a great Heli.....and love the sound too

@johnwayne2103 3 жыл бұрын

I've been in love with that Helicopter since Magnum PI.

@culturedtalent1207 3 жыл бұрын

The Hughes 500 or Cayuse orrr the Little Bird will always be my very favorite helicopter it’s always amazing to hear the buzzing noise it emits

@mhamma6560 3 жыл бұрын

For those even slightly interested in helos, the 500 is one of the most iconic birds out there.

@hondo500e 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Jack and Elaine are awesome people.

@MicahMuzio 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone willing to let me flying their aircraft is pretty exceptional. 😁

@waiakalulu7544 11 ай бұрын

I grew up in Hawai`i and nothing was better than Magnum P.I. and TC's Hughes 500-D. The absolute coolest!

@davidfrania8990 3 жыл бұрын

Hey look! Micah is absolutely giddy!!! Yes sir, it shows! Hahaha!!!! Lots of fun, Micah...Thanks!

@Mamo878 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing quite matches a turbine startup. Love it.

@andycobra49aor 9 ай бұрын

Mr. Micah, M. First thing first, god Bless you, not too many people likes to explain hot to start that engine due to it is very critical and a lot of focus to start the engine. Thanks for showing up how to start that engine, making sure that we don't over keep that starting engine switch too long because we may damage the turbine, thanks. Respectfully; Andy

@UJMjordan 3 жыл бұрын

as a 269C pilot and an aerospace engineering student, Hughes 500 is a dream for me as well ...

@chippyjohn1 2 жыл бұрын

Just build your own helicopter, not that hard.

@farfromhome7823 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Hawaii, the very first helicopter I ever flew in was the Magnum chopper.... I had a smile on my face for a couple weeks after that

@Carrera6rennsport 3 жыл бұрын

Ever since I was a kid the 500 was a my dream machine. back in the day I built the Nichimo 1/20 scale model of the 500C, must have been the late '70s. Then came Magnum PI and I never missed an episode! If I had 2 mil to blow, id be on a MD500E!

@Tom-rl2wr Жыл бұрын

No sweeter sound than a jet fuel Rolles Royce Turbine spooling up , then when the fuel is added in the combustion is magic . Sweeeet ! Howard Hughes and Rolles Royce , a nice daily double . 💚🏌️💥🎯

@boots_n_coots 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Micah for calling it a HUGHES helicopter instead of a Mac-dac or a Schweitzer or whatever. Damn I’m grumpy before morning coffee, haha...

@MicahMuzio 3 жыл бұрын

With all due respect to the folks at MD, it'll always be a Hughes to me.

@larrysmith6797 3 жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio It IS a Hughes simply because Hughes built it in 1969. McDonald Douglass didn't buy Hughes until 1984

@Kodiak8066 3 жыл бұрын

You two looked like you were both having a great time and got to do a couple fun maneuvers. Jack is a very well-experienced & knowledgeable Pilot, I'm glad Elaine was able to finally got you all together. They are the greatest people ! You did a great job with the talking and asked some good questions. Fly Safe

@robertschaefer3223 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad we got to go flying again!

@MicahMuzio 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! With a little luck we'll be doing a lot more flying in the very near future.

@hwd7 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for vicariously taking me along for the ride.❤👍

@autorotate1803 3 жыл бұрын

Best helicopter video! MD500 is my dream helicopter too! I have flown (although in air planes) in and out of L35 few times it is always a blast! So nice people, I wish everyone was like the people in the aviation community, world would be a much better place! P.S. It is really sad to see the lake dried up though!

@Edvanderbie 2 жыл бұрын

great video! love his style and attitude. thanks for asking some good questions. awesome stuff!

@chasing_dragons 2 жыл бұрын

So cool. Thank you for this. One of my all time favorite helicopters after the movie Bluethunder with that camouflage one at the end.

@joshcosta423 3 жыл бұрын

Loved hanging from them and sitting on the side of them building powerlines. Can't wait to fly in one again!

@phillipgriffin 3 жыл бұрын

That was wonderful. Beautiful scenery, beautiful machine. Thanks for posting.

@mdrudholm 3 жыл бұрын

It was pretty obvious from that big grin that you were having a great time. Also, I like how the rotor is loafing along at about 30RPM :-)

@Jmaninaz1 3 жыл бұрын

I don't watch all of your helicopter videos, but I am sure glad I watched this one. Jack and Elaine seemed so cool, and the Hughes 500 is a great aircraft. I've only been up in a helicopter once but it was a great experience, and I have been to Big Bear exactly once, also, so this was fun to go along for the ride and see Big Bear from the air. Great job--thank you!

@dixieboy5689 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible in all regards. Cant get enough of the birds eye views at every turn. Amazing . Thanks from Maine.

@alistairedwards494 2 жыл бұрын

The Pilot is a great person that can chat and fly. Truly experienced.

@badbilly1083 3 жыл бұрын

You have a big-to-huge smile on your face the entire flight! Fun times!

@schlepd911 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Jack is an awesome pilot, very intune with the helicopter

@getsideways7257 Жыл бұрын

I love it how the parts next to each other are named "Hughes 500 compressor stall" and "Hughes 500 for sale" :)

@GM-qh2ki 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting to fly! A lifetime experience that you’ll never forget.

@RichieRouge206 6 ай бұрын

What a great video - I’ve always had a soft spot for the 500, particularly the 500C and 500D. It was lovely to see the enjoyment of this machine and the great interaction between you two!

@radders261 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody fascinating! Wonderful to watch.

@luisquintero2992 Жыл бұрын

Solo el sonido de arranque de la turbina (y el del paso de las 5 palas del rotor rigido) valen un ME GUSTA gigante!!! 🚁😎

@trevwgtn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Micah (and Jack). The Hughes 500 has a special place in my flight memories - as a 14 year old, first flight in any light aircraft fixed or rotary, and first ever aerobatic flight. In 1983, Seismic Survey pilots would take local whose property they crossed on joyrides between lifting jobs and on refuel runs. Just loiter on our farm near their operation till the pilot signaled to get in. First ride sitting in the back loose on top of a pile of geophone cables, and we did a perfect loop - I have a photo somewhere of perfectly inverted horizon. Barrel roll on a later ride. It wasnt a surprise though, as I had watched the aerial loops for weeks from the ground before my ride. Very cool machine!

@Shenanigans3D 3 жыл бұрын

The Porsche of helicopters. I've always love them since I was a kid.

@wingleberry1 3 жыл бұрын

Great smiles from our photographer... as he hears the turbine start, etc., starts around 2:30, and smiles continues forever. FUN!

@123windyron 3 жыл бұрын

I had a ride in one of those in nam also I seen one trying to land on a side of a mound because it ony had one skid it tipped over and flew apart.whow what memories awsome vid thanks.

@CmdrDuncan 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Big Bear. Welcome! I watched your Hughes 500 flight on my 75 inch TV. Next best thing to being in the machine. Love to see you living your dreams. Godspeed, bro.

@Chucky90tt1 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to fly the 500.. Micah you are living the dream!

@seancreighton9492 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos, keep 'em coming!

@Burnedtoastify 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I was reminded a bit of the chopper action in "Apocalypse Now".

@landrecce 3 жыл бұрын

That was really cool of him to pass the controls over! What a cool dude!

@tommyk1073 3 жыл бұрын

I do ride alongs with our police heli unit..they fly the 530..f models. The turbine startup is music to my ears and when we’re pursuing a car, it’s quite the ride..”crank it and bank it” they say. Great video!!

@chrisnedbalek2866 3 жыл бұрын

I want one. I have a fixed wing license, and I took a couple of hours of helicopter instruction in Dallas a couple of years ago, and it was by far the most fun I ever had in my life. I definitely want one of these things.

@sinepari9160 4 ай бұрын

Worked offshore for years, and when we got to take these to satellite rigs, the fun factor was dialed up to 11, lol. I've been nearly upside down in one.

@denault3985 3 жыл бұрын

Love that turbine sound, I'm sure Micah was thrilled!

@atomant_7 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely gonna go get one of this whirly bird first thing in the morning... Get it all set up & go for a spin !

@weofnjieofing 3 жыл бұрын

Magnum P.I. did it forso many with this helicopter........a classic icon still built today super agile, super fast and that 5 bladed main rotor!

@scottruhl4710 3 жыл бұрын

Happy for u, Micah!

@subculture-records 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very interesting.

@FlyingGentile 3 жыл бұрын

Md500 series is my favorite line of helicopters 🚁 love the look

@jeffyoung8208 3 жыл бұрын

Nice little tour around! 👍🏼

@johnharrison1429 3 жыл бұрын

DUDE -- BEST. VIDEO. YET!

@jb-fpv7384 2 жыл бұрын

I had some flying on those before invited by a friend pilot, was so cool

@saysumesh 3 жыл бұрын

I love that initial sound

@miked8022 4 ай бұрын

Standing joke with my unit. How can you tell a hot LZ, burning loach(OH-6) 😂 Great ships!

@bensmith7536 3 жыл бұрын

From the moment I saw a Hughes 500 buzzing around, I often pictured myself zooming around checking out the countryside, coast etc in one...... walk out to it at dawn, fire it up, watch the sun come up through that huge canopy. Sadly, has not materialised, but I can live vicariously through people that do fly in one : )

@cdb989 Жыл бұрын

Cool video love helicopters

@josephpiskac2781 3 жыл бұрын

As close as I will ever get to flying in a helicopter and I love the Hughes design also.

@paulprigge1209 3 жыл бұрын

Two weeks annual training up a Minnesota aggressors with a huey. It was awesome. Something I will never ever forget.

@AV8R_1 3 жыл бұрын

I got my instrument and commercial in Helicopters a while back, but wasn’t able to go on with the rest of my career training due to my family needs. Still so heartbroken over that. It was my dream to fly the 500 D or E model. I really loved the T-tail ones! Never happened for me though. I had a lot of fun in the 300CBi for a few years though!!!

@nickkocvara1849 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching local news when I was super young and the news helicopter they used at that time was a Hughes 500 and I always thought that was a cool helicopter

@lisacalderon3367 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@stealhty1 3 жыл бұрын

Great footage,, I can feel your Eager

@backstagegnome 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t believe it when Jack said it use to be the Lee County Sheriffs Dept Helicopter. I remember seeing it flying around town all the time it was white and green back then I also remember seeing it at air shows and getting to talk to the pilot. They use to have a Hughes 300 also. Thank you for the great video.

@Tom-zs6bb Жыл бұрын

And I remember flying it! If you even encountered a short, glasses wearing pilot, we may have met!

@andycobra49aor 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Micah; God Bless you, you are the best video I have ever seeing or watched. thanks for everything you do, I am praying that if if I ever hit the lotto, I want to continue my flying classes, thanks, you are flying one of my prefer helicopters, fast manurable and very fast. Respectfully; Andy War Veteran Disable Texas

@kelvincs 2 жыл бұрын

This is so cool!

@clarencehopkins7832 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff bro

@Rob21271 2 жыл бұрын

Nice helicopter I been up in the same helicopter in October off 99 it was fun I enjoyed it

@Bravo2Zulu 3 жыл бұрын

That was a rad video Micah!👍🏻👊🏻

@d2v219 3 жыл бұрын

What a fun video.

@irisaviation852 3 жыл бұрын

If that’s the helicopter you want then you should buy it. I was lucky enough to do the same and I have not regretted it. They are amazing machines and it was everything I hoped for.

@Sht855 3 жыл бұрын

I think this video made me stick with my original Helicopter choice the Bell Jet Ranger 407 GX. I need a family friendly helicopter. Now I just need to win the lotto and I am there. Lol

@TheSking20 3 жыл бұрын

OH-6 and Lotus Seven...my two favorite toys.

@bradcolby3624 3 жыл бұрын

Love this

@clarencehopkins7832 Жыл бұрын

Got to get this done

@stefanosemisa9288 6 ай бұрын

My favorite one...

@bernardomarinll.670 3 ай бұрын

What a beauty 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@artybojangles4153 3 жыл бұрын

awesome

@cayman9873 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to follow. Tot seemed good .

@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254 Жыл бұрын

Magnífico 👏 👏

@ryanfrisby7389 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!😸

@usanswiss 3 жыл бұрын

That was fun 👍🏻😎

@tats4ever 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! So exciting to see you back in the air! My grandfather worked for Hughes helicopters 🚁 in Culver City CA from the 1940’s until the 1970’s when he retired. I was so excited to see one of my grandpas helicopters. Cant wait until you get another helicopter. I also enjoy the car reviews with Evie. Would enjoy a house tour of your new mountain chalet. Happy Easter 🐣 🐰 to you all.

@MicahMuzio 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool that your grandfather worked for Hughes. Fun fact, google took over the old Hughes helicopter plan in Playa Vista and turned it into a KZfaq space. It was always neat visiting there, given the history.

@tats4ever 3 жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio that’s really cool! Nice to know they repurposed the space. I wonder what Howard Hughes would think of it. LOL