I grew up in SoCal. RockStar really did a great job. So many of the little places they used I remember from my youth. The first time I was driving down the road and saw the train car food place. I said "Carney's"!. Because i used to go there all the time.
@@MicahMuzio 'Take it up with LAX air traffic control' is not all that diplomatic. Helicopters are LA's mosquitoes. Having said that, I do like and appreciate the video.
It’s not atc responsibility to keep you legal, it is the pic. Same with visibility or cloud clearance. You can ask for anything and often they’ll grant it without questions. I’ve even heard multi plane formation asking for transitions at 250 feet and being approved as requested. As for altitude you still have to comply with 91.119 (a) Anywhere - An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. So the outcome may be the deciding factor if you were reckless or not, while looking at the reasons and needs of the altitude being flown.
They are the fools who see illuminati videos on youtube and the ones who think whoever famous people die was killed by them hahaha .. Its so sad when i see these type of comments i start to realize how dumb some people are
It’s unfortunate you had to address the “know it all crowd” but understand why you did. It was amazing to see the air so clean during this time. I appreciate the content!
OldSkool your gona get your wish bro.. if u think it’s just going to go back one day I think your mistaken..movie theaters will never re-open(jus steam to your house)kids won’t be in a school (just iPad’s at home..they didn’t pay for all that technology to not use it
@@18aplateindoors literally everything you just said is wrong... movie theaters are hurting but they will definitely be coming back, my local area ones are already working on plans for re-opening. Also lots of schools have had iPads for a long time now, my school district got them 7 years ago and guess what kids are still going to school, the iPads are to ease paper waste and potentially make it easier for teachers to look over/grade assignments.
How much healthier starts with your diet. what your suppose to eat. Not what kills your immune system. And what your not intaking To boost your immune system.
It’s crazy to see 4 yrs later. Many of us were alone and I watched this a few times. A window to the outside world. Still remember how difficult it was for me. Thanks for doing this!
Please ignore the comments of those lecturing you about safety. They are sheep and follow the bureaucratic leadership without full context. Your personal freedom and financial means has given us all a lens to see thing otherwise impossible and puts life into a quite precarious perspective. Something we thought we would never see, but surely a healthy dose of reality you have given us. We should remember these days and hope they never have to happen again. Thank you for the insight.
Micah, I'm one of those airline pilots that departs LAX and they usually give us a heads-up of crossing beach traffic off the departure end. Question; have you ever transitioned before without hearing a single ATC take-off or landing clearance for LAX like your most recent video?
As a fellow SoCal resident, I really appreciate seeing this footage. Maybe it helps reinforce that we're all in this together, maybe I like helicopters, but I still appreciate the awesome footage!
Why am I just seeing this now?! This was one of the coolest things I've seen on CZcams. Given the current situation, I wondered what it looked like outside in my city. Thank you, Micah!
Pretty pathetic for people who don't live in LA and don't fly helicopters to be critizing and judging. Props to you micah for staying so cool about it.
I'm playing GTA V while watching this video at the same time. Makes me wanna get in my truck and drive across the new Gerald Desmond bridge and Vincent Thomas rii now.
When things get back to normal I'd love to see a fly-over comparison. We always hear that LA is congested, but I feel like a side-by-side would be awesome. Nice content!
Yeah, what he said! Show these kind people what real traffic looks like. I can't count how many times I wished I could commute in a helicopter 🚁 while sitting on the 405 or PCH.
Solid hover at the beginning there while talking to the camera. For anyone who hasn't flown rotary before, hovering is about as hard if not harder than flying fixed wing formation.
@@apuuvah No, no it doesn't. I've lived across Europe and now I'm permanently settled in LA. LA is incomparably better in terms of nightlife, business opportunities, weather and has absolutely anything you could want. Everything is only a few minutes away.
This was fascinating. I have no idea how I ended up here! I was surprised that you had to ask permission to do just about anything - like make a right turn. I guess it makes sense though. Stay safe!
@BlueLagoon it's not as strict in rural areas. It's because he's in Bravo airspace which ks the busiest airspace. If he was in Golf airspace he would have much more leniency.
I'm sorry you had to put up with so many unnecessarily critical questions. It's amazing how many "experts" there are online. This video was great. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@@djemcee Larger buildings have helicopter pads in case of fire or other emergency where rescue crews would not be able to ascend and descend fast enough to rescue someone.
no way. thats crazy, defintely want to visit LA one day after corona blows over. I'm assuming the majority of LA is the dangerous low-income area? correct me if I'm wrong but seriously surprising as to how big LA looked throughout this video. Even playing GTA 5 los santos (LA) is massive
This is one of the most fascinating and entertaining videos I've seen in a long time. An amazing pick-me-up at this challenging time. I'm sharing with my mom, who lives in Los Angeles. Thank you, Micah!
As a resident of Culver City and frequent bike path user. People are likely at the beaches in Marina del Rey since the bike path that starts in Culver City, about 5-6 miles inland and cuts through many other residential areas such as Fox Hills, Playa Vista, and Westchester among others, and follows the Creek to the ocean remains open. So people are probably going on runs/bike rides to the beach and stop there take in the view. Other than that, Marina del Rey is more of a tourist destination than some of the other southern beaches which could also describe what we are seeing there.
Hey brother Micah, 66 year old Coda here thank you so much for the awesome tour, I'm watching you from Branson Missouri, I was raised in the San Fernando Valley but have lived in Redondo beach and a few other places out their so this was awesome, informative and way cool brother, I'm gonna send this to the family I still have out there, again thank you for what you are doing it sure brought back allot of memories with old stopping grounds LOL, bless you and peace be with you.
Around the Twin Cities it's not too bad until a bad snow storm hits. When it does though, your commute will probably take more than twice as much time.
I've never been to LA, but I was surprised that I could recognize some of the landmarks like the Porsche Experience and the Tower Records Building. Thanks for the flight!
@@nickn626 I'm sure you are right. I remember the building from the movie "Ford Fairlane" where Andrew Dice clay falls off the top, and all the way to the pavement, he complains about his hair getting messed up. Pretty funny.
Awesome video, thank you for documenting this difficult time. It's so odd to see the city so empty. I used to drive through Hollywood and Highland to pick up my son from school. Saw that intersection on your video and it was empty, no tourists, no traffic, hope this is over soon.
@@Utonian21 Dude, that game was basically made for PS3 and Xbox 360, and came out in 2013!! And it is still one of the best open worlds ever created in a video game.
@@abhibarua5437 True, it was developed for last-gen. And GTA V is my favorite video game of all time. I just hope GTA 6 (If it ever comes out) will have a bigger city
Would love to see ya fly over San Diego and parts if Downtown SD also I noticed Long Beach feel empty espically since the Grand Prix is most likely cancelled
Such cool videos man - ignore those damn negative comments you're giving us a crazy great view of LA which I've never seen before (living in Australia). Keep it up man, awesome.!!!
It's amazing to see how clean and vibrant everything looks. Great timing to go fly after rain, as it should add to the color and further show the clarity that the pandemic granted the Earth. For a lot of people around my age, this is the clearest we have ever seen the world. Insane to think about!
My GOD, Micah, how do you attract all of the basement-dwelling know nothings on the planet to post BS comments on your CZcams channel? Smh. You're doing a great job out there with these helicopter videos! I'm really enjoying them. I wouldn't be surprised if local news outlets were trying to buy coverage from you with those side-by-side comparisons you're doing. Slick stuff, bro. Keep doing what you're doing, and we'll keep watching! Stay safe up there!
Ok Micah! Who knew, that you fly helicopters too! Brother, that shot if DTLA @ 27:29, “ took my breath away @. I’ve live here since 74, and NEVER have seen downtown like this! Thank You, for covering practically “ ALL “ of LA in this latest ride over; it showed the viewers, just how “serious” we Angelenos TOOK the advice to “ shelter in place”. I’ve been a fan of yours for some years now, and your quick wit, and ready smile, draws us in.
@@06Pine hmm, I haven't heard that but anything is possible and Micah will definitely find out from the Traffic Control. The Navy may have a zone around the ship at water level though as they do in San Diego around the bases in the bay as well as the escorts in and out of the bay. It's pretty impressive!
@@06Pine 041720 **** Googled "Is there a No Fly Zone over the LA Harbor for the Mercy ship?" "Crackdown coming for those flying drones near the USNS Mercy" As of research this evening, I found Zero info online about manned aircraft 'no fly zone' when I Googled it.
18:27 - Pacific Design Center, as you said, has three main buildings. A red one, a green one, and a blue one. That blue building is CALLED “The Blue Whale.” I suspect the reason they refer to just that building in air traffic as opposed to the name of the whole complex is because there is a helipad on the roof of “The Blue Whale.” In fact, the Red Building (that’s actually the official name of the red one) has warnings written on the rooftop forbidding helicopters to land there. Learn something everyday right? Thanks for your videos. I just discovered you recently and appreciate everything you post.
It's crazy the drop in traffic even from 2 weeks ago. They've been really cracking down on people going out on the state/county beaches as they are pretty much all not accessible. Some cities themselves though haven't closed the beaches and have instead closed parking, boardwalks, etc. to discourage gathering. Thanks for doing these Micah they are fantastic - gorgeous view of the Hollywood sign and griffith observatory. I'm sure the poor anthropology/history student analyzing these in 80 years will appreciate them as well XD
Having been born in Sam Gabriel in the late 50's, and living in So. Cal. all my life Until my late 30's, it's AMAZING to see the freeways without any traffic! And the beaches empty! Makes me wanna drive out from Oklahoma, just to drive on the empty freeways! Such a cool video!
Can you follow the 605 freeway? You can head North from Long Beach towards the San Gabriel Mountains. The 605 runs next to the San Gabriel River and through the Gateway cities and the San Gabriel Valley.
I live literally right down the street from The San Gabriel Mountain ranges!! I can just open the front door of my place, and there they are. I stay North of "THE 10" and South of "THE 210". LOL
Actually, I'm pleased that you call the freeways by saying "the 5 the 405, the 101". my inlaws in Seattle think we So. Cal people are so incorrect all the time. But heck we're from California, we have the right and they're just jealous. :)
It's actually just a regional LA thing. I've lived in San Diego, SF bay area, and Sacramento. Nobody else puts "the" before freeway names (unless they're originally from LA area). (Maybe folks in San Joaquin Valley do as well, not sure).
San Andreas fault is about 100+ miles east of Los Angeles. It runs through almost entirely rural areas of the State until you reach the SF/Bay Area about 400 miles north.
Man. I haven't lived in SoCal in a long time but even I remember the nightmare of the 405 on a Friday night. This is surreal to watch. Had you not said this was 6p, I would have sworn it was 6a on a Sunday morning. Thank you.
I’m a 16 year old in high school. I fly airplanes and do aerobatics and am working on my rotorcraft license right now. I pay for all my flying myself. Don’t need to be rich to fly.
@@hobie1613 honey.< you cant compare your little cute thing what you are doing there with his CPL and a own huge helicopter.... a private rotorcraft license is cheap. taht's not the problem .
As a former helicopter pilot I would like to say thank you for the ride. I flew all over Arizona but never got to fly along the coast. One day I’ll do it because it’s on my bucket list.
I-5,'The 5', used to be , when I lived in L.A. in the '60s, 'The Golden State Freeway', I-10, 'The 10', used to be "The Santa Monica Freeway', and Highway 101 used to be 'The Venture Freeway' . Things change when one brings Their terminology with them from somewhere else. I believe the term " The ....." is an east cost thing with "turnpikes', 'thruways' and 'Toll Roads', etc..
@@johmurphy315 yeah, we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway...I'm a NY'er I can concur. I can't think of a single example of a number designation highway in the Tri State preceded by a "the".
Sir I have a question, what happens if you land on a helipad on top of a random building, will you get in trouble? Also is it possible to fly by the US Navy Mercy medical ship or it's super restricted? Great video just like the first one, keep up the good work.
William Geiser Santos from what I know (uh-60 crew member) most of those facilities have helipads as an insurance liability to evacuate personal in the event of an emergency although most of them aren’t even rated for the weight of most transport aircraft anyway lol so mostly just to check a box.
The passing over the SS Queen Mary definitely made my day! (Flew in a Hughes 369 (500) in the early 70'es, courtesy of a small outfit who had their helipad on the pier itself, just aft of this unique ship! These were sightseeing trips, flying over Long Beach harbor, alternatively a longer version (for a few added $$), over, and including adjacent San Pedro. My very first flight in a ''Heelicopter'' (to paraphrase ol' Igor). Nice flying Micah! - High Five from the Norwegian South West Coast [a few clicks south of ENZV/SVG]! 🚁 😉👍
I would love to see you follow the LA River from Long Beach up to Griffith Park or vice versa and also show more of Griffith Park from the air. great video thanks!
There is something to that management and procedure that appeals to order. Thanks and respect for the birds eye view and the years that it took to put you in this position.
Super cool tour. A tad gut-sucking over the beach at 150' & then the small flock popped up... Really enjoyed the flyover of the Griffith Observatory. Amazing to see the freeways so empty. They were atrocious when I lived in SoCAL in the '80s, can only imagine how they are nowadays.
Love the “Californians” LA directions reference when you were over the 405 - we are from Vancouver and recently spent 6 days in LA so really enjoyed your tour is LA from above. Keep on flying “bra”
When you fly into and out of Los Angeles,you simply can't belive the size of this city. It just goes and goes and goes and goes... And once you actually start going around it you realize is more like multiple ''smaller '' cities all connected into this one huge thing. They are all citizens of Los Angeles but when you move around it feels like going to a different city at times.
Which area of LA should I fly over next?
Micah Muzio no idea if it’s possible but if you could you should fly over UCLA and see how the campus is doing now that most students have left campus
How about D Land, Knotts.. woo hoo first thumbs up ever on a CZcams, oh special....
@@lic2kil007 Disneyland has been a no flyover zone since 9/11. But I can definitely swing past Knotts. 👍
@@bobaracecar UCLA is absolutely doable. Thanks for the suggestion!
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People just jealous cause he's out flying a helicopter while their ass is stuck at home with no helicopter
Or life
Ohh yeah well I have a $30.00 drone
Phucklord3000 stop hating.
It’s funny people complain about working then when there is no work they complain again
Why? I'd be interesting first couple of times but after while it'd be boring
Watching this really highlights what an epic job rock star did in making Los Santos . They nailed it on so many levels at once.
I grew up in SoCal. RockStar really did a great job. So many of the little places they used I remember from my youth. The first time I was driving down the road and saw the train car food place. I said "Carney's"!. Because i used to go there all the time.
They forgot about the Valley.
That is so true...I thought the same as I picked out all the locations..
@@DontNeedToKnow84 Yes! Both of them! San Gabriel and San Fernando, would have been cool. I have not seen any of The 21 Missions either.
fakeaorta Bro, cmon. There is only one Valley 😂😂😂
Definitely didn't expect to spend 30 min watching someone fly over LA today lol. Cool vid.
Me, too! My youngest son and his family live in Hermosa Beach so those few seconds were an impetus.
Exactly, very cool thanks for the experience
I loved the calling out of all the internet experts.
Gotta set the record straight...as diplomatically as possible.
Oh yeah?! How come you're purposely flying under 150ft trying to infect the marine life with corona!
I rest my case. (Dust off my hands)
@@MicahMuzio 'Take it up with LAX air traffic control' is not all that diplomatic. Helicopters are LA's mosquitoes. Having said that, I do like and appreciate the video.
yo he DESTROYED the critics lmao
It’s not atc responsibility to keep you legal, it is the pic. Same with visibility or cloud clearance. You can ask for anything and often they’ll grant it without questions. I’ve even heard multi plane formation asking for transitions at 250 feet and being approved as requested. As for altitude you still have to comply with 91.119 (a) Anywhere - An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. So the outcome may be the deciding factor if you were reckless or not, while looking at the reasons and needs of the altitude being flown.
The people who say that he's spreading corona from a helicopter should not be given attention at all.
They need some education.
They are the fools who see illuminati videos on youtube and the ones who think whoever famous people die was killed by them hahaha ..
Its so sad when i see these type of comments i start to realize how dumb some people are
Or they know they are something something senseless, they are just seeing who they can make think they deserve an answer.
Is he spitting out the window?
@@ArjanTV omg we. So sick of illuminati conspiracies/ reptalian agendas/celebrity death dies in threes...lol. ...I just can't!!!
Smogless L.A. is beautiful!
L.A is an awesome city, it's too bad smog is normally such a huge factor
LA is not the same without smog, it's part of the culture
Micah : Santa Monica tower, helicopter reques-
Tower : Approved
It’s unfortunate you had to address the “know it all crowd” but understand why you did. It was amazing to see the air so clean during this time. I appreciate the content!
It's all good, Glenn. Nearly everyone has been positive here. I just want to make sure misinformation gets corrected. Thanks for the encouragement!
@@MicahMuzio This video is still epic!
6:08 - He literally called it. I bought corn dogs two days ago and interacted with 2 people. Damn.
The air and visibility is so clear. Imagine how much healthier everyone would be if it were like this all the time.
OldSkool your gona get your wish bro.. if u think it’s just going to go back one day I think your mistaken..movie theaters will never re-open(jus steam to your house)kids won’t be in a school (just iPad’s at home..they didn’t pay for all that technology to not use it
@@18aplateindoors literally everything you just said is wrong... movie theaters are hurting but they will definitely be coming back, my local area ones are already working on plans for re-opening. Also lots of schools have had iPads for a long time now, my school district got them 7 years ago and guess what kids are still going to school, the iPads are to ease paper waste and potentially make it easier for teachers to look over/grade assignments.
@@18aplateindoors i can guarantee that you are over the age of 55.
@@ian-hm6cx no one over 55 says bro. probably born in 87 just a thought
How much healthier starts with your diet. what your suppose to eat. Not what kills your immune system. And what your not intaking To boost your immune system.
The amount of GTA V vibes I got while watching this 😂
pretty weird how i can recognise parts of a city i've never been to before. All from playing gta 5 for years.
I hope I can visit that city one day. LA and the whole of California is magic
I want to visit LA and Santa Monica not only for fun, but to see the GTA similarities and differences.
I noticed that they’ve cleaned up all the bodies at the observatory... 🤔🤣
jmiegs80 😂😂
It’s crazy to see 4 yrs later. Many of us were alone and I watched this a few times. A window to the outside world. Still remember how difficult it was for me. Thanks for doing this!
Micah: *Flying a HELICOPTER*
Also Micah: ooH the new Jeep Gladiator, cool!
Made me laugh, thanks for that comment, have a nice day :D
@@AvenirC.S same here, love it!
Please ignore the comments of those lecturing you about safety. They are sheep and follow the bureaucratic leadership without full context. Your personal freedom and financial means has given us all a lens to see thing otherwise impossible and puts life into a quite precarious perspective. Something we thought we would never see, but surely a healthy dose of reality you have given us. We should remember these days and hope they never have to happen again. Thank you for the insight.
Seeing this moment in time from the air has been eye opening. Cheers!
Micah, I'm one of those airline pilots that departs LAX and they usually give us a heads-up of crossing beach traffic off the departure end. Question; have you ever transitioned before without hearing a single ATC take-off or landing clearance for LAX like your most recent video?
The skyline/ horizon throughout the entire video is absolutely stunning!! Thank you, Brandy from West Texas.
Not sure why this was recommended , as I live in the UK and don't watch helicopter videos, but I'm glad it did, it was really interesting, cheers.
I wonder why,too.
Same
But aren't we glad it was? Uh, yes!
Who cares where you live?
@@Thebrothaisback who cares about your comment
As a fellow SoCal resident, I really appreciate seeing this footage. Maybe it helps reinforce that we're all in this together, maybe I like helicopters, but I still appreciate the awesome footage!
Why am I just seeing this now?! This was one of the coolest things I've seen on CZcams. Given the current situation, I wondered what it looked like outside in my city. Thank you, Micah!
The combination of having a personality, a good speaking voice, and good narration, makes this video that much better. Thumbs up. 👍🏻
it's crazy how green LA looks for like 2 months of the year
SkeetSystem it’s only been a month and a few days.
Me watching this even though I have never been to California or LA and actually live across the country
Cant relate..I live three hours away from LA what state you live in?
Same. I’m un NJ and enjoying this.
If you come to Cali you will stay in Cali !!
I'm in Maryland watching this. Wishing I was flying over the state here too.
@@Biggie-G85 NOT REALLY...I BEEN 2 CALI....IT'S OK BUT PHOENIX AZ IS MUCH BETTER...HALF THE COST OF LIVING......
You can't see the smog anymore - never seen it like that.
He did say it had been (was) raining, it can be very clear after a storm. It shocks you. Also the lack of cars is a big deal.
In 10 years when everyone owns a Tesla, it will be just like this, but forever
@@EolosMusic Tesla is for cookie cutters.
Man I remember how beautiful it could be when the Santa Ana winds would come through. I could see Catalina from my house.
BlueLagoon it’s was way worse
I wonder when GTA5 will release the coronavirus DLC so I can fly my heli around like Micah
@Richard Phillips ive seen that happen before when playing, i think its either a glitch or only happens when someone does a specific job lol
if on pc its a modder turnning traffic off
It better be an Avenger! It's the only thing I feel safe in and that's with a crewmember on the turret!
@Richard Phillips Your brother has a terrible drug problem.
pilot: *holds a clear and concise conversation with LAX*
what i hear: los angeles heli, *gibberish* niner niner
lool
Pretty pathetic for people who don't live in LA and don't fly helicopters to be critizing and judging. Props to you micah for staying so cool about it.
It's all good. The VAST majority of commenters are awesome. Cheers!
The cleanest I have EVER seen the air in Los Angeles!!
DJ Penguino because it had rained the day before.
16:28 This pandemic has made GTA V even more accurate! The pier is a ghost town just like in-game!
I'm playing GTA V while watching this video at the same time. Makes me wanna get in my truck and drive across the new Gerald Desmond bridge and Vincent Thomas rii now.
This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen
RIGHT seriously. Wish I could be up there. So fun!
You must not seen much in your life huh...
John Kelly it’s still pretty freakin cool John
The guy flying a helicopter: "Oh a new Jeep Flatty, cool"
Mate you are in a freaking helicopter
When things get back to normal I'd love to see a fly-over comparison. We always hear that LA is congested, but I feel like a side-by-side would be awesome. Nice content!
Yeah, what he said! Show these kind people what real traffic looks like. I can't count how many times I wished I could commute in a helicopter 🚁 while sitting on the 405 or PCH.
@@helicoptermike1 That's what Kobi thought too. Not the safest way to commute.
Solid hover at the beginning there while talking to the camera. For anyone who hasn't flown rotary before, hovering is about as hard if not harder than flying fixed wing formation.
Fascinating! I've always been in love with LA but I've never lived there. Great city, maybe one day I'll get my chance (Aussie living in Europe)
Yep, same here... stuck in Europe!!! wanna go back though!
Just remember you must have the money to live here. Real estate is very expensive. I'm moving to Pittsburgh PA when I retire.
Yeah, but Europe beats the shit outta LA tho.
@@apuuvah No, no it doesn't. I've lived across Europe and now I'm permanently settled in LA. LA is incomparably better in terms of nightlife, business opportunities, weather and has absolutely anything you could want. Everything is only a few minutes away.
@@apuuvah Yeah but some shithole in Eastern Europe can't hold a candle to LA. You tried though :)
Micah: Overview of LA in a helicopter.
Also Micah: The new Jeep Gladiator!
He just can't help himself
This showed up on my feed. This was awesome. And I don’t even live in the area. Thx&see ya😀
This is how much I miss outside. I had JUST moved to LA then it closed down.
This was fascinating. I have no idea how I ended up here! I was surprised that you had to ask permission to do just about anything - like make a right turn. I guess it makes sense though. Stay safe!
Me neither, but this is a great Channel. Props to him for entertaining us while we're all stuck in our houses
@BlueLagoon it's not as strict in rural areas. It's because he's in Bravo airspace which ks the busiest airspace. If he was in Golf airspace he would have much more leniency.
I'm sorry you had to put up with so many unnecessarily critical questions. It's amazing how many "experts" there are online. This video was great. Thank you for sharing it with us.
This is a perfect time to WIDEN ALL LANES ON ALL FREEWAYS IN LA!!
The typical American response to any problem.
Make each lane wider so there are fewer lanes? 😉
Nevermind the sceptics they are negative charged.your doing a great job.your a pro.
Thanks for the encouragement. Cheers!
Why do larger buildings always seem to have helicopter pads.
It's called shelter the fuck in place.
@@djemcee Larger buildings have helicopter pads in case of fire or other emergency where rescue crews would not be able to ascend and descend fast enough to rescue someone.
most are just trolling. its part of the culture.
Wow, I never realized how freakin big LA is.
same, never been to LA before but I wasn't expecting it to look that big
Which is exactly why they don’t have many covid cases. Very spread out unlike NYC and Chicago
That wasn't even all of LA, it's much bigger than that lol
PeterM if you played gta, that’s like maybe 5% of LA
no way. thats crazy, defintely want to visit LA one day after corona blows over. I'm assuming the majority of LA is the dangerous low-income area? correct me if I'm wrong but seriously surprising as to how big LA looked throughout this video. Even playing GTA 5 los santos (LA) is massive
Thanks for this, I am in Australia so love seeing the LA skyline and views :)
🤗
In Washington we actually refer to "the 5" as I-5. And "the 405" as just 405.
Nicholas Gorne that is how you know we are from California hahaha
This is one of the most fascinating and entertaining videos I've seen in a long time. An amazing pick-me-up at this challenging time. I'm sharing with my mom, who lives in Los Angeles. Thank you, Micah!
As a resident of Culver City and frequent bike path user. People are likely at the beaches in Marina del Rey since the bike path that starts in Culver City, about 5-6 miles inland and cuts through many other residential areas such as Fox Hills, Playa Vista, and Westchester among others, and follows the Creek to the ocean remains open. So people are probably going on runs/bike rides to the beach and stop there take in the view. Other than that, Marina del Rey is more of a tourist destination than some of the other southern beaches which could also describe what we are seeing there.
You should fly over the angeles nat'l forst and show off the snowy peeks
YES
The cars at Dodger Stadium are likely rental cars that are not being rented right now.
Hey brother Micah, 66 year old Coda here thank you so much for the awesome tour, I'm watching you from Branson Missouri, I was raised in the San Fernando Valley but have lived in Redondo beach and a few other places out their so this was awesome, informative and way cool brother, I'm gonna send this to the family I still have out there, again thank you for what you are doing it sure brought back allot of memories with old stopping grounds LOL, bless you and peace be with you.
Living in the mid-west, that's pretty much how our roads always look.
You don’t live in major cities then.
lightdark00 Yes.
Chicago has horrific traffic.
Around the Twin Cities it's not too bad until a bad snow storm hits. When it does though, your commute will probably take more than twice as much time.
lightdark00 where I live, it’s I-70 and the Colorado river, there not even as much traffic even before lockdown
I've never been to LA, but I was surprised that I could recognize some of the landmarks like the Porsche Experience and the Tower Records Building. Thanks for the flight!
Capitol Records building. Tower was a retail chain that went out of business.
@@nickn626 I'm sure you are right. I remember the building from the movie "Ford Fairlane" where Andrew Dice clay falls off the top, and all the way to the pavement, he complains about his hair getting messed up. Pretty funny.
Very cool. I started playing "where's Waldo" with picking out all the landmarks from Villa Riviera to Our lady of Angels Basilica. Brilliant.
Great tour of Long Beach! OC and Irvine would be great, too
Good thinking. Especially since I work in Irvine.
Just adobe shop in a bunch of tan stucco houses with terra cotta roofs.
Awesome video, thank you for documenting this difficult time. It's so odd to see the city so empty. I used to drive through Hollywood and Highland to pick up my son from school. Saw that intersection on your video and it was empty, no tourists, no traffic, hope this is over soon.
🤞Agreed. This can't end soon enough.
What a crazy time it was 3 years ago. You documented history.
The video will have a special place in every GTA V player's heart.
Abhi Barua GTA V is so much smaller than LA
@@emilioalban1234 Of course, but Rockstar captured the city's vibe so well in the game.
@@abhibarua5437 While they did do a fantastic job recreating L.A, Los Santos is lacking because of its much smaller size.
@@Utonian21 Dude, that game was basically made for PS3 and Xbox 360, and came out in 2013!! And it is still one of the best open worlds ever created in a video game.
@@abhibarua5437 True, it was developed for last-gen. And GTA V is my favorite video game of all time. I just hope GTA 6 (If it ever comes out) will have a bigger city
I’m sick & quarantined at home with my fam it’s been rough. But watching this video brought me so much peace I simply can’t explain it. Subbed!
I've been to So Cal six times and I miss it every time I leave. I could watch this all day...every day.
Would love to see ya fly over San Diego and parts if Downtown SD also I noticed Long Beach feel empty espically since the Grand Prix is most likely cancelled
Such cool videos man - ignore those damn negative comments you're giving us a crazy great view of LA which I've never seen before (living in Australia). Keep it up man, awesome.!!!
Watching from way east VA , thank you 🙏🏽
I don’t see any negativity
It's amazing to see how clean and vibrant everything looks. Great timing to go fly after rain, as it should add to the color and further show the clarity that the pandemic granted the Earth. For a lot of people around my age, this is the clearest we have ever seen the world. Insane to think about!
We'd love to see you fly around Glendale, CA and Pasadena, CA
Both cities have a lot of stores and restaurants. Parking is harder in Pasadena though.
My GOD, Micah, how do you attract all of the basement-dwelling know nothings on the planet to post BS comments on your CZcams channel? Smh. You're doing a great job out there with these helicopter videos! I'm really enjoying them. I wouldn't be surprised if local news outlets were trying to buy coverage from you with those side-by-side comparisons you're doing. Slick stuff, bro. Keep doing what you're doing, and we'll keep watching! Stay safe up there!
Ok Micah! Who knew, that you fly helicopters too! Brother, that shot if DTLA @ 27:29, “ took my breath away @. I’ve live here since 74, and NEVER have seen downtown like this! Thank You, for covering practically “ ALL “ of LA in this latest ride over; it showed the viewers, just how “serious” we Angelenos TOOK the advice to “ shelter in place”. I’ve been a fan of yours for some years now, and your quick wit, and ready smile, draws us in.
You should do an Ariel video of the USNS MERCY at the port here!
That would be cool!
I'm guessing they have a no fly zone radius around ship for security
@@06Pine hmm, I haven't heard that but anything is possible and Micah will definitely find out from the Traffic Control. The Navy may have a zone around the ship at water level though as they do in San Diego around the bases in the bay as well as the escorts in and out of the bay. It's pretty impressive!
@@06Pine 041720
**** Googled "Is there a No Fly Zone over the LA Harbor for the Mercy ship?"
"Crackdown coming for those flying drones near the USNS Mercy"
As of research this evening, I found Zero info online about manned aircraft 'no fly zone' when I Googled it.
its wild that you're allowed to just fly around like this! makes me want a helicopter one day
You need air traffic clearance as he gets for every course change.
This video is amazing. That's the cleanest air in LA I've ever seen. There is normally at least some smog haze even if it has rained.
18:27 - Pacific Design Center, as you said, has three main buildings. A red one, a green one, and a blue one. That blue building is CALLED “The Blue Whale.” I suspect the reason they refer to just that building in air traffic as opposed to the name of the whole complex is because there is a helipad on the roof of “The Blue Whale.” In fact, the Red Building (that’s actually the official name of the red one) has warnings written on the rooftop forbidding helicopters to land there. Learn something everyday right? Thanks for your videos. I just discovered you recently and appreciate everything you post.
It's crazy the drop in traffic even from 2 weeks ago. They've been really cracking down on people going out on the state/county beaches as they are pretty much all not accessible. Some cities themselves though haven't closed the beaches and have instead closed parking, boardwalks, etc. to discourage gathering. Thanks for doing these Micah they are fantastic - gorgeous view of the Hollywood sign and griffith observatory. I'm sure the poor anthropology/history student analyzing these in 80 years will appreciate them as well XD
Having been born in Sam Gabriel in the late 50's, and living in So. Cal. all my life Until my late 30's, it's AMAZING to see the freeways without any traffic! And the beaches empty! Makes me wanna drive out from Oklahoma, just to drive on the empty freeways! Such a cool video!
Can you follow the 605 freeway? You can head North from Long Beach towards the San Gabriel Mountains. The 605 runs next to the San Gabriel River and through the Gateway cities and the San Gabriel Valley.
Yes! The most gorgeous mountains in SoCal! I live near the foot of them. Just waking up and seeing them makes everyday a good day.
I live literally right down the street from The San Gabriel Mountain ranges!!
I can just open the front door of my place, and there they are. I stay North of "THE 10" and South of "THE 210". LOL
34 years later... I found out today that I picked the wrong profession :(
Never too late!
It's going around.
Still time to do it
You flew over my old neighborhood. Thank you. Love LA/LB.
Actually, I'm pleased that you call the freeways by saying "the 5 the 405, the 101". my inlaws in Seattle think we So. Cal people are so incorrect all the time. But heck we're from California, we have the right and they're just jealous. :)
It's actually just a regional LA thing. I've lived in San Diego, SF bay area, and Sacramento. Nobody else puts "the" before freeway names (unless they're originally from LA area).
(Maybe folks in San Joaquin Valley do as well, not sure).
I’m from SD. not saying “the” is just...odd
I didn’t know not saying it was a thing
@@whatever5922 literally same. Socal Native here, cannot imagine any other way of getting to LB other than THE 605
We say “the” as well out East in NY.
Never been in a helicopter. Looks fun. Would be cool to do a San Andreas fault tour.
San Andreas fault is about 100+ miles east of Los Angeles. It runs through almost entirely rural areas of the State until you reach the SF/Bay Area about 400 miles north.
Man. I haven't lived in SoCal in a long time but even I remember the nightmare of the 405 on a Friday night. This is surreal to watch. Had you not said this was 6p, I would have sworn it was 6a on a Sunday morning. Thank you.
Funniest part of the video: "Rich people"! LOL
Yeah, as he flies above them in his own Helicopter, lol. I guess rich is relative...
I’m a 16 year old in high school. I fly airplanes and do aerobatics and am working on my rotorcraft license right now. I pay for all my flying myself. Don’t need to be rich to fly.
@@hobie1613 honey.< you cant compare your little cute thing what you are doing there with his CPL and a own huge helicopter.... a private rotorcraft license is cheap. taht's not the problem .
THATS IT I’m gettin me a helicopter to turn my 1 hour East Side to West LA commute into 5 minutes 🤘
As a former helicopter pilot I would like to say thank you for the ride. I flew all over Arizona but never got to fly along the coast. One day I’ll do it because it’s on my bucket list.
I-5,'The 5', used to be , when I lived in L.A. in the '60s, 'The Golden State Freeway', I-10, 'The 10', used to be "The Santa Monica Freeway', and Highway 101 used to be 'The Venture Freeway' . Things change when one brings Their terminology with them from somewhere else. I believe the term " The ....." is an east cost thing with "turnpikes', 'thruways' and 'Toll Roads', etc..
Dont forget Parkways I have no clue either.Im a Jersey boy of 56 years also Madison Square Garden is ROUND...WTF LOL
@@johmurphy315 yeah, we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway...I'm a NY'er I can concur. I can't think of a single example of a number designation highway in the Tri State preceded by a "the".
@@johmurphy315 Yeah, I've tried figuring out Madison Square Garden !
"The" 5 is a southern-California thing. It's not used up north. For example, Interstate 880 is referred to as I880, 880 or the Nimitz.
No. Wrong. I grew up in L.A. in the 60s and it was called the 10 and the 605 even back then.
Thanks for this makes me feel free when I’m cooped up in a house in the UK! ❤️❤️❤️
I live in the UK and have no idea how this turned up in my feed...but fascinated by the views! Great video, thank you xxx
Sir I have a question, what happens if you land on a helipad on top of a random building, will you get in trouble? Also is it possible to fly by the US Navy Mercy medical ship or it's super restricted? Great video just like the first one, keep up the good work.
William Geiser Santos You’ll be grounded for 2 weeks and all video games will be off limits.
William Geiser Santos from what I know (uh-60 crew member) most of those facilities have helipads as an insurance liability to evacuate personal in the event of an emergency although most of them aren’t even rated for the weight of most transport aircraft anyway lol so mostly just to check a box.
Automatic 5 stars
I've played so much MW: Warzone in the past few days that I keep looking for places you could land to get good loot.
The passing over the SS Queen Mary definitely made my day! (Flew in a Hughes 369 (500) in the early 70'es, courtesy of a small outfit who had their helipad on the pier itself, just aft of this unique ship! These were sightseeing trips, flying over Long Beach harbor, alternatively a longer version (for a few added $$), over, and including adjacent San Pedro. My very first flight in a ''Heelicopter'' (to paraphrase ol' Igor). Nice flying Micah! - High Five from the Norwegian South West Coast [a few clicks south of ENZV/SVG]! 🚁 😉👍
Footage kinda reminds me of the intro of that old classic 70s show "Chips".
I would love to see you follow the LA River from Long Beach up to Griffith Park or vice versa and also show more of Griffith Park from the air. great video thanks!
I promise I did pay @maha77 to post this! LOL
I mean, I promise " I did NOT pay " @maha77 to post that.
I'm still marveling at how clear the air is. Visibility like never been seen before.
This video makes me miss LA
Don’t go out like Kobe and Gianna did R.I.P😥😭
Some people have sense of humor, some people know how to display it. You my friend are a dummy.
What a Fn idiot.
There is something to that management and procedure that appeals to order. Thanks and respect for the birds eye view and the years that it took to put you in this position.
i really love los angeles especially the rich parts like beverly hills and hollywood i wish that one day i could move there.
Never give up your dreams bro 🙌🏻
I want to live in the Hills on day. You can live in Hollywood and not be rich. I do.
Awesome seeing LB from the air!
I love my town!
Super cool tour.
A tad gut-sucking over the beach at 150' & then the small flock popped up...
Really enjoyed the flyover of the Griffith Observatory.
Amazing to see the freeways so empty.
They were atrocious when I lived in SoCAL in the '80s, can only imagine how they are nowadays.
"I've interacted with fewer people than you did, last time you bought corn dogs." Ha!
Love the “Californians” LA directions reference when you were over the 405 - we are from Vancouver and recently spent 6 days in LA so really enjoyed your tour is LA from above. Keep on flying “bra”
Vancouvernites are soo like Californians they are similar great loking buses and trains too
When you fly into and out of Los Angeles,you simply can't belive the size of this city. It just goes and goes and goes and goes... And once you actually start going around it you realize is more like multiple ''smaller '' cities all connected into this one huge thing. They are all citizens of Los Angeles but when you move around it feels like going to a different city at times.
Its LA county not the city. The city has 3 million people, LA county has 10 million.
Side note since you went over Dodgers stadium, I was at a game there this exact weekend last year! Man, I miss baseball 😫
I’d like to see you land, real time. And kinda walk us through how you do it. T
I´ve been in LA in 2017 for vacation. It´s quite interesting to see the city again from this point of view. I will definitely come back one day.
No “Sig alerts” on “the” 405