Pilot wins $2.5M jet after completing 100-day isolation challenge in MrBeast's latest YouTube stunt

Express Tribune

20-07-2025

Pilot Armando spent 100 days isolated inside a $2.5 million private jet for a MrBeast challenge—but turned down an additional $500,000 to double that time.
Despite winning the jet, he now faces the likelihood of having to sell it due to the high costs of maintenance and storage.
The challenge included a series of optional rewards and sacrifices. Armando forfeited a $50,000 prize for access to an outdoor gym and declined a Lamborghini in exchange for a bed. While he did win $50,000 for participating in a DoorDash-themed flight segment, that was the only cash he walked away with.
On day 90, MrBeast offered Armando $500,000 to extend the isolation for another 100 days. Though tempted, the pilot chose not to continue, citing the emotional toll of being away from his family and the difficulty of living without meaningful contact.
'Getting another half a million dollars for another hundred days, I could actually keep the jet for longer than a couple months and fly it to all the places I want to go,' Armando said. Ultimately, he prioritised reuniting with his family over holding onto the aircraft.
Though the jet is valued at $2.5 million, it may not sell for its full market value. Costs for storage, operation, and upkeep will make holding onto it financially difficult. It's unclear whether Armando was paid separately for flying MrBeast and his team during filming.
With no additional income disclosed, selling the jet appears inevitable.