The bass player in my band is named Ron and he is quite the self effacing joker. When he thinks more of his bass is needed in the mix he chants “ More Ron, Mo’ Ron, Mo’ Ron.”
I am always floored by your intensity, ideas and ability to drag those ideas into the real world. Having the idea is one thing. Dragging it kicking and screaming into the world is entirely another.
As someone who has many years experience with repairing and major overhauls of Boeing aircraft, and dealing with stacks of shims that Boeing used in areas like the structure surrounding the S duct on a 727, to make up for large tolerances in fitment, makes witnessing of the precision and exacting tolerances achieved by Mike Patey, all the more impressive! I am completely blown away by Scrappy. We are witnessing unequaled engineering prowess. I eagerly await each and every video.
I also work on Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Been in aircraft maintenance since I was 19 years old and what Mike is doing is on an unreal level. This is more like a commercial passenger jet! Well done Mike! This Cub is priceless!
I think the thing to remember is Mike is building this without a real timeframe or budget, public companies are under alot for time and budget pressure. Not saying it justifys their failings sometimes, but I'm sure alot of engineers at Boeing, ect, would love to deal with this kind of precision but the finance guys would rather have looser tolerances in favour of being able to produce an extra part per hour ect.
@@MrJaiimez I wish that your statement were true, but do bean counters really designate quality in engineering? Granted that Mike controls when parts are made, choosing temp etc., but surely the biggest guys can temperature control the machining areas, and subassembly areas. You just have to specify requirements. He does, they don’t. Simple? Timeframe? Budget? As if Boeing or Airbus are pressed for either as it takes years to design and tool to build aircraft. They neither lack either. Mike worked his ass off and created products that were needed, built a business that obviously builds quality products, priced accordingly, and continues doing the same. The twins have a booming business that can’t keep up with orders. Then he does super engineering and manufacturing after work and weekends to design and assemble a excellent prototype of a world class experimental aircraft. The biggest guys might, but not at the profit margins required. My 2 cents worth.
We need to see more Ron!!! That was so cool! You really are the modern day Howard Hughes! What an inspiration to have someone with such passion and ingenuity share your build processes. The motivation I need to keep going with my Zenith 750 SD build. BACK TO WORK!!
If the aviation industry advanced at all planes would have dimples like golf balls to increase strength, reduce weight, improve aerodynamics and stabilize flight proving nasa and space x are fraudulent because we went to the moon when it was too cold to explore Antarctica so we could go to Mars after watching star wars.
I used to work at VIKING AIR for a few years up here in Victoria BC, have been around and have put together hundreds of Wing Stages... let me tell you... The tolerances you have are quite remarkable, you couldn't do this kind of production without someone like Mike in charge... Your innovation and bringing it to life are just amazing. I cant wait to get my pilots license..... just a dream right now.... I get sad every time your videos end... Love Scrappy.
I've been a fan of Bert and Dick Rutan.Their aircraft have been a revolution in aircraft design. But you have taken design to the next level Mike. Amazing work.
I was thinking this awhile ago. I wonder who Burt and Dick look up too for inspiration. I am willing to bet if they have found Mike, they watch every video too
@@EamonnSeoigh Well, given the REALLY slow speed design of the wings, just a little head wind will allow a negative ground speed ... waiting to see this.
@@FlyingAl2006 Dick is aware of this. I send him (as part of a group of us old fighter jocks) emails with key portions of Mike's build... like the last one.
Nice! Waking up to Scrappy wing updates on a Saturday morning! The engineering is so amazing to see. Really next level stuff. Back to work Mike! Love it!
RON, I really like the short little clip you tossed in. and i love the way you thought of making your friend happy before yourself. You seam like a great guy! BACK TO WORK!
Oh my lord sir you just need a tv channel that plays 1 hour videos!!!! I hate it when they are over!!! Mike you are a amazing man and I hope to meet you! God Bless you and your family!! God bless Scrappy!!! Can we come and work for free just to be near your genius??? Best work ethics I have ever seen!!!!!
Love scrappy. Been watching from day one. And would love to see a live stream on test flight day if possible. I’m sure everyone here would too. Please please live stream. And sorry for your loss of Draco 😔
The fact that you thought this entire thing through is mind blowing. The fact that it all fits together is incredible. All those months you kept us captivated building Scrappy we thought you were ignoring the wings. In fact you were developing them in your mind and then in a computer. It is hard to imagine.
I am just constantly blown away by Mike’s drive to push mechanical engineering and design to the next level and bring it to fruition in experimental aviation! Thanks for the inspiration to be more motivated to follow my passion!
Anyone else constantly checking the scrubber at the bottom of all of Mike's videos, wishing they could somehow magically last longer? Then saying "NOOOOOOO!!!" as the video nears the end? Maybe it's just me
I get what you're saying about 'the whole world moves forward' - the big companies can't take risks like you can building for yourself. Airbus, Bombardier, Boeing... if they take a risk like this, and it fails, the publicity could destroy them. If it fails for you... odds are, it's just back to the drawing board for something better. When it works for you, they can then look at your work and build on it.
@@bsf225 That's what I mean. As soon as one of the big companies says "We tried something new, it didn't work out" their stock plummets and their customers begin dropping orders. Mike has the luxury of being in a position where he can do that, a luxury the big names just don't have.
Not to mention Mike Patey only has to answer to 1 person, his wife. He is only limited by his own creativity and time. Major companies are ran by boards and bean counters and are accountable to their share holders so it becomes exponentially harder to take bold risks due to the fear of failure, bankruptcy and lawsuits.
Hi Mike, A Canadian here following your channel for past two years. Love your energy, enthusiasm and engineering knowledge... Newly aviation licensed with an ultralight Titan Tornado II in the past 2 years...just soaking it all up and loving it. Thanks!
I would say, "WOW"! Thanks for sharing your engineering work how this light plane is built and show to the world. This is very interesting to watch. This is something that most of us won't even see in reality or know the technology behind during our lifetime and only on TH-cam or someone who shares his work. Thanks Mike. Amazing!
Mike, I think you are one of the greatest inspirators I have ever experienced! Sharing your love for aviation gives so much. I was permanently grounded in 2007 due to health issues, ripped my heart out. For years I was unable to enjoy aviation. However, after watching your channel for the last year, a lot of passion has come back. Even if I am not allowed to be a pilot myself, I can still be a passenger and also fly model airplanes and drones. Thank you for bringing the joy back! 😊🛫🚁
I still giggle when Draco lifts off in 10' and climbs like a homesick angel in the outtro ... and now I'm picturing Scrappy in the background out-climbing it 2:1, at a minimum. :)
@@gr8belayr Scrappy will be a LOT lighter than Draco, and with not much less power (Draco was 680SHP, Scrappy is setup for 600 on NOS). Wilga's are big & heavy birds for a 4-seat STOL and while Scrappy will be a big boi by Cub standards, it's likely to still be much lighter than a stock Wilga, let alone Draco.
Hard work and the levels of perfection with new inventions is making Scrappy so unique. You are going to enjoy the fruits of your labor Mike. Thank you for making us part of your journey.
I am not an engineer or pilot…you make me wish I was both…I love this, the passion, the excellence the go for it attitude…following every step of the way!!!!
Scrappy being pulled back into the hanger at the end was a better cliffhanger than anything Hollywood has put out in decades. I'm pumped to see Scrappy with the wings on!
soon we will be left speechless as he reveals that the wings sweep back along the fuselage...this feature, coupled with the lift surfaces he's put around the landing gear struts and the airscrew from another field entirely, will allow him to take off from between trees growing super close together, gain air and eventually take proper flight when he spreads the wings once airborne, you just watch! THIS is bush flying, redefined! Mike will be able to get into and out of places you couldn't reach with a horse or a ski-doo even!
Modding a Wilga and making Draco seemed like it was tough to top, but somehow Mike (And Ron!) did it. Mike using his time, money and expertise to share building this Baja Transformer Cub is one of the coolest things ever.
Thank you, Mike, for allowing us to watch your awesome engineering and construction. You embody what the home-building ethos should be, always striving for excellence and innovation. This is the coolest thing I have followed in my 73 years on this planet.
Once again you have blown me away Mike, I will say now Discovery Science should have produced this into a full on documentary but then I doubt that they could get the amount of content in that you, Ron and your Family have produced, you are a marvel of Engineering and Boy I HOPE OTHER GA MANUFACTURERS ARE LISTENING! KUDOS TO YOU Mike........
I agree discovery should pick this up… but they need to pay for his time which I’m sure isn’t cheap. somehow I think Mike’s business acumen is as sharp as his engineering skills.
I feel so lucky being able to see this whole process. amazing plane and amazing work, you sure are an source of inspiration. can't wait for the next video, thank you very much!
Perfection in perfection - idea, design, engineering, planing, production, assembly - absolutely great, never seen before at this level. It‘s the perfection to every and the smallest detail. What a pleasure to see in ourdays. Do it perfect at the beginning!
The most mindblowing thing about Mike: he works 10-12 hours in his company and AFTER THAT he works on his projects & makes TH-cam videos. Yes, he does all this what you watch here in his spare time...😲🤑😎👍
@@karsonbranham3900 - As the new CEO, the man would not expect any more of others than he is willing to put in himself. Who of his underlings could measure up?? There would probably have to be a complete tableclearing of FAA staff and a new recruitment. Then the new FAA itself designs the aircraft to purpose. Then manufacturers have to demonstrate their competence before they are even accepted into a bidding war to receive a licence to build it. Such fantasies aside, the FAA could become a whole new evolution of frustration for the new CEO. Who in all conscience would wish that upon him.
I know I'm just a random bloke on the interweb, but your amazing fit and finish are a tribute to your immense attention to detail, and a total credit to you. Wonderful to see.
Just remarkable how you have designed those wings. You should be very proud Ron to work with I think one of the best. Thank you Mike for sharing these ways of constructing a wing. Rock on buddy.
Something I feel is understated but the most moving for me, is seeing your wife and kids elbow deep into Scrappy and helping you. Nothing makes a project (of any kind or size) more special than doing it WITH your loved ones!! Now get back to work...... :)
Mike, for Best Tugs, please consider making tugs to move around museum cars. Each wheel would be lifted by it's own tug, with swivel capability to move cars any direction, even laterally.
UNBELIEVABLE progress man!! 👊🏼😁👍🏼 I think EVERYONE could use a friend that’s as GREAT as Ron. Mike you are one blessed man to have such a great family and great friends always around you. I wish I had this kind of help on restoring my late Grandfathers J-3 Cub. 😁
Thank you for including us in this absolutely brilliant build. It motivates and inspires me to get to work as I watch pure, natural genius and grit "get back to work." This could be one of the great mottos for the country. Support Our Troops. Def*E*nd our Police.
Haaar! I'm a retired machinist with a numerical control background dating back to the late 1960's. Once employed working with now defunct Douglas Aircraft in Canada 5 axis machining main wing spars & other wing parts for the DC10 among others. TOTALLY identify with you designing while trying to get a nights sleep. It's entirely how every major aeronautical advancement has happened throughout history - start with a fantasy and strive to make it a reality with no thought of the impossible ever entering the equation. Wonderful stuff!
Sheet metal working out perfect isn’t luck my friend. It’s proper planning and double checking and being the freaking best in the business. Absolutely incredible sir. Back to work.
What an amazing era we live in where an average Joe like me can log into windows and watch this kind of genius at work. There are no words to describe how much pleasure I derive from watching your videos but please... never stop doing this!!
Ron “The Man” behind the Man! I’d love to be a partner like Ron! Thanks for the character development piece on Ron! I’ve been waiting to hear more about him FOREVER.
The quality of workmanship, attention to detail, and bling in places that’ll rarely be seen is amazing. It inspires and provides hope for aviation and restores my faith in humanity after watching the aviation soap opera of the Raptor. The polar opposite of the Raptor program and very refreshing.
This. This. THIS!!! I want to be excited and contemplate what kind of crazy he'll bring, but I know it's a waste of time because there's no way my ideas will even be a shadow of what he actually builds! 🤣🤣
Great to see your amazing wife helping drill and rivet and sand. Hope you are helping her with her Cub. Unless she says "Hey hands off pal" this is my bird. Love the videos, been following since day one. I can't wait to see it in person, feel like I know every cable, rivet, fuel line, cable in Scrapy. Take care Mike, back to work.
I've watched the build of Scrappy since the very first video. Extremely excited to see it finished but kinda sad it's coming to an end build wise. Keep up the amazing work Mike and Ron. 👍👍
Bend's almost always create strength. And where you are explaining that it looked as though you were using .050 sheet. combining that with machined Billet ribs and parts. wow!!
Seeing the end view of the skinned wing reminds me of the a works view of a swiss watch. I can get the time anywhere, but to see the mechanism inside really captures my interests.
Mike's almost certainly not a billionaire - it would be very difficult for someone working in general aviation to be one - but I think it's safe to say the Patey's are doing okay for themselves ;). They re-invest a lot of their profits back into aviation.
Need to start a Gofundme so we can have him cloned. Then we get all his clones educated the same way he was and sent around the world to fix all the problem spots.
@@antibrevity the two brothers are doing very well for themselves. They have founded and sold a few multi million dollar companies in there lives. They have used their adhd to an advantage and not a disability.
Amazing work, Mike! The final cost of designing and custom-building Scrappy must be astronomical, but I’ll leave the calculation of manufacturing costs to the bean counters. When passion is involved, money is no object.
He has done very well in the business world .. my view is how better to spend it before one pushes up daisies .. what's the point of keeping it .. plus the value added product at the end is worth more than what he put in to it anyway ... I would bet a considerable sum he could sell this in the 2 million range some Ferraris and Conigseggs go for ... perhaps in less than 15 minutes on the market
Its always such an adventure to watch how your mind works, things that already work and work very well, you pull that tech apart in your head and reengineer it to perform more efficiently and effectively. You are an inspiration to all of us that have built projects and put in hours and found ways to make it perform better and make it last for others to see and copy your innovations!!!!
You know, your expertise in engineering is borne from years of experience and the depth of that expertise absolutely floors me. Especially considering you didn't go to college. (I assume. I doubt your ADHD brain could tolerate it.) I wish I could know how you got into some of the industries you got into, and especially how you went from a tinkerer/hobbyist to owning an engineering firm that did smart hybrid systems! Because I want to chase you down that path. After reading your brothers book I suddenly realize that I may have the tools (ADHD + Gifted IQ) to be just as successful as you. That terrifies me but also excites me because I consider you my ultimate role model. An absolute perfect superhuman person with all the same tastes, values, and interests as me.
Mike in the next video. “so we are pulling a vacuum on the wings and you want believe it, it is completely sealed no leaks” lol but seriously the work this man puts out is unmatched. From all of the hand placed carbon fiber to weeks of sanding to machining a thousand parts at the right temperature so that everything goes together perfectly.. your my hero
Yay Ron! Good to see you taking some camera time! You got to do more in front of the camera. We all know how much you put in so step up and take some credit... we know the boss won't mind!
We want more Ron! Haha
The bass player in my band is named Ron and he is quite the self effacing joker. When he thinks more of his bass is needed in the mix he chants “ More Ron, Mo’ Ron, Mo’ Ron.”
Perfectly lined up…1st time!
He's a pro.
Specifying the machining temperature . . . that is pinning down the tolerances.
Never expected anything different!!
I am always floored by your intensity, ideas and ability to drag those ideas into the real world. Having the idea is one thing. Dragging it kicking and screaming into the world is entirely another.
Well said!
Mr. Jones, I agree with “TNG”. Well said!!! We are witnessing the “birth” of a new reality!!!
Indeed!
As someone who has many years experience with repairing and major overhauls of Boeing aircraft, and dealing with stacks of shims that Boeing used in areas like the structure surrounding the S duct on a 727, to make up for large tolerances in fitment, makes witnessing of the precision and exacting tolerances achieved by Mike Patey, all the more impressive! I am completely blown away by Scrappy. We are witnessing unequaled engineering prowess. I eagerly await each and every video.
I was waiting for such a comment 😄
I also work on Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Been in aircraft maintenance since I was 19 years old and what Mike is doing is on an unreal level. This is more like a commercial passenger jet! Well done Mike! This Cub is priceless!
Who could've said it any better??
I think the thing to remember is Mike is building this without a real timeframe or budget, public companies are under alot for time and budget pressure.
Not saying it justifys their failings sometimes, but I'm sure alot of engineers at Boeing, ect, would love to deal with this kind of precision but the finance guys would rather have looser tolerances in favour of being able to produce an extra part per hour ect.
@@MrJaiimez I wish that your statement were true, but do bean counters really designate quality in engineering? Granted that Mike controls when parts are made, choosing temp etc., but surely the biggest guys can temperature control the machining areas, and subassembly areas. You just have to specify requirements. He does, they don’t. Simple? Timeframe? Budget? As if Boeing or Airbus are pressed for either as it takes years to design and tool to build aircraft. They neither lack either. Mike worked his ass off and created products that were needed, built a business that obviously builds quality products, priced accordingly, and continues doing the same. The twins have a booming business that can’t keep up with orders. Then he does super engineering and manufacturing after work and weekends to design and assemble a excellent prototype of a world class experimental aircraft. The biggest guys might, but not at the profit margins required. My 2 cents worth.
We need to see more Ron!!! That was so cool! You really are the modern day Howard Hughes! What an inspiration to have someone with such passion and ingenuity share your build processes. The motivation I need to keep going with my Zenith 750 SD build. BACK TO WORK!!
If..." do what you love and you will never work a day in your life" was a person! Love this guys work ethic and attitude it motivates me
Forget about billionaires flying to space, this is the most interesting development in aviation 2021.
Elon is China's pooch. Mike is brave and free :)
True fact
Give Mike Elon’s budget. He’ll figure out anti-gravity and warp drive in 30 days. 😊 we’d be on Mars in 3 months.
If the aviation industry advanced at all planes would have dimples like golf balls to increase strength, reduce weight, improve aerodynamics and stabilize flight proving nasa and space x are fraudulent because we went to the moon when it was too cold to explore Antarctica so we could go to Mars after watching star wars.
Everything in this manless leaderless hell is a lie.
Mikes ideas, work ethic and vision are unreal. And then they come together and become real!
And together the congregation said, "Back to work."
Him articulating that crazy ass wing assembly never gets old, amazing!
@@LlessurHterag music is fine
I used to work at VIKING AIR for a few years up here in Victoria BC, have been around and have put together hundreds of Wing Stages... let me tell you... The tolerances you have are quite remarkable, you couldn't do this kind of production without someone like Mike in charge... Your innovation and bringing it to life are just amazing. I cant wait to get my pilots license..... just a dream right now....
I get sad every time your videos end... Love Scrappy.
It's awesome that Ron is getting in front of the camera more. Awesome work as always guys! This thing is going to be incredible!
As a retired Machinist, I love your work. I've been a big fan of yours for years 😊.
I can't wait to see Scrappy fly !!!
I've been a fan of Bert and Dick Rutan.Their aircraft have been a revolution in aircraft design. But you have taken design to the next level Mike. Amazing work.
I was thinking this awhile ago. I wonder who Burt and Dick look up too for inspiration. I am willing to bet if they have found Mike, they watch every video too
Same philosophy, do a lot with a small team and with the minimum of paperwork.
Truly inspirational engineering.
@@FlyingAl2006 I think they definitely would if Mike could make Scappy fly backwards.🤣
@@EamonnSeoigh Well, given the REALLY slow speed design of the wings, just a little head wind will allow a negative ground speed ... waiting to see this.
@@FlyingAl2006 Dick is aware of this. I send him (as part of a group of us old fighter jocks) emails with key portions of Mike's build... like the last one.
Ron is like perfectly tanned year round, what a champ. Good work guys this is super inspirational to what's possible.
That 10% extra thought and care on every part is what makes the difference.
14:10 = "Our luck is holding out..." Amazing how much planning and work goes into being "lucky!" Wonderful series.
Nice! Waking up to Scrappy wing updates on a Saturday morning! The engineering is so amazing to see. Really next level stuff. Back to work Mike! Love it!
RON, I really like the short little clip you tossed in. and i love the way you thought of making your friend happy before yourself. You seam like a great guy!
BACK TO WORK!
The most amazing thing about your channel, Mike, isn't that you're brilliant, innovative and high achieving - it's that you're sharing it with us.
Oh my lord sir you just need a tv channel that plays 1 hour videos!!!! I hate it when they are over!!! Mike you are a amazing man and I hope to meet you! God Bless you and your family!! God bless Scrappy!!! Can we come and work for free just to be near your genius??? Best work ethics I have ever seen!!!!!
Love scrappy. Been watching from day one. And would love to see a live stream on test flight day if possible. I’m sure everyone here would too. Please please live stream. And sorry for your loss of Draco 😔
Ron FTW!!! :D
When Mike is away, the work doesn't stop. Back to work!
The fact that you thought this entire thing through is mind blowing. The fact that it all fits together is incredible. All those months you kept us captivated building Scrappy we thought you were ignoring the wings. In fact you were developing them in your mind and then in a computer. It is hard to imagine.
Creativity, imagination, cad work, design, CNC machining, craftsmanship, mechanics, the best ever. You’re amazing Mike!
I always love it when the real parts slot together just like the CAD model! :-D
16:07 The Legend himself :DDD
Mike's attention to detail is simply amazing. His workmanship is second to none.
I am just constantly blown away by Mike’s drive to push mechanical engineering and design to the next level and bring it to fruition in experimental aviation! Thanks for the inspiration to be more motivated to follow my passion!
Anyone else constantly checking the scrubber at the bottom of all of Mike's videos, wishing they could somehow magically last longer? Then saying "NOOOOOOO!!!" as the video nears the end? Maybe it's just me
definitely :)
Rest assured it’s not only you. I paused it at 4 minutes till the end, took a brief walk and talked myself into accepting the inevitable 😆
Every time 😂 I sometimes rewind a little a carry on
Big thumbs up for Ron for always being there 👍
I get what you're saying about 'the whole world moves forward' - the big companies can't take risks like you can building for yourself. Airbus, Bombardier, Boeing... if they take a risk like this, and it fails, the publicity could destroy them. If it fails for you... odds are, it's just back to the drawing board for something better.
When it works for you, they can then look at your work and build on it.
Bill Lear Big Risk in slide rule days
@@MrSpad007 And how many times did it nearly kill the company? A fair few as I recall. But he persevered, and it paid off
A big difference between Mike and the the companies you mentioned is that Mike can admit his mistakes. The big companies? Not so much....
@@bsf225 That's what I mean. As soon as one of the big companies says "We tried something new, it didn't work out" their stock plummets and their customers begin dropping orders.
Mike has the luxury of being in a position where he can do that, a luxury the big names just don't have.
Not to mention Mike Patey only has to answer to 1 person, his wife. He is only limited by his own creativity and time.
Major companies are ran by boards and bean counters and are accountable to their share holders so it becomes exponentially harder to take bold risks due to the fear of failure, bankruptcy and lawsuits.
Ron.
Hell Yea. Glad you made a scene in the video.
Hi Mike, A Canadian here following your channel for past two years. Love your energy, enthusiasm and engineering knowledge... Newly aviation licensed with an ultralight Titan Tornado II in the past 2 years...just soaking it all up and loving it. Thanks!
Every time I watch an episode, you make me feel great about life. Thanks for the inspiration.
I would say, "WOW"! Thanks for sharing your engineering work how this light plane is built and show to the world. This is very interesting to watch. This is something that most of us won't even see in reality or know the technology behind during our lifetime and only on TH-cam or someone who shares his work. Thanks Mike. Amazing!
Mike, I think you are one of the greatest inspirators I have ever experienced! Sharing your love for aviation gives so much. I was permanently grounded in 2007 due to health issues, ripped my heart out. For years I was unable to enjoy aviation. However, after watching your channel for the last year, a lot of passion has come back. Even if I am not allowed to be a pilot myself, I can still be a passenger and also fly model airplanes and drones. Thank you for bringing the joy back! 😊🛫🚁
I start to always cry in the end when the song kicks in.. why does it have to stop?! Back to Work!
Yeah that's about how I feel every week!
I still giggle when Draco lifts off in 10' and climbs like a homesick angel in the outtro ... and now I'm picturing Scrappy in the background out-climbing it 2:1, at a minimum. :)
I think the weight of this might keep it from beating Draco off the ground
@@gr8belayr - That's what over 100 lbs. of nitrous is for. 😁
@@SmittySmithsonite If Mike ever runs full boost + nitrous at sea level, the power will be incredible.
@@patheddles4004 - I would LOVE to see that climb rate! Better yet, I'd love to experience that from the right seat!! 😎
@@gr8belayr Scrappy will be a LOT lighter than Draco, and with not much less power (Draco was 680SHP, Scrappy is setup for 600 on NOS). Wilga's are big & heavy birds for a 4-seat STOL and while Scrappy will be a big boi by Cub standards, it's likely to still be much lighter than a stock Wilga, let alone Draco.
Hard work and the levels of perfection with new inventions is making Scrappy so unique. You are going to enjoy the fruits of your labor Mike. Thank you for making us part of your journey.
I'm seeing Ron in more and more of the videos and I love it. Keep having Ron in more videos!
2 minutes after release, already up to 100 vies. You can tell how much the community is hyped up!
hahaha
I am not an engineer or pilot…you make me wish I was both…I love this, the passion, the excellence the go for it attitude…following every step of the way!!!!
Scrappy being pulled back into the hanger at the end was a better cliffhanger than anything Hollywood has put out in decades. I'm pumped to see Scrappy with the wings on!
Exactly! Can't wait to see the wings installed!
Yes
I'm excited to see what he does next with that 1200hp pt6
soon we will be left speechless as he reveals that the wings sweep back along the fuselage...this feature, coupled with the lift surfaces he's put around the landing gear struts and the airscrew from another field entirely, will allow him to take off from between trees growing super close together, gain air and eventually take proper flight when he spreads the wings once airborne, you just watch! THIS is bush flying, redefined! Mike will be able to get into and out of places you couldn't reach with a horse or a ski-doo even!
Great design work and tolerancing, Mike! You are a CAD master!
It must be crunch time! EVERYBODY bucks rivets! Even the wife!💕
Modding a Wilga and making Draco seemed like it was tough to top, but somehow Mike (And Ron!) did it. Mike using his time, money and expertise to share building this Baja Transformer Cub is one of the coolest things ever.
I give him a year before we see Draco 2 with an evolution of Scrappy's wing. This man doesn't stop.
Imagine what dracoX is going to be like
Totally agree, I though nothing could top Draco. I am very happy to wrong!
Thank you, Mike, for allowing us to watch your awesome engineering and construction. You embody what the home-building ethos should be, always striving for excellence and innovation. This is the coolest thing I have followed in my 73 years on this planet.
Once again you have blown me away Mike, I will say now Discovery Science should have produced this into a full on documentary but then I doubt that they could get the amount of content in that you, Ron and your Family have produced, you are a marvel of Engineering and Boy I HOPE OTHER GA MANUFACTURERS ARE LISTENING! KUDOS TO YOU Mike........
I agree discovery should pick this up… but they need to pay for his time which I’m sure isn’t cheap. somehow I think Mike’s business acumen is as sharp as his engineering skills.
Mike and crew your amazing.
I've noticed it's not only the Long Hours but the Ability to get things done RIGHT the first time.
Love to see Ron on the show. Back to work!!!
I feel so lucky being able to see this whole process. amazing plane and amazing work, you sure are an source of inspiration. can't wait for the next video, thank you very much!
Perfection in perfection - idea, design, engineering, planing, production, assembly - absolutely great, never seen before at this level.
It‘s the perfection to every and the smallest detail. What a pleasure to see in ourdays. Do it perfect at the beginning!
The most mindblowing thing about Mike: he works 10-12 hours in his company and AFTER THAT he works on his projects & makes TH-cam videos. Yes, he does all this what you watch here in his spare time...😲🤑😎👍
Great to see Ron in front of the camera!
Mike you are an amazing builder. I wish you were a politician in DC. You'd simply wear the swamp out,
Could you imagine the good that could be accomplished if we had someone the Likes of Mike Patey as FAA Administrator!!!??.!
@@karsonbranham3900 - As the new CEO, the man would not expect any more of others than he is willing to put in himself. Who of his underlings could measure up??
There would probably have to be a complete tableclearing of FAA staff and a new recruitment.
Then the new FAA itself designs the aircraft to purpose. Then manufacturers have to demonstrate their competence before they are even accepted into a bidding war to receive a licence to build it.
Such fantasies aside, the FAA could become a whole new evolution of frustration for the new CEO. Who in all conscience would wish that upon him.
I know I'm just a random bloke on the interweb, but your amazing fit and finish are a tribute to your immense attention to detail, and a total credit to you.
Wonderful to see.
So excited to watch this. Was clicking refresh waiting for it
Just remarkable how you have designed those wings. You should be very proud Ron to work with I think one of the best. Thank you Mike for sharing these ways of constructing a wing. Rock on buddy.
I've always liked air frames, you bring a whole nee level!!
Something I feel is understated but the most moving for me, is seeing your wife and kids elbow deep into Scrappy and helping you. Nothing makes a project (of any kind or size) more special than doing it WITH your loved ones!!
Now get back to work...... :)
Amen to that!
Just getting ready for my wedding today... About to put my suit on... Oh wait... New Scrappy Video... ;)
Who’s the lucky man?
Ha !! #priorities
Hope your Mrs/Mr/Other appreciates Mrs Scrappy.
Priorities! ;-)
Great to see the whole family working as a team! Nice work and a great video. 👏
Good luck on the RC version with this wing design, looks amazing Mike.
Im in awe with your engineering abilities Mike...!! You have so much in your head I dont know how you get through the door ....! Back to work...!!
Mike, for Best Tugs, please consider making tugs to move around museum cars. Each wheel would be lifted by it's own tug, with swivel capability to move cars any direction, even laterally.
Could you not put casters under three wheels and just use a tug on one?
@@thomascalton3067 You could, but that would NOT be the Patey way!
Also for car dealership showrooms and car repair shops. It's a pain to move cars around in such places.
That market should be huge.
@@georgechoquette5735
Look up “Go Jacks”. Inexpensive and work well.
UNBELIEVABLE progress man!!
👊🏼😁👍🏼
I think EVERYONE could use a friend that’s as GREAT as Ron. Mike you are one blessed man to have such a great family and great friends always around you. I wish I had this kind of help on restoring my late Grandfathers J-3 Cub. 😁
Mike is taking out of the box thinking, precision engineering and craftsmanship to ever increasing and extraordinary levels! Wow... just wow :)
Thank you for including us in this absolutely brilliant build. It motivates and inspires me to get to work as I watch pure, natural genius and grit "get back to work." This could be one of the great mottos for the country.
Support Our Troops.
Def*E*nd our Police.
I'm looking forward to seeing Ron build himself a Bush plane 💪
Haaar! I'm a retired machinist with a numerical control background dating back to the late 1960's. Once employed working with now defunct Douglas Aircraft in Canada 5 axis machining main wing spars & other wing parts for the DC10 among others. TOTALLY identify with you designing while trying to get a nights sleep. It's entirely how every major aeronautical advancement has happened throughout history - start with a fantasy and strive to make it a reality with no thought of the impossible ever entering the equation. Wonderful stuff!
So much Awesome! This "ride" has been one of my high points during the pandemic. I always look forward to the next installment. Thanks Mike, and Crew!
Sheet metal working out perfect isn’t luck my friend. It’s proper planning and double checking and being the freaking best in the business. Absolutely incredible sir. Back to work.
Amazing as always…can’t wait to see this in person!
All I can say is that she is smaller than you think haha
What an amazing era we live in where an average Joe like me can log into windows and watch this kind of genius at work. There are no words to describe how much pleasure I derive from watching your videos but please... never stop doing this!!
You need to make a T Shirt with your fist bump thing. Its iconic
Ron “The Man” behind the Man! I’d love to be a partner like Ron! Thanks for the character development piece on Ron! I’ve been waiting to hear more about him FOREVER.
This goes past craftsmanship this Plane is a Work Of Art.
I'm reminded of Miller, Duesenberg, and Bugatti.
The quality of workmanship, attention to detail, and bling in places that’ll rarely be seen is amazing. It inspires and provides hope for aviation and restores my faith in humanity after watching the aviation soap opera of the Raptor. The polar opposite of the Raptor program and very refreshing.
And to think that this all started as a scrap airframe. Draco X is going to be totally insane!
This. This. THIS!!! I want to be excited and contemplate what kind of crazy he'll bring, but I know it's a waste of time because there's no way my ideas will even be a shadow of what he actually builds! 🤣🤣
It was great seeing your face Ron! Love the progress! Back to work!
“It’s a little more work …” - Mike Patey’s approach to everything! 🤣
Never take the easy way, you'll never be disappointed.
Great to see your amazing wife helping drill and rivet and sand. Hope you are helping her with her Cub. Unless she says "Hey hands off pal" this is my bird. Love the videos, been following since day one. I can't wait to see it in person, feel like I know every cable, rivet, fuel line, cable in Scrapy. Take care Mike, back to work.
I don't think i will ever get bored of watching machined things perfectly fitting into other machined things...
I've watched the build of Scrappy since the very first video. Extremely excited to see it finished but kinda sad it's coming to an end build wise. Keep up the amazing work Mike and Ron. 👍👍
Bend's almost always create strength. And where you are explaining that it looked as though you were using .050 sheet. combining that with machined Billet ribs and parts. wow!!
Seeing the end view of the skinned wing reminds me of the a works view of a swiss watch. I can get the time anywhere, but to see the mechanism inside really captures my interests.
If Mike is a billionaire, he deserves to be. This is mind-blowing. And he seems to imply a lot of people. Great guy and aviation superstar.
Mike's almost certainly not a billionaire - it would be very difficult for someone working in general aviation to be one - but I think it's safe to say the Patey's are doing okay for themselves ;). They re-invest a lot of their profits back into aviation.
I was just thinking if I were a billionaire instead of buying some stupid NFT digital art I would commission Mike Patey to make a real masterpiece!
Need to start a Gofundme so we can have him cloned. Then we get all his clones educated the same way he was and sent around the world to fix all the problem spots.
@@antibrevity the two brothers are doing very well for themselves. They have founded and sold a few multi million dollar companies in there lives. They have used their adhd to an advantage and not a disability.
Mike is a multimillionaire at least.
Such attention to detail. This wing or a copy of it belongs in a museum somewhere.
Amazing work, Mike! The final cost of designing and custom-building Scrappy must be astronomical, but I’ll leave the calculation of manufacturing costs to the bean counters. When passion is involved, money is no object.
He has done very well in the business world .. my view is how better to spend it before one pushes up daisies .. what's the point of keeping it .. plus the value added product at the end is worth more than what he put in to it anyway ... I would bet a considerable sum he could sell this in the 2 million range some Ferraris and Conigseggs go for ... perhaps in less than 15 minutes on the market
Yup.
Mark Doan Koenigsegg is the name you’re looking for. Hypercars built by the Swedish genius priced in the $millions.
Its always such an adventure to watch how your mind works, things that already work and work very well, you pull that tech apart in your head and reengineer it to perform more efficiently and effectively. You are an inspiration to all of us that have built projects and put in hours and found ways to make it perform better and make it last for others to see and copy your innovations!!!!
You know, your expertise in engineering is borne from years of experience and the depth of that expertise absolutely floors me.
Especially considering you didn't go to college. (I assume. I doubt your ADHD brain could tolerate it.)
I wish I could know how you got into some of the industries you got into, and especially how you went from a tinkerer/hobbyist to owning an engineering firm that did smart hybrid systems!
Because I want to chase you down that path. After reading your brothers book I suddenly realize that I may have the tools (ADHD + Gifted IQ) to be just as successful as you.
That terrifies me but also excites me because I consider you my ultimate role model. An absolute perfect superhuman person with all the same tastes, values, and interests as me.
Mike in the next video. “so we are pulling a vacuum on the wings and you want believe it, it is completely sealed no leaks” lol but seriously the work this man puts out is unmatched. From all of the hand placed carbon fiber to weeks of sanding to machining a thousand parts at the right temperature so that everything goes together perfectly.. your my hero
I want to see Mike build a personal jet SO BAD I can't even express it.
That would probably be the most complicated thing ever made
@@tylerv9174 if anyone can do it on his own, that's freaking Mike Patey
His “jets “ just have propellers . Performance wise he’s already there.
@@tylerv9174 But also the lightest.
Could probably base it on the bd-10 or a subsonix
Yay Ron! Good to see you taking some camera time! You got to do more in front of the camera. We all know how much you put in so step up and take some credit... we know the boss won't mind!
that wing must cost and arm and a leg, but now i get why you milled everything, crazy tolerances. impressive
So impressive.
I can’t wait to see Scrappy airborne.
I’m sure Mike & Company are drooling at the bit x 1,000.
If Disney ever does another 'Planes', I'd bet Scrappy lands a part.
It should!!!!
If I were Mike and they did, I'd sue. No way I'd want my name associated with such an evil company.
Turbulence was in Planes
LEAD ROLL ! ...... A whole show from the scrap yard to the finished plane.
Nice teaser for wing attachment
Imagine if the guy building that raptor plane had mikes skills.
Exactly. Nice guy and I appriciate his drive, but this is so on another level.
Mile would not start that misconception 🙈
1 scoop of hard work 1 scoop of engineering and 1 cup of true passion...That plane will be legendary, I can't wait !!!