"A little more than necessary" should be the tagline for every aspect of this build, and what we should all aspire to in everything we do. Mike is a life coach. ;)
Mike, thank you so much for sharing your build with us. Most of us will never be able to afford the experience of building our own airplane but because of you we get to enjoy the experience as if we were there passing you wrenches. You have a lot of good friends that you’ve never met out here! Thanks for the ride!
His body language... I don't know how to explain it other than child like passion. Maintaining a level of Christmas eve energy... "holy shit this AMAZING! I've spent 1,000 hours in the project! And I've got twice that left and it's the COOLEST thing ever, I wish I had 100,000 hrs to go because this is literally the coolest thing any human has ever done!" The kicker is that he's not a child. He's a grown man with 4 kids, marriage, employees, search and rescue where others lives are literally in his hands....a good chunk of life lived. It's pretty damn inspiring!!
That brake fluid light is super cool but more cool than that is that you’re encouraging people to come play with your airplane and touch it and get close! So many people with that airplane would put a fence around it and a “don’t touch” sign. Thank you for being so open to everyone being interested and allowing them to get close! You’re an amazing ambassador to the aviation community!!
16:00 I've never seen Mike so tore up about Draco. When it happened and he owned up to it, he was still in shock. I almost cried when I saw this in this video. HANG IN THERE MIKE!!!
I watch your video because of how passionate you are about your project and your love for engineer and your thoughtfulness about every little detail. Thank you for sharing.
A normal person during COVID shutdown: "I cleaned my house, I feel accomplished. Break time." Mike Patey: "I built the craziest cub ever. Back to work!" I've known some real workaholics in my life, Mike is, by far, at the top of the list. 🤠
I left a comment in youtube comments section at about 3:00am one time and he immediately responded back!!!I was very surprised he would be up at that hour!!👍🇺🇸
I've never been more invested in watching a project come together. This is such a fantastic thing to see unfold, and gives me a ton of little ideas for my car builds; even the simple little things provide great insight into the overall build quality of this thing. Truly spectacular piece of engineering, probably going to be a tear in my eye seeing the "first flight" video!
This is so incredibly impressive. When you are in the air you know you did it right, and you know the people who worked on this baby put their heart and soul into making it as near perfect as humanly possible.
I watched back at one of the first Draco videos and noticed that the quality and detail of the videos improved dramatically. Thank you for giving so much to the community!
@@MikePatey We should have the RV-14 flying this winter - I'd love to fly down see your shop. Maybe you can help me put some shocks and big wheels on it? :)
reveals the worlds most amazing panel ever: states "I could not be happier right now". uhhhhhhh, you better be, the rest of us are feeling extreme jealousy. lol. just unbelievable. I'm so stoked for you right now. you truly are a visionary and the effort that goes into building your toys is astounding. you deserve every bit of the excitement you're feeling!
@@MaximEck96 all factory IO-720's are rated at 400 hp. Mike's is a 780 (a 780 was never made by Lycoming) so considering the bigger displacement and higher compression plus whatever else is done to it...it likely makes a good deal more than 400 unless Mike is limiting it for other reasons
I just hope he learned a lesson in crosswind aileron authority at very low speed especially with that huge torque up front making the problem even more dangerous.
I love an instrument panel that is designed just the way you built this one. I like it when everything is evenly spaced out and everything is built based on the center of the entire panel. To me the way you designed and built this panel is perfect in every way. Couldn't be better. Everything screen and switch and knob is easily accessible and easy to learn where everything is at. Everything is laid out perfect.
I just wanted to let you know how much I love your vidio’s. I used to fly and just watching your videos brings it all back to me. I’m 76 and haven’t flown in 20 yrs, this makes me want to go up again. About starting your big block 8, back in the 70’s - 80’s we used to put 6 volt coils in our 12 volt race car starters because we had 12 to 1 compression. This will make your engine start in any conditions but you can’t over crank it or you’ll burn the starter up. Just a thought! Thanks again, Frank the old guy 🤪
Mike, You’re the only guy I’ll drop everything I’m doing to check out your build. I love running my own business. Freedom to enjoy my fellow entrepreneurs.
I was surprised he didn’t go for a high def multi thermal / digital image camera on the under belly similar to what we had in the Mastiff armoured vehicles for when he is landing on rough terrain
So I own a boat repair shop and sometimes I'll just reave your channel playing in the background for motivation. You're very inspirational to me. I would LOVE to fly with you some day.
No one is going to say anything about the built-in pulse oximeters!?! Mike, your ingenuity knows no bounds and nothing about this build is unnecessary. Thankful to be along for the build and eager the smile on your face when it gets airborne.
Your enthusiasm is so infectious. You and the other cowboys have helped this 51 year old Chicago garbage man decide to go to aviator school and move to the desert and love life.
Wow! You sound like me, I'm a bit older at 62 but I live just south of Chicago, haul garbage, plan on getting back to flying and moving to the desert and to build an airplane.
A mans ultimate garage!! With Every modern tool currently available! We can only dream. Mike and Mark can make it real. Inspirational is an understatement. Back to work
I cannot resonate enough what Mike is doing with the backseat, we just finished our Lockwood Aircam build and we placed a G3X in the back that is linked to the G3X in the front. At first, I thought it was overkill but after flying the airplane around 90 hours I can tell you its the best thing we did. The Garmin is so user friendly that even non-pilots in the back seat can learn to use the system within an hour-long flight. The best part is when you have a pilot in the back, they can run all the systems while you focus on flying in the front. Most flights in the Aircam are below 500ft AGL so this is super nice. After owning a G3X I am sold on Garmin for life, I will not use any other system out there. They just do it better. Fun Fact- Initially the G3X was only single-engine capable, I hear that a "certain" Aircam got them to make it multi-capable;)
Mike Patey is a national treasure. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed watching anything as much (and learning as much!) as his Draco and Scrappy videos. I never thought I'd see another plane as cool as Draco again, but it looks like scrappy might even top it. I've always been interested in aviation, but never "did anything" about it, and I think that is going to have to change, and these projects are much of the inspiration. Thank you!
Some of the best content on TH-cam. I’m in school for engineering of all your explanations and processes are so interesting. Great work can’t wait to see it fly.
One word.... WOW!!!!! I'm tired just thinking of the amount of work you put in to your projects whether you're building Scrappy or renovating your shop/hangar. You my friend is just outta of this world with how you do things and your attention to details. One of this days I'll have to stop in when I'm in Utah and hopefully see Scrappy and shake your hand. Thank you for the updates updates!
Mike, your enthusiasm in this video has encouraged me to get Back To Work on my project for soaring avionics! Thank you so much for sharing your love of aviation and the building process. Seeing you enjoy this build inspires me.
This guy has to be one of the smartest and most productive people on the planet! I'm in awe over his engineering, creativity and build skills. I feel like such a loser... LOL!
Look at him as a motivator! I had a personal project that was stalled for 7 years because I ran into an obstacle that I couldn't overcome. Mike inspired me to “get back to work” and develop a solution......which I did. It took some effort, and trial and error, but I finished it, and it works!!
@@balsumfractus Mike seemingly effortlessly overcomes the bumps to his ego when he encounters a problem, he's a masterclass of the Moonshot Mentality and what it can produce on an individual level.
But we get told we are all equal by certain old crazy ladies who want us to vote for them! You mean they lied? In Animal Farm all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others! Makes sense....
@@MikePatey mike, look into Raptor aircraft, if you get to it, it will revolutionize the ga world, isn't that your dream? www.raptor-aircraft.com/home.html
Mike, I have to say that you are truly one of the most genuinely happy men I have ever seen. Your enthusiasm is evident in every minute of every video. It is infectious. Thank you so much for the wonderful positivity you have for your aircrafts. Your name should go alongside the Wright Brothers' Memorial as you are surely another one of aviation's amazing geniuses.
I'm a retired aircraft mechanic and have worked on so many planes, most of the Piper and Cessna lines to Airline type but really, these video's showing your creative and skilled fabrication and design applications are so rewarding. That panel for Scrappy is the most beautiful and functional small plane panel that I've ever seen. WOW!! Your channel is my favorite plane channel. Thank you!!!
I wholeheartedly agree. I know little about flying, I am not a pilot and I would never have the money to build or buy my own aircraft, but I enjoy following the build of Scrappy as well as Mike’s enthusiasm. I hear in his videos all the time “I am excited”, “I couldn’t be happier” and “Back to work!”. I enjoy it each time. His optimism and smile is contageous. Thank you Mike!
If only I had a glass cockpit layout like that with all the technology whilst flying in Niu Guinea and New Britain, in the 60's and 70's , it would have made life less stressful and infinitely safer. Great work Mike.
Mike, I just found the video of 913MP's suspenseful flight where you lost partial engine failure. I have to tell you, it brought back memories of a flight I took in 1968. my pilot was not so professional. we actually ran out of gas over L.A, It was only by the grace of GOD we survived. It was 11PM pitch black, i wont bore you with the details. You handled it so professionally. I felt the drama so real it had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I could feel the genuine concern the ATC guy had. Kiddos to him. I am so glad you made it. where else could a schmuck like me get the excitement that all your projects give us. I love all that you and Mark do for GA, thanks and know that we all are so proud of you.
Hey Mike congrats on the DMS! I work at Viking Yachts and we have a DMS and a much larger PAR. We use them to cut all of our plugs for our large and small molds. We have years of knowledge in the best foams, and coatings to use to bring finish hand sanding down to a minimum. Feel free to contact me, and I can give you all of that info to save you some trial and error!
All I could hear when Mike was playing with the cockpit wiring was a Foghorn Leghorn voice saying "I have these feathers numbered for just such an emergency"
Mike please show us how your passenger is going to get in the back seat!!!!! I have twin 16 year old boys that are working to get their privet licences now and thew love your videos. I love when they watch because you are a role model I hope they will follow throughout their lives. Thanks for all you do to inspire us to do our best!!!!!!!
The seat leans forward, but I’ll show it in a future video. And thank you so much, what a nice compliment. All my best wishes to your boys for success!! 👍🏻👍🏻
"On Draco, I made my own batteries". I had to laugh at this. People have asked me over the years, "Is there anything you can't do??" because if I need something that I can't buy, I'll build it. I am decended from a long line of engineers. Building and creating is the most rewarding pastime in the world for me. Right now, I'm building an experimental aircraft. It's no Draco, but it'll be fun! Back to work!
@@scottdb You clearly don't enjoy your chosen profession the way an engineer does. Thats a shame. Go back and watch Mike's reactions to his accomplishments, in all these videos. These are the reactions that everyone should enjoy when it comes to their chosen profession. Thats what makes life worth living.
i asked him that before and i think he said it was certainly something he had considered, but wanted to wait until battery technology gets to a point where you can get decent performance (payload/range/power).
@@jerrywatson7176 If you park it for 48hours every 30 minutes of flight maybe solar panels would work :) With the kind of horse power the bush pilots use I don't think it's even close to being worth it
YES!! ANOTHER SCRAPPY VIDEO!!! Mike, are there any plans on making a 3D scan of Scrappy like you did with Draco? For those of us in model aviation, it would be excellent to be able to build a scale Scrappy or even 3D print a model Scrappy!
Yes! A full 3D scan would be a great gift to the community. I'm certain the flight sim community has the technology, and would love to do it. Not only for sims, but models, etc.
There is no reason for Mike to feel that he is being excessive in building Scrappy. How else can someone build the most ultimate flying fun machine than to fit it with all the dream accessories and fitout options. Well done Mike and team.
Dude that is seriously the coolest cockpit I've ever seen. What a panel. Love the screens, the lights, the color, just everything about it. Just discovered your channel, keep it up!
Sir Im just watching your whole project with my mouth open. Such prescision and nice work. And you seem that you enjoy it so much. I wish every person to be so happy and positive as you are. Thank you
its such a pleasure to see You designing, working on the project to reach your goals, and finishing with such good energy always a smile, never cranky, I wish you the best of the world, You are a standing person, thank you for sharing your life your project that is an inspiration. Never seen before a person with such happiness of life joy for been productive
Both my 3 and 6 year olds like to watch the Scrappy build videos with me. Our 6year old keeps saying she wants to help me build one. We are strongly considering the best plane to build for our family.
Brilliantly manic as ever. The horsepower question you gave away @ 23:22 and a few more glances, with your subtle "Push for 600 HP" starter button. Love it!
I've been watching for about a year with ever growing interest and have come to the conclusion that -- after Scrappy -- you should be building Mars landers and moon shuttles. For fun! NASA Admin 1: Who should get the contract? NASA Admin 2: How about Mike Patey? NASA Admin 1: We'll need a huge design & oversight organization. NASA Admin 2: Nah -- he's got this. Now BACK TO WORK!!!
I agree Mike should build the next mars rover, Him and Elan need to get together and build some epic shit! Love the videos, cant wait to see it fly and hopefully you bring it straight to alaska!
People who have unliked this video have noo life... every video on this channel is awesome and energetic with tons of knowledge and enthusiasm by mike. Sir to me you are the defination of awesomeness ☺️🥰 your personality and your work ethic is off the charts .. watching you talk n explain things is just mesmerizing.
I would put the foil on the engine side where the heat in form of IR radiation is coming. I would also put foil on the side of the battery facing the engine. BTW, I love lithium starting batterys, I have used my Beltenick for 5 years now without it ever missing a beat. Weights 1,92kg. Built stainless overkill bracket for it too.
I realized today while watching this video, when Mike started this build I was a fairly fresh and new student pilot and now I’m a certified pilot. Much more of what Mike talks about makes sense now over when he started this build for me. Great work sir can’t wait to see Scrappy done.
“When we need to fly at 25,000 ft.... sheesh, would be interesting to see how far you would go after jumping in the jet stream. Everything you’ve done so far is blow way past the bar for this build. Getting excited to see the initial test flights!
Climbing to 25,000 ft would sure cut down on the drag. It would be interesting to see how it affects the ground speed. Mike, any chance for a test? Just throw your supercharger back on and give it a blast. I’m betting the wing you have planned will handle it.
I was under the impression with what Mike was referring to that he would be able to develop the amount of power to climb to that height without much effort, tend to think that the supercharger would be able to maintain better performance at that altitude. Just taken aback when he mentioned it and chuckled a bit. Haven’t experienced anything over 13,000 ft in the Cessna 180 unpressurized yet, just the oxygen tank supply.
I came across this and got hooked on watching only because of your Excitement over what you do in life. What a Joy to see someone so happy in life. Then I remembered I seen you one time before with your other plane. Your a Pioneer and smart as a whip. I just wanted to say Congratulation on just being you and life as it is right now for you. Make it the way you want never worry about what anyone may think or say because if it was easy to do then everyone would be doing it. (It's Not and Your the Pro) Best of Luck to you Sir. Lol I enjoyed this.
"A little more than necessary" should be the tagline for every aspect of this build, and what we should all aspire to in everything we do. Mike is a life coach. ;)
Yes Except for spending money
But probably cash and not debt.
Mike, thank you so much for sharing your build with us. Most of us will never be able to afford the experience of building our own airplane but because of you we get to enjoy the experience as if we were there passing you wrenches. You have a lot of good friends that you’ve never met out here! Thanks for the ride!
Very well said !
Agreed
I'm a fabricator and car builder. This may be the greatest thing I've ever seen constructed. It's perfect.
What?
@@swifferfpv4009 You want me to speak louder?
@@davidzimmer2694 all good
I did not read it right
The level of imagination and passion Mike has is extremely rare. This guy is a creative genius no doubt.
That man does have that special kind of neverending energy for sure. That is very inspiring.
His body language... I don't know how to explain it other than child like passion. Maintaining a level of Christmas eve energy... "holy shit this AMAZING! I've spent 1,000 hours in the project! And I've got twice that left and it's the COOLEST thing ever, I wish I had 100,000 hrs to go because this is literally the coolest thing any human has ever done!" The kicker is that he's not a child. He's a grown man with 4 kids, marriage, employees, search and rescue where others lives are literally in his hands....a good chunk of life lived. It's pretty damn inspiring!!
@@OvelNick ... is this not living the dream (large) ?
That brake fluid light is super cool but more cool than that is that you’re encouraging people to come play with your airplane and touch it and get close! So many people with that airplane would put a fence around it and a “don’t touch” sign. Thank you for being so open to everyone being interested and allowing them to get close! You’re an amazing ambassador to the aviation community!!
I don’t know about anybody else, but I would love to see a best tugs factory tour.
I totally agree!
Me too
Oh, Hell yes.
Indeed !!
Agree 100%
YESSSSS. Another episode. This makes my day every time. Thank you Mike for documenting this for the world to see.
16:00 I've never seen Mike so tore up about Draco. When it happened and he owned up to it, he was still in shock. I almost cried when I saw this in this video. HANG IN THERE MIKE!!!
Ya I cried a bit not going to lie
I watch your video because of how passionate you are about your project and your love for engineer and your thoughtfulness about every little detail. Thank you for sharing.
Did anyone else just spend the entire day binge watching this series? Got i can't wait to see this thing JUMP into the air!
A normal person during COVID shutdown: "I cleaned my house, I feel accomplished. Break time."
Mike Patey: "I built the craziest cub ever. Back to work!"
I've known some real workaholics in my life, Mike is, by far, at the top of the list. 🤠
Trent Jensen, he is in Elon Musk territory for sure. It takes people like this to get these kind of things done. They just don’t stop.
It's easy when you are doing something you love and have the money to bring your vision to life.
I used to be that way, but I burned out. At a younger age than Mike.
It's not work if you love it lol.
I left a comment in youtube comments section at about 3:00am one time and he immediately responded back!!!I was very surprised he would be up at that hour!!👍🇺🇸
Really looking forward to finding out that Mike is putting rocket engines in his wingtips to take off faster
@Jim Nickles that's a good question, I don't know the answer.
Probably JATO's lol
If Mike does it. It's no longer JATO. It's MPATO.
@@michaelcoffin4364 mike patey assisted takeoff lmao
But why do you need JATO when the plane can take off in 10 feet?
@@alienbeef0421 because 0 feets better?
I've never been more invested in watching a project come together. This is such a fantastic thing to see unfold, and gives me a ton of little ideas for my car builds; even the simple little things provide great insight into the overall build quality of this thing. Truly spectacular piece of engineering, probably going to be a tear in my eye seeing the "first flight" video!
This is so incredibly impressive. When you are in the air you know you did it right, and you know the people who worked on this baby put their heart and soul into making it as near perfect as humanly possible.
I watched back at one of the first Draco videos and noticed that the quality and detail of the videos improved dramatically. Thank you for giving so much to the community!
Love to see this stuff and how you customize everything! Fun to watch - but WAY outside my wheel house :)
An RV14 running Garmin avionics is pretty snazzy I'd say! So pumped for all you builders out there!
@@iesikhaty - Thanks yeah - the 14 is gonna have a pretty sweet panel too!
FlightChops , thanks bud. We should do a group video someday 🤷♂️🤠
@@MikePatey We should have the RV-14 flying this winter - I'd love to fly down see your shop.
Maybe you can help me put some shocks and big wheels on it? :)
@biocybernaut love instd
Good lord. I have never seen a more beautiful panel. Thats incredible. I shouldnt be suprised.. its mike patey.
Wow.
reveals the worlds most amazing panel ever: states "I could not be happier right now". uhhhhhhh, you better be, the rest of us are feeling extreme jealousy. lol. just unbelievable. I'm so stoked for you right now. you truly are a visionary and the effort that goes into building your toys is astounding. you deserve every bit of the excitement you're feeling!
Just binge watched the scrappy build. I built a couple kit planes back in the mid 80’s. Makes me want to do another.
That is the sickest instrument panel ever! Can't wait to see this thing fly.
Watched the "in the hanger" interview with Mike and Mark this morning, now a new scrappy video!!!!!!!! Like christmas in July! Back to work!
Mike pretty cool, but I like Mark better, because he has a cooler haircut!
4PM central today, EAA TH-cam live ;)
@@Tunergeek What is that going to be?
@@dustywarren6710 Live stream. Scrappy and general aviation.
Mike Meyer it was awesome. Even got one of my questions answered by mike in the video, thanks for the heads up
I will always remember Mike holding up a few pieces of round pipe welded together and introducing us to Scrappy
"How much more horsepower?" lol I saw what was written on the starter button...
What was the initial rating of the engine? Always thought it was close to that anyway?
@@MaximEck96 all factory IO-720's are rated at 400 hp. Mike's is a 780 (a 780 was never made by Lycoming) so considering the bigger displacement and higher compression plus whatever else is done to it...it likely makes a good deal more than 400 unless Mike is limiting it for other reasons
This panel is amazing!!!
Devon Martin i think he mentioned it was 500 hp before but the starter button says push for 600 hp
I just hope he learned a lesson in crosswind aileron authority at very low speed especially with that huge torque up front making the problem even more dangerous.
I love an instrument panel that is designed just the way you built this one. I like it when everything is evenly spaced out and everything is built based on the center of the entire panel. To me the way you designed and built this panel is perfect in every way. Couldn't be better. Everything screen and switch and knob is easily accessible and easy to learn where everything is at. Everything is laid out perfect.
Thank You for taking me back 60yrs to my Uncle's garage and his Stits Sky-Coupe, sitting watching and even helping once and awhile.👍
What great memories for you.
I just wanted to let you know how much I love your vidio’s. I used to fly and just watching your videos brings it all back to me. I’m 76 and haven’t flown in 20 yrs, this makes me want to go up again. About starting your big block 8, back in the 70’s - 80’s we used to put 6 volt coils in our 12 volt race car starters because we had 12 to 1 compression. This will make your engine start in any conditions but you can’t over crank it or you’ll burn the starter up. Just a thought!
Thanks again, Frank the old guy 🤪
Mike, You’re the only guy I’ll drop everything I’m doing to check out your build. I love running my own business. Freedom to enjoy my fellow entrepreneurs.
Garmin: How many screens do you need for Scrappy?
Mike: Yes
Or, 'How many have you got?'
Or, 'All of them.'
Or, 'I've just realised that we could use HUD and cover the windscreen with readouts as well.'
@@TrevorDennis100 don't give him more ideas, we'd like to see this finished :)
Trevor Dennis
Keep giving Mike ideas and Scrappy will be renamed Binky. 😉
So much for your glove box😁
I was surprised he didn’t go for a high def multi thermal / digital image camera on the under belly similar to what we had in the Mastiff armoured vehicles for when he is landing on rough terrain
So I own a boat repair shop and sometimes I'll just reave your channel playing in the background for motivation. You're very inspirational to me. I would LOVE to fly with you some day.
No one is going to say anything about the built-in pulse oximeters!?! Mike, your ingenuity knows no bounds and nothing about this build is unnecessary. Thankful to be along for the build and eager the smile on your face when it gets airborne.
Genuinely one of the best things on TH-cam and I don’t fly but this bloke is soo cool o can’t stop watching! Massive thank you for sharing
“Push for 600 HP” now THATS bad ass!! 😎
THE most beautifully thought out panel I've ever seen!!! WOW!
Your enthusiasm is so infectious. You and the other cowboys have helped this 51 year old Chicago garbage man decide to go to aviator school and move to the desert and love life.
Wow! You sound like me, I'm a bit older at 62 but I live just south of Chicago, haul garbage, plan on getting back to flying and moving to the desert and to build an airplane.
A mans ultimate garage!! With Every modern tool currently available! We can only dream. Mike and Mark can make it real. Inspirational is an understatement. Back to work
I cannot resonate enough what Mike is doing with the backseat, we just finished our Lockwood Aircam build and we placed a G3X in the back that is linked to the G3X in the front. At first, I thought it was overkill but after flying the airplane around 90 hours I can tell you its the best thing we did. The Garmin is so user friendly that even non-pilots in the back seat can learn to use the system within an hour-long flight. The best part is when you have a pilot in the back, they can run all the systems while you focus on flying in the front. Most flights in the Aircam are below 500ft AGL so this is super nice. After owning a G3X I am sold on Garmin for life, I will not use any other system out there. They just do it better.
Fun Fact- Initially the G3X was only single-engine capable, I hear that a "certain" Aircam got them to make it multi-capable;)
Mike Patey is a national treasure. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed watching anything as much (and learning as much!) as his Draco and Scrappy videos. I never thought I'd see another plane as cool as Draco again, but it looks like scrappy might even top it. I've always been interested in aviation, but never "did anything" about it, and I think that is going to have to change, and these projects are much of the inspiration. Thank you!
Some of the best content on TH-cam. I’m in school for engineering of all your explanations and processes are so interesting. Great work can’t wait to see it fly.
One word.... WOW!!!!! I'm tired just thinking of the amount of work you put in to your projects whether you're building Scrappy or renovating your shop/hangar. You my friend is just outta of this world with how you do things and your attention to details. One of this days I'll have to stop in when I'm in Utah and hopefully see Scrappy and shake your hand. Thank you for the updates updates!
Mike, your enthusiasm in this video has encouraged me to get Back To Work on my project for soaring avionics! Thank you so much for sharing your love of aviation and the building process. Seeing you enjoy this build inspires me.
Everything is perfect on this plane. Can't wait to hear it roar up for the "first" time.
The Ironman of aviation Mike Patey! 👊🏼 back to work!
This guy has to be one of the smartest and most productive people on the planet! I'm in awe over his engineering, creativity and build skills. I feel like such a loser... LOL!
😂😂 Thank you.
Look at him as a motivator! I had a personal project that was stalled for 7 years because I ran into an obstacle that I couldn't overcome. Mike inspired me to “get back to work” and develop a solution......which I did. It took some effort, and trial and error, but I finished it, and it works!!
@@balsumfractus Mike seemingly effortlessly overcomes the bumps to his ego when he encounters a problem, he's a masterclass of the Moonshot Mentality and what it can produce on an individual level.
But we get told we are all equal by certain old crazy ladies who want us to vote for them! You mean they lied? In Animal Farm all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others! Makes sense....
@@MikePatey mike, look into Raptor aircraft, if you get to it, it will revolutionize the ga world, isn't that your dream?
www.raptor-aircraft.com/home.html
Your a inspiration to us all. Not only on the builds but family as well. Thanks for all you do.
I love this guys attitude and passion for the aviation community
Mike, I have to say that you are truly one of the most genuinely happy men I have ever seen. Your enthusiasm is evident in every minute of every video. It is infectious. Thank you so much for the wonderful positivity you have for your aircrafts. Your name should go alongside the Wright Brothers' Memorial as you are surely another one of aviation's amazing geniuses.
And they said renaissance men don't exist. The amount of skillsets Mike uses to build these planes is incredible and inspirational. Keep it up man!
Draco: "Scrappy, I am your father." (And the DNA to prove it). ;)
I'm a retired aircraft mechanic and have worked on so many planes, most of the Piper and Cessna lines to Airline type but really, these video's showing your creative and skilled fabrication and design applications are so rewarding. That panel for Scrappy is the most beautiful and functional small plane panel that I've ever seen. WOW!! Your channel is my favorite plane channel. Thank you!!!
The more I watch, the more amazed I am. One word that comes to mind, Outstanding!
"You'll pick up your RIO when you get to the ship, and if you don't, give me a call I'll fly with you".... in that G3X equipped rear seat!
Oh top gun quotes. You have made my day good sir.
Thanks I needed this! My day got a hole lot better when I got the "New scrappy build video" notification!
I wholeheartedly agree. I know little about flying, I am not a pilot and I would never have the money to build or buy my own aircraft, but I enjoy following the build of Scrappy as well as Mike’s enthusiasm. I hear in his videos all the time “I am excited”, “I couldn’t be happier” and “Back to work!”. I enjoy it each time. His optimism and smile is contageous. Thank you Mike!
If only I had a glass cockpit layout like that with all the technology whilst flying in Niu Guinea and New Britain, in the 60's and 70's , it would have made life
less stressful and infinitely safer. Great work Mike.
Mike, I just found the video of 913MP's suspenseful flight where you lost partial engine failure. I have to tell you, it brought back memories of a flight I took in 1968. my pilot was not so professional. we actually ran out of gas over L.A, It was only by the grace of GOD we survived. It was 11PM pitch black, i wont bore you with the details. You handled it so professionally. I felt the drama so real it had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I could feel the genuine concern the ATC guy had. Kiddos to him. I am so glad you made it. where else could a schmuck like me get the excitement that all your projects give us. I love all that you and Mark do for GA, thanks and know that we all are so proud of you.
Your attention to detail is immaculate! Such a clean and thoughtful build. I can't wait to see it fly.
These videos are becoming like episodes of Game of Thrones, ...they start and they are over way too soon....Great stuff Mike!
Except, a little more technical than a scorpion. ☺️
Hey Mike congrats on the DMS! I work at Viking Yachts and we have a DMS and a much larger PAR. We use them to cut all of our plugs for our large and small molds. We have years of knowledge in the best foams, and coatings to use to bring finish hand sanding down to a minimum. Feel free to contact me, and I can give you all of that info to save you some trial and error!
All I could hear when Mike was playing with the cockpit wiring was a Foghorn Leghorn voice saying "I have these feathers numbered for just such an emergency"
Watching your videos while eating breakfast is the best way to start the day full of energy and "lets get back to work attitude"
Spectacular build. I'm in awe watching every video.
"Is scrappy going to be IFR capable with this panel?"
Mike with 5 Garmin panels in a two-seater: Y...yeaaaaa I think I'll be good for IFR 😂
7. You forget the bank screen and the 10 inch screen for the rear seat passenger LOL
I've never been more excited about a build of any variety than this one lol LETS GO
Did anyone else get a little tear in their eye when seeing the completed panel?
Did you notice the little tear in Mike's eye when he Freudian slipped and called Scrappy Draco?
Heck yeah who didn't!
More like 'pick my jaw up off of the floor.'
I wish I had just 10% of your enthusiasm and energy.
Your Super Carbon Cub Panel reminds me of a Fighter Jet panel. AMAZING!!!!
Mike please show us how your passenger is going to get in the back seat!!!!! I have twin 16 year old boys that are working to get their privet licences now and thew love your videos. I love when they watch because you are a role model I hope they will follow throughout their lives. Thanks for all you do to inspire us to do our best!!!!!!!
The seat leans forward, but I’ll show it in a future video. And thank you so much, what a nice compliment. All my best wishes to your boys for success!! 👍🏻👍🏻
"On Draco, I made my own batteries". I had to laugh at this. People have asked me over the years, "Is there anything you can't do??" because if I need something that I can't buy, I'll build it. I am decended from a long line of engineers. Building and creating is the most rewarding pastime in the world for me. Right now, I'm building an experimental aircraft. It's no Draco, but it'll be fun! Back to work!
"How can you tell if there is an engineer at a party? OH, HE WILL TELL YOU!"
@@scottdb You clearly don't enjoy your chosen profession the way an engineer does. Thats a shame. Go back and watch Mike's reactions to his accomplishments, in all these videos. These are the reactions that everyone should enjoy when it comes to their chosen profession. Thats what makes life worth living.
Mike - I’m in love with that plane. Something I’d love to see you build next time.... an electric plane!! Thanks for the great videos.
i asked him that before and i think he said it was certainly something he had considered, but wanted to wait until battery technology gets to a point where you can get decent performance (payload/range/power).
@@sixpackpilot Solar panels for electric power.
@@jerrywatson7176 If you park it for 48hours every 30 minutes of flight maybe solar panels would work :) With the kind of horse power the bush pilots use I don't think it's even close to being worth it
Solar is a horrible solution to charge the battery, he could just install a small diesel generator that runs off jet fuel!
@@JonT1137 What if you just bypassed the electric bits and hooked the crankshaft of the generator straight up to the prop??
People like this are what make TH-cam great. Seriously what an amazing, positive, smart person - keep it up Mike! Cheers m8
That panel looks awesome!!!! Props to Garmin for helping you out.
Can't wait to see what the wing on this thing turns out like!
YES!! ANOTHER SCRAPPY VIDEO!!!
Mike, are there any plans on making a 3D scan of Scrappy like you did with Draco? For those of us in model aviation, it would be excellent to be able to build a scale Scrappy or even 3D print a model Scrappy!
I’d buy a model of either for sure
I would also. Is there anyone making a Draco model or display model? It is a great example of engineering!
Maybe even extend that to a virtual file of Scrappy that can be flown in Xplane11 or other Flight Sims?
Jack Newman I’d be surprised if Scrappy or Draco didn’t show up in the new Microsoft sim.
Yes! A full 3D scan would be a great gift to the community. I'm certain the flight sim community has the technology, and would love to do it. Not only for sims, but models, etc.
There is no reason for Mike to feel that he is being excessive in building Scrappy. How else can someone build the most ultimate flying fun machine than to fit it with all the dream accessories and fitout options.
Well done Mike and team.
Dude that is seriously the coolest cockpit I've ever seen. What a panel. Love the screens, the lights, the color, just everything about it. Just discovered your channel, keep it up!
Mike you are so talented and inspirational. Really enjoyed meeting you at Stearman Field. Congratulations on your rewards.
Sir Im just watching your whole project with my mouth open. Such prescision and nice work. And you seem that you enjoy it so much. I wish every person to be so happy and positive as you are. Thank you
Thank you so much.
This is the high energy motivation I needed to go build something today, quality as always thanks Mike
But what about an exterior screen for when I’m flying beside you?!? Geez!!
Ms. Patey is never going to let anyone else get the first comment lol
That’s what the Bluetooth interface is for. So you can see his panel from your iPad!
Who said you won’t be up front?
That luggage door has to go! Big screen all the way, WiFi access point with camera control app. More projects! Back to work!!
I agree! Not one TV to give the people around him something to watch... in-flight bush tv service coming soon.
I love the "push for 600hp" start button!!
It was blurry it says 600 🤠
600hp because 500hp isn’t enough!! 😆👍🏻
its such a pleasure to see You designing, working on the project to reach your goals, and finishing with such good energy always a smile, never cranky, I wish you the best of the world, You are a standing person, thank you for sharing your life your project that is an inspiration. Never seen before a person with such happiness of life joy for been productive
I wish I could work with you to learn a lot.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. God bless you and may All your days be happy, healthy and full of flights!
13:35 If only you had some sort of cool zip tie that wont vibrate around on your wiring harness, instead of using electrical tape...
I just have to let you know our 3 year old daughter has been going around the house all day saying "Back to work" gesture and all 😁
That’s so adorable!! 👍🏻👍🏻😂
Holy crap. Isn’t that a little scary? 😏
Both my 3 and 6 year olds like to watch the Scrappy build videos with me. Our 6year old keeps saying she wants to help me build one. We are strongly considering the best plane to build for our family.
Mike has so much energy He makes the EverReady Rabbit look like Turtle.
Wait......did you just call the Energizer Bunny the EverReady Rabbit?
Brilliantly manic as ever. The horsepower question you gave away @ 23:22 and a few more glances, with your subtle "Push for 600 HP" starter button. Love it!
GREAT panel...love it. You can never have too much info as we engineers know. Rudder pedal lights...really...wow!
I can’t be the only one checking every day for a new Scrappy video....
The guy or girl who edits the video's must have something on him. Otherwise it would be "back to work and release that video!"
Try three or four times a day. This is crazy!
love this
I've been watching for about a year with ever growing interest and have come to the conclusion that -- after Scrappy -- you should be building Mars landers and moon shuttles. For fun!
NASA Admin 1: Who should get the contract?
NASA Admin 2: How about Mike Patey?
NASA Admin 1: We'll need a huge design & oversight organization.
NASA Admin 2: Nah -- he's got this. Now BACK TO WORK!!!
YESSSS!!!🤠
Paul,
Obviously Mike never showed you the moon rock he picked up a few years ago. Problem is he’s humble and won’t brag about it.😆😜😇
I agree Mike should build the next mars rover, Him and Elan need to get together and build some epic shit! Love the videos, cant wait to see it fly and hopefully you bring it straight to alaska!
Mike the little button on the side should also play an audio “Back to Work!” 👍😂🤠
People who have unliked this video have noo life... every video on this channel is awesome and energetic with tons of knowledge and enthusiasm by mike. Sir to me you are the defination of awesomeness ☺️🥰 your personality and your work ethic is off the charts .. watching you talk n explain things is just mesmerizing.
God Bless America! Wow, I swear I got teary eyed looking at that panel. You rock!
I would put the foil on the engine side where the heat in form of IR radiation is coming. I would also put foil on the side of the battery facing the engine. BTW, I love lithium starting batterys, I have used my Beltenick for 5 years now without it ever missing a beat. Weights 1,92kg. Built stainless overkill bracket for it too.
Congrats on your award! Well deserved!
For his next trick, Mike Patey will craft a starship. Keep making us feel lazy Mike this stuff is awesome!
Some people are just naturally talented engineers and builders! You’re awesome Mike!
I realized today while watching this video, when Mike started this build I was a fairly fresh and new student pilot and now I’m a certified pilot. Much more of what Mike talks about makes sense now over when he started this build for me. Great work sir can’t wait to see Scrappy done.
That's an awesome panel,it's got everything plus. NASA would be proud of this panel
Thank you 🤠
I think we stepped out of the realm of "General" Aviation awhile ago.
Pandatrack 😂👍🤠. Sure why not maybe some side rockets needed let’s keep going 🤷♂️😂😜
@@MikePatey Ahh I see...When you where talking about more horsepower you meant adding JATO rockets like the ones on Fat Albert. lol
“When we need to fly at 25,000 ft.... sheesh, would be interesting to see how far you would go after jumping in the jet stream. Everything you’ve done so far is blow way past the bar for this build. Getting excited to see the initial test flights!
Climbing to 25,000 ft would sure cut down on the drag. It would be interesting to see how it affects the ground speed. Mike, any chance for a test? Just throw your supercharger back on and give it a blast. I’m betting the wing you have planned will handle it.
Pressurized Carbon Cub?
Patrick Murphy Just cabin oxygen.
I was under the impression with what Mike was referring to that he would be able to develop the amount of power to climb to that height without much effort, tend to think that the supercharger would be able to maintain better performance at that altitude. Just taken aback when he mentioned it and chuckled a bit. Haven’t experienced anything over 13,000 ft in the Cessna 180 unpressurized yet, just the oxygen tank supply.
I came across this and got hooked on watching only because of your Excitement over what you do in life. What a Joy to see someone so happy in life. Then I remembered I seen you one time before with your other plane. Your a Pioneer and smart as a whip. I just wanted to say Congratulation on just being you and life as it is right now for you. Make it the way you want never worry about what anyone may think or say because if it was easy to do then everyone would be doing it. (It's Not and Your the Pro) Best of Luck to you Sir. Lol I enjoyed this.
Thank you so much, I appreciate your nice comment. All my best to you as well. 🤠👍🏻
This guy rocks !!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish I had 1/100 of his talent