Time difference - Midnight in bed watching Mike makes me want to go into the garage and weld something right now. I don’t have a garage. And I can’t weld.
Good welders are so inexpensive right now. Just get s simple multi-purpose to start out with. The garage is another story. They don't come cheap. Can always ask the wife if you can use the dinner table. lol
Guys I'm not gonna lie. When Mike put all those logbooks down and said airworthiness I cried tears of joy for all of the hard work and dedication. Let's not forget the genius ideas that went into building This magnificent aircraft. Way to go guys I'm very proud of you! Woohoo
@@jginmt I think it will be at Best Tugs booth, not Garmin. It will do the brothers more good there to attract business to themselves, than it would at Garmin's place. It won't get Garmin more business just crowds.
@@jginmt 4) Garmin ambassador Mike Patey and “Scrappy.” Be one of the first to see Mike Patey’s latest creation, “Scrappy.” Based on the popular Cub Crafters Carbon Cub airframe, Patey and his team enlarged the fuselage, beefed up the frame, installed a massive 780 cubic-inch piston engine and added plenty of custom features. And naturally, we’re partial to the panel. Our Team X group of pilots and experimental engineers worked with Mike to develop a unique Garmin panel for “Scrappy.” Mike will be spending time at our exhibit with “Scrappy” answering your questions, taking pictures and signing autographs. You won’t want to miss it.
I'm so glad there's a Mike Patey. Without him we would never see anything close to this. No company would ever attempt this because it's the opposite of cost effective. Thanks Mike for being you!
I lost a good friend Friday; today was the memorial service. So, feeling a bit down tonight - and so the verve for life Mike and Scrappy are, was unexpected - but needed. Thanks, for this and the others, Mike et al, Y'all are life affirming.
If kits were made of this aircraft, they would cost about $400,000 (including the engine) and you would end up with a plane ideally suited for a fairly unusual mission.
Even after all the attention and hype this plane and his other's have gotten, after building a super successful and *lucrative business, Mike still has no big ego to speak of.. Totally humble and down to Earth and will talk to you just like anyone else.. And not to mention totally driven. What an absolute icon in our industry. I wanna be just like him when I grow up, and I'm grown
please mike, make these videos longer, i would watch them all day. the engineering and passion of building it with your own hands is just beyond incredible. thanks for letting us be part of it :)
I wonder if the inspectors all crowd into a van just to take a trip to Mike's hanger and marvel at the engineering and workmanship. Must be tough for them to return to inspecting 30 year old Cessna's after that.
I don’t even want to see garbage clunker aircraft on my airport anymore, call the recycle company to come scrape it off the ramp and make your insurance company much happier.
I can't wait to see those little parachute men jumping out, and I know that day is coming soon!!! I am happy to congratulate Mike and all on getting those certifications done!
I could literally watch you build planes all day. The way your mind works is just insane. Love the builds can’t wait to see it fly. Been watching from the beginning.
Not as incredible as one might think. It is an old, tried and tested invention. The DHC2 Beaver has been using flaperons since its first flight in 1947. btw the Ju-87 Stuka already used slotted ailerons, that while not real flaperons, did help low-speed characteristics a lot.
@@mrbmp09 yes but these aren't usually what we think of as flaperons are they? Because the drooping ailerons are separate from the actual flaps. When thinking of flaperons I envision one piece, narrow corded, pretty much full length of the wing, mounted slightly below and trailing the wing trailing edge. Like the German storch, kitfox, zenith 701-801 etc. While they provide excellent roll authority otherwise, flaperons at anywhere near full flap setting lose a lot of roll authority. So in a stiff crosswind you can't use much flap deflection. That's why Mike elected not to use flaperons I think. 🤔
Man… every new video blows away the previous one. Scrappy is extraordinary, and I’m looking forward to seeing all this brilliant engineering in action.
YES!!!!!!!!!!! OMG Mike, it's like an early Christmas!! *POST VIDEO COMMENT* I never knew the amount of planning you did for this build until the Super Computer showed the exploding diagram of the moving pieces of the wing. I honestly don't know how you do it, but I sure am glad you do!
The thing is Mike designed and built Scrappy, Jeff Bezos just threw money at his project (though it still is an achievement because he built a team able to construct the rocket).
This is one of the coolest videos in this series. Watching you and Mark's interaction is gold. The quality and attention to detail in this wing is something for people to aspire too. Soo looking forward to see this fly.
During our third week of covid 19 lockdown here in New South Wales it is satisfying videos from Mike and his team that keeps us sane. Thank you Patey family!
Hi Mike! I was never really into aviation, until I ran into a random TH-cam video of Draco. I was captivated and sought out anything I could watch. I was heartbroken when you crashed. Now I’ve been watching the Scrappy build since day one. I am truly amazed at your pure engineering talent. I am so excited to see Scrappy finally fly. I am saddened by the fact that I will probably never get to see him in person. But I will be following any adventures you happen to post. If you ever make it to Portland, Oregon know that you have a family of fans. You have inspired my 12 year old son to want to learn to fly (Me as well…) and we are researching that process now. He also thinks he might want to be an aviation engineer as well. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. And for inspiring a whole new generation of pilots.
86 people wish they had a plane and a shop like this. Great work Mike, your causing me to stay up late and watch videos until I fall asleep with my phone in my lap and the light still on!
When that basically takes off like a rocket and hovers on approach into OSH, it’s going to take over the internet and the show! Awesome!! Amazing inspiration!! Amazing engineering and advancement in aviation! Love these videos!
It'll be something, that's for sure. I don't know if Mike's given us an estimated stall speed, but the Carbon Cub's is 27kn / 31 mph / 50 kmh, so can you _imagine_ with that extraordinary wing!!??
The DAR shows up to look at his build logs. Mike just brings his super computer downstairs and has him watch a playlist of episodes. DAR gets 20 minutes through, signs airworthiness, spends rest of time playing with flap control 😆
I would think a DAR would be more interested in reviewing the structural engineering stress models and the Loads & Dynamics analyses… What you are describing is more what somebody who is just pretending to be an actual DAR would do.
Flight Chops somehow let the cat out of the bag. JUAN Brown was live last night and someone squeaked in the comments. But still, I think plenty will be surprised. Don't play cards with Mike, he might sandbag a little 😍
Mike I hope you get this message: My beautiful 5 year old little girl Evelyn absolutely LOVES Scrappy and all that you and your channel represents. I cannot thank you enough as a parent for being such a postive role model and amazing inspiration to this next generation of aviation enthusiasts and admirers alike. I can only hope my daughter finds her way in this world like you have found yours. Nameste.
At first I thought, “That is a ridiculous number of inspection panels.” Of course, now it all makes sense. Let’s see, dual slats, Fowler flaps and flaperons all integrated together. FAA inspector, “Geez, Mike, OK I guess. I mean, geez Mike!”
Might be showing the FAA inspector a few things that even they haven't seen actually implemented before! At the very least I don't know of many aircraft (EDIT: I know of none) that have non-flight-critical batteries in the wings (yes, there is a solar powered flying wing drone that NASA built, but the batteries for that one are flight critical, and I think they're in the little under-wing pods on that one anyways).
I don't have any reference to judge how impressive a quiet & smooth operating flap/aileron is but something tells me it's a BIIIIIGGGG DEAAAAL. Got to love those Patey's
Mike I hope your kids understand how lucky they are that they have a father that shares knowledge in this way. The depth and breadth of the knowledge you are sharing is amazing. Please please keep on sharing even if it isn't plane related. You are a great teacher. My you and yours be blessed sir :) Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge and making it available to all of us for free!
Almost sad to see the series getting close to an end. This is one of the few aviation channels I still watch since my dreams of being a pilot were crushed forever earlier this year. Keep up the good work.
@@slamprogram look into sport pilot, and if that will not work out, there is always the ultralight option. You can even fly tandem on a paramoter trike.
@@scottcummings8074 Sport pilot "must not know or have reason to know of any medical condition that would make that person unable to operate a Light-Sport Aircraft In a safe manner". I don't agree at all with the FAA that the medication makes me unfit to fly, but it seems like using the sport pilot to skirt medical requirements is flirting with disaster, especially since I know for a fact that a medical certificate would be denied if I were to apply for one. I am considering ultralight, but it is admittedly a long way from the PPL that I've wanted since I was a kid.
can you imagine 2-3 years into the future... Mike standing in his hanger, mentally fully locked up and making blubbering noises when trying to decide if he wants to take Scrappy or Draco X out flying.
Seeing the wings on has been something your fans have been waiting for for such a long time. Scrappy is going to be able to do so many things that other planes of comparable size won't be able to do. Your designs are astonishing and your search for perfection is going to lead to one hell of a plane. I'm sure there are many fans out there who feel as I do. We'd love to be there for the first take off. Jim R
Mike I can't wait to see the re-entry heat shield tiles go on. Outstanding. Just outstanding. As far as the FAA inspector being surprised - I'd bet that just about every FAA employee watches Mike's build videos and get just as excited as we do when a new one pops up. They probably drew straws to see who gets to go out and sign it off.
How he (or Chandra) find time to watch anything through from end to end, and then recall the details for a later video clip, just blows my mind. This family is incredible.
Congratulations!! Hoping you'll still be at Oshkosh (I suspect that was your target with the build) so I can see your creation in person. Great to have such a positive and passionate person share their knowledge, triumphs and failures so we can all learn.
He said he was going to be at Oshkosh to represent BestTugs. He also said a while back that he was way behind in releasing content so it's possible that scrappy is done and has been done and these videos are just being edited and released now but it's already flown and everything. I think it will be at Oshkosh.
Ok it’s the second day of Oshkosh and you or Scrappy is live on EAA’s channel. So you got it done, was wondering if you’d make it this year. Did you fly it in ? Or trailer it in ? No you wouldn’t trailer an airplane, that’s wrong. Beautiful man. I’m a retired LA I can’t believe you even had time to landscape it as well. You’re unbelievable man.
Congrats on your AW cert. Now, let's get caught up! Have tons of fun at Osh, and I've already told Steve (Flight Chops) that he should be able to plug into Scrappy to run his laptop and battery chargers for all his cameras, phones and everything else he needs AC for! LOL
@@kittyhawk3831 I certainly hope so! He is scheduled to be at the Garmin booth, along with Flight Chops (Steve Thorne) and Steve's new RV-14. Since today is July 21st and it starts on the 26th, AND he has his AW Certificate (which means the airplane has been flying already and the FAA has sent out an inspector to look it over), I would assume that barring some seriously unforeseen circumstance (which wouldn't have to do with the airplane), he will be at Air Venture.
That moment with Mark checking out the flap/aileron assembly was magical! So much pride & passion right there. Thanks so much for sharing all your endeavors :) #Aviation!
With my experience as a model flyer It might surprise you how much aileron control you loose at low speed with drooping ailerons. But I'm sure you have already calculated that. Can't wait to see her fly.
@Mantis, 2 "Cub" frames used to make a hybrid that is wider (8"?), and deeper due to his permanent belly pod/frame reinforcement area. The nose to nose shot with Chandra's Cub a few videos ago is nuts.
Another monumental success! The video intro says it all... The world has definitely advanced thanks to you. Mike, your inspiration is much appreciated. Thank you!
Everybody in the comments for months: WIIINNNNNGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mike Patey: Hold my Diet Coke and watch this (proceeds to make about 7 videos building the most amazing STOL wings ever!!)
Time difference - Midnight in bed watching Mike makes me want to go into the garage and weld something right now. I don’t have a garage. And I can’t weld.
Best comment!!! I'm not an aviation guy, but I love watching his videos.
You gotta fix that ASAP ;-). I need a TIG - only have MIG and stick right now.
Yes... if you are drawn to something it is for a reason... follow the white rabbit 🐇
Hahaha
Good welders are so inexpensive right now. Just get s simple multi-purpose to start out with. The garage is another story. They don't come cheap. Can always ask the wife if you can use the dinner table. lol
FAA guy: "So what piece of glorious madness do you want me to inspect today Mike?"
How much you want to bet they are watching and taking notes on stuff he fixes with his design and then they check on other aircraft.
@@FrozenLionsFan You know that honestly wouldn't surprise me!
Mike Patey: "Yes."
Mike build a plane And all experimental airplane laws change
They probably had the paperwork all ready to go, just waiting for Mike to call...
Guys I'm not gonna lie. When Mike put all those logbooks down and said airworthiness I cried tears of joy for all of the hard work and dedication. Let's not forget the genius ideas that went into building This magnificent aircraft. Way to go guys I'm very proud of you! Woohoo
@@jginmt You got that right brother! I can't wait to see Scrappy up close and personal 😁
@@jginmt I think it will be at Best Tugs booth, not Garmin. It will do the brothers more good there to attract business to themselves, than it would at Garmin's place. It won't get Garmin more business just crowds.
@@danblumel I think it is already advertised as being at the Garman booth. I could be wrong.
@@jginmt plus in general aviation you've most likely heard of the patey Brothers
@@jginmt 4) Garmin ambassador Mike Patey and “Scrappy.”
Be one of the first to see Mike Patey’s latest creation, “Scrappy.” Based on the popular Cub Crafters Carbon Cub airframe, Patey and his team enlarged the fuselage, beefed up the frame, installed a massive 780 cubic-inch piston engine and added plenty of custom features. And naturally, we’re partial to the panel. Our Team X group of pilots and experimental engineers worked with Mike to develop a unique Garmin panel for “Scrappy.” Mike will be spending time at our exhibit with “Scrappy” answering your questions, taking pictures and signing autographs. You won’t want to miss it.
I'm so glad there's a Mike Patey. Without him we would never see anything close to this. No company would ever attempt this because it's the opposite of cost effective. Thanks Mike for being you!
I lost a good friend Friday; today was the memorial service. So, feeling a bit down tonight - and so the verve for life Mike and Scrappy are, was unexpected - but needed.
Thanks, for this and the others, Mike et al, Y'all are life affirming.
Been in aviation most all my life { 74 now } and have never seen flaps or ailerons run that smooth or parts fit that precise.....amazed
Mike, you should start your own Experimental Aircraft Company
*_BEST AIRCRAFTS_*
BEST WINGS
Then it would turn into work!
He has one called Trike Industries. They building the new Draco X
Patey Aviation Corp. Just saying.
If kits were made of this aircraft, they would cost about $400,000 (including the engine) and you would end up with a plane ideally suited for a fairly unusual mission.
Watching Marks face was priceless! "Do it again!" Best part of the video!
It seems like that ADD really works good for him. I was Geeking Out on it too, and wanted more angles.
You just Know he’s thinking , “i may need to change the wing a bit on my new Cub”
Even after all the attention and hype this plane and his other's have gotten, after building a super successful and *lucrative business, Mike still has no big ego to speak of.. Totally humble and down to Earth and will talk to you just like anyone else.. And not to mention totally driven. What an absolute icon in our industry. I wanna be just like him when I grow up, and I'm grown
This may be the finest machine ever created! I can't imagine another one with more attention to detail.
Inspector rolls his eyes and shakes his head. “Oh, it’s Mike again”. 🤜🤛
Holy crap!
More like, "I've been following your channel, here's your certificate".
@@jcadult101 "Oh, I'm just here for your autograph, I'm sure the plane is fine."
What FAA Inspector doesn't actually secretly watch these videos?
@@jcadult101
That’s more than just funny, it’s spot on.
Inspected as it is being created. 🤔
please mike, make these videos longer, i would watch them all day. the engineering and passion of building it with your own hands is just beyond incredible. thanks for letting us be part of it :)
I agree - I've commented a couple of times when they finish; _it's ooooover! :(_
I think I'm as excited as Mike to see Scrappy fly. My wife said what are you so excited about, I said Mike Patey just released a new Scrappy video.
Its been a hell of a ride watching you build this beast! i may just have a few tears of joy watching her take to the sky...back to work!
Awe inspiring!!! The beauty of the components alone is a masterpiece. The fact that it advances so many aspects of airplane design is crazy.
I wonder if the inspectors all crowd into a van just to take a trip to Mike's hanger and marvel at the engineering and workmanship. Must be tough for them to return to inspecting 30 year old Cessna's after that.
30 year old? Hell, I look around the ramp out here and see many 50 year old Cessnas!
Imagine being the next guy to get inspected. Their aircraft would sound like nails scraping down a chalk board.
I don’t even want to see garbage clunker aircraft on my airport anymore, call the recycle company to come scrape it off the ramp and make your insurance company much happier.
@@tropicthndr Wonder how happy the insurance company was when Draco got scraped up?
I can't wait to see those little parachute men jumping out, and I know that day is coming soon!!!
I am happy to congratulate Mike and all on getting those certifications done!
I love the thought of this plane getting passed down through the generations for years to come!
The enthusiasm emanating from this man (Mike) is very contagious. luckily there is no remedy against that.
I could literally watch you build planes all day. The way your mind works is just insane. Love the builds can’t wait to see it fly. Been watching from the beginning.
Only a few people in the world get to seek out their dreams and manifest them into reality. Kudos.!
I have no words, I’m just in awe of this man’s determination, desire and love for aviation. This is one beautiful aircraft 👌🏻
That ailerons acting as flaps are really incredibile... I'm speechless!
Drooping ailerons they are called
Not as incredible as one might think. It is an old, tried and tested invention. The DHC2 Beaver has been using flaperons since its first flight in 1947. btw the Ju-87 Stuka already used slotted ailerons, that while not real flaperons, did help low-speed characteristics a lot.
Not to take anything away from Mike's Incredible build, but Air Tractors use them, as well as other aircraft. It is not a new development.
Been using flaperons on model planes for 30+ years
@@mrbmp09 yes but these aren't usually what we think of as flaperons are they? Because the drooping ailerons are separate from the actual flaps. When thinking of flaperons I envision one piece, narrow corded, pretty much full length of the wing, mounted slightly below and trailing the wing trailing edge. Like the German storch, kitfox, zenith 701-801 etc. While they provide excellent roll authority otherwise, flaperons at anywhere near full flap setting lose a lot of roll authority. So in a stiff crosswind you can't use much flap deflection. That's why Mike elected not to use flaperons I think. 🤔
Man… every new video blows away the previous one. Scrappy is extraordinary, and I’m looking forward to seeing all this brilliant engineering in action.
I’ve never been so proud of someone I’ve never met. Congratulations sir 👏👏👏
I feel the exact same way.
YES!!!!!!!!!!! OMG Mike, it's like an early Christmas!!
*POST VIDEO COMMENT*
I never knew the amount of planning you did for this build until the Super Computer showed the exploding diagram of the moving pieces of the wing. I honestly don't know how you do it, but I sure am glad you do!
Forget Jeff Bezos. I'd rather watch this guy.
Yes, I do also.
Just imagine what Mike could do with that amount of money.
Who the hell is jeff bezos??
Jeff who?
The thing is Mike designed and built Scrappy, Jeff Bezos just threw money at his project (though it still is an achievement because he built a team able to construct the rocket).
Incredible Mike. Mark's reaction is priceless!
This is one of the coolest videos in this series. Watching you and Mark's interaction is gold. The quality and attention to detail in this wing is something for people to aspire too. Soo looking forward to see this fly.
I just saw SCRAPPY. OMG it is more beautiful then in video logs. I am hopping to actually meet you
It's been such a pleasure to watch the ENTIRE process, i can't wait to see Scrappy take to the skies ! ! !
During our third week of covid 19 lockdown here in New South Wales it is satisfying videos from Mike and his team that keeps us sane. Thank you Patey family!
Congrats Mike. We never doubted this day would come. It has been a wonderful build. I've said it many times before. But just once more - GENIUS!!!
Hi Mike! I was never really into aviation, until I ran into a random TH-cam video of Draco. I was captivated and sought out anything I could watch. I was heartbroken when you crashed. Now I’ve been watching the Scrappy build since day one.
I am truly amazed at your pure engineering talent. I am so excited to see Scrappy finally fly. I am saddened by the fact that I will probably never get to see him in person. But I will be following any adventures you happen to post.
If you ever make it to Portland, Oregon know that you have a family of fans. You have inspired my 12 year old son to want to learn to fly (Me as well…) and we are researching that process now. He also thinks he might want to be an aviation engineer as well.
Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. And for inspiring a whole new generation of pilots.
Scrappy is the coolest. I love Draco too. I have really enjoyed Mike's work and I would rather meet him than any celebrity.
A new episode mid-week : fantastic !!!
Scrappy is a modern marvel, so much love and engineering went into her. I hope to see it one day in person at air show
"laying in bed at night is ... Watching Mike Patey TH-cam build videos"
There is no better way to spend time in bed
True story, for me too.
every time someone watches a Mike Patey Video the whole world advances.
The engineering, design and finish of these mechanical parts is incredible.
Absolutely! As a Mechanical Engineer myself I look at all this and smoke starts coming out of my ears! Can't wait to see the vid of the Maiden!
The engineers at Skunkworks didn’t even have this much talent involved in the SR71.
man, you nailed that flap movement perfectly, love that design.
This is by far my favourite channel on youtube. Amazing work as always!
There’s no TH-cam channel it’s even close.
One small step for Mike, one giant step for aviation!
YES A NEW VIDEO ABOUT THE COOLEST PLANE ON THE PLANET
I never thought that Draco would be equaled, particularly by a SuperCub, but I've been wrong. Just hope that Draco gets resurrected one day.
@@dave20thmay I thought the same thing and Scrappy has excelled.
86 people wish they had a plane and a shop like this.
Great work Mike, your causing me to stay up late and watch videos until I fall asleep with my phone in my lap and the light still on!
When that basically takes off like a rocket and hovers on approach into OSH, it’s going to take over the internet and the show! Awesome!! Amazing inspiration!! Amazing engineering and advancement in aviation! Love these videos!
It'll be something, that's for sure. I don't know if Mike's given us an estimated stall speed, but the Carbon Cub's is 27kn / 31 mph / 50 kmh, so can you _imagine_ with that extraordinary wing!!??
Inspector has been watching Mike’s vids! Quickest inspection in history!
Ah yes my weekly serving of feeling incompetent is here. 🍿 is ready
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯
I feel more incapable than incompetent, oh and a little poor 😂
Sometimes I watch and get so overwhelmed I have to take a nap.
Exactly what I was just thinking.
My dad is an astronaut I know the feeling lol!
Fantastic. I cannot imagine what it’s like to have another you, a twin. That is so cool. Cannot wait for Scrappy to fly. Sorry I’ll miss you at OSH
I think I am just as excited to see scrappy fly as Mike is.... his joy and excitement is painted all over his face and it is contagious.
This cpuld quite possibly be the coolest experiemental project ever. WOW doesnt quite discribe it! Inspirational!
The DAR shows up to look at his build logs. Mike just brings his super computer downstairs and has him watch a playlist of episodes. DAR gets 20 minutes through, signs airworthiness, spends rest of time playing with flap control 😆
😂😂😂 LAUGHING MY BUTT OFF! THAT IS SO FUNNY
I would think a DAR would be more interested in reviewing the structural engineering stress models and the Loads & Dynamics analyses… What you are describing is more what somebody who is just pretending to be an actual DAR would do.
@@Skyprince27 hey guy, its called a joke
I used to work in Airworthiness. Surprising how little joking gets done there…
@@Skyprince27 I'm sure that's true.
Are you at work right now or watching a youtube video for entertainment?
Knew you were holding back the whole time. NOW....... TO OSHKOSH! Congratulations! I know it will be the "Big Show" at the Big Show!
Flight Chops somehow let the cat out of the bag. JUAN Brown was live last night and someone squeaked in the comments. But still, I think plenty will be surprised. Don't play cards with Mike, he might sandbag a little 😍
Like a kid in a candy store. Awesome. Been such a fun series!
Mike I hope you get this message: My beautiful 5 year old little girl Evelyn absolutely LOVES Scrappy and all that you and your channel represents. I cannot thank you enough as a parent for being such a postive role model and amazing inspiration to this next generation of aviation enthusiasts and admirers alike. I can only hope my daughter finds her way in this world like you have found yours. Nameste.
Absolutely stunning! Your meticulous engineering and craftsmanship is a work of art! Love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing Mike!
At first I thought, “That is a ridiculous number of inspection panels.” Of course, now it all makes sense. Let’s see, dual slats, Fowler flaps and flaperons all integrated together. FAA inspector, “Geez, Mike, OK I guess. I mean, geez Mike!”
Not to mention the solar panels and batteries!😎
Might be showing the FAA inspector a few things that even they haven't seen actually implemented before!
At the very least I don't know of many aircraft (EDIT: I know of none) that have non-flight-critical batteries in the wings (yes, there is a solar powered flying wing drone that NASA built, but the batteries for that one are flight critical, and I think they're in the little under-wing pods on that one anyways).
Once again Mike, you've made my day. You're gonna steal the show at Oshkosh 2021.
they may as well have oshkosh at mikes place , looks like a fantastic venue too .
I know Mike will be there. Is Scrappy gonna be at Oshkosh too?
@@kittyhawk3831 Ive been wondering the same thing
Flight chops slipped in his last video and said to come see him and the rv14 parked next to scrappy at the farm in booth..
@@kittyhawk3831 YES!!
I don't have any reference to judge how impressive a quiet & smooth operating flap/aileron is but something tells me it's a BIIIIIGGGG DEAAAAL. Got to love those Patey's
Mike I hope your kids understand how lucky they are that they have a father that shares knowledge in this way. The depth and breadth of the knowledge you are sharing is amazing. Please please keep on sharing even if it isn't plane related. You are a great teacher. My you and yours be blessed sir :) Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge and making it available to all of us for free!
Almost sad to see the series getting close to an end. This is one of the few aviation channels I still watch since my dreams of being a pilot were crushed forever earlier this year. Keep up the good work.
What did you do? Get married?
@@darrellcook8253 that's a good one
@@darrellcook8253 I was prescribed a medication on the do not issue list, so I can't pass medical.
@@slamprogram look into sport pilot, and if that will not work out, there is always the ultralight option. You can even fly tandem on a paramoter trike.
@@scottcummings8074 Sport pilot "must not know or have reason to know of any medical condition that would make that person unable to operate a Light-Sport Aircraft In a safe manner". I don't agree at all with the FAA that the medication makes me unfit to fly, but it seems like using the sport pilot to skirt medical requirements is flirting with disaster, especially since I know for a fact that a medical certificate would be denied if I were to apply for one. I am considering ultralight, but it is admittedly a long way from the PPL that I've wanted since I was a kid.
The look on Mike’s brothers face say it all. “Oh My God.....Smooth”.......lol....
The sound of them flaps moving is absolutely beautiful , in a silent kinda way haha
Seriously impressive job !
Notice all the shots of draco... Mike's ready to start another project
DRACO X. Already announced!
I was thinking same.
Hope it's another Draco. With lessons learned and earned. What ever it is it's gonna be good.
can you imagine 2-3 years into the future... Mike standing in his hanger, mentally fully locked up and making blubbering noises when trying to decide if he wants to take Scrappy or Draco X out flying.
I’m already envisioning Draco X with 1000 HP , double slotted flaps and double slats .This is going to be even more awesome !
This man has unbeatable enthusiasm. How can you not love that attitude. Way to go Mike.
I knew it was cool but, when your brother was blown away, I realized HOW cool. Thank you for taking us on this amazing ride!
I'm getting emotional watching the completion of Scrappy.
This is one of those times it'll be okay to cry. This has been a long journey.
Yep .. It's a great few weeks coming up.
1) Scrappy nears completion
2} Oshkosh 2021
3) 50th anniversary of Scott Irwin and Worden's Apollo 15 mission
I'm ready to see Scrappy fly. Any day now! Best aviation content on YT.
“It’s all ball-bearings, nowadays.” -Fletch
Funny as I read this, it’s coming on now! And get that wind shield, there’s guuk on it!
YES!!!! as soon as he said "it's all ball-bearings" i could only think of this! that was a great movie
Kept waiting for him to put that clip in! I knew the comments wouldn't let me down!
What do you think? It's the fetzer valve. It's sticking.
I hate the music at the end. Don't like to realize the video is to finish. More more more.
Seeing the wings on has been something your fans have been waiting for for such a long time. Scrappy is going to be able to do so many things that other planes of comparable size won't be able to do. Your designs are astonishing and your search for perfection is going to lead to one hell of a plane. I'm sure there are many fans out there who feel as I do. We'd love to be there for the first take off.
Jim R
Scrappy riding on Draco….just classic! Love watching the build up of your plane. I think I’m geeking out on the mechanics of it as much as you.
Inspector: “so I’m here to inspect a Carbon Cubbbbb….uh, what the heck is this Madness?!”
I bet the inspector just says, ‘If you say so’, and just signs off
I’m guessing they fight over who gets to inspect Mike’s planes.
The ending part is lovely. Draco and scrappy. Fantastic
Mike I can't wait to see the re-entry heat shield tiles go on. Outstanding. Just outstanding.
As far as the FAA inspector being surprised - I'd bet that just about every FAA employee watches Mike's build videos and get just as excited as we do when a new one pops up. They probably drew straws to see who gets to go out and sign it off.
They probably all went out to sign it off like a bunch of groupies!
Thanks for sharing the extra Draco footage, we all miss that plane too.
Scrappy search-and-rescue plane? More like Scrappy the most prepared bug out plane ever built!!!! Good work Mike
Ultimate BOV?
As someone who lives somewhat local, I'd love to watch Scrappy fly someday.
Excellent!!!
Mike, I love that you're a fan of "ARCHER"
The jokes were strong in this one!
How he (or Chandra) find time to watch anything through from end to end, and then recall the details for a later video clip, just blows my mind. This family is incredible.
Congratulations!! Hoping you'll still be at Oshkosh (I suspect that was your target with the build) so I can see your creation in person. Great to have such a positive and passionate person share their knowledge, triumphs and failures so we can all learn.
He said he was going to be at Oshkosh to represent BestTugs. He also said a while back that he was way behind in releasing content so it's possible that scrappy is done and has been done and these videos are just being edited and released now but it's already flown and everything. I think it will be at Oshkosh.
It's been confirmed by Garmin an someone else that scrappy is gonna be at Oshkosh.
@@lowellrosenberry9010 Flight Chops said 3 days ago on his test flight vid, that he will be parked with Scrappy at the Garmin tent. 😍
Unless the registration on the tail is bogus the airworthiness certificate was issued back in May. Assume it has flown with ADS-B off or suppressed.
@@andydurbin2962 yes. I presume it was off. Or under an ICAO exemption temporarily.
Ok it’s the second day of Oshkosh and you or Scrappy is live on EAA’s channel. So you got it done, was wondering if you’d make it this year. Did you fly it in ? Or trailer it in ? No you wouldn’t trailer an airplane, that’s wrong. Beautiful man. I’m a retired LA I can’t believe you even had time to landscape it as well. You’re unbelievable man.
Oh, man. That flap system is amazingly smooth and quiet. Gorgeous.
Congrats on your AW cert. Now, let's get caught up! Have tons of fun at Osh, and I've already told Steve (Flight Chops) that he should be able to plug into Scrappy to run his laptop and battery chargers for all his cameras, phones and everything else he needs AC for! LOL
Is Scrappy gonna be at Oshkosh?
@@kittyhawk3831 I certainly hope so! He is scheduled to be at the Garmin booth, along with Flight Chops (Steve Thorne) and Steve's new RV-14. Since today is July 21st and it starts on the 26th, AND he has his AW Certificate (which means the airplane has been flying already and the FAA has sent out an inspector to look it over), I would assume that barring some seriously unforeseen circumstance (which wouldn't have to do with the airplane), he will be at Air Venture.
Yep, I’d bet the intro on this video is specifically to drop the hint that Scrappy is going to make Oshkosh.
Me: “Mike, how you gonna build a craft to outperform Draco?”
Mike: “I’ll just wing it”
Boom tish!
and Dracos coming back to steal its crown
The anticipation of seeing that gorgeous piece of engineering take to the air is...
That moment with Mark checking out the flap/aileron assembly was magical! So much pride & passion right there. Thanks so much for sharing all your endeavors :) #Aviation!
this is the most amazing thing happening in the internet right now.. period!
AGREED!
So rewarding to watch you build this plane. Can't wait to see it fly.
I love Mike's train of thought when he designs: " This design is perfect, however..."
Yes! Woo Hoo! A new episode is the best thing to come home to.
10:00 I HAVE that exact same Packing Tape dispenser your son is using.! Another awesome tool for an awesome family.
With my experience as a model flyer It might surprise you how much aileron control you loose at low speed with drooping ailerons.
But I'm sure you have already calculated that.
Can't wait to see her fly.
Is this homebuilding? Is this engineering? Nah, it's an extremely advanced art form. Just more amazement from Mike Patey.
Mike has a really big checkbook and an even bigger brain. Back to work!
Perfect equation
I think you will find his heart is larger.
Can’t believe there is a cub frame under there somewhere, it looks huge.
@Mantis, 2 "Cub" frames used to make a hybrid that is wider (8"?), and deeper due to his permanent belly pod/frame reinforcement area. The nose to nose shot with Chandra's Cub a few videos ago is nuts.
I think its actually just a scrap bit of frame from a Cub, a 12" piece at that..
He built the empenage larger.
well and an exoskeleton of sorts :)
Another monumental success! The video intro says it all... The world has definitely advanced thanks to you. Mike, your inspiration is much appreciated. Thank you!
Seeing you and Mark so happy with the function of the flaps and ailerons makes me happy. You're so close. Can't wait to see it finished!
Everybody in the comments for months: WIIINNNNNGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike Patey: Hold my Diet Coke and watch this (proceeds to make about 7 videos building the most amazing STOL wings ever!!)
Amazing. So freaking cool!
Jonas you’re the man
Jonas fix your airplanes please
@@IkeCoblentz yeah Jonas, "Back to work!" 😜
“Let’s go one step further”. I wonder how many times Mike says this every day
I nearly cried seeing the wings on scrappy and seeing all the registrations and airworthiness. I am so proud of you Mike!
Fantastic custom build, well done. Your attention to detail is nothing short of amazing. Every reason to believe this will be a great flyer.