There is an Online University coming up ... and we are all the GRADUATES! Final exams coming soon ... so much to study. The Chapter on Wings still needs to be done! After that next semester year we are going to DRACO-X The Rising ...yeah baby College is gooooood! and no Student Loans. We just have a life long IOU to Patey University
Sam Ross we obviously don't know each other needless to say I watch and learn from experts without any need to apease the approval of your expectations, Mike shares what he loves to do in the same manner doesn't need anyone's approval let's all just mind our own business and keep the good energy Mike & his family share 😉👍🛩
Scrappy is an invaluable airplane. I hope one day when you’re tired of flying it that it ends up in an aviation museum. There’s not another plane out there with so much engenuity, attention to detail, excellent craftsmanship, and premium quality materials. You couldn’t even put a price tag on that plane.
i don't think that he'll get tired of flying ANYTHING, let alone a plane that he built with a friend, in a hangar with a bunch of other aviation enthusiasts. But nice idea.
A case of energy drinks with a carbon fiber helmet that holds a six pack with straws atached to a manifold to equally empty all the drinks .and a heads up display regulator valve and temp gauge.
I think you don't see designing like this because of a fundamental culture difference in engineering. Even in development practice, everything is rigidly controlled. Companies seem to care about reducing development waste rather than allowing more iterative design and innovation which inherently has more risk of failure. Also, I feel there is often a big disconnect between experienced consumers and design direction. Especially with valuing experienced enthusiasts opinion over the general market.
@@ChargedTTq Very true which is why it is important for some of these engineers to intern in the actual field before being put behind the drafting table or design computer. Get the hands on aspect and see just what its gonna take to install, repair , or replace anything they design! I'm a diesel mechanic, and I see it all the time! makes you wanna strangle the engineers at times. lol
A huge part of engineering is cost control -- optimizing for efficiency of materials and labor. What makes this plane amazing is the absurd amount of time spent on it. This plane as built would have zero commercial success because it'd be 10x the cost of the competitors, in an already small market. Doesn't make it any less awesome, just that expecting anything like this out of a typical company -- which depends on making money to exist -- would never happen.
What I love about your work is the while it is aviation, math, and engineering it is also about how to put in the effort / drive on a project. In this case an aviation and art project. Simply beautiful. Work of art.
Anybody else get a chuckle when you noticed a very small pirate skeleton figure helping with the carbon fibre layup at 10:12 on the split screen while Mike was explaining the sealed pressure plenum.
I see Draco II 27:24. 😎😍 Thank you for sun and fun , photo and autograph I know you probably saw 1000s of people but you and Mark stopped a moment of your time and shared. That just shows how great a person and family y’all are!
The amount of thought that goes into every single part, no matter how small, is incredible. It really reminds me of the old school craftsmen who made everything by hand. Nothing frivolous, just every necessary part, designed to perfectly fulfill its purpose.
It is the only way to complete love what you do- You have to give yourself permission to work until your soul is satisfied. On every part. Otherwise you start to wonder if you are really contributing, or just spinning your tires in some kind of ultimately senseless scrum.
Can’t wait for these “wings”! Will it be able to adjust the angle of attack!? 🤔 Slats?! Got to have slats, easy to do and cost/weight benefit ratio? Yeah. Lastly... The Bernoulli principle! How will Mike the Magician create an adjustable!? Wing?!!? Since his first video explaining some of his ideas... well, imagination is the difference between a pioneer in aviation and a pilot. I’ve racked my brain, to some extent, trying to think of how Mike will accomplish this or is it even possible. If anyone can come up with an idea that can be put into action without it sacrificing weight/performance? Mike and his “Can-do” approach can do it! I’ve been SO waiting for the tease and final rendering. Mike, has your middle name become Patent? 😂 Mike Patent Patey the Plane Patent Person Personifying Planes to Perfection! Imagine Sylvester spraying that 😂
I'm really excited to see the eventual walk-around once Scrappy is complete! I appreciate the minimal effort required to perform maintenance. Excellent work! 👍
I watch every Scrappy video the instant I see the notification, and one thing has struck me every time. A lot of the attention on Mike focuses on his incredible passion for aviation and building, the energy and enthusiasm, and the resources that enable him to build such crazy machines. But aside from that: what a craftsman! I think that’s probably what’s most impressive to me as someone who works on cars and airplanes. These are not skills you pick up in a day, and Mike isn’t even 50! Huge respect Mr Patey, you’re an inspiration to us all.
Yes. His work is as good as it gets. His concepts are as well thought-out as it gets. Sure, he is accelerated enormously by help and money and the need for six fewer hours of sleep PER NIGHT. But a normal mind still couldn't muster that degree of care to refine the concept, nor to persist. His patience and intelligence are equally remarkable.
What Mike is doing is generating shapes and surfaces and he knows how to do what needs to be done in the most efficient manner. Beautiful work as always.!!!
👍 Sure is looking nice! You're getting close. I suspect the reveal of your wing design is coming up. Glad to see you're wearing a positive pressure filter on your face. You only have one set of lungs and eyes. Although I rarely do any type work anymore without earplugs and eye protection, that wasn't always the case . And now in my older age I'm paying dearly for it.
I love how every detail is so exciting to you and how you show so much enthusiasm for the perfection. This will be a mark in aviation history when it's complete!
There are 2 of us that fly at our tiny airport, my friend flukes a Mooney and I fly a Zenith 701. I get a text this morning Patey Time! So we will discuss this video until it’s Patey Time again! Thanks, Mike!
I try an explain why I love this dude so much... Imagine being able to build a 4WD super car that flys and can land on a dime.... Mike.... You got me addicted...
The battery cable was a scrap part, practically all you need to build a Full Carbon 800HP Sleeper Cub :D, My Favorite TH-cam Channel by far. Just in aww of this crafting!
Mike Patey. The man, the legend. Man! So much detail. Scrappy is looking very sweet and can't wait to see wings. Although she will probably fly without them.
Fascinating video and education with explanations. If Scrappys build don't excite you to build, you will never probably know this experience. Mike thanks for sharing your adventures.
Mr. Patey, I absolutely love watching your videos. I really like watching your thought process and how you are able to materialize your vision. The fact that you know something is going to be a lot of work , you still take the time to make it and what you want rather than taking a short cut. Bravo Sir, Bravo.
Nice to see Scrappy actually lending a hand rather than sitting around waiting for the pizza to arrive. You're like a chest master. Your thinking seems to be 4-5 moves ahead of the work you're doing and forecasting any possible issues that may arise. It there a reason why you made the cowling door at such a slight angle to the air flow rather than just opening forward? Contours maybe? Those intake inlets look like flaring nostrils of a race horse.
Mind boggling. If Ron ever wants to take a couple weeks of vacation let me know. A guy could learn volumes just being behind the camera and helping you out.🙂
What a cliffhanger lol. I love watching mike build a plane. Probably the most satisfying thing my ocd/ machinist/ mildly spectrum brain can see. The love poured into his work makes everything on an astounding level
Was reading an article about the new gen ag robots using lasers to 'zap' weeds. Hence no chemical controls .. Would like to clone Mikes enthusiasm & have someone of that mindset 'tweak' these robots to get the next gen food production machines working to feed people everywhere. Monster plane conquers bush from Vegas to Anchorage with stops in Yellowknife. Go Mr Patey! (& F&F)
I’m not an aeronaut but I so enjoy watching your finesse and creative approach to design .... apart from your attention to detail which as an engineer has been my own lifetime moto.
I've been watching this build from the start & OH MY...... This thing is starting to look like a absolute beast! Mike your attention to detail is absolute spot on. very keen to see footage of this thing in the air! keen viewer from Australia :D
It’s amazing watching you work Mike. Scrappy is gorgeous. That’s real plane candy. I don’t know about you Mike, I know I do. you have to just pause and look at it and admire your work. Truly amazing.
A really good TV series particularly through a pandemic will make you binge watch episode after episode. Breaking Bsd for example- just one more episode! This is like that BUT I HAVE TO WAIT A WHOLE WEEK! When this is built I'm going to binge watch the build over a weekend!
It's a good thing I don't live closer to you than I do Mike, because I would be at your shop door every chance I could, offering my "help" on your project just to be involved and learn how to do magic with airplanes. Probably like most people, I pretty much work 24/7 trying to keep ahead of the bills and outrun covid, but when I do get just a few minutes free time available, the first thing I do is look for a new video from you. Thanks for letting me join you. I love leaving my world behind for a moment and happily getting lost in your world for just a little while Mike. Stay safe my friend....
Mike am not trying to stroke your ego or anything like that but you are more than likely one of the smartest most talented men that I know of the way that you do things and the detail with which you explain them to me is extraordinary as I said I am not trying to blow your head up but you cannot deny the truth that being said my friend I wish you nothing but continued success also PSI cannot wait to see scrappy take the air That is going to be one awesome sight.
you 've finaly got a good mask. U shoukd take care of ur health more, don't mess about with ppe. Great vids btw thanks so much, they make my day. Keep them coming
So last video I made a comment about Mike not being able to be done with Scrappy long before Draco X goes under the knife. Turns out I was wrong, he’s performing two surgeries at the same time. You’re really just your own power grid, Mike. As always, love the update n can’t wait to see these beasts soar!
I saw it too. I had to go back and watch a couple times and each time I got more convinced. Mike likes to hide things in plain sight I think. Draco X is following much closer on Scrappy's tail than we ever thought. The guy never ceases to amaze me...Draco was an Icon, Scrappy is over the top, Draco X...only Mike knows..
Of course you tease us with the finished cowling before showing us. 😜 I'm actually most excited about getting some idea of the wing design! It sure looks like every single part other than the wings are completely done so no more stalling! 😜 (No pun intended 😆)
It's just amazing how each video brings us a more and more overkill solution for every aspect of this build. It's like: -"How much performance you want?" -"YES"
This is definetly a highlight in the week. Watch em all with my 10 month old son to get him on the propper track in life. By that I mean broke but with a low time Cub in the hangar. 😂
Dang it! You brought us right to the edge and then cut off before we got to see that beautiful glossy cowl! Trust me, you don't have to tease me to keep me subscribed. I can't WAIT to see the next episode. Your channel continues to captivate me. As always, thanks so much for sharing. Steve
PVC pipe! Duct tape! 😎.Also, good you machined the 10-32, that way no one will ruin a big part by trying to start the wrong size/thread pitch screw. I have learned a huge amount from you. The experience of building 14 prior aircraft shows through in your knowledge of what problems to anticipate and engineer around. Okay, what brand is your supplied air breather setup? That’s cool!
“If i did 3D scan”...... meanwhile all RC modelers just saw a glimmer of hope in getting an RC Scrappy to go with the Draco’s some of us got yesterday! Lol
@@garrygballard8914 My father was Army Air Corp during WWII. He was on Guam. Mostly admin stuff. I grew up near Offutt AFB in Omaha and they had an old B36 sitting in a field that you could go see. That thing was massive. Too bad the old bombers are so expensive to maintain. I would love to see more of them flying.
@@tomcoryell 👍 agreed. There’s two B-29’s that I know of. They all need charitable organizations to keep them going. I’ve heard the second B-29 is in Missouri, I think some where.
Mike I love hearing about some of the reasoning behind some of the details, like the angle of the oil door hinge, I know it's kind of a small detail but the thought process is interesting, you're probably doing a hundred little of these for every part and it seems trivial but to me it's interesting to hear stuff like that. Also I like that you got into some more of the techniques you use on the composites. I think this stuff all probably seems obvious to you but it is great for me I'm learning a ton! You make it look easy and it is so NOT easy!
Sensei master carbon fiber...wow! Incredible detail and function. Your dreams have come to life. Ron couldn't hang lol. Your wife always has your back. Take care, Be safe.
Wow... this series is a training guide to build just about anything. Even if you don't like airplanes (is that even possible? No, no it's not) this is a good way to learn how to a lot of different things. Like sanding :) and sanding... and then there's sanding... plus some other stuff :)
Every episode a treat and an education. What a privilege it is to live in a time where the world can learn from a master who gives so freely and completely. Mike you will be immortalized in the annals of people who made a difference to the human experience.
Timmay.... Not to detract in any way from what you commented about Mike, But... the only Real "difference" that is Really important and meaningful (eternally) to the human race is through Yeshua HaMashiac (aka Jesus, the Christ) and in the words of Holy writ (the Bible... Gods word, to us all).
"I'm still sanding better than I ever did Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid. I'm still sanding after all this time picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind" - Elton John ;)
LOL. PANCAKES. Alittle piece of me has been longing for bizarre disk wings on either side... After his description of wanted characteristics as well , a original off design....
Good to see that our Skeleton Friend give 🤣 a helping hand 😂 when needed ! ? Thank You so much for these videos filled with incredible ingenuity and unbelievable attention to the smallest details. You’re Awesome, literally - Back To Work, Cheers Mate 😎🤙
I forget the name of the company, but someone already went out and got a ton of info and scans of Draco to make a high quality model for X-plane last year. I haven’t heard any more regarding the project since then though.
That would be amazing, but I bet there would be some crazy numbers you have to punch in to get that type of performance! I don’t have a VR set up, but I would definitely buy one for that.
I hope everyone can appreciate all this knowledge Mike and crew are sharing for free via TH-cam 💪🤙👍💯
And it's not just in what he describes. The hole saw turned drum sander at 8:08 is an awesome idea!
I certainly appreciate it.
There is an Online University coming up ... and we are all the GRADUATES!
Final exams coming soon ... so much to study.
The Chapter on Wings still needs to be done!
After that next semester year we are going to DRACO-X The Rising ...yeah baby
College is gooooood! and no Student Loans.
We just have a life long IOU to Patey University
@@nevillecreativitymentor Don‘t forget the masters class about the new racer he is going to build!
Sam Ross we obviously don't know each other needless to say I watch and learn from experts without any need to apease the approval of your expectations, Mike shares what he loves to do in the same manner doesn't need anyone's approval let's all just mind our own business and keep the good energy Mike & his family share 😉👍🛩
Scrappy is an invaluable airplane. I hope one day when you’re tired of flying it that it ends up in an aviation museum. There’s not another plane out there with so much engenuity, attention to detail, excellent craftsmanship, and premium quality materials. You couldn’t even put a price tag on that plane.
i don't think that he'll get tired of flying ANYTHING, let alone a plane that he built with a friend, in a hangar with a bunch of other aviation enthusiasts. But nice idea.
Absolutely! In most ways Scrappy is as iconic as the Wright brothers' or Bleriot's planes.
Mike I was wondering how you will stop water ingress through the cold air intake in wet weather
Totally so.
@@nevillemckenzie4602 possibly a hyrdrophobic sock that are made for those filters. but im a simpleton he probably has different plan lol
Not to overshadow the beauty of Scrappy's cooling plenum, but... I PASSED MY CHECKRIDE ON THURSDAY!!!
Way to go!! Woo-hooooo ✈️
Good on ya
Congrats!
Congrats! That’s a huge accomplishment. You should be proud
CongratuKudos Bruddah!!
Mike needs to come out with his own line of sandpaper. Or "The Patey Sander" which is just a sanding block and an energy drink.
A case of energy drinks with a carbon fiber helmet that holds a six pack with straws atached to a manifold to equally empty all the drinks .and a heads up display regulator valve and temp gauge.
MP, carbon fiber products. I’ll buy!
😂😂
"energy drink"
hahaha! thats good.
Engineers everywhere need to see this and take note. Everything is clean, makes sense and most importantly it’s extremely functional. Well done!
I think you don't see designing like this because of a fundamental culture difference in engineering.
Even in development practice, everything is rigidly controlled. Companies seem to care about reducing development waste rather than allowing more iterative design and innovation which inherently has more risk of failure.
Also, I feel there is often a big disconnect between experienced consumers and design direction. Especially with valuing experienced enthusiasts opinion over the general market.
@@ChargedTTq Very true which is why it is important for some of these engineers to intern in the actual field before being put behind the drafting table or design computer. Get the hands on aspect and see just what its gonna take to install, repair , or replace anything they design! I'm a diesel mechanic, and I see it all the time! makes you wanna strangle the engineers at times. lol
AND it has ease of maintenance in mind!
A huge part of engineering is cost control -- optimizing for efficiency of materials and labor. What makes this plane amazing is the absurd amount of time spent on it. This plane as built would have zero commercial success because it'd be 10x the cost of the competitors, in an already small market. Doesn't make it any less awesome, just that expecting anything like this out of a typical company -- which depends on making money to exist -- would never happen.
True that
As a kid it was Saturday morning cartoons. As an adult it's Saturday morning carbon fiber crafts with Mike Patey. 🙂
Basically 🤷🏾♂️🔥🔥🔥
Your hangar is like a Vegas casino, can't tell if it's 1pm or 3am.
The video is the same, I can never tell if it's just started or about to finish. Next thing you know the theme music starts quiet 😭
What I love about your work is the while it is aviation, math, and engineering it is also about how to put in the effort / drive on a project. In this case an aviation and art project. Simply beautiful. Work of art.
'Damn it'. My thought every time I hear the end credit music arriving.
Anybody else get a chuckle when you noticed a very small pirate skeleton figure helping with the carbon fibre layup at 10:12 on the split screen while Mike was explaining the sealed pressure plenum.
I assumed Scrappy did all the work and Mike is just there to be the face on the video.
That's Scrappy the skeleton, he's in the videos a lot if you look for him.
@@RespectableRSYt that is why I watch several times, once or twice is never enough.
scrappy is in all of the videos on this plane.
@@hapwasner8021 That's why I think Scrappy is doing all the actual building and Mike is just there for the video production.
I really admire how Mike thinks things out so thoroughly.
Every time I think you can’t get any more detailed, you do something like this and blow everyone’s mind....
I see Draco II 27:24. 😎😍 Thank you for sun and fun , photo and autograph I know you probably saw 1000s of people but you and Mark stopped a moment of your time and shared. That just shows how great a person and family y’all are!
Thanks for coming up to say hi 🤠
27:23 has me SO excited, seeing a wilga being worked in in the background. Loving scrappy but im just so excited to see draco revived
I've learned so much about carbon fiber then I ever thought I would ever know from this build. Thanks Mike! Keep up the great work!
You are a design/fabrication genius Mike period! This plane is a accumulation of all your vast experience.
MASTERPIECE! Aviation world has never seen thing like this, an airplane built with such a dedication to details.
Sandpaper on the hole saw at 8:05 was a great tip. I'll use that someday.
I'm glad I know OCD people, even vicariously, to inspire my lazy butt to a higher standard. Thanks, Mike.
@Viron Payne ... I saw a young man wearing a T-shirt printed with "I have CDO. It's like OCD, but with the words in the proper alphabetical order"
Those small details like the notation of screw size makes your projects so professional, probably more so then the industry standard 👍🌟
The amount of thought that goes into every single part, no matter how small, is incredible. It really reminds me of the old school craftsmen who made everything by hand. Nothing frivolous, just every necessary part, designed to perfectly fulfill its purpose.
It is the only way to complete love what you do- You have to give yourself permission to work until your soul is satisfied. On every part. Otherwise you start to wonder if you are really contributing, or just spinning your tires in some kind of ultimately senseless scrum.
The patience of an oyster and talent on loan from god! Amazing 👍
Can’t wait for these “wings”! Will it be able to adjust the angle of attack!? 🤔 Slats?! Got to have slats, easy to do and cost/weight benefit ratio? Yeah. Lastly... The Bernoulli principle! How will Mike the Magician create an adjustable!? Wing?!!? Since his first video explaining some of his ideas... well, imagination is the difference between a pioneer in aviation and a pilot. I’ve racked my brain, to some extent, trying to think of how Mike will accomplish this or is it even possible. If anyone can come up with an idea that can be put into action without it sacrificing weight/performance? Mike and his “Can-do” approach can do it! I’ve been SO waiting for the tease and final rendering. Mike, has your middle name become Patent? 😂
Mike Patent Patey the Plane Patent Person Personifying Planes to Perfection! Imagine Sylvester spraying that 😂
That's not just a plenum, it's a work of art!
Oh man!, the video is over. I could watch another hour of your genius! Thanks Mike!
I love to watch scrappy grow. Can’t wait to see Draco X rise
wilga spotted at 27:23 ;) Can`t wait either!
Phoenix - Draco X?
@@GarretKrampe draco is coming back!
@@stonebayrocker it’ll be an amazing day to see draco fly again. I saw him in Colorado
@@sickjohnson draco X is draco but will be better and more unique in 10 ways. The x is Roman numeral for 10
I'm really excited to see the eventual walk-around once Scrappy is complete! I appreciate the minimal effort required to perform maintenance. Excellent work! 👍
I watch every Scrappy video the instant I see the notification, and one thing has struck me every time. A lot of the attention on Mike focuses on his incredible passion for aviation and building, the energy and enthusiasm, and the resources that enable him to build such crazy machines. But aside from that: what a craftsman! I think that’s probably what’s most impressive to me as someone who works on cars and airplanes. These are not skills you pick up in a day, and Mike isn’t even 50! Huge respect Mr Patey, you’re an inspiration to us all.
Yes. His work is as good as it gets. His concepts are as well thought-out as it gets. Sure, he is accelerated enormously by help and money and the need for six fewer hours of sleep PER NIGHT. But a normal mind still couldn't muster that degree of care to refine the concept, nor to persist. His patience and intelligence are equally remarkable.
What Mike is doing is generating shapes and surfaces and he knows how to do what needs to be done in the most efficient manner. Beautiful work as always.!!!
Nothing has my attention as this project. Can't wait to see results. What a masterpiece in progress. Thank you .
👍 Sure is looking nice! You're getting close. I suspect the reveal of your wing design is coming up. Glad to see you're wearing a positive pressure filter on your face. You only have one set of lungs and eyes.
Although I rarely do any type work anymore without earplugs and eye protection, that wasn't always the case . And now in my older age I'm paying dearly for it.
I just sit in awe watching your craftsmanship, knowledge, and skills. Thank you Mike!
I love how every detail is so exciting to you and how you show so much enthusiasm for the perfection. This will be a mark in aviation history when it's complete!
The attention to detail is on another level... I can't wait until this thing is flying!!
There are 2 of us that fly at our tiny airport, my friend flukes a Mooney and I fly a Zenith 701. I get a text this morning Patey Time! So we will discuss this video until it’s Patey Time again! Thanks, Mike!
Got to love my spell check 😂
I try an explain why I love this dude so much...
Imagine being able to build a 4WD super car that flys and can land on a dime....
Mike.... You got me addicted...
I really like how while you were explaining your method you split screened it with the work actually taking place, nice work there.
Just unbelievable the attention to detail on everything. Dreamer + Craftsman = Scrappy!
The battery cable was a scrap part, practically all you need to build a Full Carbon 800HP Sleeper Cub :D, My Favorite TH-cam Channel by far. Just in aww of this crafting!
I feel the exact same way.
Mike Patey. The man, the legend. Man! So much detail. Scrappy is looking very sweet and can't wait to see wings. Although she will probably fly without them.
Fascinating video and education with explanations. If Scrappys build don't excite you to build, you will never probably know this experience. Mike thanks for sharing your adventures.
Every time I watch a episode it's like getting a 4 year college course in engineering.
Love this Channel !
10:11 nice to see that Scrappy is helping out too!
Mr. Patey, I absolutely love watching your videos. I really like watching your thought process and how you are able to materialize your vision. The fact that you know something is going to be a lot of work , you still take the time to make it and what you want rather than taking a short cut. Bravo Sir, Bravo.
Nice to see Scrappy actually lending a hand rather than sitting around waiting for the pizza to arrive. You're like a chest master. Your thinking seems to be 4-5 moves ahead of the work you're doing and forecasting any possible issues that may arise. It there a reason why you made the cowling door at such a slight angle to the air flow rather than just opening forward? Contours maybe? Those intake inlets look like flaring nostrils of a race horse.
Mind boggling. If Ron ever wants to take a couple weeks of vacation let me know. A guy could learn volumes just being behind the camera and helping you out.🙂
Scrappy is coming alone nicely. Hope the family and you are doing well. Take care - be safe. Tom
What a cliffhanger lol. I love watching mike build a plane. Probably the most satisfying thing my ocd/ machinist/ mildly spectrum brain can see. The love poured into his work makes everything on an astounding level
The full face, helmet respirator is a nice touch. Keep wearing it.
The thing I love most about Mike is he insanely over-engineers the crap out of everything. I can relate... 😂
Was reading an article about the new gen ag robots using lasers to 'zap' weeds. Hence no chemical controls ..
Would like to clone Mikes enthusiasm & have someone of that mindset 'tweak' these robots to get the next gen food production machines working to feed people everywhere.
Monster plane conquers bush from Vegas to Anchorage with stops in Yellowknife.
Go Mr Patey! (& F&F)
I’m not an aeronaut but I so enjoy watching your finesse and creative approach to design .... apart from your attention to detail which as an engineer has been my own lifetime moto.
I've been watching this build from the start & OH MY...... This thing is starting to look like a absolute beast! Mike your attention to detail is absolute spot on.
very keen to see footage of this thing in the air!
keen viewer from Australia :D
Patently waiting for the scrappy wing. The ideas and engineering behind the idea is amazing.
It’s amazing watching you work Mike. Scrappy is gorgeous. That’s real plane candy. I don’t know about you Mike, I know I do. you have to just pause and look at it and admire your work. Truly amazing.
A really good TV series particularly through a pandemic will make you binge watch episode after episode. Breaking Bsd for example- just one more episode! This is like that BUT I HAVE TO WAIT A WHOLE WEEK! When this is built I'm going to binge watch the build over a weekend!
It's a good thing I don't live closer to you than I do Mike, because I would be at your shop door every chance I could, offering my "help" on your project just to be involved and learn how to do magic with airplanes.
Probably like most people, I pretty much work 24/7 trying to keep ahead of the bills and outrun covid, but when I do get just a few minutes free time available, the first thing I do is look for a new video from you.
Thanks for letting me join you. I love leaving my world behind for a moment and happily getting lost in your world for just a little while Mike.
Stay safe my friend....
This is like tetris for professionals. I love the multi layer aspects of carbon construction
Mike am not trying to stroke your ego or anything like that but you are more than likely one of the smartest most talented men that I know of the way that you do things and the detail with which you explain them to me is extraordinary as I said I am not trying to blow your head up but you cannot deny the truth that being said my friend I wish you nothing but continued success also PSI cannot wait to see scrappy take the air That is going to be one awesome sight.
you 've finaly got a good mask. U shoukd take care of ur health more, don't mess about with ppe. Great vids btw thanks so much, they make my day. Keep them coming
Your patience & engineering & attention to details are ‘SECOND TO NONE’ !!
So last video I made a comment about Mike not being able to be done with Scrappy long before Draco X goes under the knife. Turns out I was wrong, he’s performing two surgeries at the same time.
You’re really just your own power grid, Mike. As always, love the update n can’t wait to see these beasts soar!
I knew I couldn't be the only one that caught the 27:23 background. I got SO excited
I saw it too. I had to go back and watch a couple times and each time I got more convinced. Mike likes to hide things in plain sight I think. Draco X is following much closer on Scrappy's tail than we ever thought. The guy never ceases to amaze me...Draco was an Icon, Scrappy is over the top, Draco X...only Mike knows..
What you do is well BEYOND awesome. The thought and the construction quality is breathtaking. I look forward to each video. Thanks Mike.
Of course you tease us with the finished cowling before showing us. 😜
I'm actually most excited about getting some idea of the wing design! It sure looks like every single part other than the wings are completely done so no more stalling! 😜 (No pun intended 😆)
It's just amazing how each video brings us a more and more overkill solution for every aspect of this build.
It's like:
-"How much performance you want?"
-"YES"
This is definetly a highlight in the week. Watch em all with my 10 month old son to get him on the propper track in life. By that I mean broke but with a low time Cub in the hangar. 😂
If you get your kid hooked on flying he won't have money for drugs haha.
This guy is so technologically clever & creative. It amazes me the way all these parts are designed & made!
I soloed on Wednesday, it was awesome!
Wahoooooo 🤠 congratulations my friend and welcome to the skies
Wahoooooooo 🤠👍
Fun times! Good on you!!🥳
Congratulations! Another pilot is always welcome! 🛫
Utterly stunning - you asked how long we want the video and you delivered 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
I just don't have words anymore. Well maybe just one.... WOW !!!
Dang it! You brought us right to the edge and then cut off before we got to see that beautiful glossy cowl! Trust me, you don't have to tease me to keep me subscribed. I can't WAIT to see the next episode. Your channel continues to captivate me.
As always, thanks so much for sharing.
Steve
Mike Patey never disappoints! We said we want 30mins you are giving us 30mins!! AWESOME!!! The knowledge this channel brings in just incredible!
The cowling, it is a work of art, 28:27 went by in a blink 😳😁. Man oh man I am sure looking forward to seeing those wings now! Get back to work! 🤪
Scrappy is already one fabulous airplane, and that’s without the wings... the end result will surely be mind-boggling!
PVC pipe! Duct tape! 😎.Also, good you machined the 10-32, that way no one will ruin a big part by trying to start the wrong size/thread pitch screw. I have learned a huge amount from you. The experience of building 14 prior aircraft shows through in your knowledge of what problems to anticipate and engineer around. Okay, what brand is your supplied air breather setup? That’s cool!
“If i did 3D scan”...... meanwhile all RC modelers just saw a glimmer of hope in getting an RC Scrappy to go with the Draco’s some of us got yesterday! Lol
I talked to the guys at Horizon Hobby while at Sun-N-Fun. They said that it'll probably happen once Scrappy is complete!
I'd appreciate a Draco and Scrappy for MSFS 2020
@@fredoz04 You and me both.
The attention to detail and no compromising carbon part manufacturing processes never ceases to amaze me. So much skill involved here.
My dad was a B-29 mechanic on The island of Titiana, those engines had 28 cylinders, the last two were Notorious for always running hot.
The Wasp Major. They were constantly replacing cylinders on B29s.
@@tomcoryell ya, my dad talked about replacing them and some times an entire engine in 24 hours.
@@garrygballard8914 My father was Army Air Corp during WWII. He was on Guam. Mostly admin stuff. I grew up near Offutt AFB in Omaha and they had an old B36 sitting in a field that you could go see. That thing was massive. Too bad the old bombers are so expensive to maintain. I would love to see more of them flying.
@@tomcoryell 👍 agreed. There’s two B-29’s that I know of. They all need charitable organizations to keep them going. I’ve heard the second B-29 is in Missouri, I think some where.
@@tomcoryell.... is that the same B-36 that was restored and finished down in Texas, about a year or so, ago?
Still amazed by how fast my time goes watching your videos...They are fun...and informative!
Love the sanding helmet! It’s about time you protect yourself brother. Don’t want anything to happen to you!
Mike I love hearing about some of the reasoning behind some of the details, like the angle of the oil door hinge, I know it's kind of a small detail but the thought process is interesting, you're probably doing a hundred little of these for every part and it seems trivial but to me it's interesting to hear stuff like that. Also I like that you got into some more of the techniques you use on the composites. I think this stuff all probably seems obvious to you but it is great for me I'm learning a ton! You make it look easy and it is so NOT easy!
Without wings it is just an extraordinary race machine with three wheels! 😉
Sensei master carbon fiber...wow! Incredible detail and function. Your dreams have come to life.
Ron couldn't hang lol. Your wife always has your back.
Take care,
Be safe.
I love everything about this plane, can’t wait to see the wings.
Man, you inspire me everytime I see a video of yours, it confirms that we are all capable of amazing things!!! Thanks so much!
love these videos...thanks for producing them
Absolutely love the vids , watching all the way from UK 🇬🇧
Your work is amazing and an inspiration to others
I hate that ending song sneaking on ya at the end 😂
Indeed.......
No joke I hear it and I’m like NOOOOOOO I WANT TO LEARN MORE!😂
Wow... this series is a training guide to build just about anything. Even if you don't like airplanes (is that even possible? No, no it's not) this is a good way to learn how to a lot of different things. Like sanding :) and sanding... and then there's sanding... plus some other stuff :)
I've been watching it happen and it's still hard to believe. She is going to be a beautifully savage bird.
Every episode a treat and an education. What a privilege it is to live in a time where the world can learn from a master who gives so freely and completely. Mike you will be immortalized in the annals of people who made a difference to the human experience.
Timmay.... Not to detract in any way from what you commented about Mike, But... the only Real "difference" that is Really important and meaningful (eternally) to the human race is through Yeshua HaMashiac (aka Jesus, the Christ) and in the words of Holy writ (the Bible... Gods word, to us all).
5:57 "TaaaDaaaaa" - That freakin killed me, lol
Me too!
Sounded like Peter from Family Guy, LOL!!
I think its a nod to the channel 6061
Amazing Mike. Love every detail. I like the way you explain the "why".
"I'm still sanding better than I ever did Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid.
I'm still sanding after all this time picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind" - Elton John ;)
Hilarious!
I came here to comment that I got that song as a popup in my brain when he said it...
we need a videocollage to that tune...
Just WOW! That whole cowl is an engineering masterpiece! Great job! Thanks for sharing all the details.
“Quickly make an airbox.” I can barely make pancakes quick, and they come out uneven.
I expect your pancakes have more fiber but less carbon than what Mike works with.
@@daniellewis1789 I don't know about Kevin, but if I get distracted by a new Scrappy video, my pancakes may turn to pure carbon.
LOL. PANCAKES. Alittle piece of me has been longing for bizarre disk wings on either side... After his description of wanted characteristics as well , a original off design....
I'm continually amazed by the amount of thought, detail, and work going into this build.
Hi mike, thanks for the daily dose of motivation
Mike you are a beast when it comes to fabricating...! Cant wait to see Scrappy take to the air...!!
"I'm still sanding, yeah yeah yeah" -Elton John. 🤣
🤣 That cracked me up for sure...
Good to see that our Skeleton Friend give 🤣 a helping hand 😂 when needed ! ?
Thank You so much for these videos filled with incredible ingenuity and unbelievable attention to the smallest details.
You’re Awesome, literally - Back To Work, Cheers Mate 😎🤙
DCS world should do a collaboration with you so we can fly Scrappy and Draco in VR!!!!
while MSFS wont do the physics any justice would be fun beating the bush with a group of dracos
I forget the name of the company, but someone already went out and got a ton of info and scans of Draco to make a high quality model for X-plane last year. I haven’t heard any more regarding the project since then though.
Someone already dropped Trent's freedom fox in to MSFS. Surely the modding community can handle it.
@@Josh-dr3fj thing is Draco and Scrappy dont and will never handle like the original planes they were made from
That would be amazing, but I bet there would be some crazy numbers you have to punch in to get that type of performance! I don’t have a VR set up, but I would definitely buy one for that.
Saturday morning with Mike 😊.