Carbon Fiber Wings on scrappy suspension finished (Scrappy Bush Plane 22)

[@kevinpereira7864]

The craftsmanship on this is absolutely first class Mike!

[@flagerjohn]

That is awesome sick looking will that allow you to pull the gear up to use the gear wings as a lifting source

[@MikePatey]

Thanks Kevin 👍🤠

[@christhirion9474]

@@MikePatey Good day Mike wat % of lift do you get from the mini wing? And when the gear compress on landing does it dump or are it still trying to fly? Keep it up and keep safe.

[@recklacetotheer]

This is what I love about mikes videos, when other youtubers tease something and say “I’ll show you in the next video but it’s really cool” it’s usually nonsense and not cool but when Mike says it in a video I 100% believe its going to be as cool as he says it will be.

[@ChandlerJohnson]

This guy is incredible, his excitement for life and for aviation is inspiring.

[@TheJttv]

I wish I had 1/10 his budget for any of my projects.

[@skipdreadman8765]

I wish I had his energy, enthusiasm, work ethic and aggressive attitude towards living life. He's an achiever. That's where the budget came from.

[@dougcovert5931]

Understatement

[@Sman798]

Mike what amazes me here on this channel is the fact it doesn’t matter how busy you are you still go through all of the comments and reply. Not all of them but as I scrolled through this vids comments it is very apparent you do just that...

[@MikePatey]

Thanks James 👍🤠 my wife helps me and right now it’s just me responding but often she reads questions and then I have her reply while I keep sanding and working. Without her it would be harder to do. 👍🤠

[@Sman798]

@@MikePatey You should hire a camera and editing man. Then you can spend more time building and designing. That is great to find a wife that helps like that.

[@Sman798]

Why HECK! I could do that for you! It would be awesome. I could learn from the Master!

[@typetwotim]

I’m a retired yacht carpenter that also built one-off molds for anything that was requested for a build , all pre-computer aided and just blown away with your ability and energy. I’m inspired to open up a laptop and learn new stuff

[@GENcELL2014]

I'd start with Fusion360, it'll give you a good base and there's a ton of good tutorials. Depending on income(less than $100k) or associations with academia you can use it for free, otherwise it's $300 per year for standard software package.

[@stevehurson4002]

If you register as a hobbiest when you download Fusion 360 it is free. That’s what I did.

[@GENcELL2014]

@@stevehurson4002 I use Fusion360 for commercial use so I pay the yearly fee, which honestly is very low cost for what Fusion360 does.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Insert learn to code. Haha. It's basically that. Formula and imagination.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Honestly. Can probably pirate it somewhere. Commercial/Pro license

[@MrWarwick15]

Mike. I'm an Engineer and, as such, can relate to much of what you do. However, I've never seen such raw talent elsewhere that even comes close to what you are capable of! The fact that you take the time to film, edit and share your work with us in such a down to earth and humble way is truly remarkable! Thanks so much. Rich.

[@Bill_N_ATX]

Keep’em coming. Don’t worry about order. We’ll figure it out. This is not only plane porn it’s like watching Mike build a Ridler level airplane. Just amazing.

[@hawkdsl]

Ridler level airplane is a perfect description! I believe this plane is going to be even more silly then Draco.. 8 cylinder monster motor with the deluxe liquefy blender blades. NUTZ!

[@adamsmith5913]

Those carbon fiber part shots really should be uploaded to pornhub. This will be one sexy plane.

[@steveb7310]

Engineering porn too.

[@billyboyblue17]

Man, oh man, those mini wings are beautiful. I told my wife a few weeks ago that I have a new hero that I would love to meet and get to know. His name is Mike Patey. I'm 68 years old and the only two people I would love to have known in my life was John Wayne, and now MIke. You are truly inspirational. Your skill level is something to be admired and imulated.

[@nickb193]

It's one thing to design something, it's an entirely different thing to fabricate it. This guys skills just blow me away with how precise and beautiful all the parts come out. This was definitely reinforced when I saw you drop the carbon empennage / cabin piece... keep up the great work!

[@hoppermantis7615]

IKR... NO PRY BARS AND 100 POUND MALLETS like OCC square pegs in round holes.

[@_Michael_Scott]

Never figured I’d be more excited to see Scrappy’s first flight over Draco’s-the anticipation is greater

[@lawlypooper]

Burned through about five episodes straight today and now this comes out a few minutes after i'm done. I'VE BEEN BLESSED WOOOO

[@samvalencia6653]

This guy is the Carol Shelby of this generation.

[@jackbelk8527]

and Smokey Yunnick.

[@macnudd]

I like to call Mike Dr Aviation.

[@timw6596]

Carol Shelby, Smokey Yunick and a bit of Harry Houdini ........ what ever he is made of............. its great stuff !

[@jcheck6]

More like Jim Hall of Chaparral fame.

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@jcheck6 I think Jim Hall & Smokey Yunick were more the engineers to compare these guys to. Shelby, after his retirement from active driving competition, was an exceptional manager of his environment. He hired some phenomenal engineers and designers though... Pete Brock, Phil Remington, to name just a couple. Mike is his own "Imagineer," designer, engineer, fabricator, and keeper/controller of all that random energy. If it ever all escapes at once, it's gonna make a hell of a mess all over the floor!!!! ;^)

[@natebrown1296]

Man! I wish I was in the hanger watching this live! I'm getting jittery, so excited to see this finished! Made my day! Looks so nice dude!👍👍👍 I can not believe how smart this guy is... he designed and built every little peice... disgustingly brilliant

[@aopajay]

You sir are a god damn GENIUS! This world needs more people like you.

[@TMB247]

Every-time I get a Patey Vid Notification I drop everything I am doing to watch it. (I was mowing the lawn, now I'm motivated to go out and finish)

[@Homeskillet-mk6bj]

Seeing Draco again nearly makes me tear up. STILL hate what happened. However, you're doing a fantastic job with Scrappy, Mike. Keep it up!

[@kevindewindt4572]

I normally don’t have 30 minutes for anything, but for scrappy I do! Love it Mike!

[@johndelprete8175]

Mike, no need to apologize for anything your videos are a gift to all. Thank you. Your skill, craftsmanship and engineering imagination are incredible. What I find more amazing and perhaps more valuable is your joy, commitment to family and philosophy of life.

[@BenKickert]

I love that he calls this "Scrappy" because he was going to use scrap parts, but then goes ahead and essentially fabricates everything from scratch (besides the engine). Perhaps this plane should be called "Scratchy".

[@kaceesavage]

Lol yes! Scratchy!

[@Poultusspare]

Incredibly over engineered

[@mrpenn4613]

I guess that makes Marks plane Itchy?

[@The_JEB]

He used a scrap air frame too.

[@BenKickert]

@@The_JEB Yeah, but even that was HEAVILY modified. Don't get me wrong, I love this project, and usually watch the videos within an hour of them being published. But this isn't Junkyard Wars... it is instead a completely custom project built around a few major parts.

[@REMIREZZ]

Holy cow this is unreal!! Best part of the week is seeing a new Scrappy video up! I'm so excited for the details on the aerodynamics and potential flight characteristics of your mini wings. They're just so unique!

[@dannyt2885]

Mike you are a Perfectionist, and a Master Craftsman. Can't wait to see Scrappy get airborne! I Loved Draco and can't for you to start Draco 2.0!

[@nathandburton]

My four-year-old daugter and I really enjoy your videos. During this video today she said, "Daddy, he sure is good a building, isn't he?" We love all you do and sure appreciate you sharing it all with us! Back to work!

[@rodchambers2529]

When Mike says a part is a "pain in the butt" that means doing that work would drive a normal man to madness :)

[@RayeBay1]

Ha! Agreed. I loved Mike's pure joy at 11:37, when he says with a smile: "I think, about 5-6 hours sanding on this one" and he says it so matter-of-factly (i.e. Without sounding exasperated as us mere mortals often do).

[@glorious_help]

...or quitting

[@jwingo7257]

Positivity...being around him would definitely rub off. His energy is off the charts.

[@straightshooter8443]

Welcome to the world of 3-D Modeling. When all the pieces are fit together in the model, it fits together like a glove. I’ve done it for 20 years. AutoCad was before that and you could almost do the same thing with that. Great job. Congrats on the progress.

[@missmymountain]

I've always loved flying, and have dreamed of becoming a pilot, but discovering this channel, the "offroad" version of planes and the customizing of them, I've never been more excited about getting it done. Thanks for your sharing your enthusiasm and taking it to the next level to show what's possible!

[@EUnit111986]

@MikePatey Your wife isn't on camera so much but I give her a huge shout out for the awesome camera work and all the support she gives you that we don't see on screen. God bless you guys.

[@kevincollins8014]

401 Likes and ZERO dislikes says a whole lot about Mike in my opinion! You are great at what you do. Thanks for bringing me along to witness the process for myself.

[@toddfleury7324]

Kevin Collins sadly two people decided they don’t like awesome things.

[@chrish1590]

@@toddfleury7324 17 people are now jellous of mikes talent and work ethic.

[@kevincollins8014]

It's kinda ridiculous some of the videos I see on KZbin with dislikes for real.

[@TheTankFG]

There is always several goofballs that thumbs down his vids... probably because they are too stupid to understand any of it.

[@josiatokirina1788]

Mike, watching you create and build Scrappy gives me a creative high that is absolutely addicting. I just can't get enough, although every episode is highly satisfying. Thank You for sharing your genius with us mortals!

[@gabrielrenaud1965]

Mike, the level of craftsmanship you show is just mind blowing. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration and make all of us wanting to aim higher! Back to work 😀

[@pre7ender]

Please don't ever stop making videos, I love watching you build airplanes!

[@tylerhale8679]

Thanks for pumping these videos out so fast! It's so inspiring to see you make so much progress so fast!

[@riverrat4631]

Mike if you are reading this I want to say you are a true Craftsman. Engineers, Builders and Mechanics are a dime a dozen. Being a true Craftsman is where the passion comes out in the work... I’m serious about you having a Reality TV Show, it would be a hit. Someone needs to pitch this to the networks...

[@CHARLESCRANFORD]

It is cool when something comes together. No matter how well you can picture something in your mind or how good the 3d render looks, there is something magical when the real thing is there, especially when it is something you designed and built yourself. Another excellent video.

[@raytheron]

I cannot put into words how much I admire you, Mike. The work you have been putting into this build probably equals that of a team of twenty or so designers, engineers, fitters and craftsmen. You keep on amazing me more with every step of the genesis of Scrappy. Can't wait for each new video. Oh, and those winglets are stunning!

[@AITF045]

Every time a video gets published it makes my day. Scrappy is going to be insane!

[@naufalnabil208]

the way he smiles when a boy play with his toy is absolutely beautiful. good luck with your project

[@artd.]

Mr. Mike you are defiantly the KING OF "OUT OF THE BOX" Thinking! Wonderful Video.......

[@Geordo1960]

You Don’t have to apologize for anything wrong or out of order with your videos, they are perfect the way they are and I’m just happy that I get to see them. And yes I do understand completely what you’re talking about with the suspension. As far as making all those tolerances the way they are I think it’s because you know how a plane ought to be built. Best to have good tight tolerances and a well-built unit in order to have a satisfying vehicle to fly, nonetheless have it be safe. You must really love what you do. I don’t know how you could build something this well and still have such a smile on your face! This video has simply been an honor for me to watch!! Really anxious to see how your suspension works, hope you show it on video!

[@imacrazyguy5831]

You rock! What a heck of a video, everything has pulled together over the last few months and came through with this amazing custom front suspension!! Two thumbs up, Mike!

[@texasrednspeck]

I so look forward to your videos. You are such an inspiration. I am a 73 yr old disabled vet and would never be able to do what you do, I feel I am your copilot when you are in the air.

[@matthewlong5823]

"it doesn't always go this way" but it does for you! (Mike puts the "pro" in "professional") Can we gets a "bloopers" reel after the build?

[@MikePatey]

😂🤠

[@lawrencelacenski9781]

O yes, blooper reel would be a great watch

[@johnreed8872]

I'm pretty sure that the DAR for this project has dealt with the PATEY Bros. Before! Probably be easier than most kits to certify.

[@davidzimmer2694]

The most impressive design, fabrication project I've ever seen, and I've been a career engineering draftsman for 45 years.

[@MrWATCHthisWAY]

You sound like a proud father again! Great success Mike!

[@tommuhlemanjr.3871]

Mike, you couldn’t look more proud than if you were holding a newborn child for the first time, which in essence you are!! And you should be proud because you have created a brilliant and beautiful piece of aviation art that is also superbly designed and engineered!! Every pilot anywhere knows that Draco was the Grand Champion King of the bush planes but I don’t think even it would have held a candle to what you are now creating. Scrappy is going to be awesome and I can’t wait to follow along with the videos as you bring it to life. Some day, maybe I’ll get to see it in person and that will be a major bucket list day for me as a pilot and aviation enthusiast! Thank you for making all of this possible!

[@gabrunu]

I've been waiting for this video the whole week 😅. Much love, all the way from RSA🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. Your work ethic is on another level!

[@lotahitchanova]

Mike, I am not a pilot, but I love aviation, particularly small aircraft. DRACO was amazing. But the Scrappy build has me spellbound. I eagerly await each new video. I just wanted to say that I find you as a person to be inspirational and no less than phenomenal in terms of your knowledge of engineering and your ability to fabricate components. Your passion about flying is so abundantly evident, you wear your heart on your sleeve and you are unabashedly a champion of advancing recreational flying. And I admire your obvious love for your wife and kids. Keep on keeping on! Now lets get back to work!

[@caspertheghost9999]

Love your enthusiastic, perseverance, intelligent approach to what you do !

[@je8367]

What really blows my mind is how some people give these videos thumbs down. This is just amazing work, engineering, craftsmanship, imagination and just tons of hours to make the videos possible for the rest of us to enjoy. Thank you Mike and everyone else that make it possible.

[@robertborchert932]

Mike, that ghost Flying Cowboy and your signature look absolutely fantastic! Beautiful work, sir!

[@jjrdias]

These are some of the rare KZbin videos I actually wish were WAY longer. So much awesomeness.

[@loganptak1062]

Cartman exactly represented my thoughts when you said the video was ending 😂 can’t wait to see scrappy come together!

[@davidrobins4025]

The finish on each of those parts is stunningly beautiful. You must be very happy with the final product. Congratulations. Scrappy is starting to look very "Scrappy."

[@toddf.5398]

Love the videos mike! No matter what im watching, when a notification for your video pops up i immediatley switch over and start watching!

[@HTDutchy]

Man when you initially started scrappy and showed that huge airboat prop I was thinking you were just gonna throw some stuff together and see if it flies. I NEVER expected this amount of detail, engineering and all out awesomeness. Thank you for making these video's, I pretty much had cartmans reaction when you said this was the end. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@MikePatey]

Thank you 👍🤠

[@shannonDRAGRACEING]

Perfect with Sunday morning Coffee..... Back to work 💪💪💪💪

[@lol12961]

I am 😁 while watching your inner child relish in its intersect with your intellectual skills and dynamic engineering. Keep enjoying the eruption during these worthy memories. Thanks for the distant learning.

[@billrandell4641]

This should have been a Show on Discovery or the History Channel..it's simpley FANTASTIC!!..👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@taylorgawthrop6534]

The history channel or any other would ruin Mike's way.

[@johnnyboythepilot4098]

No, this is too glorious for those those plebs. Needs to stay on YT.

[@blainemacdonald6929]

"We need ro finish this gear leg tonight or we will lose the shop" Im so sick of what discovery channel does to an otherwise interesting show

[@tseesinnep3r]

This kind of comment comes up regularly on a few channels like this I watch, and sadly, if Mike was to take his show on TV, it would be wrecked totally by some idiot producer trying to generate drama or dumbing down explanations of technical things, or worse still just not show the interesting bits. I love that we can watch and directly support him here on KZbin.

[@Sman798]

I like the fact that there are no commercials! History or Discovery channel have way to many commercials.

[@dandexinventor]

Every kid in America should watch your videos...it's historic what you are doing Mike! There would be some amazing projects inspired and brains would flourish with creative and constructive thoughts. They need something to get excited about, share on their social networks. I've taught kids woodworking for a lot of years, even the simplest skills makes a huge difference in their well-being.

[@Ah-yh4tp]

I can’t wait to see scrappy done! It’s gonna be awesome

[@willhibbardii2450]

It's 2020 and we are living in the future! Witnessing custom, innovative, creative designs from the cradle of the mind. Then modeled on flat screens in animatable 3D computer aided software tools. Guys working out the desired parameters of complete systems before any investment of of real world commodities. This is planning at it's finest! Thank you, Mike for sharing your vision! You and others are inspiring me to get back into my true passion General Aviation (GA)! Been away since 2000 and that's too long! I'm an experienced lofting plug producer that has worked off of line drawings for composite fiberglass molds. Primarily for the marine industry. Electric marine propulsion has been a focus for me since 2015. I believe that electric aircraft propulsion is the future. I need a test stand and aviation prop to work with. I've worked out on paper and ink how to power an electric aircraft motor system of about 180 HP equivalent for up to 6 hour runtimes. Though Rolls Royce and Siemens has been teasing the market. I believe my 1.5 KW MoGen system will scale up without much problem. I'm discovering a large community is cocked and loaded to really manifest our cradled visions to make GA safer and practical for larger pilot audiences than ever witnessed before. If anyone is interested in electric aviation power, it will be an honor and a privilege to work with you! The motor, controllers, battery management system and batteries are simple and the commodities are inexpensive. Once the Metronomic/Parametric Oscillating, Battery Management, Mogen is understood by others. It should prove seeming simple to those who are mastering computer aided drafting. With my system, the components can architecture into the composite skins working double and sometimes triple purposes. The goal is 100 year design life! Contact (legioneering (at) outlook (dot) com) As a community we are living in the future! Let's make it a good one! Hit It!

[@jasonlund6770]

Plane building isn’t my discipline, but as a fellow Engineer I’m always left in awe at the creativity, ingenuity and out and out mastery which is Mike Patey 💪

[@justindyster7073]

I have built several Rockcrawlers over the years and I call Moab, UT my second home. I have bee off-roading there for over 30 years! Aviation has always been my first passion and now I see what you have done and I can't explain in words how excited I am to see Scrappy come together. It literally is combining two of my favorite things in the world to do: Flying and off-roading! What you have created is absolutely a work of engineering art! I can't wait to see it perform! I have played with composites for years and what you did with your Gear Wings is a lot of work and it came out great! Keep it up Mike!

[@MikePatey]

Thanks 🤠

[@shannonDRAGRACEING]

As a hot rod builder your at the stage you have 80% done...... only 60% left to go.......look...... made Mike smile.......💪💪💪💪

[@MikePatey]

🤠🤠🤠

[@djlambert625]

I just want to let you know, for me at least, I don’t watch your videos because they are cinematic masterpieces. I just love seeing your passion, knowledge, process, and personality. Keep up the great work!

[@lukeslab3502]

I am dying to see this thing fly.

[@BrentGardnerBillsFan]

This is miles away from what I do and what I know but I'm so captivated by the build that it has pushed me to do more garage projects. I'm invested and can't wait to see Scrappy fly!

[@allenpeachy3987]

As always Mike, an absolute stellar job on the suspension setup. I really like how you explain things you're doing while you're doing it, in an easy to understand way. 👌👌👍👍

[@SFWDalmont]

One of my favorite things about this build is that it is designed with serviceability in mind. This is arguably one of the most maintenance friendly builds I've ever seen.

[@ollylewin]

Carbon fibre is just the coolest material ever. I just love it.

[@roderickbowes8387]

At 8:38 -- although you were speechless for a moment - - you did'nt have to say anything - - - your face said it all -- tons of hard work and lots of sweat and you produced a beautiful "mini-wing" SATISFACTION was printed all over your face - - - well done you're a champ -- I have never seen a person with SOOOO much energy - - - keep it up -- looking good ! !

[@Brandon_Makes_Stuff]

Your suspension is like a Trophy Truck, a Fokker Triplane, and a Unimog all had a baby.

[@matthewdowd4686]

I can’t freaking wait to see what it’s capabilities are!!

[@SirDigger420]

@@matthewdowd4686 I would bet, Mike trained Scrappy to jump, and Scrappy asked how high? Just think of a Stol drag race, Mike start with the shocks at low height setting, a low preassure charge, just enought travel for takeoff gathering speed faster because of a flater angle of attack, and near take of speed, Mike will use Air pressure from the oxygen bottle to have the 2 shocks jumping out to full lengt with both up 15-18" uptravel to get the front of Scrappy at a steeper angle of attack. Those lowrider jumping cars would get jealous.. how high scrappy jumps.. And with the AirshotBoom Scrappy goes airborne with a 1 scrappy + a Mike mass movement.. this will eat a good chunk out of his of his starting distance. or with Mikes oversized engine and Mad Prop.. (cant imagine how much countersteer this combo will need..torque wise ) Scrappy might jumpstart and is a ZTSL zeroTakeoff short landing Plane and for landing, he just sets the shocks preassure back to lower soft impound eating level. And the best part for mike, its just some bigger and extra airlines, a electic solenoid to open the oxcgenbottle(a preassure regulater perhaps to adjust the jump strenght) , and an 3 way valve and an eletronic preassure adjuster valve to set his desired landing suspension setting. 1 st setting be closed at jumpstart when the bottle kicks in, 2nd setting preassure regulated after jump start and for landing, and the 3rd way would be hooked up to the engines mainfold for vaccum to the shocks to tow in the suspension to max compression in flight to get the most use out of the suspension wings. And i´m pretty sure its air controlled since might is stingy as a scotsman when it comes to weight, so its not hydraulic.

[@Dixon_1974]

So a threesome

[@Dixon_1974]

SirDigger420 how long did it take you to write this?

[@SirDigger420]

@@Dixon_1974 probably 3-5 Minutes Took longer to get rid of the typos.. as thinking about the concept.. english isnt my mother tounge

[@RomanKozlov007]

MIke, I love your enthusiasm, energy and hard work, but most of all I love that you put family first! God bless you and your family! May your projects unite your family even more! Thank you so much for doing KZbin videos! I'd love to bring my family to your shop/hanger one day to give them inspiration to what's possible! #scrappy #draco #dracox

[@mikealgarvin8122]

Absolutely can't wait to see this bird fly. Great job!!

[@mark8w]

Epic! The attention to detail blows me away. I love it when my day off starts with good coffee and a Scrappy video.

[@iancameron5724]

I'm paused at the 20 minute mark to comment. The twin a arms. Very snowmobile. The carbon fiber - wow. I wonder where the world of mountain biking would be right now if Mike built bikes instead of planes. I continue watching now.

[@MrGaryGG48]

...Flying!!! ;^)

[@WolfPilot]

Watching you run the winch just gave me a case of the giggles! Words cannot describe how much I love watching your videos! Your energy is just contagious!

[@DocDirtrat9472]

suspension look so great. If I i had to guess, I would say that the custom shocks have a lock feature. To keep the mini wings from moving the suspension in flight.. I know nothing about planes or how they work, just a guess...lol. really like watching you build, your perfection is inspiring.....

[@ManicSalamander]

I design and make things out of metal all the time. You are SOOOOOOOOOO good! Your workmanship standards are as good as I have ever seen in any context. and you think of so many things at once, and bake them all in. Your product, and your process, are wonders to behold.

[@superskullmaster]

This video just made my day. Thank you.

[@toose70]

Scrappy is starting to make Draco look like a kindergarten project. Mike, that gear setup is in unbelievable!

[@acirinelli]

You didn’t “get lucky”, it’s called skill Mike, embrace it lol 👊

[@tommydscott]

You have mentioned in previous videos the secret of what those shocks Will do, but I’ll keep that to myself. When I get a message that you put out a new video is the most exciting part of my week, keep them coming.

[@clarkkent7999]

Am wondering if you've come up with some ingenious way to hydraulically raise the wheels with the shocks so those wings can be horizontal in flight, then dropped for landing??? Wait a minute - will the lift from the wings raise them up by themselves if you can valve the shocks to let them easily travel upward after liftoff?

[@getstuk87]

I am pretty sure he did say he will have them up during flight, didn't mention how but let's be real he'll figure it out

[@cf6282]

Great observation! I think you are right!

[@diverbob8]

@@getstuk87 I agree, my though is that they are air shocks and by venting them, the lift will cause the "gear" to retract into the horizontal. To land, they will be pressurized to get required cushioning. For simplicity, the shock valving might just perform this function automatically. But if you have to slow down to let the lift bleed off to get the "gear" to go down, that could get to be nerve-racking. Also, this functionality would likely be affected by temperature.

[@ericpearson153]

yeah right on.. he made mention of this idea on the wilga wonder how much launch he will get

[@dougww1ectebow]

Do you know what's oddly satisfying? Watching you create such beautiful aircrafts.

[@dougbourdo2589]

If only Orville and Wilbur Wright could meet Mike and see this.

[@physicsguybrian]

They would have both eventually climbed onto their bicycles and rode off with their heads down....in defeat.

[@DucttapesUnicycle]

Your energy and passion are contagious! Thank you for involving all of us in this awesome process! Hope to see you and scrappy at osh next year!

[@garycontner9498]

Ding Dong. It’s the doorbell again. MIKE’S HERE !!!!

[@remington300]

You're excitement for this project is seriously infectious! I catch myself smiling while watching your videos and seriously can't wait for the next one!

[@TerrellMethvin]

Honestly I'm glad you got the money do show me all of this. Thanks.

[@stevecuthbert8856]

I just realized after you lowered Scrappy onto the tires for the first time that I had on a huge grin. I am so happy for your progress Mike. Those gear wings look so nice.

[@corey97140]

Mike, thanks for bringing up the lower a-arm. I was curious if that fabric’d lower works with or complicates the mini-wing above it. I had pictured it being open framework. Love learning the engineering behind it all! On a previous video I commented that your videos have bit me with the flight bug, I was going to have a flight lesson in a helicopter, and I did! It was amazing and challenging and frustrating(because I live in NW Oregon and the rain and cloud cover really limited the skies). BUT it wet my appetite to go back for more! Thank you!

[@Tallguysrc]

Meeting Mike is on my Bucket List his energy and excitement for life are amazing and inspiring.

[@theoldman8877]

In all my vast number of years I have become aware that the higher a persons skill level the more frequently they get lucky! The most cool thing about this build is the volume of recycled materials used in construction. Including the engine.

[@kwittnebel]

Louis Pasteur said "Chance favors the prepared mind".

[@rickrutledge7361]

Never seen a better work ethic! Mike’s channel should be required watching for some of our “millennials”. Truly great channel.

[@teamidris]

Ground effect is going to be amazing :o) Gas adjustable shock pressure from the cab?

[@greg1307]

Absolutely amazing and inspiring Mike!!! I watch these episodes as soon as they come out. My concern about this much travel in the suspension is the same problem that caused Draco to have divergent suspension stability in a cross wind. Scrappy, with even more wheel travel, will have that same problem only worse, unless your secret that you're about to reveal in the next video is that the King suspension is a dual chamber suspension and that it will only have minor travel in one chamber with restricted travel in the long throw chamber used for landings. Dual chamber would prevent tip over in a crosswind.

[@BWTIII]

Hi Mike! Care to share your thinking on brake lines to the discs and from the brake cylinders? I'm sure it will be more than interesting! Bill

[@jamessawyer1331]

I can't wait to see the smile on your face when you first take off with Scrappy. Looking forward Mike.

[@--_DJ_--]

With all that lift surface, it's almost like he is planning to have the prop wash lift the plane straight up. :)

[@MaximEck96]

Considering the prop in front... It wouldn't be surprising. Just add spring loaded shock custom made by king and he just created a VTOL 😂

[@ManicSalamander]

I'm sure as close to that as possible. He called it out early- it's all about short takeoff.

[@MaximEck96]

@@ManicSalamander and he was fairly disappointed that he couldn't make draco jump after having him squat with the brakes locked ^^

[@adamsmith5913]

With that fan boat prop, you know it's going to take off shorter than Draco

[@tomhutchins1046]

Yep its called a helicopter

[@charlescampbellii8193]

Looks awesome. Putting your name and the cowboy in it looks awesome as well.