Custom Search and Rescue Plane gets Wings, and Airworthiness 🤠 | Scrappy #60

Airworthiness and Registration ✅. Im catching up on videos so like subscribe and stay tuned for more to come 🤠
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[@BazilRat]

FAA guy: "So what piece of glorious madness do you want me to inspect today Mike?"

[@bradszymanski9910]

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.

[@BazilRat]

@@bradszymanski9910 You know that honestly wouldn't surprise me!

[@AllanFolm]

Mike Patey: "Yes."

[@briefmarke3747]

Mike build a plane And all experimental airplane laws change

[@justintremblay7657]

They probably had the paperwork all ready to go, just waiting for Mike to call...

[@richmotion]

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.

[@Jeff_369]

Best comment!!! I'm not an aviation guy, but I love watching his videos.

[@jakethesnakelimited]

You gotta fix that ASAP ;-). I need a TIG - only have MIG and stick right now.

[@BABALOOEY46]

Yes... if you are drawn to something it is for a reason... follow the white rabbit 🐇

[@sleektruck22]

Hahaha

[@FarmerFpv]

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

[@FixLife119]

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!

[@leaveonlywake]

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.

[@kevincollins8014]

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

[@kevincollins8014]

@@jginmt You got that right brother! I can't wait to see Scrappy up close and personal 😁

[@danblumel]

@@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]

@@danblumel I think it is already advertised as being at the Garman booth. I could be wrong.

[@skm9420]

@@jginmt plus in general aviation you've most likely heard of the patey Brothers

[@danblumel]

@@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.

[@OldPackMule]

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.

[@jameshoiby]

30 year old? Hell, I look around the ramp out here and see many 50 year old Cessnas!

[@freakysteve140281]

Imagine being the next guy to get inspected. Their aircraft would sound like nails scraping down a chalk board.

[@tropicthndr]

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.

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@tropicthndr Wonder how happy the insurance company was when Draco got scraped up?

[@superchargedpetrolhead]

Mike, you should start your own Experimental Aircraft Company *_BEST AIRCRAFTS_*

[@jollygoodshow]

BEST WINGS

[@dirtcurt1]

Then it would turn into work!

[@TakeChargeLifeCoaching]

He has one called Trike Industries. They building the new Draco X

[@mrrustygray]

Patey Aviation Corp. Just saying.

[@Skyprince27]

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.

[@MasterClassComments]

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

[@ridermak4111]

Inspector rolls his eyes and shakes his head. “Oh, it’s Mike again”. 🤜🤛

[@AquaMarine1000]

Holy crap!

[@jcadult101]

More like, "I've been following your channel, here's your certificate".

[@Smokkedandslammed]

@@jcadult101 "Oh, I'm just here for your autograph, I'm sure the plane is fine."

[@Alorand]

What FAA Inspector doesn't actually secretly watch these videos?

[@ridermak4111]

@@jcadult101 That’s more than just funny, it’s spot on. Inspected as it is being created. 🤔

[@leeadams5941]

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

[@Billy-rn3il]

I’ve never been so proud of someone I’ve never met. Congratulations sir 👏👏👏

[@Russellsperry]

I feel the exact same way.

[@ajones0000]

This may be the finest machine ever created! I can't imagine another one with more attention to detail.

[@nickwulf]

"laying in bed at night is ... Watching Mike Patey KZbin build videos"

[@georgobergfell]

There is no better way to spend time in bed

[@Mower117]

True story, for me too.

[@ModerateDev]

every time someone watches a Mike Patey Video the whole world advances.

[@scoutworks]

Watching Marks face was priceless! "Do it again!" Best part of the video!

[@Russellsperry]

It seems like that ADD really works good for him. I was Geeking Out on it too, and wanted more angles.

[@fredbugden3511]

You just Know he’s thinking , “i may need to change the wing a bit on my new Cub”

[@baldguyadventure]

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!

[@bobbyhaynes5116]

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.

[@enpassant7358]

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.

[@russellmartin9036]

Forget Jeff Bezos. I'd rather watch this guy.

[@mariadolores8468]

Yes, I do also.

[@thedestroyer3262]

Just imagine what Mike could do with that amount of money.

[@juricacakaric5535]

Who the hell is jeff bezos??

[@TheJttv]

Jeff who?

[@maxnex7676]

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).

[@000scubasteve]

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.

[@thomasbeck9075]

Scrappy is the coolest. I love Draco too. I have really enjoyed Mike's work and I would rather meet him than any celebrity.

[@gogormonchi]

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 :)

[@EliteRock]

I agree - I've commented a couple of times when they finish; _it's ooooover! :(_

[@andreacampana4754]

That ailerons acting as flaps are really incredibile... I'm speechless!

[@429thunderjet2]

Drooping ailerons they are called

[@sixpackpilot]

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.

[@traviseggl3794]

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.

[@mrbmp09]

Been using flaperons on model planes for 30+ years

[@429thunderjet2]

@@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. 🤔

[@carbonfox6470]

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!

[@joeedwardson9535]

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.

[@TheJttv]

Ah yes my weekly serving of feeling incompetent is here. 🍿 is ready

[@Yeahbuddylightweigh]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯

[@RobertTheFriscoSchmid]

I feel more incapable than incompetent, oh and a little poor 😂

[@Samson518]

Sometimes I watch and get so overwhelmed I have to take a nap.

[@robertklump9993]

Exactly what I was just thinking.

[@truckstreestoys]

My dad is an astronaut I know the feeling lol!

[@thunderduckie01]

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!

[@leobesaccia1916]

The enthusiasm emanating from this man (Mike) is very contagious. luckily there is no remedy against that.

[@abnermills3453]

I nearly cried seeing the wings on scrappy and seeing all the registrations and airworthiness. I am so proud of you Mike!

[@aggiewoodie]

Inspector: “so I’m here to inspect a Carbon Cubbbbb….uh, what the heck is this Madness?!”

[@joeburns4294]

I bet the inspector just says, ‘If you say so’, and just signs off

[@gritngrind4780]

I’m guessing they fight over who gets to inspect Mike’s planes.

[@MaxRunia]

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 😆

[@robwagner4615]

😂😂😂 LAUGHING MY BUTT OFF! THAT IS SO FUNNY

[@Skyprince27]

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.

[@drylakesranch9880]

@@Skyprince27 hey guy, its called a joke

[@Skyprince27]

I used to work in Airworthiness. Surprising how little joking gets done there…

[@drylakesranch9880]

@@Skyprince27 I'm sure that's true. Are you at work right now or watching a youtube video for entertainment?

[@Adrellias]

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!

[@jimrogers2831]

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

[@Goosetube12345]

I love the thought of this plane getting passed down through the generations for years to come!

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

Congratulations - may Scrappy live and fly forever! Thank you for taking the time to document and share.

[@gyclay]

The genius of Mike Patey........where unimaginable fantasy and reality become one. Thanks Mike. I thought after the mighty DRACO (one amazing piece of Mike Patey design) met it's demise and the idea of Scrappy was began I thought that no way could Draco ever be topped........good lord have I learned a lesson about not limiting Mike Patey's ability to WOW!!

[@greatwhitedon]

Awe inspiring!!! The beauty of the components alone is a masterpiece. The fact that it advances so many aspects of airplane design is crazy.

[@smithyrtd]

I have no words, I’m just in awe of this man’s determination, desire and love for aviation. This is one beautiful aircraft 👌🏻

[@king-o-vetts9899]

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!”

[@tomcoryell]

Not to mention the solar panels and batteries!😎

[@44R0Ndin]

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).

[@RTaylorish]

Absolutely stunning! Your meticulous engineering and craftsmanship is a work of art! Love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

"Seriously, are we not doing phrasing anymore?"😄 Archer is awesome! Congrats on the certifications!!!

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Knew you were holding back the whole time. NOW....... TO OSHKOSH! Congratulations! I know it will be the "Big Show" at the Big Show!

[@dustinalexander4620]

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 😍

[@RolfLongreach]

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!

[@mattnightingale2389]

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!

[@EliteRock]

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!!??

[@ericswild]

For the love of God. We are all getting so excited!! Get this beauty in the air!! I want to hear the excitement in your voice when you feel that effects of your efforts on this marvel of engineering!!

[@jaylargo5311]

One small step for Mike, one giant step for aviation!

[@cameronlapworth2284]

Notice all the shots of draco... Mike's ready to start another project

[@jimecee]

DRACO X. Already announced!

[@jplumbob]

I was thinking same.

[@darrellcook8253]

Hope it's another Draco. With lessons learned and earned. What ever it is it's gonna be good.

[@Cowracer67]

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.

[@fredbugden3511]

I’m already envisioning Draco X with 1000 HP , double slotted flaps and double slats .This is going to be even more awesome !

[@gmcjetpilot]

This man has unbeatable enthusiasm. How can you not love that attitude. Way to go Mike.

[@MattThornton87]

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!

[@awood12345]

This is by far my favourite channel on youtube. Amazing work as always!

[@Russellsperry]

There’s no KZbin channel it’s even close.

[@FredWhosDead]

Me: “Mike, how you gonna build a craft to outperform Draco?” Mike: “I’ll just wing it”

[@dneal5434]

Boom tish!

[@carlstevee5992]

and Dracos coming back to steal its crown

[@oleran4569]

Yes. Lots of parts, but still an elegant design! And... you nested new design features within fully functional traditional mechanisms. AND... this is generation one! Epic!!!

[@slamprogram]

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.

[@darrellcook8253]

What did you do? Get married?

[@danblumel]

@@darrellcook8253 that's a good one

[@slamprogram]

@@darrellcook8253 I was prescribed a medication on the do not issue list, so I can't pass medical.

[@scottcummings8074]

@@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.

[@slamprogram]

@@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.

[@rustymonkey69]

I'm getting emotional watching the completion of Scrappy.

[@dustinalexander4620]

This is one of those times it'll be okay to cry. This has been a long journey.

[@johnlousma8120]

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

[@elijahf111]

YES A NEW VIDEO ABOUT THE COOLEST PLANE ON THE PLANET

[@dave20thmay]

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.

[@maxnex7676]

@@dave20thmay I thought the same thing and Scrappy has excelled.

[@thehanger3436]

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.

[@philconey11]

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!

[@duanestace6303]

Incredible Mike. Mark's reaction is priceless!

[@reldealbf1]

Once again Mike, you've made my day. You're gonna steal the show at Oshkosh 2021.

[@johnmarkgatti3324]

they may as well have oshkosh at mikes place , looks like a fantastic venue too .

[@kittyhawk3831]

I know Mike will be there. Is Scrappy gonna be at Oshkosh too?

[@Ryansawsume]

@@kittyhawk3831 Ive been wondering the same thing

[@simplemanfc3]

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..

[@reldealbf1]

@@kittyhawk3831 YES!!

[@MikeKobb]

Oh, man. That flap system is amazingly smooth and quiet. Gorgeous.

[@simondenneen1208]

Scrappy just keeps getting better with every video. I'm super excited to see each instalment. I can't imagine how excited you are, Mike!

[@AlexCausey]

Only a few people in the world get to seek out their dreams and manifest them into reality. Kudos.!

[@AnthonyBennettKY]

“It’s all ball-bearings, nowadays.” -Fletch

[@joeburns4294]

Funny as I read this, it’s coming on now! And get that wind shield, there’s guuk on it!

[@cheezyridr]

YES!!!! as soon as he said "it's all ball-bearings" i could only think of this! that was a great movie

[@jwdupuy2]

Kept waiting for him to put that clip in! I knew the comments wouldn't let me down!

[@micsierra806]

What do you think? It's the fetzer valve. It's sticking.

[@charlesseymour1482]

I hate the music at the end. Don't like to realize the video is to finish. More more more.

[@F1fan007]

Holy smokes Mike!!!! That wing is like a Swiss watch. It’s stunning that you designed and built that (and the entire airplane) in such a short time….in your evening hours. The wing alone would be a lifetime achievement for most. Since my jaw isn’t on bearings, you can hear me picking it up off the floor!

[@SydamorHD]

This plane is mechanically absurd complex and refined, its an engineers wet dream and you Sir are living it! So amazing to see everything come together.

[@nicholaschriss1706]

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!

[@CLCIII]

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!!!

[@bikerdude4887]

The Wright Brothers would be awe struck with the design of Scrappy. You are amazing!

[@scottypersia5715]

We have been following this build for over 2 years and Mike has taken off without us. WELCOME TO OSHKOSH.

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

It's been such a pleasure to watch the ENTIRE process, i can't wait to see Scrappy take to the skies ! ! !

[@ReallyFarFarAway]

A new episode mid-week : fantastic !!!

[@MRJSWORKSHOP]

The rewarding feeling of finishing a project and seeing it work. I love fabrication⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻🤠

[@Talasas]

The engineering, design and finish of these mechanical parts is incredible.

[@PhilG999]

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!

[@tropicthndr]

The engineers at Skunkworks didn’t even have this much talent involved in the SR71.

[@bobbyburford8021]

Inspector has been watching Mike’s vids! Quickest inspection in history!

[@UTarcher72]

I'm ready to see Scrappy fly. Any day now! Best aviation content on YT.

[@danielc9312]

This guy is starting to give the Rutan brothers a run for their money. Thankfully there is enough room here for all aviation geniuses.

[@44R0Ndin]

If this was a Rutan plane it would have canards and a carbon fiber wing.

[@danielc9312]

@@44R0Ndin I was making reference to the level of ingenuity and over engineering. Obviously they make planes for different roles so the designs will differ greatly.

[@44R0Ndin]

@@danielc9312 I understood that, I was making a slight jab at Rutan that they can't seem to make a "conventional" aircraft. EDIT: What I mean is Rutan planes seem to always have some feature on them that's "neat but you could have done the same thing the more conventional way with mostly the same performance", like canards.

[@aileronsintowind6835]

1am here in the uk and was just gonna shut me eyes for the night.. ping “Mike gets airworthiness report” Sleep can wait 🤣

[@GaryMCurran]

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]

Is Scrappy gonna be at Oshkosh?

[@GaryMCurran]

@@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.

[@adam_mawz_maas]

Yep, I’d bet the intro on this video is specifically to drop the hint that Scrappy is going to make Oshkosh.

[@Otisthelesser]

“Back to Wor……never mind Patey video!”

[@Otisthelesser]

Looks so frigging cool with wings on it.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Every video makes me do a facepalm and sit in awe of Mike's creativity. Just coming up with this stuff is next level. But then the computer software work, the CNC work, the assembly work and the 12 year old kid that comes out when the first test is over with.... someone is going to owe their life to the capabilities this aircraft has.

[@maircraft4079]

So, so many heavy pieces/parts adding up. Bushings intermittently used w/minimal rotation would be 80% lighter, last as long w/lube. That big engine might not notice. What a beautiful bird. Cant wait to see her fly. Moving civil aviation ahead in a big step.

[@chet3215]

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

[@oldschoolhoosier]

The look on Mike’s brothers face say it all. “Oh My God.....Smooth”.......lol....

[@thebigbilltheory4388]

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing scrappy fly!! Though I’m still a draco mourner and looking forward to the resurrection. 👍🏻

[@xf1961]

As a learning/practicing mechanical engineer, I would like to thank you for sharing your mechanics behind what you make. Good designs start with a strong foundation in mechanics of the system. Excellent out side the box thinking!

[@ocscmike]

Airworthiness isn't that hard.... Pateyworthiness is a whole nother level. 💪💪💪

[@EasyAnderson]

Man ain’t that the truth lol!

[@brianredman5902]

As someone who lives somewhat local, I'd love to watch Scrappy fly someday.

[@advorsky1]

Mr. Patty in the dictionary next to the word Genius there is a picture of you!!!! Can’t wait to see you and Scrappy in the air flying, having fun and inspiring our youth in Aviation! Thank you sir!!!!

[@flyingkub]

You have every right to be happy, it is not a gift given to you, it is your work getting it. Things you have worked for always mean more.

[@goriverman]

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

[@davidfarrish3768]

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

[@CoreyParkison]

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!

[@brooks3racing1]

I would be surprised if the FAA had an inspector that could technologically challenge Mike on his designs. I would be curious to see a video of the inspection process. 😆

[@r.lindoncoutts1897]

They are drawing straws to NOT have to be the inspector ;-)

[@Pete-tq6in]

@@r.lindoncoutts1897, I suspect the contrary is true, I reckon they know that if Mike designed and built it, it’s right. Not only is Mike an absolute workaholic, he’s extremely knowledgeable, a complete fanatic when it comes to detail and refinement and one of the finest craftsmen out there. I’d happily jump into and fly any aircraft built by Mike Patey.

[@r.lindoncoutts1897]

@@Pete-tq6in who wouldn't?

[@Pete-tq6in]

@@r.lindoncoutts1897, my girlfriend - She's terrified of flying!

[@F1fan007]

I was also thinking only Mike could do his annuals. Holy Toledo

[@simonsez99]

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.

[@ChrisG1392]

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.

[@lowellrosenberry9010]

It's been confirmed by Garmin an someone else that scrappy is gonna be at Oshkosh.

[@dustinalexander4620]

@@lowellrosenberry9010 Flight Chops said 3 days ago on his test flight vid, that he will be parked with Scrappy at the Garmin tent. 😍

[@andydurbin2962]

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.

[@dustinalexander4620]

@@andydurbin2962 yes. I presume it was off. Or under an ICAO exemption temporarily.

[@CalebT_RC]

The ending part is lovely. Draco and scrappy. Fantastic

[@gryfandjane]

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.

[@jwelman1]

I love Mike's train of thought when he designs: " This design is perfect, however..."

[@hankelvisimpersonator2832]

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.

[@freakysteve140281]

They probably all went out to sign it off like a bunch of groupies!

[@davidfox6630]

The sound of them flaps moving is absolutely beautiful , in a silent kinda way haha Seriously impressive job !

[@brocansammy]

Mike your the man! I had no idea you could all the crazy things you come up with for your planes. Your super creative and I thank you for sharing your flying art/ hot rod of the sky’s with the world. You’ve completely opened my eyes gave me the aviation bug. Keep up the great work. BACK TO WORK!

[@andrewcottrill7775]

From Australia with a thumbs up!! Love your work Mike! I am so impressed with your expertise and level of detail with the Scrappy build! I am not an engineer but coming from a technical background can appreciate everything you are doing with design parameters, innovation and safety considerations. I love flying but don’t have a licence. Let me know if you are ever in Aus as I would be very happy to meet the legend!! I can’t wait for the Scrappy flying videos!! Best of luck and get back to work!