Engine Trouble Flying Home a New Wilga 😬 | Scrappy 30

[@andrews3902]

It’s simple. Mike uploads = I watch. Mike uploads after a 3+ week hiatus = I watch immediately. Been heads down on a project all day, so this is a VERY welcomed distraction. Thank you, Mike! 👏🙌

[@DEeMONsworld]

I'm 73, I soloed when I was 16. started flying lessons at 15, My original flight instructor Who is one of those people in your life who you will never forget was a very cautious type. Those days around 1962, we were flying Piper colts, dual omni was the hot set up. He always drilled into my head to constantly consider an emergency landing option, always be looking for a place to land. He would do the drill when least expected, pull the throttle and say land it. he would make me fly it to final before pushing the throttle back in and then proceed to tell me why the field I picked was a bad choice or a good one. I only fly flight sims now, and darn if I still don't always scan for nice flat unplowed fields near a road :)

[@stevespra1]

This one really hit home Mike. Our son landed in a corn field at night in a Cherokee last weekend. He did a great job all things considered and called me 10 minutes after. I've been flying for over 30 years and never had anything close to an engine failure (other things but not that). He got his private a year ago and instrument two months ago. Really makes you think about nighttime single piston ops for sure. Great video as always.

[@skipdreadman8765]

Great job to your son! Congratulations to you.

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

Oh.. Had a similar comment 😂

[@jeremysikes708]

Love that you are willing to talk about failures. This will hopefully save someone’s life someday.

[@kenstickney8678]

20 plus years ago, when I started flying I had those fears. But when I read the statics on the cause of air plane accidents I found 70% were cause by fuel management. I purchased a plane with 4 tanks and more fuel than I can fly before I need a break. Got my instrument rating to solve the next issue. These choices haves me the training and confidence to fly safely. And I always think where can I land NOW. Thanks Mike.

[@juergengnoss7892]

Nice point Mike, and for all of you that like to fly safe, here a short story about safety training. I've got my PPL-A back in 1990 I remember safety training was a big chunk of the overall flight training as well as of type ratings, but German flight schools doesn't let you go into a real stall with following spin. The idea behind that is to recognize the situation before you get into it. As soon as I've got my PPL, I grabbed a pilot friend, an "old eagle" acrobatic flight certified, and asked him to get me into a real spin and recovery. We got to 6000ft above ground and he did the first one, explaining exactly where we are and what he's doing. I remember as today, once the wind shield was full of spinning ground, I was stuck in my seat knowing that if I was alone on the plane I would never have recovered from it, even if I knew what to do. After first recovery my friend told me to do the same, but I said, no, you again, I was still so impressed by what just has happened. 1000ft loss in altitude in one only spin. There is no time to settle, you have to react immediately. He did one more, this time I was completely aware of what happens and could count with him the number of turns and could say when to hit the rudder. The next I did on my own, perfectly. That was a really great experience, completely unexpected, I thought I could handle an aircraft, but was told the other way. That experience accompanied me while all my 11000+ hours of flying since then. Later on practicing acrobatic flights in a certified C150, or playing wild above or between the clouds, I don't remember how many times I stalled the engine in all kind of flight positions, but never had a problem to recover. VFR is staying free of clouds, but what happens the first time you get into the clouds? Sitting inside a glass, having all milk around you and now trust your instruments is another thing pilots should experience, even if they are not IFR certified. It shouldn't happen, but it can. Today I know, knowing what to do, isn't sufficient, you have to practice as closed as possible to the situation you're practicing for.

[@joshschwint368]

I think i can speak for everyone, we all miss Draco. Cant wait to see Some flying footage of Scrappy.

[@EvanMJones]

I was just thinking today that we hadn't seen Mike lately. Always a pleasure to see what you're up to!

[@kevinvoges3447]

Mike, On your way home from NY with your new Wilga, you and your partner stopped in at KSAR (Sparta, IL) where you talked to my friends and me for 1/2 hr. What a treat! You also signed my Best Tugs tug...thank you! As an owner of a steel technology company, I deeply admire your innovative talents filled with ingenuity. But I speak for probably most everyone that we mostly admire your humility and how you talk so highly about your family. As you left the KSAR airport office that day headed for your Wilga out on the ramp, I blurted out, "May God bless you both". Well, He did as you and your partner landed the Wilga safely. May God continue to bless you all and your families. We praise God that He brought you both home safely. Now let's get back to work! Kevin Voges

[@MikePatey]

Great to meet you 🤠

[@lauraradigan4114]

Mike: Four weeks ago, while flying my 1945 7AC Champ, I suffered a engine failure due to a cracked fuel hard line. You are absolutely correct, there are two kinds of pilots, ones that have had a engine go out and those that will. I had to put Champie down in a cow pasture and was unhurt but unfortunately, it was quite rough and severely damaged the landing gear. Keep making these awesome videos. We all learn from sharing our experiences. Glad your ok.

[@skipdreadman8765]

Hope your plane is going to be okay. That's a piece of history.

[@VetSemperFi]

I was taught to drive defensively which means I'm constantly thinking and calculating in 'What if' moments. That mindset has saved me more times then I care to mention while operating a car, motorcycle, sailboat, or tractor. I'm not a pilot but your advice resonates to my core!

[@GravityKnightFlying]

Had 3 quit in 1000hrs. 2 on takeoff, one of which was in a crappy field. When I started flying 8-9 years ago, I just asked (hoped) that I wouldn't have an engine out for a while until I was really ready.... I was given that... can't ask for more! As you said, It WILL happen eventually. To anyone who hasn't experienced it yet, there is nothing quite like it, intensity at a new level!... but keep your head on and you can work through it. Great video and talk Mike!!

[@JoeLinux2000]

I'm a sailboat guy. I was single handing a 36' foot from Nuka Hiva in the Marquesas Islands to Honolulu. I left Nuka Hiva in the later afternoon and was cutting it close to the island which has steep cliffs. I was under engine power and behind the wind shadow of the island. The Diesel suddenly quit. The was no wind, and the ocean swell was pushing me onto the island. I put up the main, and it was slapping back and forth from side to side as the boat rose up over the swell. I thought I was going to be ship wrecked for sure. Eventually I stood at the bow with a bucket on a line and tossed it off the bow and was able to turn the boat away from the island. I kept casting off the bucket and pulling it back in. Eventually I was able to get the boat out into the wind line. Later I discovered the valves had frozen in the valve guides due to carbon build up. I was able to do a valve job on it at sea as the boat sailed along by itself under windvane steering. I had no valve spring compressor tool on board. Luckily I didn't loose the keepers, and after about three days got the engine started again. So yes your engine can quit unexpectedly at any time.

[@tomcoryell]

Internet Privacy Advocate Wow! Great job of thinking on your feet!

[@travismorgan4249]

Thats and awesome story! Thanks for sharing

[@reasonitout9087]

I respect your resourcefulness, self reliance, intelligence, and calm. Your seamanship is greatly admired by all of the sailors and pilots out there including myself.

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

Mike - Thankyou for all you do to promote safety in aviation. The message about single engine high mountain flying, nighttime flying and other risky actions can’t be re-enforced enough.

[@andy5478-MTB]

Just watching and listening to Mike Patey makes me happy. He's such a positive, friendly, brilliant and driven person. I often watch his vids while I'm exercising and when I think about quitting early, I think Mike wouldn't quit till finished, so I keep going :)

[@Bryan-qd4fk]

My uncle, the one who got me into aviation, was flying at night about a month ago. We still don't know quite what happened, but we think the engine went out. He ended up crashing a 1000 ft short of the runway. We lost him and the other passenger in the front seat. Thankfully, the man in the back seat survived and is recovering. My uncle was the safest and smartest man I knew. The plane had been serviced just a week before the crash. We don't have all the answers right now, and may never have them. So please be safe out there everyone.

[@martinlynn3699]

Sorry to hear it. I've had two lost engines but by God's grace I landed without bending either airplane. But you never know when He'll decide it's my turn to "come on up." "Thou shalt not test the the Lord thy God" comes to mind, and I never want to do anything that would add undue risk to a flight, but I can't imagine not flying, in spite of the risk. I imagine your uncle felt the same way.

[@mark675]

Sorry for your loss 😔

[@timothydockery534]

Sorry for your loss

[@jozsefizsak]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@imaner76]

Aww no. I'm so sorry for the loss, my thoughts are with you and your family right now. If you feel up to it, lets us know how things pan out. My condolences once again.

[@joshuamcneese2603]

You’re one of the main reasons I’m going through flight training right now. Hearing about things like this doesn’t scare me away from flying. I just try to learn from it and apply it to when I fly.

[@craigpennington1251]

Very good advice to fly by. Always be prepared for the bad things that may happen. 100% correct on the mechanics of things braking with no fault of your own. I've been there too. Crankshafts coming apart, driveshafts coming thru the floor board at 7 grand rpm, pushrods going thru the hood when engine blows. And then there's fire. Hoping that will never happen in the air but prepare for it.

[@johnd7129]

Your attitude towards safety is without peer. You are a credit to the aviation industry and your family. We are all schooled to expect the unexpected, but you have put that advice in such simple terms. Bless you.

[@adriangpop]

I suppose the old adage goes, any landing that you walk away from is a good landing, any landing that you get to use the airplane again is an exceptional landing! Glad you're still with us.

[@artd.]

In my aviation career I have had 4 engine failures and have been fortunate to get all on the ground with no damage. Mr Mike you are so right to always maintain proficiency and continued training." Always expect the unexpected". Great Video Mr. Mike

[@tommuhlemanjr.3871]

You are definitely an inspiration to all of us pilot types everywhere Mike. I have watched, rewatched and learned lots of valuable lessons from every video you have ever made. I am amazed and humbled by the resources you have that enable you to go snatch up new Wilga’s. I, on the other hand, am struggling at the moment just to buy a decent 4x4 truck/SUV. I’m hoping to start a KZbin Aviation Roadshow where I travel around and showcase various aircraft, applications such as air racing, aerial firefighting/water bombers, STOL and bush planes, float planes, air ambulances and anything else I can find. You will be one of the very first people I hope to interview. Hopefully I will have all of my infrastructure problems resolved by next summer.

[@danielwang2956]

Other pilots on KZbin: Oh no the FAA just called me Mike Patey: I'm gonna give the FAA a call

[@1STGeneral]

Mike Patey on line 1.....I'm not answering it

[@davecasey4341]

He probably has them on speed dial on his phone.

[@Newberntrains]

@@davecasey4341 with him designing airplanes im sure hes respected from the FAA if he calls on something like this

[@teejfalconaf]

Chuck Norris tells the FAA he has a number for them to call.

[@jimcripps3612]

It seems if something can go wrong it Wilga wrong. Sorry couldn't resist that. Regards, Jim in NI UK

[@FlyingPlaneAndSimple]

Nice, you beat me to it, same pun!

[@skipdreadman8765]

That's a shot you just have to take.

[@nbtmx1]

He can look on the brightside he's only had 1 problem in getting it up though ......oh wait that could be taken the wrong 😳

[@steveb7310]

Can never resist the pun.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Pâté over Donner pass. ( I kinda hope no one reads this)

[@aaahtex902]

1 More Mike = **DON'T FLY IN BAD WEATHER!!!** THANK YOU FOR THE INVALUABLE ADVICE!!!

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

This is fresh for me... On Friday 10/16/20 I had an engine failure at night and had to do a forced landing in a unharvested corn field in my 1972 Piper Cherokee 140. As it turns out I made the Critical error of not having enough fuel to complete the flight... I thought I had looked into the tanks and had seen more than enough fuel but apparently I had not or just saw something that wasn't there. Just a reminder to all of my pilot friends to triple check on your preflight checks. It's by the grace of God that I had the presence of mind to keep up my airspeed And not spin it in. It definitely has made me think twice about single engine at night, especially over terrain. The aircraft was totaled but again by the grace of God I walked out with only a small bump on my forehead that was gone the next day.

[@FloridaLightSport]

So true, but as my Daddy used to say “the engine doesn’t make the airplane fly, it just makes it go further “. Keep flying the airplane.

[@acerc.e.4279]

Yeah i The reason why aircraft fly because of DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE. But without engine aircraft and the phyics cannot fly alone..

[@tinusmaartens994]

I've watched all Mike's Videos with my dad but watching it again is almost better than the first time ! Amazing work, design, and caricature from Mike !

[@blancolirio]

Excellent safety brief Mike!

[@MikePatey]

Thanks buddy 🤠

[@superskullmaster]

Mike Patey Did you see my suggestion about the second Wilga?

[@llshamelessll]

Its just a matter of time.

[@daniels2761]

A good reminder to put the thing on the ground ASAP if something is wrong, even if it is still running.

[@robertwoods3479]

what you are doing is totally wrong placing so much weight in the grams is dumb it does not belong there and puts stress where it does not belong

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Good to know it wasn't something major with the enging or airframe. Dad drilled into me "It's not a matter of if the enging will quit, it's a matter of when will it happen and will you be ready for it." Dad's flying career spaned 64 years flying in some of the most inhospitable territory of North America... I think his words of wisdom were hard earned... the last I knew his DC-3 was still sitting on a mountain side in Central British Columbia because of fuel starvation...

[@xpressotel]

Shared knowledge is priceless your selfless contribution to flight safety is greatly appreciated,the world needs more Mike Pateys

[@akfireems]

Same mind set when I taught emergency vehicle operations in the fire service. While most instructors were teaching "defensive" driving, with the premise of what to do IF another driver did something that would impact your operations, I taught students what I called "offensive" driving; that being it's not a matter of if, but when, another driver, or situation will occur to impact your operation behind the wheel. Great advance for pilots.

[@chrisbowpiloto]

On the roads where I operate, that is a given 😂

[@walterweigert9840]

Hello Mike! I´m so happy you are back! Luckely for all of us, you had nothing else than a small throwback, but also for all aviators, sharing your expirience always makes aviation safer. Thank you. As most of the rest of subscribers, I´m axious to see what´s next for Scrappy: wings, fuel tanks, etc, etc, but most of all; WE WANT TO SEE YOU FLYING HER!!! I send you a big virtual hugg from NE patagonia, Argentina. Greetings to your family and to Ron.

[@GrantGrove]

Yeah Mike engine failures do happen I've had two in an Avid with the early Rotax 65 hp. Fuel issue when the carburetor loosened and an electrical broken wire. Both shortly after TO one with just enough altitude for a 180 back to the runway and the second landing on a frontage road adjacent to the field. No damage and very good learning experiences. "Back to work"!

[@AkPacerPilot]

“And he’s still laughing about it” 😂 nicely done my friend! Thankfully I’ve only had one engine quit turning on me, it was related to the fuel switch not perfectly in the indent. I was able to troubleshoot and get it restarted. You have to train train train and train again...

[@thomasaltruda]

Make a “twin” Wilga by attaching them at the wings like a P38! Lol

[@donaldendsley6199]

What I've learned working a nurse: What ever you are afraid of happening will happen. So learn how to handle your fears, and take the appropriate precautions to keep stuff like that from happening.

[@helicopterdriver]

I've had 5 engine failures in 4000 hours. They do quit and never when it's the best spot to land... always be looking for a landing spot, always. Glad you are OK! Nice plane.

[@DiverJames]

2500 hours in my log book, 3 engine failures...seems to be about the right rate ;)

[@thomasaltruda]

13,000+ hours over 20 years, not one engine failure.. maybe I’m doing something wrong...

[@helicopterdriver]

@@thomasaltruda Lady Luck is your friend... keep looking for landing spots anyway. When it quits, it's a really bad feeling if you don't already know what you can make from there. Dead silence in cruise or a sputter on take off is very startling...Always have a plan... Fly Safe.

[@tropicthndr]

Probably all cirrus, so many eng failures on those.

[@woodywoodward9624]

Mike, your 3-2-1 engine failure reminded me of my closest call to an in-flight failure in an Aeronca during my PPL training. I flew 50 miles out into the Illinois countryside to take some aerial photos of my neighbors new house build. Just as I hit my 500’ AGL target to take the photos, the engine started most awful backfiring and frightening noises, but I could still keep it at 500” AGL, but only at 38 MPH IAS. I selected the right mag to troubleshoot the problem and was greeted by SILENCE! Back to BOTH, and then flying 50 miles at 38 MPH takes a whole lot longer than the 75 MPH outbound. It turned into an hour and 20 minute search for the next emergency landing spot, but I did make it back to my home base. The single housing, dual magneto had a catastrophic internal failure, and I think it was running intermittently on just 2 cylinders. What a day that was! I totally agree with your statements about being “ahead of the airplane.” Chuck Yeager talked about aircraft failures during flight by having Plan B, then Plan C, then Plan D, E, F.....!

[@daverobinsonTnT]

Once again, happy to hear you're ok . For me, practicing emergency procedures until we don't get them wrong, is the best tool in our safety kit :-)

[@johnbazaar8440]

Glad you’re ok. “Something will go wrong. Stay alert, think ahead, plan your escape route.” Loving the Scrappy build and hoping to see the movie “Draco Rising”. 😁 Thanks, John

[@MrJugsstein]

Mike Hi from Down under in Australia. I did my time in Submarines an environment that likes to kill you if you make a mistake, then when got out I got into Aviation another unforgiving environment.. I did my flight training in Tulsa with a man who became my closest friend. A ex Vietnam Huey pilot. The wisest lesson he ever taught me was "fly with 2 what if's " fly with a plan if at that moment something goes wrong and the next thing goes wrong do you have a plan. Got me on the ground in one piece more than once. Enjoy all the videos Will

[@glenn.duffind2695]

Thank you Mike!.. Every flight, every takeoff, every pattern, looking for that power off event... I fly day, VFR only, IFR is "I Follow Roads" so I have a place to let down... yes, had a few power failures back in the Ultralight days, early 1980's... keeps ya on track!... I just finished installing a new Power Flow exhaust in my Cherokee, and did a lot more, fixing, improving, checking, knowing that airplane better makes me a better pilot.... will be test flying her this week.. More power, more speed!... Flying is Fun!!...

[@ik04]

I had almost the same thing happen to me with the throttle cable. It broke off at a partial power setting and I was able to fly all the way back from the Bering Sea to Bethel, AK very slowly! I was lucky.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Holding a tight bottom.....Thanks...Super glad every one is safe....Thanks again Mike...!

[@swampratt36]

Just WOW ! Had no idea you had experienced that many failures ! I've logged over 2 million miles in a semi , and have only experienced 3 engine failures , 2 accidents ,both times automobile struck me ,non chargeable events for myself . God Bless and God speed my friend !

[@jesusm.pereztriana9319]

I'm glad of having you back safe and sound, sir.

[@j.till_z]

A wealth of institutional knowledge! Mike is passing down his knowledge and experiences for the next generation aviators. I hope you youngsters are paying attention!

[@bradkeener07]

I lost an engine in a 210, Mike. Crankshaft sheared at 4,000ft over Florida. Was able to find a pasture to land in and walk away with no injuries or damage to the plane.

[@GlideYNRG]

He already has another engine to put into it............ Little did they know.. Understated quote of the year.. Back to it Mike.

[@WJSpies]

Lighter materials on aircraft creates opportunity for Murphy's Law to pop up, "if it can it will." Metal fatigue is always a possibility especially w/ recips. Who the hell expected that garl darn piece to crack like that? But it did! Engineers are human like you say, maybe juggling to many tasks that week, who knew? Six months later the FAA issues an 'advisory' to perform a dye penitrent check on offending aluminum bracket, or an in force advisory wasn't done. Oops! Glad you're safe and on the ground Mike, lucky you could nurse something out of that engine to keep the beast in level flight. It doesn't always end that way, especially over mountains. Love you videos!

[@ILLEagle_1]

Gotta keep one Wilga all original!!! Show off the before and after products!

[@erikpalmer354]

This is the only thing that has made me smile, thanks Mike 🙏

[@MrSilaskling]

“ whatever can go wrong, will go wrong” It happens in all facets of life, sometimes it’s a bit scary, other times it’s downright horrifying; most of the time outcome depends on how you react though.... in the end: life is what you make it; make it precious and memorable. Keep up the great work!

[@JustPlaneSilly]

Oooooh Mike Patey got a merch shelf. I'm going shopping!

[@salvatoremilitello8490]

Next ull have a pattey pillow the question is which pattey did u get! Gotta Collect them all!!! 🤣lmao 🤣

[@MrChevyman962000]

"Best Hugs" lmao! Still chuckle over that one!

[@paulw.4834]

Moke... this is a great reality check for pilots...and anybody that operates any piece of equipment. You approach shouldn't dissuade any of us away from flying...in fact this is going to be shared with a 16 yo who is working on her ticket. Your advice is the CORRECT mental mind set. Thanks. Glad you're safe. :)

[@user-dg7sy8cz3b]

Metal fatigue is real. Think of the Comet jet Papa Yankee story. Metallurgy technology has come along way thankfully, but problems are not always visible. Especially in heat effected zones around welds. Mike’s energy is amazing and inspiring! Thanks Mike!

[@davecalico3273]

Mike, Anything U and Mark Have To Say iS of Value! Thanks For Being Our WingMan !!!

[@BDOMPH]

Glad you're back Mike, and I'm glad it's just because of business that's kept you offand not something terrible. Your videos are what I hold on for every week.

[@ctxgodsarmy]

This build series, has made me stop gaming and to work on projects! Thanks man!

[@jimx1169]

Stockpiling the world supply of Wilgas?? lol

[@TheJttv]

This will now be his 4th he has owned.

[@jimx1169]

​@@TheJttv The red one which became Draco, the white one, and the green one. Was there another one? Edit: I remember now. Mike owned the first of the flat-engined Wilgas BEFORE he bought the last flat-engined Wilga that became Draco. Counting is hard! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWa1gJucariip9U&ab_channel=Movieclips

[@N1RKW]

@@TheJttv - Which means that he has owned something like 20% of all of the Wilga 2000s ever produced. He must really like them.

[@jamesburleson1916]

He's getting ready for the Wilgapocalypse.

[@1STGeneral]

If they ever have air shows again when the announcement of Mike Patey's Flying dragons The wilga's squadron comprised of Mike's new X-Draco wilga's piloted by the Flying Cowboys the crowd will go wild just a couple more chosen wilga's needed.....or not

[@PapaPilot88]

Passed my CFI checkride today and you posted, how could today get any better? Thank you for always keeping me inspired and getting through these hard times!

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

Congrats!

[@timw6596]

A pilot's best friend is a flashlight and inspection mirror, preflight and inspect inside every access panel, look at and behind everything ! The black marks and wear around the rivet holes should have been easy to see if your looking for them ! Take a few minutes or hour to preflight ............ after all your life may depend on it !

[@robb1165]

I would go over the entire airplane since it is obvious the damage had gone unnoticed for some time.

[@boydgrandy5769]

A cantilevered assembly subject to vibration will eventually fail. In this case, the rivets also provided a stress riser in the flange until the bracket failed around the rivets. We, in the nuclear industry, have some experience with cantilevered assemblies failing through fatigue failure. We eventually went back through our small bore steam systems and reworked every one of them to reduce the moment arm of those piping hangs, which had begun to fail a few years following a 30% power upgrade modification to the plant. They forgot the small bore piping. The piping announced its presence by cracking socket welds.

[@Russellsperry]

This is by far my favorite KZbin channel.

[@baughmanaviation2450]

Thanks for sharing. I have been flying 20+ years without a hiccup and this last year I had two catastrophic engine failures. First one was in a Stinson 108 and the other a Cessna 150. Nothing like an engine failure to put you into your A game instantly!!

[@simitarknut2201]

The first model magazine I was given was the January 1975 Model Builder. It had two pictures of a rubber powered Wilga. I was instantly in love with it, but was so disappointed there were no plans available for it. But I did get plans for another plane in the magazine, I won our 4H Grand Champion in model building with it.

[@MichaelLloyd]

I love that you bring up safety as often as you do. We have too many GA fatal accidents that should be incidents at the most but actually, they should have never happened. Flying a high time 1961 C172 in the 4 Corners area has taught me to fly with "where am I going to land" and "where do I not want to be" all the time. It's not a freakout thing, it's just a thought process that's not difference than GUMPS or any other "checklist item". I don't expect to need it but I'm aware of it. I keep my eyes outside, looking at the roads, looking for power lines, and enjoying my time in the air. I love to fly so if the choice is to fly two hours through a high pass or 4 hours to go around... I'm taking the 4 hour flight :) PS - Nice Wilga!

[@billroberts9182]

I had a factory oil return line perforate while flying over 5 feet of snow- I was on wheels. I landed short of my destination because of a full bladder when I discovered the problem. I've always thought I could have a mechanical at any time. I fly pretty high over bodies of water.

[@tompinnef6331]

Any landing you can laugh and walk away is a good landing. Thank you for the update. Hope the family and you are doing well. Take care. 'Spin'

[@baomao7243]

I tend to agree with you on night ops. They can be beautiful flights. Smooth air with easy-to-spot airports is oh-so-tempting. But here in the PNW you have lots of unlit tree-covered terrain so for nights I tend to think of “IFF navigation” to provide a high-likelihood way out in the event of engine out. Otherwise, without a compelling reason, I can wait for daylight ops...

[@Jerry-dk8se]

Engine out training, and constantly looking for alternate landing areas, roads, etc. was invaluable. I was riding right seat when we had an engine out situation. I immediately spotted a long stretch of gravel road, and we made a safe landing. An inconvenience, but walking away from any landing is a good thing.

[@brentheilman8910]

Mike you and your brother have such awesome personalities! Wish i worked with guys like you everyday!

[@MatthewMiller716]

Awesome Mike! Commercial multi with about 1200 hrs. Typed in the beech 400 and I fly the KC-135R in the USAF. Huge huge fan of making GA safer and going the extra mile for safety. Especially with mission planning

[@scheusselmensch5713]

Hey Mike, on my aircraft and our company aircraft, if it is possible, we have two points of attachment on push pull cables. Generally this is made up of Adel clamps somewhere close to the factory clamp assembly. Even a good lacing job can suffice as a redundancy.

[@SabbaticusRex]

I have never seen such a fantastic like to dislike ratio on a video before -- let alone a series of videos / entire channel . Proof that people respond to your positive attitude , your infinite energy and motivation , and people see how genuine you are . Very glad to hear that you and passengers landed safe , and super excited to see two more Wilgas ! Right on ! Let's get to work !

[@orthopraxis235]

Um, that is a GREAT comment. Hate to be the one to break the news to you, but KZbin disabled dislikes. Hope you don't take it too hard :).

[@mohavedweller3273]

As an A&P I absolutely love watching your videos, this one really hit home as I'm always looking for the all hairline cracks that a lot of people overlook, the way I do inspections is I always remember this one thing....there is no place to pull over up there.....so I make myself look, look and look again. Great videos Mike! Looking forward to "Scrappys" first flight vid 🤘

[@datruth9872]

As a former back seat rider in a hue slick , I understand the hard landing thing (engine going out) didnt have to clean out my drawers but still THE PUCKER FACTOR ! I think it makes you appreciate the smooth rides more. 😎

[@mikemaloney5830]

Mike!!! Electric motors have TWO moving parts and NO fuel/ air problems. Redundancy is relatively simple. The world ( me) need YOU to build a viable Electric airplane! Solar charging while on the ramp would be great. ( fly to Telluride.... charge on the ramp while skiing?) big corporations Are bogged down by group think. YOU can solve the range issue. I love your videos and work ethic and videos. I drove 26 hours to see Scrappy at Oshkosh.

[@marcs990]

On the engine out vid at the end, it just goes to show that you don’t give up hope & keep trying to get that engine restarted WITHIN REASON. Obviously in a situation such as that other things may take priority first, I can’t go through the list as it’s case specific & exponential, but in this case there were 2 pilots aboard which meant that can carry on troubleshooting & trying a restart until the last possible moment. Doing that meant in this case a softish landing in a field over a possible fatal ditching in water. That day luck was on there side & thx for the safety reminder & also ensuring the FAA knew so they can issue out emergency safety directives.

[@derekpeterson8005]

I pray for you every time of think of you and your amazing career/flying. Stay safe

[@skipdreadman8765]

Thank you for posting, Mike. Really enjoy your videos and think the world of you and your family. Keep it up! Get Scrappy in the air!

[@ericmueller1987]

It must be your positive demeanor that keeps you safe! Great share.

[@moose7472]

Glad to see ya back on the air. Those who have and those who will. Remember the early days of ultralights? I am still amazed by some of the advancements in engine reliability. We have come so far, but complacency is still probably my biggest threat. I only live one state away, but flying really slow stuff. So slow that I find myself cruising in ground effect. But only into the wind where I can land pretty much straight ahead, just in case.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

You're an asset to the aviation community, Mike! Great info! Beautiful Wilga there, too - Draco 2 is coming!! Nice "Men Without Hats" clip there, BTW! Safety Dance - that's a great tune! I wonder how many people knew what that was ... 😁 Enjoyed the news clip, too - great stuff as always!!

[@borisdamole]

Darn now I have to go to my hangar and check if my throttle bracket on the Wilga is reinforced... o wait I don't have a Wilga or a Hangar, yet Mike still makes me care for some reason! Thanks for another great update.

[@karsonbranham3900]

Service difficulty reports (SDR’s) are for such situations. Maybe you already knew. Great video! Nice new wings!

[@Siriskyubi]

This! So many times this! And what ever you do don't stop flying the plane. I can relate on this as well, I fly my 172 regularly and have for the last 5 years, 1000 hours into the TBO time this past july and a cylinder just flat out blew apart in flight. Also go through those ADs with a fine tooth comb on any plane you are purchasing, mine were falsely signed onto the aircraft in 2006.

[@PerrynBecky]

Thank God you walked away from another close call. Be safe. We want to see you doing this for a long time to come, and hopefully seeing your grandkids flying one day too.

[@kimkeam2094]

Thanks for reminding us to always be prepared. As I fly micro lights now instead of Pipers and having 2 stroke engines has made me more aware of engine failure and had a few. I always fly “IFR”(I fly roads!) in rough areas.

[@oliverjocher2999]

Talk about social responsibility, Mike, you're a rockstar.

[@johnreed8872]

Words to live by... Thanks Mike! Oh yeah , PURE PATEY!

[@raytheron]

Glad you made it down safely, Mike! Great safety advice for all aviators, too.

[@nanookdan]

Mike, you have a lot of heart putting yourself out there to learn from and listen to. Thanks for sharing your inspiration and experience and keep the greasy side down!

[@onelooperhudson967]

I had a mixture cable failure on departure at 200 ft AGL over rough terrain in a Luscombe 8A several years ago. Lucky the old Stromberg carb doesn't have mixture shut off and I didn't have a passenger with me. Engine went lean and lost a lot of power but was able to maintain the 200 ft at 60 MPH and get back to the 2000ft grass strip. I must say that one got the adrenalin going.

[@memphislarson1473]

One of my friends saw you in Pueblo, that’s awesome! Glad to see the next generation of your work.

[@srnunan4783]

I started out flying ultralights in Australia, all the focus of flight training was landing options for the upcoming engine failure. I got used to it and felt safe enough knowing that I could land below me if I flew in sensible locations rather than builtup/mountain areas. Then I got private and then started doing night VFR. First nav lesson and I'm doing my enroute checks, I get to identifying a suitable landing option.... and it's dark in every direction with no horizon.... Mike can also see the high risk of single engine night flights.

[@ashleymarks6144]

Back in 98 or 99 I was a student in a C1 Katana out of PVU at UVSC. WE were about 3000AGL just west of west mountain and the RPM began to spike while the oil pressure dumped. We ran rough for a second or two and then silence. I thought how weird it was to see the prop sitting still while still in the air. We glided to an amazing landing in a pasture between Spanish Fork and west mountain. It happens. We manage those risks and develop controls to mitigate those risks.

[@christopherstarnes9933]

I watch each video with the same enthusiasm every time.

[@CaptainScarlet1961]

I agree with your philosophy about flying & expecting something to go wrong because people make mistakes, I applied the same philosophy to riding motorcycles on the road which is why after 30 years of doing so I still have all my bits & I'm still alive! Every day I rode it was with the express contemplation that someone & probably more than once would nearly kill me for a myriad of reasons, be it lack of attention or just plain negligence!