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[@dhyde9207]

I swear, this is the equivalent of being transported back in time and sitting in the Wright Brothers workshop and watching them work and listening to them work out problems in real time. It's like a one-man Skunkworks. Awesome. Just, awesome.

[@northcascade1]

I so look forward to your vlogs. They are so informative, helpful and great to watch how you engineer and bring beautiful aircraft to fruition. I’m a retired aerospace engineer and love anything dealing with flying. My father was an airmail pilot flying the Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny” from 1924 until 1926 when the airmail service was taken over by commercial carriers.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

North Cascade That’s incredible!!

[@patmancrowley8509]

Mike, you're a "lucky guy?" I'd say that you are very "blessed." Your intellect, your energy, your lovely bride and wonderful children. Yep, "BLESSED" you are!

[@expert244]

Patman Crowley “you’re”

[@patmancrowley8509]

@@expert244 I didn't abbreviate it because of all of the other "you're" that I've used. It's all good.

[@tomf3150]

Not silk and bamboo though.

[@bradybergen3837]

Also am I the only one that gets like extremely excited everytime there's a new Mike Patey video?? 😜 Hands down my favorite channel 😁

[@MikePatey]

Brady Bergen thanks Brady 👍🤠

[@ronfleecs3666]

Nope...me too!

[@davidwarren9204]

"Cow flap on a worm drive". That drops plastic parachute guys. Just hearing this has made my day!

[@pizzadude6615]

Cowl.

[@lancer2204]

You can just see every 5yo adult screaming "Hell yes!"

[@countryjoe3551]

And then consider that he has thought to make the cowl flap an actual flap to effectively raise the nose of the airplane. Then make it his bomb bay door to drop toy soldiers....... I lack the words to adequately describe Mike Patey.........

[@snowgorilla9789]

Have been a Steel Fabricator on boats and ships for 40+ years and have to say your skills and work ethic are something you should be very proud of and thank you for taking the time to enlighten us AMAZING looking forward to more

[@nathanchalecki4842]

I can't believe how hard this guy works, absolutely insane.

[@lustfulvengance]

Imagine if every person on earth had this guys drive and work ethic!!! Blows my mind to think about that!

[@zac3392]

Nathan chalecki I can’t even get to the bank before it closes...

[@ZacVaper]

I was gonna work on my car today....nope, just sat at the fu%king computer all day.

[@damham5689]

I know. If you could bottle it he would be the wealthiest person in the Universe. I'd sure buy it.

[@nathanchalecki4842]

Lol I'm the same. Procrastination is a great game and I'm always the winner

[@-MacCat-]

Right alongside your innovative ideas, your practical approach to getting things done, your seemingly endless engineering skills, your boundless energy I'm also in awe of your ability to stretch time. I'm sure that you get more done in your one day than most people could possibly do in a week! Impressive, educational and entertaining to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@macthomas5340]

this channel is a dream come true.

[@johnwebber3943]

Mike, I'm leaving another request for you to give us more videos in q video series on the details of prepping and painting Scrappy. I want my planes' paint job to be as great as your paint job on Draco and ultimately Scrappy. So, when you get closer to prepping and painting Scrappy, please show us each step on how you get a great finish on your aircraft. There are a lot of us who want to paint our plane, and we could use your knowledge and skills to do the job... step by step! And, a big KUDOS for all that you do in making planes, and then sharing your expertise with us. You inspire us to build and modify planes the right way. You are admired and respected by all of us watching you work. You are teaching hundreds of us to be the kind of meticulous craftsman on our planes that you are. Keep these great videos coming. I'm a fan for life. Thanks!!

[@MikePatey]

Wow, thank you so much!!

[@aaronbarnes102]

@@MikePatey and how about that battery for Draco?! Saw that months ago and have always wondered. Guessing you'll make this one too, that would be a great video. I know that because they're all great. Never imagined myself saying "Make a video on building a battery" lol. All of the things you think will bore us won't! Love it, thanks Mike.

[@VikingsFan27]

Whoever gave this a thumbs down clearly doesnt know Mike or his unmatched attention to detail. They clearly dont have a love of aviation that the rest of us do. I was bummed that this video was only 41min long. I could watch Mike work all day. Scrappy will be a true piece of art. Cant wait to see the maiden flight. Back to work!

[@stevecraig3004]

Um-- Scrappy was a work of art before Mike welded the first tube. Only now we can all see it... Thanks Mike!

[@MikhailSharpowicz]

It's the beautiful attention to detail everywhere in the engineering ideas that I love in Mike's videos. Already accounting for 5 thou of paint each side, and having 'proper' access panels!! So simple, but actually obvious, and yet all these little things are so often overlooked by many major manufacturers.

[@timleelegacyartstudio]

Mike I’m 32, always loved flying from the bottom of my heart, but I doubt I’ll ever be able to afford such a beautiful hobby and passion as being a pilot and having the skill to make such beautiful machines. In saying that I wait incredibly impatiently for every video you release. It gives me a ton of joy to see you build your beautiful birds and I deeply look forward to seeing you airborne in scrappy and one day once again in Draco. In saying that I pray for you often, thank God that he kept you and your family safe in the draco mishap, and can’t wait to see what you do next! Please keep these coming for everyone that has been living in the air through your videos. The closest I’ve gotten is a Part 107 license for cinema drones;0) Thanks for all your hard work!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Tim Lee Michael What a kind person you are. May you enjoy much success and happiness in your endeavors.😊

[@FrozenLionsFan]

Starts the video with “I’m going to do something crazy”. Of course you are that’s why I love to watch your videos. If you did things normal I would be disappointed.

[@ljfinger]

Yeah...when he said that the first thing that came to mind was, "and this is different...how?"

[@maleficentcop2752]

Brad So I stopped the video at the intro.. to comment on his opening line... LoL 👍👍👍

[@michaelbochenski6299]

If he replied with the truth.... "I'm going to better engineer this" He would be challenged before people saw first 2 minutes. This man's Genius is like watching Leonardo DiVinci with a computer and power tools.

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@michaelbochenski6299 Leonardo Patey.... Mmmmmm, that sounds about right. ;^)

[@clivewilliams1406]

So why have a stressed skin monocoque and a tube frame? There is unnecessary weight in the tube frame. The crazy bit is doubling up on the structure!

[@kevinhughes6519]

your enthusiasm for your project is contagious ! i am a custom auto fabricator and build machines by using other parts from various mechanical objects .combined to do various unique tasks.basically i utilize well engendered objects combined to accomplish something i need! and you and your brother completely blow my mind with your abilities .you guys are inspirational.thank you and i am excited to witness history when you fly scrappy . ithought my jub was cool. you guys have the most amazing life style ..hope to shake your hand one day.

[@YoteFisk]

this is honestly among the best content on KZbin, I love this lol

[@pietervisser7683]

Amazing to see how quick, precise and simple you make it look! Well done!! I know there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes, but it is super inspiring.

[@Sharkerp38]

Builds a carbon fibre exoskeleton from scratch, finishes video with "We got some cool stuff coming" Dude, everything you have done so far is cool!

[@Watson1]

Greetings from Tasmania, Mike, you are an inspiring man, and I get tired just watching you work so hard. One day I would love to meet you and sit for 1 hour just to hear you talk. But I don't think you could sit still for that long. Love your work. Keep it up, which I know you will. Thanks again Wiz

[@pauldesbiens8375]

Hey there. I’m 68 years young but if I were a young man I’d pay you to let me work with you. Your knowledge and enthusiasm is contagious. I’ve built a few custom Harley’s in my time and still fondly remember the feeling of accomplishment when, at 3 in the morning I finally called it a day. Please keep it comin Mike. Your vids are awesome. 😊

[@MikePatey]

That’s awesome!! 😎

[@daviddonohue665]

If I listened correctly, the cowl flap/bomb bay door. Once opened creates negative airspace/suction, how much depends on velocity. I'm sure you did the math on this. You did mention the sqin.area. My point is, the little paratroopers you plan to deploy wont fall, they will get sucked out of there pretty fast. I would check the tail wheel upon landing after you release your first stick. I enjoy your videos very much. Happy to see Scrappy evolving. Great stuff. Back to work!

[@LunarCavalier]

The positivity of this guy can make anyone ANYONE smile!

[@mattinsley1721]

Yep. For a guy who just crashed his last project he is SO positive. Can't wait for Draco 2.0.

[@sipes216]

now lets get back to work! :D

[@frequentflyer8592]

I don't think I ever realized just how much I smile while watching his videos until you said that lol

[@HakureiReimuOfficial]

really makes you want to GET THINGS DONE too, it's incredible. He's doing it, he's damn proud of it, and we should too. Let's get back to work!

[@tommygola]

Mike your positive attitude, enormous enthusiasm and enviable work ethic are palpable. Every child in school should watch your video's to what can be achieved by positive people. You are an inspiration. Keep up the great work.

[@ee5119]

MIke, you should shoot some time lapses when you do the big stuff like this! It would be really cool to see it all come together bit by bit

[@Rocscrawler]

This one and all of Mike's videos that speaks about "The Math' he uses in the building of his planes, needs to be shown at ALL K-12th grade math classes to inspire students to get TURNED ONE TO MATH. The extremely poor and uninspiring teachers back in the 70's when I was in school, turned me totally off to math. Mike's videos are making me wish I would go back and re-do my schooling! VERY inspiring!!!

[@garyn4318]

I think this one has definitely beat cleetus golf cart build 😂 amazing skills in fabrication 👍 massive thumbs up...

[@ediepevec4028]

You are a blody fanatic and you operate at that level. Nice to see someone so entusiastic about the work They do. Good on'ya man. Following to the end as i have on the "Draco" Watching ya from Croatia.

[@kevinsavas7173]

Yep. Notification came through when I was driving. Had to Pull over and watch lol. Priorities

[@stevenpratt4699]

Great Idea for the cowl flap Mike, I was thinking the same thing as I was watching and listening. Cowl flap/flap. Might also be able to use it like a speed brake on final approach for a steeper descent angle when needed in tight landing areas....

[@Vicariously...I]

This is by far the best channel on KZbin, the Discovery channel should give Mike his own show. I'm dying to see the rest of this build. Thank you for sharing this with the world!

[@MrGaryGG48]

You just know there would be a market for this series on The Science Channel if the people watching these videos spread the word. There are 123,000 subscribers now... that's a start. The major problem might be that Mike really "NEEDS" another project!! ;^)

[@dennisnbrown]

We get the opportunity to see the progress almost real time on KZbin. I have been involved with Discovery and their production team. It takes months to bring anything to air. Mr. Patey is 100% in charge here.. it works. Excellent video Mike!

[@richardstoffel6585]

On a side note, my son ( 6 ) watches these vids with me. After this one he went into the room and got all his legos to try and build a big plane with crazy ideas himself. Where it all starts right there. So your inspiring another generation.

[@Taliyon]

The cowl flap idea is genius. I love it.

[@nanookdan]

The thing that amazes me about Mike (besides his creativity) is how hard he works and how much he gets done. Fingers crossed for many more happy landings and videos in the years to come.

[@necrosapien1]

Who else thinks Mike needs to put in some cameras around the shop. (With mic) and just livestream 24/7?

[@garywilliams9678]

NO don't put cameras up and stream 24/7. If you do I will never leave the house again. I would be riveted to my computer. Not a good idea. LOL

[@toddprifogle7381]

And in scrappy and new Draco

[@ZacharyTelesca]

I would have to make a selfie stick belt attachment so I can watch all day 😂

[@toddprifogle7381]

Well something like that maybe not complete 24/7 but yeah

[@colinblankenship2401]

Thank you for sharing all your enthusiasm for this project. It is labor of love.

[@JohnRobertson22]

With a carbon fiber fuselage instead of fabric, that is gonna be one fast slow aircraft!! So excited to see Scrappy flying!!!

[@flyingclint589]

It's CRAZY! when I see the things Mike thinks about and comes up with designing and building on these it's literally like watching an artist create a painting. He can see it in his mind, see things other people can't see and then can create, bring it to life! I never thought designing an airplane could be so much like art, until watching how Mike creates these things and now all I can see is art!

[@garyweber8201]

Mike, the videos you create are really the top tier on what you can find on KZbin. The editing and pacing are incredible! I'm always on the edge of my seat when watching and always can't wait for your next Scrappy installment. So glad you're able to incorporate pieces here and there from Draco, and obviously we all want to see Draco's return eventually. Thanks for doing what you do, buddy.

[@johnhudson8197]

Mike Patey, you are indeed a steely-eyed airplane building jock and a great big shout out to you from your loyal fan club all the way down in Southern Arizona's sleepy little town of Sierra Vista right next to the Mexican border! I've started our very own Sierra Vista Arizona Mike Patey Fan Club (SVAZMPFC - rhymes with ? - well, we'll take a vote at the next member meeting). Paid up membership = TWO! Me and my wife Denise! You are a 100% HOOT to watch and we're working hard to have you named an "Aviation National Treasure" (ANT?). Mike, I love your enthusiasm, initiative, motivation, and "Back To Work" attitude. You are truly enjoyable to watch and your projects are nothing short of AMAZING!! Aviation in all its aspects is blessed to have a personality like yours at the helm of arguably one of the most interesting presentations ever seen. Please, never stop being YOU and dazzling all of us with your incredible flying machines! John (down here in S. Az)

[@brankooffice]

Great work! This plane deserves an unveiling event! So many cool features and design decisions. Can't wait to be done :D

[@kensmith3418]

Thank you for posting these videos Mike. You joy and passion for building and flying shows with every milestone of the build. I’m not a pilot, but your excitement towards flying is contagious. Thank you for a glimpse into your life and passion of flying and building. Now, let’s get back to work.

[@troymcgrew9822]

You could drop an anchor through the Bombay door and stop a lot quicker!

[@ChevTecGroup]

Hahaha. Like an aircraft carrier landing hook. But for dirt instead of a cable...

[@Acrowat40]

Ha! We all know he's probably considered that!

[@robburnett2672]

love your attitude and motivation very inspiring!! i dont even fly, i got excited the first time i was on a 50 person plane!!

[@nlpx]

Mike you’re a legend! A great inspiration for personal goals!

[@MrStorbeck]

Going back watching old scrappy videos for inspiration. Love this stuff! So much to learn and also super inspiring for some of the projects I'm working on.

[@raymondmckie9444]

Hi Mike, I really enjoy watching you put your amazing skills to work. You have tremendous abilities! Is there an episode on how you attach the carbon fibre to the skeleton? Back to work...

[@MikePatey]

Stay tuned 🤠👍🏻

[@applegatearts]

I am learning so much from your Scrappy protect for things i want in my project. It started out as a 1943 interstate L6. But I want it to be transformed to 2030 (or beyond). I love composites and this video made things more clear. I love how you just do it, while I wonder if I should. It is a wonderful thing when you know you have influenced someone to better heights. And you have done that for me.

[@jtthill5475]

"Something crazy" is an understatement. However, it is all backed with engineering knowledge and forethought. Some might say insane, I would say, build one for me too. LOL You are the master of achievement. Well done Mike, well done. Looking forward to watching you go vertical from the runway. Thanks for sharing

[@MrGaryGG48]

""Something crazy" is an understatement." Yeah, crazy like a fox!

[@av8rk9]

Mike ... I have a build ahead of me ... which will present many challenges ... watching you do, what I thought was impossible, helps me believe my build is possible ... thank you !

[@Newberntrains]

“I’m gonna do something crazy.” Well that’s normal for you and nothing new for us. I love the plane No doubt carbon cub owners will drool all over the panels in their planes when this thing cranks up Hope it has the same effect draco did when it went full bore

[@johnbrowning9450]

I love these video's. They are very inspiring. For their Senior Engineering project at the University of Connecticut (UCONN) a group of engineers designed a jig to test the resistance to twisting force on rowing shells. They are made of composite material. It measured how much the boats would twist given a specific amount of force. Imaging using something like this to compare Scrappy before and after wrapping in Carbon fiber. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge and creativity.

[@TMB247]

I hit the LIKE button as soon as I see Mike Patey and then Enjoy

[@mikercflyer7383]

Me too before I even see it.

[@TMB247]

@@SPotter1973 Yes, it sounds like a sewing machine

[@gandelin73]

I dream you would teach me all your science Mike! I’m a big fan of your videos and as an engineer and flying things addict, I’m amazed by your projects! Huge respect!

[@hillbillyhobopowders6239]

Yes I'm about to have a Happy watching Mike building Scrappy what an awesome end to my week. Thanks Mike Scrappy is my new drug of choice!!!

[@stevecuthbert8856]

Mike I am impressed with your energy level and you appear possess every skill known to man. You are living life to the max.

[@niklasxl]

my guess for the front suspension is a crazy twist on double wishbone with a anti roll-bar perhaps :D

[@garycontner9498]

As a fellow homebuilder ( R.V.-4 ) I eagerly await each of these videos! Your enthusiasm is infectious!!! The favorite part of my day is flipping on my iPad and seeing MIKE PATEY HAS UPLOADED A NEW VIDEO. Keep charging ! You are affecting more of us than you know. Gary

[@saltzen961]

You're doing with Aviation, what Shelby did for cars . Who wouldn't LOVE to work with a company making history !!!

[@mikeprice4180]

Mike, I thoroughly enjoy watching your craftsmanship and enthusiasm in your builds. Looks like so much fun to do. Scrappy is really taking shape.

[@adamnewton5075]

I have no background in aviation but I am totally addicted to these vids.

[@dralexmclean]

Mike: I watch with awe the energy and enthusiasm. I VERY much enjoy watching your builds and learn a ton from what you show us.

[@Shadowmanners]

Smashed that like button before the video started, so excited!

[@The_JEB]

When a project, or an idea you have works without much hiccups, its always an awesome feeling.

[@rhiekel]

Mike must be an alien. No human being works that hard or performs such brilliant engineering.......

[@remotecontrolcentral4928]

Robert Hiekel he doesn’t have to he has a clone named mark

[@budrohammbone2806]

Mike, Another Excellent vid. Your Enthusiasm REALLY comes across in the Scrappy Series and is contagious. I've always thought that folks that can make a complex task/project 'look' easy are the ones you want to work with......... Watching the Scrappy vids is really fun and informative but it, to me, reveals just how much I DON'T KNOW. Many Thanks for Sharing Your Skills & Expertise.

[@snsfabricating]

Steve McQueen is sitting in heaven saying "Damn!!! This guy is COOL!!!".

[@aserta]

Howard Hughes is of the same opinion. ;)

[@Finn-McCool]

This is the only channel that Chuck Norris watches and he watches it with The Most Interesting Man In The World.

[@MikePatey]

Scot G you guys crack me up 😂😂😂

[@snsfabricating]

@@MikePatey You just do what you do & keep feeding us. Thank you.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Scot G LOL yeah I agree, feed the spectators, we don't want no one getting hurt, keep us fed! : D

[@leeadams5941]

Mike is a blessing to the world of aviation...love this channel

[@OzarkMtnPatriot]

Mike, I love the way that this Cub is coming along. Great engineering on all of your design!!

[@airboater67]

I like how you work mike! Only one way to do things, the right way, no short cuts! 👍

[@promotiveeng]

💪🏻 “let’s get back to work” - M. Patey 👍🏻

[@karstendechow8453]

This gut is a genious. I never see him with any notes or anything on a piece of paper. The whole building plan seems to be solely in his mind. Absolutely unbelieveable!!!

[@karstendechow8453]

I meant "guy". Terrible autocorrection

[@kyledus4609]

You do incredible work. Nothing more I can say.

[@quadguy1470]

Hi Mike, first of all I gotta agree with you about you being lucky that the lovely Mrs Patey was willing to help you with sanding the aluminum skin/mold. I also want to say that you do an awesome job of explaining every aspect of your build and make it interesting for someone who may have an interest in general engineering but may have little knowledge of aviation. This is an awesome build, as was Draco and I for one can't wait to see the finished product. Now quit reading the comments and "back to work!"

[@Jdpber123]

the breaking of the keyboard "0" was amazing. also the carbon work is sweet

[@victorcurmi9631]

It is beyond words; the energy , expertise and dedication you continue to display - thank you once again for sharing your dream with us. I will continue to follow your progress right through the build and what comes after. Cheers, Victor

[@kevinpietsch7818]

"This is the tool everyone needs" Mike says while standing in front of some crazy cnc lathe :D

[@TreeCutterDoug]

Such a rad project Mike!!! I'm really looking forward to continuing to watch it come together! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@ryanwynott]

I'm sitting at a non aviation-related bar and I can overhear some complete strangers talking about this video and how they can apply your techniques to their project.

[@jamesm1501]

Thanks, Mike Great explanation of cowl flap exit air. It never made sense to me why cowl flaps were on the bottom of airplane cowlings in a high-pressure area. My lack of understanding has been bugging me for years until you explained it. Awesome work.

[@gregkostensky8756]

Yeah you’re lucky guy but man youve worked so hard for what you have looks incredible can’t wait to see more

[@MikePatey]

Greg Kostensky thank you! 🤠

[@johnyz656]

It's inspiring to see your enthusiasm towards aviation. Looking forward to see it fly! Thanks for taking the time to share your project build!

[@j.g.92]

Mike: "alright guys, this is the end of this video..." Me: "darn, already? ...what!!!? 40 minutes!!!?" 🤯👍

[@cincinus50]

I really like the fact that you explain your thought process, the concept behind your ideas, and how you intend to making is a reality. I really learn a lot from your videos. It is really awesome not only watching the whole project come together, but to see your passion in how hard you work. We could all take a lesson from you on that. I look forward to seeing the next episode.

[@kevinsavas7173]

This build is sooo freaking awesome!

[@earl81ful]

How can you push the thumbs down button with Mike. I’ve been around aviation my entire life and Mike has got to be one of the best around, add to it his attitude and it’s nothing but greatness!! At the very least I’m in a better mood after watching his videos but most of the time I want to start a project of my own. Well done Mike, keep up the good work and keep bringing us the great videos!!

[@bartofilms]

I think Scrappy's going to need a bit more right rudder than the average Cub during Take-Off Roll. 😀

[@stevecraig3004]

I guess we're going to see what a "500 horsepower rudder" looks like...

[@bartofilms]

@@stevecraig3004 Yes, M.P. did mention that V&H stabilizers will be redesigned. Can't wait to see what the finished Scrappy will look like.

[@8romeo650]

So along with the standard flaps, the landing gear strut plates along with that special cowl flap, it will create a flap extension system depending on the angle of attack of Scrappy. That will help the aircraft land at even lower speeds. I watch your videos with beers and french fries and a great amount of interest. I have finally found a channel that speaks my language, thanks friend.

[@phoenixrising4573]

" well...it's a carbon cub, we didn't mean it was actually built from carbon.." *mike: hold my beer*

[@44492611]

The first time I heard carbon cub, I really was hoping it had a frame made out of carbon fiber (and titanium). But it is still an impressive airplane.

[@phoenixrising4573]

@@44492611 I kind of assumed it was a composite aircraft till istarted watching youtube aviation channels

[@robertlaird6746]

@@44492611 That would be totally insanely strong, lightweight and I bet the performance would be better than Draco in competition.

[@teddyabearo1066]

@@44492611 Yea, Mike?! When y'all gonna start rolling/baking your own carbon frame members too? 🤪 🤟🏽🐻

[@buffomarinus17]

Love the enthusiasm for this project!

[@timmikep1978]

God has blessed you sir, give Him all the glory!

[@starchaser2489]

I have over forty years working with Composites. Your approach and prep for the moulds using aluminum skins was spot on perfect. Your skin of carbon on that plastic pre- weted was perfect. However when you work with carbon you should never run your bare hand down the cloth, even if you sanded this. I made this mistake and one fiber went into my finger. Had to go in to the doctor and he cut me open to find it. Three weeks later it was fine. One thing you said about Micro Balloons being strong is not true, they are very weak and tend to crack very easily. Cabosil is a lot stronger. You also can mix in carbon cut from your cloth very short with Cabo or Micro. I saw a little bondo stuck to your carbon, try a little bit of Partall wax and PVA over the bondo. Put a bit of PVA in a cookie sheet and use paper towel to spread this on(easier than spraying on). Just so you know this about exothermic epoxy in cups venting smoke in the air it produces cyanide and it will give you a ripping headache, plus it will catch fire in a garbage can. I would love to work with you and Composites. I built a lot of X-planes and Drones. Keep up this great work. ────────────────────░███░ ───────────────────░█░░░█░ ──────────────────░█░░░░░█░ ─────────────────░█░░░░░█░ ──────────░░░───░█░░░░░░█░ ─────────░███░──░█░░░░░█░ ───────░██░░░██░█░░░░░█░ ──────░█░░█░░░░██░░░░░█░ ────░██░░█░░░░░░█░░░░█░ ───░█░░░█░░░░░░░██░░░█░ ──░█░░░░█░░░░░░░░█░░░█░ ──░█░░░░░█░░░░░░░░█░░░█░ ──░█░░█░░░█░░░░░░░░█░░█░ ─░█░░░█░░░░██░░░░░░█░░█░ ─░█░░░░█░░░░░██░░░█░░░█░ ─░█░█░░░█░░░░░░███░░░░█░ ░█░░░█░░░██░░░░░█░░░░░█░ ░█░░░░█░░░░█████░░░░░█░ ░█░░░░░█░░░░░░░█░░░░░█░ ░█░█░░░░██░░░░█░░░░░█░ ─░█░█░░░░░████░░░░██░ ─░█░░█░░░░░░░█░░██░█░ ──░█░░██░░░██░░█░░░█░ ───░██░░███░░██░█░░█░ ────░██░░░███░░░█░░░█░ ──────░███░░░░░░█░░░█░ ──────░█░░░░░░░░█░░░█░ ──────░█░░░░░░░░░░░░█░ ──────░█░░░░░░░░░░░░░█░ ──────░█░░░░░░░░░░░░░█░

[@fogllama]

Mike: "I'm gonna do something kind of crazy." All of us: "Oh. Oh. NOW he's gonna do something kind of crazy. Now."

[@stevecraig3004]

Damn! I wish I'd said that...! That is Mike Patey distilled to the max.

[@toddr2265]

I was waiting for him to say he was turning it into a VTOL now. Theres still time

[@LSUtiger607]

Todd R . Did you see the motor/prop? Essentially it is a VTOL

[@av8ir68]

Mike, all I can say is that watching you dream up ideas and then put them into reality is better than most things that I have seen!! Keep Dreaming and I will keep watching your dreams come true!!!!

[@brycedelany8211]

Drinking game idea: take a shot every time he says “back to work”.

[@AllanFolm]

You won't make it to the end of the video.

[@michaelrice500]

I'll need a carbon fiber liver for that to be safe.

[@dehumbertman]

If we made it half way through the video playing this game we’d end up saying “okay mike...” and go grab some power tools.... not a good idea...

[@lancer2204]

LOL, you'd get a "Cease and Desist" letter from your liver's attorney by the 10th minute.

[@DavidHarrison412294]

challenge accepted, and right now at 30 minutes in, I don't say what I am knowing... I mean, I don't what know I am say.... ahhhhh you gett tjagbaotngegfbanrthdbadrtnadfasbtb dsabeaerbfgnavbrhjhgtrertghny

[@1905abc1905]

I like the way Patey Man tosses tools , scrap pieces of materials , bolts, nuts, molds from custom made parts , etc etc on the floor or work bench when he finishes with them!! LGBTW ( Lets get back to work 💪🏼 )

[@Cowracer67]

Somebody give this guy a Collier Trophy already!

[@yoshyoka]

Thanks for inspiring us all with your work! A suggestion for the fire-wall: you can buy sheets of ceramic reinforced aerogel. It feels like a fabric, is very lightweight an a 3mm layer gives you fire protection up to 1600°C (we use it to layer a carbon furnace in the lab, works like a charm).

[@YourUncle8501]

You know the content is good when you watch a 40+ minute video and it feels like 5 minutes

[@markdammes1947]

You get that with Project Binky

[@TheChrisCCole]

I saw you posted this new video and I was like "41 minutes? I'm not going to stay entertained 41 minutes." 41 minutes later, and I'm happy I watched it all. Great job as always, Mike. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I wish I had your skill AND energy. Keep it up!

[@skm9420]

I've already watched this three times. More Scrappy

[@peterlouw3508]

Ja how far is scrappy

[@seagoulcoulberg]

Love your fabrication, Mike! Can't wait to see the main gear.