Hanging Electric Mountain Bikes from an Airplane's Wing | Scrappy #56

In order to hang things like electric mountain bikes, one wheels, guns, fuel, and anything else...I've got to reinforce the ribs and entire bracket system for Scrappy's new wing. Follow along as I share how I'm doing it!
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[@FredWhosDead]

All day Mike drills holes in metal, then bolts them together. At first it’s boring, but then it’s riveting.

[@dangerouskoin4874]

I see right through your comedic value! lolll

[@RyanSchlesinger]

Slow clap.

[@801pilot]

😂😂😂

[@mrvoyagerm]

Now that is funny

[@wwjjss33]

Interesting…@2:51 you can see that what became the keyholes startout as having an *internal* keyed feature 🤔 I surmise the hole pattern is for attaching actuators of some kind and the keyed opening is an anti-torque detail… but why two rotary actuator at mid span? Hmmm

[@Millsy.g]

I love how at the start of this build "OH I'll name it scrappy because I will reuse a bunch of old scrap parts" turns into "This is Scratchy, because every bolt is built from scratch"

[@primrosereceptionist611]

Scrappy because the "Bones" of a Cub are still there. The rest is bespoke.

[@1fast4door]

Scratchy is hilarious, love it. I lump Mike with Leno when Leno says he's part of the "More money than brains club" and I say that with all respect and as a fan of both those guys.

[@tbled52]

This is literally one of the most impressive personal projects I've ever seen. From top to bottom, craftsmanship, engineering, drafting, and ingenuity. Id love to hear from mike what it would take to hire all of the r&d and machining work out. The money, time, and reworks. Just the initial meetings alone would last a year.

[@ErionElPintor]

His brother made a tour video of Best Tugs and he mentioned exactly that, the engineers were located close enough to turn new parts around quickly on some machines dedicated to R&D. It was pretty cool. These two guys are so impressive.

[@scottypersia5715]

When it fits together the sound is so AMAZING.

[@wrstew1272]

What is the standard reply about how much.......we definitely can’t afford to do anything other than watch. Damn, should have worked 20 hour days.

[@mrd4335]

Hi Mike and Family 😊, Thanks for giving back and supporting U.S Troups they have been tremendous brothers in arms to our U.K Troups, also for your RC Draco giveaway, Very positive of you and These things always reward us in ways back.? Love the quality of your work...It will be an amazing bird..bet you can't wait to fly when ready... Paul, Bournemouth, UK

[@TodayIFoundOut]

The holes are very clearly for the flux capacitor lines. You're not fooling anyone time traveler Mike. ;-) It's the only feasible way you get so much done. :-) -Daven

[@Tadrjbs]

Flux Capacitor is wireless now. Utilizes 100 year old Tesla power transmission.

[@mgiroux7059]

Mike has figured out many many moons ago the flux capacitor, ( where do you think his ideas come from)

[@stevestahl5905]

@@Tadrjbs Unlimited power with the cashmere plates.

[@kpdvw]

And what happens when it hits 88mph groundspeed?

[@Tadrjbs]

@@kpdvw some serious sh_t

[@zakkjohnston]

hey Mike have you ever thought of doing remote thermal imagining pods on the wings for search and rescue? Make it is you have a camera out under the wing that can rotate 360 degrees horizontally and move up and down so your co pilot could be watching the feed from those while you perform your search pattern? You should talk to Trent about doing camera setups as well.

[@shanehiggins3033]

No, no, no...Mike, before you skin those wings, we want and episode with Cub Crafter engineers looking over your creation. I can't imagine their reaction, but I'd love to see it

[@beachcomber2008]

I'd pay good money.

[@christopherestrada8576]

Man building a cutting edge aircraft says he’s “blown away”… priceless. Addendum: I can’t help but smile because of your seemingly boundless energy and humanity.

[@AtheHD1]

but to save weight we are using new carbon fiber wrapped barrels. Tune in next week to see Mike make carbon rifle barrels.

[@RosaStringWorks]

That cluster of holes is obviously a Play Dough extruder. Is every high Tech plane needs one.

[@MikePatey]

😂

[@chazd13736]

The 6 holes are for the linear actuators that will provide the variable wing chord. One of the reasons the wings structures are so beefy are they need to take the load of a radically large chord. This plane might fly as slow as 15 knots or so in slow flight config.. Amazing Mike and crew!

[@JoshG8408]

Charlie dropping knowledge on us!!! 🔥💪

[@almerindaromeira8352]

He said in a previous video that said system is powered by an axle (he called it torque tube) which makes sense. The axle is probably continuous or has some mechanical connection and prevents one side to deploy without the other. Either way it doesn't justify the pattern of the holes... Also if I were to design a variable chord mechanism I wouldn't have one big single central jack screw, but rather 2 or 3 smaller ones along the leading edge.

[@almerindaromeira8352]

@@Ozarkprepper643 why would he want to adjust the dihedral angle of the wings? It only changes the stability of the aircraft, not performance. Especially when than involves applying more stress to already loaded components?

[@almerindaromeira8352]

@@Ozarkprepper643 ok...i never heard of an airplane that does that. What is the model? And do you actually see a difference in performance (speeds, loads, etc) How do you adjust it? It must be hinged at the root, do you have a telescopic strut or?? Idk, it doesn't seem to be one of those things I would want to change mid flight. Messing with the characteristics of the plane without electronic stability is bold to say the least.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

The annular hole arrangement in the wing spar is for Cannon Plugs for electrical supply for camping accoutrements - a Night Light (because you're afraid of the dark! :-D ), for one...USB charging ports for EVERYONE's phones! ;-) Looking amazing, Team Scrappy! Thank you for another amazing video! I really appreciate it!

[@willbraswell4906]

Hello Mike, Retired structural engineer and rookie pilot here. Have no idea about your mystery holes but as some have suggested maybe they have to do with your wing surface optimization. Would like to add that the intersections of truss web members to the chords of trusses are “panel points”. You explained where concentrated loads may be applied well but seemed you were looking for the term. And one other thing is that without diagonal web members in a truss, you will still have a Vierendeel truss, although not as stiff as other trusses with diagonal members. Sincerely, Will

[@tylerhale8679]

Mike, you should include more content featuring part design on solid works. It seems to be such a crucial part of your process, but we mostly only see the end results.

[@RevUnstableBoy]

I am going to guess the holes are for a wing mounted drop system. so he can drop supplies while performing search and rescue. just a note, I have officially started on my adventure to join you all in the skies. I did my discovery flight last Thursday and officially start my PPL training Wednesday. maybe someday in the future I can touch down at SPK and stop in to say hi.

[@jeantsaiaviation]

Or aux thanks.

[@muzzarobbo]

doesnt he already have a drop flap underneath as part of the cow flap

[@rws0010]

Congrats man, stick with it!

[@daverotors]

Good luck on the journey! It's a ton to learn, but you'll never see the world with the same eyes again!

[@joeljohansson4501]

I also started flying this year. I got about 35ish ours with just a few more solo hours to go.

[@dannycrooks8462]

Mike you do know this is going to bug us for days till you reveal what that cut out is for I'll not be able to sleep thinking about it love your videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@camprose]

Mike!!! Brother Scrappy is really looking great, it's been an awesome journey so far, and can't wait until those big tires lift off the ground for the first time!!!

[@bradybergen3837]

The holes are for hanging stock carbon cubs from the wings... duh... 🤣

[@MikePatey]

😂

[@larrysmith3374]

Like a dinghy?

[@hoppermantis7615]

@@larrysmith3374 LOL... I am such a great fan of the video game. "Crimson Skies".... Plus, the cool green stuff coming out of Europe. I would love to see Mike tackle a ridgid airframe design for party getaways with a parasite craft...

[@Pedro5antos_]

LOL

[@GaryMCurran]

Emergency Rescue Planes? LOL

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

The special holes are for a special 360 powered articulating camera gimbal that will have a Multi sensor 40x Zoom / FLIR cameras that will look for heat signatures on the ground and auto track hot spots (people) for search and rescue ops! It will add the counterweight for the mountain bike.

[@connorleeduckworth8952]

Stunning idea

[@Azurasss]

You sir are an absolute madman and have enough positivity for all of us. Keep up the good work doing what you love, and thank you for sharing it with us in such an entertaining manner. Back to -work- *watching the video*

[@Mike7478F]

Led lights and or smoke outlets. You go Mike. Huge respect. God bless.

[@flywithneil]

Led lights AND smoke outlets maybe, that would be cool to lite up the smoke

[@dangerouskoin4874]

I have absolutely NO idea what those holes are for, but what I DO know is that this is one of the most inspiring channels on youtube. This energy is contagious! I can't wait to own my own bush plane one day. Thanks Patey!

[@ManicSalamander]

Weird holes: probably to hold actuators and power transmission elements related to changing wing form.

[@Pip2andahalf]

That was my first thought too but he said he hasn’t mentioned anything about what they’re for at all

[@AnarchyEnsues]

He did say there is a torsion bar tube through his tank. I bet it's a fabric top to the wing to work with this mechanism

[@fredbugden3511]

Best bet so far.

[@SVSky]

Ohh, Mission Adaptive Wing!

[@vladislavpyntya7191]

Been an airplane structures and wing mechanic for many years. Enjoy watching your amazing videos. Your work is inspiring and so are you.

[@inmyopinion6836]

Dern Mike , I don't own a plane but I am surprisingly excited to see the wing progression . Your enthusiasm is contagious . I can't wait to fly vicariously through you . I've flown myself to sleep from childhood to the point of being 'adulted" . Now at 60 something I find myself doing it again . Thank you for that . My birdbrain is back ! ! !

[@muckypupdad]

I guess those holes are to accommodate variable wing geometry system components such as pivot points and actuators

[@crf538]

Nah those are obviously for the active missle defence flair system

[@christopherballard3560]

I agree. Has something to do with the variable wing geometry. He mentioned he was doing something like that. Or it will be part of in air tanker refueling lol.

[@G_Money72]

After all these videos! Why do I still sit here in disbelief? These guys have NO limits. Thank goodness their passion is family and flying.

[@chrisglencross3867]

Looks like he's changing the camber and possibly the chord post wing tanks

[@MrTchou]

The fact that the front spar is longer than the rear one makes me think something will move at the end of those wings yes….

[@jimkettle4487]

I have no idea, but the arrangement looks suitable for a rigid torsion control connection, potentially even for an in flight wing flex/torsion adjustment by manipulation the lever end of a torsion bar to work like a dynamic sway bar on a vehicle.

[@zachariahweiss1003]

My thoughts also, given he even mentioned having something similar in a previous video.

[@dustoin1386]

Thats what I was thinking.

[@DrRusty5]

I'm sure there was a hint about this in a pervious video on the fuel tank.

[@26mridul]

I thought the torsion tube was to actuate ailerons

[@tanguyadriaenssen9755]

Mike already mentioned that he will adjust the wing to add lift at low speeds but able to flatten the wing to avoid excessive drag at higher speeds... I think you guys are on the right track

[@alphaz6149]

There are no words available to describe how much I love and appreciate this man. Mike you are an engineering superhero.

[@garycontner9498]

Knock knock. (The doorbell broke. ). MIKE’S HERE !!! DROP EVERYTHING!! Gary

[@amytaylor1368]

Hello there👋👋how are you doing today?hope you had a good day?GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@williamthomas2278]

WOW! There's wingy thingys sticking off your dragster, can't wait to see this thing fly. Looks like with a light load it could launch near vertical

[@patheddles4004]

I don't know the numbers, but I suspect that Scrappy has enough power to accelerate straight up. Just gotta get clear of the ground first.

[@duncanhenderson3996]

Holes are for ‘lasers’ to engage warp-drive

[@MikePatey]

😂 oh I like the way you think 👍🤠 brothers

[@skylark7449]

SCRAPPY wing spars came today! Thank you to the Patey Bunch for all the hard work! Awesome! Back To Work 🤠

[@NicksStuff]

I would really enjoy to see your Solidworks process, the load testing analysis, maybe some topology optimisation, etc.

[@ronstowe8898]

The holes are for your flexible geometry wing mechanism…….or they could be the electrical output connector holes for the nuclear reactor you are scratch building, to power your camp lights.

[@jeffreyroth7517]

14:06 left side of the screen. Are these slotted sections for the slats, or?....

[@Mikesukes]

@@jeffreyroth7517 speed brakes?

[@Maverick648]

@@Mikesukes I was thinking about speed brakes but realized the prop will work well as a speed brake

[@Toggers99]

Knowing how crazy you’ve gone designing Scrappy so far I’d say the holes are probably for mounting an external fuel tank, a military grade FLIR camera, JATO system, and a Skyhook… Per wing.

[@tonytango6676]

Mike talked about JATO in a previous video and he mentioned a hard point on the lower portion of the fuselage. The same point could also be used for floats.

[@EliteRock]

The level of _whaaaat!!??_ increases exponentially with each new build video. Honestly just leaves me shaking my head.

[@amytaylor1368]

Hello there👋👋how are you doing today?hope you had a good day?GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@carnagefpv8256]

They're mounting points for the actuators that grow and reshape the upper surface of the wing😀

[@amytaylor1368]

Hello there👋👋how are you doing today?hope you had a good day?GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@zachgrubb2233]

Don't let him fool ya, he is really mounting missiles off the wings!

[@rustyrudder1612]

Damn posted this but looks like you beat me to it

[@balsumfractus]

Yeah it looks like a Sidewinder rail....

[@frikcoetzer1776]

I agree. He's going to bomb people with merch.

[@tombazemore1098]

Rocket launchers for sure!

[@tbled52]

Joe said we'd need them.

[@tomjackson5049]

You, Sir, are the Kelly Johnson of experimental aviation. Your creativity and willingness to explore options that know one else would consider are outstanding.

[@steveschossow640]

Here, here!

[@ssn608]

You know, when I heard the name "Scrappy, and hear that you were building it with bits (scraps) of other aircraft.... Well, this is certainly not what I was expecting. The sheer number of custom engineered, custom fabricated parts is overwhelming. And then to go back to your brother's words in the first video of the Scrappy build, about "a reasonable budget" . LOL!!!! But it is bringing a lot of entertainment and inspiration to hundreds of thousands of people. I'm lovin' it!

[@cdmc012599]

Watching your videos is massively inspiring! Not just to build airplanes, but in doing any project life throws at you. Thanks

[@johnharden6343]

A “huge fuel pod“. I see a world record plans in the making!!

[@Ozarkprepper643]

As long as it isn't a drop pod! That might start World War 3 as large as it is.

[@freakysteve140281]

Holes are for fuel lines and vents to drop tanks for the wings, ones with slots are for 2 pumps in each wing for redundancy

[@WeBeGood06]

I like your guess better than mine. He did say he was going to have a fueling station for friends. So maybe the extra pump is for offloading fuel in the backcountry, refueling other aircraft.

[@johnkey1682]

@@WeBeGood06 inflight refueling? cool.

[@almerindaromeira8352]

If we look at the placement it really fits in nicely with the main wing tanks. Also important is that they are only there in the main spar, so whatever it is, it can only be a mounting bracket/hole.

[@ablenterprisesinc5590]

I'm going with the theory that it had to do with an over center, double cam operated top surface. I love the front of the ribs, and they still remind me of the construction of the Helio aircraft, including front slats. I can't wait to see the rest of the surprises.

[@kennapop3]

Ly adverbs are our friends. Sorry I'm a retired school teacher. Love your work on scrappy, pure genius!

[@donethier7935]

That’s a huge wing, this aircraft is going to be a beast.

[@zzwcpj]

The wing is giving hugs

[@2005StangMan]

When he was working it up on the table, I thought they had both wings next to each other, that was just one! Those wings are absolutely massive for this "small" of a plane, stall speed = 2mph!

[@Mi-Chis]

The holes are for outlets to charge your electric motorcycle!

[@acagast5610]

My guess ; Little holes in a cluster on leading spar is for a slat actuator motor mount.

[@Dan_Bender]

I'm with you on that! I was guessing a motor/driveshaft style system like the Airbus family.

[@TheJustinJ]

Bomb racks.

[@michielvandorsser7691]

That is some quality engineering right there. Awsome idea!! Do check the brakes on the bikes when they come off the rails after some time upside down. They tend to go a bit soggy when upside down for prolonged periods. ( air going from the brake fluid reservoir into the brakelines ) Nothing a little brake bleed kit can't fix. But you might want to add that to the kit when you go flying with the bikes attached. Ohhh the adventures that await you when this puppy goes airborne.

[@angelreading5098]

Scrappy will be the focal point of Oshkosh,a remarkable airplane designed by an aviation genius and a really nice guy prepared to share his ideas,and look how quickyl this is going together !

[@trastek92]

Genuinely hope it is there even if it's trailered

[@portnuefflyer]

Oshkosh? ANYWHERE!

[@rocketfiles4383]

Would love to see it there, but time is getting way short to think it could be ready for a cross country. On a trailer with wings attached on site would be outstanding!

[@Lightbyfaith]

The holes are for “tendons” much like prestressing in bridge construction. On second thought, after seeing the trial install. they are to attach brackets for recessed lights.. Haha third edit, upon further reflection, I cannot presume to even have a clue,, Mike 😂 ..... Alright 4th edit. Its possible that Mike cut random holes to get far out ideas, and collectively invent something entirely new. The warp drive is my personal favorite.

[@GregMcDartle]

Lol!

[@williamanthony5300]

Hahaha this comment got funnier the more u read it

[@Lightbyfaith]

@Eric E That’s right. I forgot about the torque tubes. Honestly, Mike is creating wings that are unbelievably complex compared to the original Carbon Cub. I am not involved in aviation, but have invented and built a number of machines. The level of engineering he has built into this “scrap” project is a master class in design.

[@xgford94]

Yep, na…yep…na ok na

[@NightOwlModeler]

@Eric E Moving Slats!

[@lynnbryant9866]

I used to work in a CNC shop. We made 15 ounce fuselage formers from 52 pound aluminum blanks. BARRELS of chips each shift. Your ribs make perfect sense. I totally get what you’re doing. Not kidding. You rock. 👍👍

[@NickMackenzieMD]

Woke up in the middle of the night with this thought: the bike fork and dropout may not be designed to sustain the negative forces they will experience inverted and attached to your wing. If the front wheel separated from the fork and the bike were mounted with front wheel forward the bike would rotate backwards eventually impacting the wing and damaging it. I suggest you move the battery from the bike frame and place it inside the cabin. Then consider building a custom carbon fiber pod to hold the bike much like what is used to transport bikes on commercial airliners. In fact you might even move the wheels inside the cabin to shrink the size of the bike pod even more. I am not a pilot nor an engineer but I just love your show as it teaches so much about how to make stuff.

[@biffaplayz]

The holes are for mounting 50 cal machine guns

[@daverohn383]

When Mike first announced he building a plane from scrap, I was like, "this is going to be the coolest Carbon Cub ever. Boy, did I ever underestimate this project!!

[@scottypersia5715]

I don't fly, have zero to do with aviation and know nothing about engineering. I watch because God wants me to.

[@wateverit8ks342]

Mike ,you ARE this era's Kelly Johnson. Your innovative mind is bar none. Every video about this aircraft is mind blowing . The things you are doing now will trickle down and your name will be remembered for a long time to come .

[@johnfinch8173]

I like your idea of the multi-purpose I-beam inverted roof rack for your odds and sods to be attached to.

[@caspertheghost9999]

Watching every one of your videos mentally exhausts me, with your engineering prowess and thought provoking mental projections on ‘what if’s’ ! I’m never surprised when your engineering projections are absolutely accurate and all the parts fit like a glove ! I salute you sir !

[@pallidbustofpallas4679]

A huge fuel pod in case I want to cross the Ocean, he say's casually.

[@akaknowlesy10]

Mike you continue to blow my mind with each video! You sir are a true pioneer in aviation hands down! Your imagination and thinking process are second to none.

[@JlerchTampa]

The holes in the spar are mounting locations for custom 'Air Chimes' aka big old air horn. You put them inside the wing structure to reduce drag and will be used to 'motivate' wildlife and other mammals to get out of the way! :)

[@rea59]

Great Job Mike! I've worked on both the F4S and the F/A18 and don't think either was as well thought out and engineered. Your mechanical engineering far exceeds my electrical engineering.

[@devore1776]

So is this the introduction to your new company "Patey's Planes and Engineering". I would buy a Patey plane for sure! Love your new fighter Mike!

[@johnp9581]

Who could afford one. I think.... knowing Mike he has the exact costs of everything that has been done and will know exactly the cost at completion but, will not admit it! "For what wise man is there that doesn't count the cost to build a house before he starts".

[@shawncook6268]

Do you have an extra million or two laying around.

[@j.walker3498]

Jet would be cheaper. not as cool though

[@Watson1]

The holes are for the docking mechanism which will enable you to dock on the mother ship. Well done sir. Cheers Wiz

[@DDyke]

I've learned never to question Mike. This man put more thinking into his ideas than video will ever show.

[@johnjaromack9530]

Like Mike said, though-“If there’s something I’ve missed, I want to know about it.” I take that as nothing less than a dead serious statement from Mike’s heart and soul. There’s no better or more terrifying moment (for an engineer) than to realize JUST before it’s too late-that your design has a fatal flaw. The thought that your design-as good as it was-could have killed people is bad enough. Now imagine being the person who noticed that flaw, but said nothing. No thanks. Despite being damn good at what he does, Mike is still human and thus, capable of missing something. “If you see something, say something-“ these aren’t just a cute catchphrase to appease the higher-ups; those words could literally save Mike’s, and his family’s lives. All of that said, if I ever see Mike do/build something I find questionable, I’ll hit him up without hesitation. I’ll happily annoy the shit out of Mike, a thousand times, before I watch him auger in once.

[@DDyke]

@@johnjaromack9530 well put and I agree with you. However for me I'm not on the level of smartness or engineering to even spot if something is wrong lol. I think if your on that level you should do what you stated above. Im just making it clear, im on the not so bright side when I watching Mike video. I watch to learn and learn from comments like yours. I stand with you though brother 💯!! We all love mike at the end of the day.

[@CLCIII]

It is so interesting watching Mike explain what he designs and how and why he designs it that way. His enthusiasm is infections too! As Always, May God Bless you and yours!

[@MorsAdvancedTech]

In the next episode: "ive decided to mount this 4 brownings machine guns to avoid bird strikes"

[@will3835]

Bazooka Patey

[@ardelljenks6579]

John Moses browning live just a little bit farther north in Utah

[@drfilhobarreiros]

there is not much of a difference between the bike mount and a weapons hard point, structurally speaking

[@jkingsley5671]

Nice! You beat me to it....lol or for destroying branches overhanging the landing "square" that Mike is landing in...I'm sure his next aircraft will have VTOL capability while still setting speed records

[@glenpiro313]

@Luca, in the future just say BMG its quicker!!! Hopefully he leaves two wing stations for the Zuni pods!!!!

[@tridelltransportation3603]

I KNEW IT!!! He’s adding hard points for mountain bikes or gun packs or Hellfire missles

[@OpticalMan]

Holy cow, how much aluminium scrap did that machining of the wing ribs generate! It looks as if for every pound of aluminium in the wings you must have produced 20lbs of aluminium swarf. Scrappy is certainly the right name for this aircraft.

[@Ozarkprepper643]

The difference in finances. He's able to do work in a air-conditioned clean room. And much of my work is done on saw horses outside. stop me from building. And I do nice work. But the nicety of a CAM machine it certainly isn't there. Was just remarking to the neighbor 2 days ago on my entire fuselage I had less than 1 sqft of scrap aluminum. And if you added up all the little pieces less than 2 linear feet of tubing scrap. And so far after close to 20 yd of 52" S Glass, I doubt my little scraps Mount to one square yard. Neighbor came in for a beer after we stacked 134 bales of alfalfa on the trailer. And then restacking in the barn. He noticed one of my doors almost complete they are 1 1/2 inches wide with plexiglass that moves up and down like a normal vehicle. And front Wing Windows like the old vehicles used to have. It's also has a port window lower front I picked it up like was really heavy and handed it to him. Thinking it was heavy it almost popped in the face is it sprung up. Weight came in at just over 3 lb without the door handles or hinges. Sorry Here I Go Again, babbling. Perhaps I need my own channel. LOL

[@jerrywatson7176]

I will almost bet every engineer at the Carbon Cub plant watches every one of your videos Mike for new Ideas.

[@ErionElPintor]

I think he should commercialize it, people will buy it.

[@nickbayer7847]

He's really streamlining and accelerating the R&D process💥💥

[@VGreggUndercover]

He really does advance the whole world

[@upnorthyooper1196]

For some reason I am not the least bit surprised that it bolted right up. Beautiful, just Beautiful!

[@ibkickinit5580]

Fuel pumps for outboard fuel pods, or camera pod electrical for thermal/IR camera gimbal ...

[@No_Plastic]

Mike thank you for this channel and your motivational power to radiate to your viewers. I'm not in aviation industry, i'm in animation and motion graphics industry but nonetheless your attitude to task and discipline on what you do is worth checking every single video you post as it does motivate me a great deal to get on with the task i have to do. So thank you and looking forward for more!

[@tasesq]

The holes are mounts for poles for a shelter under the wing for camping. The wing turns into the roof of a tent. Or they are big holes to take large heat sinks for uuuuge lights.

[@BrutalDozer]

Amazing!!!! Truly brilliant… I’m getting more and more excited every week.

[@hawkdsl]

Hydraulic ram mounting holes for wing extensions. (Not flaps/spoilers/etc.. but actual wing extensions)

[@wimderix]

Mike this makes me so happy, to see you so happy to see the birds wings develop. What a great project

[@frederikkruger]

This plane IS AWESOME - absolutely love it - SO HAPPY FOR YOU MIKE !!

[@roberthegedus5022]

Oh man, the log to toothpick cartoon analogy is so perfect!

[@arthurwagar6224]

I wonder what happens to all the aluminum cuttings. If recycled could build four more wings.

[@sleepydog223]

Two of the 6 holes are keyhole shape and in line with each other, and oriented such that they may be used to easily place a bracket of some sort while easily aligning the remaining 4 holes, which might contain structural nuts and bolts, hidden by some of those inspection panels under the wet wing. Mike also mentioned carrying huge fuel tanks on those billet aluminum I beams. Perhaps those mystery holes are for something to plumb external tanks into the wing tanks, thus giving him the range to fly across the Pacific.

[@ifly269s]

I just wanted to say what a huge smile you put on my face after watching these videos, I owe you big time. a million thanks John H

[@christopher.m.estelow]

Your design ability and passion for what you do makes me so happy for you..... if you love what you do you never work a day in your life! Keep up the great work Mike and I'm looking forward to the next notification!!👍👍

[@mattcallan4647]

I am so on board with this adventure

[@mark675]

I thought you said "I'm so bored with this adventure" 😂😂

[@Acrowat40]

@@mark675haha so did I! Was about to go get the pitchfork out

[@mark675]

@@Acrowat40 haha 😂😂

[@DrRusty5]

@@mark675 Me too... must pay more attention when reading.

[@Mrsournotes]

First wing fitting...no adjustments, drilling, tweaking...of course not. It’s Magic Mike Patey & Gang. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@portnuefflyer]

Love those spar lightening holes getting larger in diameter and closer together as they near the tip, great to see all the "keeping it light as possible" (while still be trick as possible) little details. And the ribs, nothing there not needed!

[@daryljohnson6333]

Can’t wait for the next exciting episode each week!

[@tombazemore1098]

It’s great that you had zero “fine tuning”, Mike! With most of my projects, I seem to have lots of fine, medium, and even some course tuning... Your attention to detail is over the top as always!

[@eaglepursuit]

I love your wing design and the idea of suspending an e-bike. Keep up the good work

[@Bobsaget80]

Thank you Mr Mike! You are a phenomenon and an inspiration beyond aviation! God bless you and your family

[@isaacpettit5594]

I love how humble Mike is, how many time have we heard “it worked perfect, I can’t believe it!” And everyone watching thinks to themselves “we can!”

[@markeilertsen6619]

This is like Saturday morning cartoons for adults

[@johnkey1682]

Hey, who are you calling adults :-)

[@markeilertsen6619]

@@johnkey1682 I guess we’re all kids at heart

[@johnkey1682]

@@markeilertsen6619 agreed. 59 going on 6.

[@phillybaf]

Your knowledge and skill is an absolute inspiration to aviation. Maybe someday I can keep up with you. Thanks brother and back to work!

[@John-N797]

Yipeeee!!! Holy smokes!!! Scrappy has wings!!!! The moment is here!!!!!!

[@rotorgator8419]

The holes are for wiring a Flux capacitor in each wing. 1.21 Gigawatts!

[@raymondroot7457]

Oh... the holes... A set of rotary elliptical cams for in flight wing geometry adjustment 😉

[@connorjohnson4402]

I would also guess theyt will allow for some level of twist to vary the washout wince he's mentioned it a few times on top of the foil shape change.

[@glencrouch442]

Completely mesmerized by this build, amazing, simply amazing. 👍🏻

[@jeffglasman19]

Your knowledge just amazes me every time I watch .She is going to be one of a kind ,Awesome plane.

[@FWDoraDora13]

Drop tanks confirmed, scrappy will have insane endurance.

[@willsteed439]

Naa ("drop tanks") not just "Drop Tanks"... Self propelled (return to home, drone) Drop Tanks. ;)

[@FWDoraDora13]

@@willsteed439 haha perfect

[@worldaviationnetwork]

Very Cool!! Back To Work!!

[@specforged5651]

I would say some sort of camera system. Flir (infrared) for search and rescue maybe. Also could be some sort of actuator to drop supplies for the same type mission. Possibly something 360 motion to see behind as well as the rear part of the fuselage and tail. Something in that type of direction I’m thinking. Awesome either way.....can never get enough!

[@dowopdodge832]

What I cant wait to see is Scrappys Tip Stingers/skids. ( Please DO NOT forget. Tip stingers/skids save lives! ) Will they be the same, or as per usual will there be improvement. I think the holes are for a pump set up so you can be a flying fuel station. Or for a transfer block. I dig those mounting brackets. Like the fuel pod idea. Hey why don't you make two people pods like they had for the P-38 lighting .They were supposed to help get wounded back to base. Put Cory Robbins in the right one and Trent Palmer in the left.