Landing a Pilatus on a Grass Runway - Johnson Creek Getaway

[@Elcodude]

Nobody deserves to take time to slow down and relax more than you Mike! Go DracoX!

[@linussnyder7297]

there is nothing more upbeat and motivational than a Patey video.

[@aaronp1434]

Unless it’s TWO Patey videos!!

[@HotTakeHQ]

I’m watching this solely bc of ur comment 😅

[@tropicthndr]

Not anymore, especially millionaires bragging about their ridiculous toys that still want to saturate their videos with stupid fking Ads. Thank god for ADGuard.

[@dannywilliams23]

Gotta say it’s starting to feel that way! Flying to go ride a fire road just seems odd too…

[@pioboss9823]

You've built up all these amazing toys and a life that'll make anyone jealous. Its good to see you take a step back and enjoy it.

[@kclark4920]

Hey Mike, I love the satellite graphics showing where you were going. It adds a lot of context and lets us know more about the terrain and location. Keep putting that in, please!

[@Ichibuns]

People love you Mike. Your fans aren't going anywhere. When the house is done, take a month or two to slip under the radar and enjoy life. Spend time with your family. Then take them out again. One at a time and build more memories.

[@gtm624]

For me, The two most influential and motivating people I know are the Patey brothers. Their story on how they started is incredible. I was also diagnosed with adhd and got off all those meds when I was young and turned it into a super power. I can relate to the unbalance, and I also live by the 2% over expectations for my business. If anyone hasn’t heard marks talk about how they started it’s a must see. Great to see you guys having fun and relaxing.

[@sefwqer34]

Where do you find their story?

[@gtm624]

@@sefwqer34 “mark patey executive lecture” on KZbin. Absolutely incredible talk. I’ve watched it many times over. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_Oe3Z7qcaMerM

[@nathanwildthorn6919]

Family...is *all.* My kids are in their 30s...we still love each other crazily. We prioritized our time together early-on, so that we understood later why we began to spend less and less time together as we moved through our lives. ❤️ I love you, maaan!

[@damiendavis5151]

We love you and Chandra Mike! Stop and smell the roses....but for just enough time to appreciate them then back to work! 🙂

[@oldschoolhoosier]

Great to see Mike had a Life moment and took time out for a family rememberable venture. Don’t let life pass you by. It’s gone in a flash leaving family saying why didn’t we take the time. God Bless you for stopping and rewarding yourselves with special moments of life.

[@bengerfield3502]

Now that is definitely the most stylish way to go mountain biking I've ever seen, good too see you getting some down time with your bro Mike, the Draco X build is probably the most anticipated series on KZbin....... Can't wait. Your house / pool looks like it's progressing nicely too, you remind me of the Tassie devil in looney tunes....flat out every waking hour, amazing to watch.👍👍

[@banrircardot]

Part of my job is to remind people about things they already know. Here is some of that. Our choice is not between workaholism and slothfulness. Finding the space for hard work and self care are crucial. Sabbath is a gift, a joy and a delight. Thanks for the great content. I just got my PPL this past summer at 54 and your videos are been inspirational to me. Thanks you.

[@Maverick648]

Every time I get to thinking about missing this channel we get a video a few days after. :)

[@deanmiles3505]

Hi Mike, Mark, and Jason, That looked like a great day of just de-stress and relaxation. You definitely should enjoy the benefits of your hard work. Your smile says it all. Take care, Be safe.

[@auburnaviator6167]

Loved seeing you slowing down for a minute to enjoy some quality time with Mark. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@walterweigert9840]

Hi Mike, greetings from Argentina. I missed your videos, so thank you for this one. Speaking of witch, in my modest opinion the fact that you recognize your work addiction is a clear sign for you to balance a bit more in between working and relaxing. In other words, what is the purpouse of working so hard and for so long time if you can´t enjoy all that you have worked for? Relaxing is not a sin; it´s a need to re-charge "batteries". This was just my humble but honest contribution. As always, cheers from NE Patagonia, Argentina, (a dream place).

[@ginacalabrese3869]

Do you happen to have any German DNA?

[@walterweigert9840]

@@ginacalabrese3869 Yes, ma´am actually I do. Three of my grand-parents came to Argentina after the Great War from Germany, and my very first lenguage was german; later on I learned spanish and at the age of 4, english in the US. Did this answer your question? Have a nice day; cheers from NE Patagonia, (a dream place).

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Good for you @Mike Patey for taking time to hang out with Mark and Jason! Stay SAFE!

[@ericgregory3005]

Its really amazing how great of a plane the Pilatus are and their missions. I know people want that jet look on the ramp but the Pilatus is so so capable!

[@elandriver6596]

Almost bought your slow down and smell the roses time for DracoX the old mike is back

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

No one has ever wished they worked more, when they are facing the end of their life. They always wish they took more time to smell the flowers and be with family. We should all learn from those who went before us to be with our creator, and take notice of what they wished for in those last days. Be well, and take time to smell the flowers, for tomorrow is not guaranteed. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@Russellsperry]

Mike continues to do great things, but I selfishly want to see more plane builds. I’ll whatever I can get 👍

[@Flyby-1000]

The PC 12 is my favorite turboprop plane!!! I love everything about that plane!!!

[@AllanFolm]

Do you know about the Piaggio Avanti P-180?

[@cdesha]

@@AllanFolm the Piaggio takes 7000ft of runway to get airborne lol

[@AllanFolm]

@@cdesha Absolutely not. Look again.

[@cdesha]

@@AllanFolm slight exaggeration lol

[@Flyby-1000]

@@AllanFolm Yeah... that a badass looking plane, high performance for altitude and speed... The PC 12 is very versatile, decent altitude and speed, but with awesome short grass field strips... P180, not so much...

[@jasont3781]

You’ll never regret time spent with family and friends. Thanks for sharing this fun video with a very important life lesson.

[@michaelrhodes6033]

Mike, love you and love your videos. Love all the work and effort you put into things, and I don’t want you to disappear. However there is nothing truer than “He who has the most toys, still dies”, so take time to enjoy them.

[@easternwoods4378]

I know you always have to have something to do but relaxing is also something you have to do. The mind and the body have to recharge.

[@jozsefizsak]

It's great to see you again, Mike. I wish I could watch more of your inspiring videos.

[@richglaser4566]

Good to see you get out and enjoy yourself and chill out. You need to recharge your high energy battery every once in awhile. Your the man Mike

[@swampydouglasobannon8804]

Impatient me saying let's get back to building airplanes . Love too watch you guys and it's so nice to see more of Mark also.

[@Jeffrey-ed8sz]

You live an amazing life, I could never dream of. Thank you for taking me along, Mr. Patey. God's speed sir.

[@gcrauwels941]

That beta stop was impressive! Really glad you're taking time to smell the flowers.

[@CyberSystemOverload]

Mike your videos always uplift my day, what a great one this was to be with your bro and friend. The PC12 is a beast, I hope one day you will get a Grand Caravan and stick a 2000shp 8 bladed monster turboprop on the front and create the King Jeep of planes! And for sure Mike take at least one day off work to enjoy with fam, friends and your creations. The Best Tugs is so cool at the end how easy it made it to put the big Pilatus back into the hangar!

[@justinbayola]

I was a maintainer for the USAF. Worked on F-15's and loved every minute of it.

[@stephenp1717]

I thought maybe he landed at mountain home AFB

[@justinbayola]

@@stephenp1717 Coincidentally that's where I spent the majority of my time in the service.

[@stephenp1717]

@@justinbayola where the wind blows 400 days a year seemed like. Cold 🥶. 🐯

[@DanP001]

Three super guys in the air with a Swiss top technology. Greetings from Switzerland

[@ginacalabrese3869]

Did you say hello to your buddy Klaus at the W E F today?

[@Utahdropout]

Great to see you back on the "Tube". Looking forward to more from you. Cheers

[@king-o-vetts9899]

Mike, good call on taking a break to decompress and just have fun. Mark, how have your injuries come along? I sure hope all is well but I know that around your age it can get to be hard to get back to 100%. Trust me, I know. Guys, tell Jason that it is great to see him join in and I for one really appreciate all that he does behind the scenes to support and advance the flying community.

[@JonBurgin]

Looking forward to seeing the DracoX build!

[@imkindofabigdeal4308]

My favorite factory plane. SUV of the skies. That trailing link gear sure makes for nice landings.

[@jeffmccloud6999]

PC-12 is such a beautiful and capable machine, the loss two years ago in the Midwest, whole family on a hunting trip, bothers me to the core how many poor decisions were made. Thank you for including the performance/fuel burn/testing portion of the trip 🙌

[@sterlingmadsen8900]

Mike! as always, ANYTHING from You is like a breath of fresh air after wandering around a block whole for ages ! ! ! Now as to what you just gave us here.... This "Platus" is a NEW plane for the Patey "fold"

[@PhilG999]

I LOVE Airplanes! I love everything about them. I have it in my blood. My Grandfather built IPs for B-29s at Bell aircraft (now Lockheed-Martin) here in Atlanta circa WWII, and after! One of my earliest memories was him taking me to the plant when I was a toddler. The sounds, the smells, the sheer SIZE of the place! Unfortunately, I can't enjoy *riding* in airplanes as I have ALSO had motion sickness all of my almost 64 years! Every business flight I've taken was cold sweat and vertigo from roll out to pulling up at the gate! Never actually had to use a barf bag but the first thing I did when I got to my seat was to make sure it was in the seat pocket in front of me. Dramamine doesn't help much. Neither does the rubber band snapping on the wrist. Didn't travel enough to warrant looking into any other options. Now retired and probably won't get in an airplane again... 🤢

[@PaperworkNinja]

Every time I hear "Pilatus" the first thing I think of is the Turbo Porter and landing on short meadow strips in the Alps. I'm happy to see their newer models are as good on grass.

[@almerindaromeira8352]

Newer? The PC-12 first flew in the 90s.

[@josephperry6822]

At a boy, stop and smell the Flowers once in a while!

[@maxiumgolf1]

Mike, It’s not easy to let go and break away mentally. I can however vouch for both sides and make mention, after a mentally acknowledged 18 years of head down and grindstone, it is a great accomplishment to give up minute portions of control to actually comprehend that there needs to be a “red light”. Bringing that force of nature to a spot in space time continuum that actually jumps out, scares me, and to that my mind clicks and I understand that life around me is ever changing and taking the lead to step back and live in the moment becomes easier! Being given the time to acknowledge what “it” is, is the first step. I’m happy for you Mike. Seconds to minutes, minutes to a half hour…. Here i am this beautiful morning in the Pacific North west on my front porch with a cup of coffee, hopefully… sharing my experience with those who might relate to my story. That fancy machine looks amazing Mark!

[@Henry-vb4hq]

We flew into Johnson Creek on couple occasions in October right after hunting season. This was in the 80's and we camped. We had a flight of 3 the first time and 2 the second. It was a really memorable place, quiet and lovely.

[@toddprifogle7381]

Got to respect these guys .

[@RealRickCox]

I like how Mike and Mark can be up a creek without a paddle and without a paddle prop and it doesn’t bother them one bit.

[@topofthegreen]

I love that you backed into the parking spot!

[@omarjohnson3411]

So happy to see a new video! Glad all is well.

[@janmichaelorozco1163]

Your outro just gets me hyped up all the time slammin and drummin onto my thighs! LOL. Your videos never fail to inspire people. Your life is a goal Mike! Love from the PH!

[@petergriggs7646]

I always worked hard and played hard too. Balance is important and I enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

[@agentcrm]

Great to see you taking a few hours off. No point pointing in all the work and then not being able to enjoy it. My grandpa suffered from the work, life, hobbies ballance. Once we moved the family business from his back yeard he had nothing to do. He kinda retired from life too. I see the same thing with my dad at times still. He's constantly taking work home.

[@jacobaubertin645]

Every video from you is a treasure, and I'll watch them all whenever.

[@toadelevator]

Great to see your brother all healed-up after that one-wheel accident! Back to FUN!

[@kryan318]

that landing was amazing. just like you guys knew what you were doing. enjoying life. now get back to work hahahaha

[@wilecoyotefry]

The three COOLEST guys in the whole wide world!

[@austinturner2423]

This really is the dream, thanks for doing what you do Mike, it's awesome and inspirational

[@jameswolfe7485]

F-15, it must be an Air Guard plane, or an F-15E Strike Eagle. Even Draco could not have kept up to that climbout! We still get to see Draco every time you play your intro. Hope you get to complete Draco X! Good to see you and Mark take a breather and smell the spruce trees!

[@darrendavies7290]

In joy every one 👍

[@desertfox3860]

Baby steps Mike, baby steps!! Thanks for sharing!

[@MikePatey]

😂🤠

[@SkyWriter25]

A younger friend of mine retired well before I did. He once told me "I can always make more money but I can't make more time". Your building skills are amazing and I know that you enjoy it but remember - you can always build more stuff but you can't build more time. 😁

[@JesseHires]

I get it. Had to rewind 3 times before realizing I just needed to shut down F360, turn the volume up, and just enjoy. It's Saturday, it's sunny. Jumped in the Jeep and headed out for a spell. Thanks for the reminder.

[@AkPacerPilot]

Awesome… family and friend time is important but it’s always difficult… if you’re working you’re feeling guilty for not spending time and if you go spend time with friends and family it’s hard to not think about the work you have…. Glad to see you getting out for some fun

[@bigalsplanesimplegarage4288]

nothing wrong with taking the time to slowdown and enjoy a mountain bike ride, love the trek 29er..

[@benderandownz]

Can you pay off my debts and let me come live with you guys 🤣🤣 in all seriousness that's great you could take a break! One of many reasons I love aviation. Hopefully I'll make it to that point one day haha, thanks for the video. Keep up the great work!

[@ChrisB257]

Dreams are made of this you guys. :) For sure Mike - breaks are good for you. Good to see a snippet of the house progress - itching for more! The Pilatus rocks. :) (We all miss Draco!)

[@darrielmccarter957]

loved the video thanks more with jason

[@j.gregory5669]

Awesome video, thanks for taking us along!

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Guess Chandra's pouring the concrete? Your right; Ya gotta make time for those things you cherish. Time with family, friends and flying should NEVER be wasted!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

I think I actually may have been tying rebar on that day 😂, not sure, sometimes the days run together.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

@@ChandraSlyFoxPatey Back to work! Would love to see an update on your Carbon Cub project.

[@tommuhlemanjr.3871]

Great video as usual! But, I think I missed the part where you paused for a bit…. Up at 4:00, worked 7 hours, took a 6-8 hour trip, came home and then worked a few more hours…. Truly you are an amazing brilliant man as is your brother. I am envious and love the same things (pilot, outdoorsman and engineer). My ideal vacation would be spending a week helping you out so you could relax a bit… Just a pipe dream I know but it would be a wild trip, lol… 👍🏼

[@daviddelaney4106]

Awesome. I need to get my 182 up there. For sure next year.

[@louisfkoorts5590]

Thanks for the Pilatus views 🙏🏻 I thought we would have to wait until You buy one 😁 Thanks Mike, I enjoyed this "different" one. Yes, take some time off... And do take us along, if only for some of the highlights. 👍🏻

[@jaycooper2812]

You need to get addicted to finally building Draco X. I have been looking forward to this since Draco was hurt. I still go back and watch every Draco build video I can find. I would like to see some of the innovations you developed for Scrappy used in the Draco X build.

[@Azframer]

It is hard to divide up you time and work time when you work for yourself. You will fill more productive after a little more leisure time. I keep hoping to see the build up of DracoX. Within 3 months of seeing Draco for the 1st time and it was gone. I loved all the improvements you did to make Draco.

[@robertbass9032]

Johnson Creek and Yellow Pine are looking great. My last visit was back in the 80s with a TR-182. NOTE... We would spend a WEEK there, kicking back, fishing, hiking, & traveling to other strips (Moose Creek RS for instance). Miss those days ! ( back then, we were asked NOT to fly over the Fox Farm ! )

[@robertbuchwalter2297]

I work on airplanes and must say that the Patey family are exceptionally accomplished. They earned what they have. they constantly inspire me in all things in my life. I work on airplanes and they have made me better…they want to make me figure out a better way to sharpen a pencil. Back to work…

[@TonyHarrisonPhotography]

Gotta love the PT6 power, and the engineering of the PC12... great to get the work-life-balance sorted out (at least for a little bit). How about picking up the PC24 and getting that into Johnson Creek.

[@twain.7522]

Gooo for the 24 :)

[@johnayris406]

Bout time! Glad you had some fun!

[@AV8R_1]

My Brother in law had one of these before going to a Citation. Excellent aircraft!

[@nigelcopestake3618]

Awesome video. Sometimes you need to chill out, and think what is life all about.

[@Craigo62]

Mike the Royal Flying Doctors in Australia use these, As you say short runways and Grass. Outback Australia has Gravel bush strips or land on the highways, major roads stop the traffic and land and are fast Truely a great Plane

[@Stack151]

Nothing like a $3000 quick bike ride. Beats $100 burger any day! Pretty awesome that you have the ability to do this. Love how gorgeous Idaho is too. Now get back to work and get Draco flying again!!!! ;-)

[@AscendDynamics]

Yay a video with the twins in it! Love you guys!

[@hedleyfurio]

Great to hear that you may lean into taking a pause now and then . I was 40 ( blink ) 50 blink (60) now 66 and still working and on reflection a few days a month of pause would have served me well , but requires training as if I took a break, I took the work and puzzles along in my head so although physically present was mentally absent . Still plodding along trying to finish my Furio and wish I have 1% of your energy .

[@mohammedaslam3862]

Hi mr Mike this is Majid from Hyderabad India 👍🌺💐 You are a amazing person, an aviator, designer, an engineer, and what not yes an inspiring personality.🤗🏵️🌺💐

[@nwanchorcertification]

Wow how fun !!!

[@clarenceweaver6681]

This video is so nice and peaceful. Balance!!

[@KevinSmithAviation]

Looked like a great getaway and adventure. The PC12 is definitely an amazing aircraft. Definitely have to take some time out for fun and family. Keep up the excellent work as always. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️

[@aaahtex902]

**Been there & it's gorgeous!!!**

[@steverice595]

Great to see you out having a great time. Excited to see the next project :)

[@5150Lane]

Good to see you again Mike.

[@SuperEddietv]

When you're in your 50's and you realize that west coast craftsmen make more bank than east coast......and you're the fool still on the east coast with no aircraft. DOH! Hard work pays once in a while. Great inspirational video's as always!

[@josueamavizca5444]

Enjoying life is better than working all the time, we only live once Mike

[@SkyviewArts]

Mike, remember to smell the roses!

[@07decker]

You Patey's are just freaking awesome!! Wish you could post more videos of everyday life.

[@thomasloaiza2172]

Thanks Mike I needed that! Sometimes we forget we just work too hard. You go buddy!

[@Kalerix9999]

the next plane should be the highlander killer man! steve henry needs some competition haha love the videos take a break

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Steve is doing so well. His mods are just so cool.

[@TylerR909]

Glad you could make it out. Right next to Boise is KMAN, with an on-field restaurant, The Tower Grill. Worth a stop next time you come through!

[@markmnorcal]

Pilatus is the best overall plane on the market.

[@sterlingmadsen8900]

... Sorry, I hit the "send" button by accident B4 I was done.... About he Platus.... Is this a replacement for your other corporate jet, or is this just ONE MORE addition to the "FAMILY" of flying machines? And did ya have to get a THIRD hanger to put this one in??? .....I must say, SHE IS a REAL BEAUTY ! and maybe this is where you got Draco's wing tip design from, cause they look very similar to me......? I love the way you "BACK" the Platus into your parking spot, just like you backed Draco into your hanger. 👍😃👍 .... Just watching you do that has made me want a Turbo Prop! Oh and THANKS for the little clip in this video of the progress you've made on the "Swimming House." You've really made a huge amount of progress on that. But WE ALL love everything you do and share with us. So Thanks again ! ! ! ! !

[@sterlingmadsen8900]

...and I OBVIOUSLY can't even READ..... how "PILATUS" is spelled ! Even tho' the name is painted right on the plane..... But that's one MORE reason why I live yer vlogs They're "Airplane Education" for "WANNABEES" like ME....!😁!

[@av8bvma513]

Love you guys! Mikey, if you are tooo busy workin' and playin' and havin' fun, I can exercise Turbulence for you!

[@fiedlertimify]

Took my packraft in my 185 and floated into yellow pine last time I was there. Was a great trip!