Mike & Chandra Patey Spill the Secrets! EAA Airventure w/ Dan Millican & Christy Wong InTheHangar

(Please Subscribe!). Mike and Chandra Patey update Dan Millican and Christy Wong about what's going on in their lives and the keys to their success as a family of aviators. Mike wants to know from you which project he should pour into! Leave comments below.
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[@xjcrawlin91]

Draco X hands down, I love watching all the stol/backcountry flying stuff

[@mntbighker]

Agreed

[@cdnbaconeh7321]

Agreed!

[@TheLarWal]

Definitely a hotrod. We just saw a back country monster with scrappy. Let's change it up

[@dhatfield936]

Two most inspirational people in the world: Mike Patey and Mike Rowe.

[@nevsart5884]

I have spent the last two and half years bedridden with Long Covid, watching Mike building Scrappy has been an amazing inspiration for me, not only as an aviator but as an incredible human being. When the time comes for me to be rid of this illness, I have plans to emulate his ethos. Thank You Mike!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

❤️❤️ It’s always so fun to spend time with you both. I so appreciate the kind words.

[@TakingOff]

You're the best!

[@pilotchristy]

We love you both so much! ❤️

[@reckemroysrc3764]

😉

[@mattf49006]

DracoX ..full stop Mike... all the best to you both and family

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Thank you, back at you!!

[@scoutworks]

Oh man, I'm so torn between wanting to see Ballistic be built (something different) or seeing Draco-X be built. I need both - I crave both! Mike get back to work!

[@davidlangford3841]

Draco X for sure. You guys have got real character. Positive Attitude to work from an early age seems an important element of your life along with an authentic humility. Been following your channel from NZ for three years now. Got really interested in your channel after watching the Draco crash. That response proved yours and Chandra’s awesome personal character.

[@RealRickCox]

Mike & Chanda are 2 of the nicest people in aviation and are fantastic ambassadors. I've been lucky enough to meet Mike a few times - always gracious and gives back at every opportunity. You just don't find better folks in our community!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bowhuntinoh]

I can say ditto

[@harrycraviotto2375]

Right on!

[@jimlisacoffey7364]

DracoX is my vote. I will say while at AirVenture I saw the Patey's just being part of the crowd and enjoying the show. Greatest Respect for their success and ability to be happy.

[@adventureswiththemayers]

Mike we want to see everything you build. Your enthusiasm and positive attitude is so contagious the whole family loves to watch your channel. I think we had a huge loss in the aviation community when Draco crashed thankfully we still have you. Let's see Draco X come back better than ever! Turbulence sounds like an amazing build too and hope to see that adjustable pool build too.

[@jimcripps3612]

I could see that Chandra was upset when Mike was talking about their crash in "Draco". I guess that we all are human and feel the hurt at times. Nice to hear that "Draco X" is on the starting block. Regards, Jim in NI UK

[@TibDriver]

Hot Rod for sure!! Scrappy has been the best adventure, and still has it.

[@JustPlaneSilly]

DRACO X Hands Down. Mark can get started on the hot rod. :)

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Mark is working on his own Carbon Cub, it’ll be a hot rod of its own kind 😁

[@gijoe4jc]

DRACO X

[@brentjohnson6654]

@@ChandraSlyFoxPatey that is good got hear. Thanks for you and Mike and how you tell your story. “Get to work”

[@chasm3607]

In some ways it doesn’t matter which plane gets built first as it’s The Patey build process we come to watch; the enthusiasm, the engineering skills and inventiveness.

[@garyburns9628]

Draco X for sure I can't get enough. I've watched the old Draco builds and the Scrappy builds as least twice. Thanks, Mike, for inspiring all of us.

[@josiatokirina1788]

Mike! Definitely "DRACO X"! It would also be great to see Chandra's build on her or your KZbin channel. Thank You for all you do! And Thank You Dan and Christy for a great interview!

[@BobJoee]

Hotrod! We just saw scrappy let’s see a fast plane💨

[@carlhendricks349]

They are a breath of fresh air. They are a great example of a great marriage. Thank you.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

So glad you sat down with Mike and Chaundra. It's great to hear the back story of someone you look up to. Thanks for sharing this.

[@jgusick]

Great interview, go for the Hot Rod!

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Such a talented family. I love the way they're so committed to family and so glad to see the family so involved. The millions of aviation public eagerly await the next Mike Patey masterpiece! My vote DRACO X! Those around the world loved DRACO so much and when the accident in Reno we all crier with you. Mike, your so talented, your commitment to improving aircraft, making them better. Sharing your time with us is greatly appreciated.Back to work!

[@conwayv1600]

Dan & Christy, I always enjoy the perspective you bring to the aviation community on this channel. This episode is definitely no exception. Keep up the Great Work!

[@AndyJSThomson]

Got to be Draco X. I’m itching to find out how anything could be more awesome than Draco. I love the project advice. I gave the exact same to my son, who has just bought and doing up his first house. I told him, “do something every day. No matter how small. It doesn’t matter. Just do something and you will quickly see the results”

[@chrisdallies9567]

Hotrod racer for sure. And then draco x. But if the parts are already showing up, draco x would be the wise start.

[@ajgriffeth7899]

NEW SPEED RECORD! A tbm owns the New York to Paris single engine record right now. That’d be an easy take for Mr. Patey lol

[@NicksStuff]

What's the current record?

[@ajgriffeth7899]

@@NicksStuff Dierk Reuters and Phil Bozek did it in 8 hrs 35 minutes in a TBM 930 with some endurance mods. Set relatively recently too! March of 2019. And before that, Yeager had it since 1985

[@bstephens600]

Draco X. I thoroughly enjoyed the original Draco build and followed it closely. Mike Patey is just plain awesome all the way around. Looking forward to it, Mike!

[@petruzzovichi]

Terrific interview. Best of the Best, thank you.

[@zxr92]

In honor of Speedweek at Bonneville, build the hot rod 🔥

[@donc9751]

I love the Patey's family because of their out look on life, work and helping others!!! Fantastic examples of just good down to earth people! If we were all like them, imagine how wonderful our world would be!!!! Thank you Mike and Chandra Patey!!! As far as Draco X vs A speed demon record breaking fast plane, which next is a difficult choice!!! I think I'm leaning toward Draco X! You already have the fastest turboprop plane in the world. Draco X will allow you to recover that trip you planned from Alaska to South America that you lost when Draco was damaged, finish that plan that you missed out on.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

What a nice comment, thank you 😊

[@donc9751]

@@ChandraSlyFoxPatey It comes straight from the heart Chandra, and you are very welcome! It is my pleasure and I thank you and your entire family! Stay safe! BTW I love watching 3 gun and enjoy shooting myself! I hope you won't mind but when I heard you do 3 gun I had to subscribe to your channel so I can watch some good shooting too! Thank you all for spreading happiness and good work ethics in all you do!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

@@donc9751 Thank you. I haven’t posted anything on my channel as of yet. My background is with Barnes Bullets. My parents owned it until they sold it to Remington in 2010. Now Clarus Corp (Sierra Bullets) owns it. I am passionate about shooting, but don’t compete much anymore. I do love practicing and I train women with my mom, I really love long range shooting, probably because I grew up shooting mostly rifles 😁.

[@GaryMCurran]

@@ChandraSlyFoxPatey need to get back into the bullet making business! With Mike's help, you'll probably come up with the fastest, most powerful, efficient bullet line on the planet! :) I prefer shooting from the bench, fifty hards with a rimfire rifle. That quarter-inch edge-to-edge group of five is what I aspire to. But, I love watching women shoot, and I'm glad that you are an example to others in that regard. I too looked at your channel and nothing there. I do hope that changes in the future, I'm sure you'll have some awesome content to put up, even if it's nothing more than the back seat of Scrappy on your way to your next great outdoor adventure. :D

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

@@GaryMCurran 😁 Thank you! And, happy shooting 💥

[@tedhammond3631]

Great interview! Thanx to all!

[@k3corvette35]

Mike Patey makes it easy to NOT be jealous of someone's success and accomplishments cause he comes across as such a down to earth good guy ! I stumbled onto his videos a few years back at a low point in my life. His BACK TO WORK motto truly helped me get my life back and focus on the life I wanted, and to give the life my wife deserved from me to her ! So with that being said I really owe him a HUGE debt of gratitude and admiration for helping me accomplish that ! Thank you Mike Patey you are truly a wonderful person and the world is a MUCH better place with you in it !!! You help keep us all flying high and level more then you know !!!

[@GaryMCurran]

Mike and Chandra, wow, great interview. Chandra, I love that you're telling MIke to keep his hands off YOUR airplane. That is great. Mike, I love that you bought another Carbon Cub to show your wife how to build hers! Christy, love seeing you wearing the Pink badge strap, how cool is that. Dan, I don't know that I ever told you how happy I was that you weren't injured in the gyro accident, but I am glad you're still here. Okay, Mike. I thought Turbulence started out with that 720 that's hanging on Scrappy's nose now. I didn't realize it was a turboprop. Oh, speaking of Scrappy, update on the prop? As to which airplane I'd like to see, Scrappy is a lot of fun, it was a blast to watch you put that together. You seem to be really happy with Scrappy. I am imagining that a lot of what you did for Scrappy is going to go into Draco X. While a Go-Fast airplane would be nice, and I know it will get built eventually, I think I'd like to see Draco X done first. You know what I REALLY want to see, though. I want to see a 190 knot Piper Arrow! Okay, a 190 knot Piper Turbo Arrow. :) As always I look forward to whatever you're building next, you are awesome, a maniac genius. Back to work! :D :D :D

[@swiftbuzzerd7497]

Draco X for me. Can’t wait to see it. 👍

[@tomflint7392]

Draco X, thanks so much for sharing all your adventures and work.

[@brushitoff503]

Thank you @Taking Off for sharing this, Mike & Chandra & the whole family are awesome people & that is what Aviation across the world needs, good people coming together to create something better. Mike, luv ya & would love to see Draco X but share what you want, those that care will watch it. Had the pleasure of installing security Camera's today in a remote Private Farmland hangar today desigend only to look at the skies for aircraft here Down Under & it was amazing, I want more of Aviation in my life!

[@rickholman3182]

DracoX! You both are great examples of how to live life. Well done!

[@travisgunnells4968]

Draco X!! Great interview, thank you to everyone!

[@Afton236]

Draco X for sure. Loved watching the build of Draco and will be following the build on Draco X as they come out. Thanks for everything you do for aviation.

[@tomhodgson960]

Love the respect Mike and Chandra have for each other, good on ya both. Draco X gets my vote, can't wait to see the build and the flying.

[@SchlenkAir]

Draco X for sure, but love every minute of any Patey video.

[@treytate1]

I love speed but it has to be Draco X. Let’s go!!!

[@lorendjones]

Amazing couple….what a wonderful part of our aviation family. Inspiring.

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Hello from Minnesota! Fantstic episode! Mike and Chanda, are truly genuinely terrific people. Had the pleasure of visiting with both of them for a few minutes at Scrappy this year. I vote Turbulence record must be broken!! Back to work!!

[@gcarter1062]

Draco X! Would love to see the hot rod too.

[@garyhardison1275]

I gota go with Draco X .I will be glued to each episode as usual.Thank you Mike and your family for being the inspration that drives so many to do more than they thought possibile !

[@markoconnell804]

Thanks for moving forward and so built Scrappy. Back to work. Glad you learned more and have the opportunity to build the next one even better.

[@paulg.yarger8797]

Wow, What a Couple!!! Thanks Patey's for sharing an Amazing Life with America!!! You both Rock, what an inspiration for US All!!! Hey Mike, thanks for working with the USAF! I just happened too have helped out them out also!!! Severe Clear Sky's too your Family and Friends!!!

[@marshallsherman4215]

Build the one you’re most excited about building, Mike! We’ll be along for the ride whichever you decide on!

[@sionwilliams295]

That response gets my vote

[@davidsommerfeld2955]

Hot rod please, watching the Scrappy build was great but I’m ready for another aspect of aviation and that involves speed. Enjoy all of your videos. Thanks.

[@richmotion]

I am not into aviation that much, and certainly not a pilot. I love Mike Patey for his commitment, his professionality, his passion and watch every video of him. His videos make me want to accomplish more, be driven and put my heart into projects. Truly an inspiration, both of the Pateys.

[@ThePudgie123]

The Patey's are always inspiring! God bless them!!!

[@bendav]

I don't care which is built - I just am amazed at the building skills and engineering! I'm anxious to see the series on the earlier project (the new STC)!

[@thetexasguntrader1181]

DRACO X 100% while I love the idea of you beating Turbulence is an awesome prospect I just want to see the return of Draco......

[@johnreed5253]

Draco for sure!.. thanks for the interview, 'behind every good man is a better woman '! After following this family for quite some time, it has become very apparent that the key words with them is Love and Respect!

[@singlecom]

Fantastic interview. Perfect people.

[@eddyson2638]

Draco X, Mike, no contest! But looking forward to you breaking your speed records after!

[@KevinSmithAviation]

Excellent episode Dan and Christy, thank you. Can't get much better, two of my favorite KZbin channels together in one. Mike and Chandra are awesome people. Mike sure makes it hard for a guy to choose the next project. Personally I would be good with either, but DracoX is definitely long awaited. Thank you for bringing them on the show again. Keep up the awesome work. Safe sky's. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️

[@conwayv1600]

Mike, Thanks for sharing yet again! Your build series on Draco got me hooked. Then Scrappy knocked it right out of the park. You have inspired me to set a personal goal is to start on a back country plane and either rebuild or scratch build. I have been involved in R&D for a few years and am a Heavy Equipment Technician so this is another branch of my skills to expand because of you, so exciting! Before your build videos I only wanted to be able to fly. I still haven't got my pilots license but that detail will work itself out. Speed is great but because of my personal interest Draco X gets my vote! Your family and Marks family is such a great example for everyone to follow. You have inspired myself and so many other in ways that can't be taught. Well beyond building and flying aircraft. I can't wait to see what you show us next, doesn't even have to be aviation related, you can bet I have watched it within 24 hours of it being released.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope your dreams of building and flying come true.

[@davemusial5621]

look forward to watching / following both builds

[@MaxRunia]

Draco X, but anything you build is cool man. I like your comment about doing something every day. I need to go de-burr some rivet holes

[@j007pace]

We are privileged to get to see any project that Mike shares 😎

[@duanekauffman1818]

Awesome couple! Love them!. Mike I think based on your story of what you had planned on doing with Chanda and your Alaska trip and more, that you should start with Draco X and finish your interrupted plans. Love you guys!!!!.

[@jeffadams1780]

I would love to see DracoX be built next. Thank you for coming to Oshkosh and bringing Scrappy, I enjoyed talking to you. I really do believe that you were born with an engineering degree!!! Jeff Adams

[@mgbatie]

Both, but Draco X first. Keep up the effort for all of us out here. You are part of the reason I am still passionate about aviation at 52. In fact I just soloed last week. Can't wait to meet next year.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Congrats on the solo!! 🎉 My mom was licensed at 53, so I’m all for it! Best wishes in finishing up you PPL!

[@mikeratcliff1446]

Thank you for sharing this video and for hosting it too. I shared this video with my large family not for the content of EAA or airplanes but for the family aspect of life and making sure family is first and is important, even in the mix of family business.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Thank you so much, what a nice compliment. All my best to you.

[@mikeratcliff1446]

@@ChandraSlyFoxPatey Thank you. You and Mike seem so genuine and really have your priorities in the right order. That’s the same as my wife and I with our 6 children. I wanted them to hear it from someone else besides us. I truly hope they watch it. Blessings to you and Mike. Love the videos.

[@jdeuschle8169]

Dear Mike & Chandra, i love watching to see a wonderful couple. Wish you all the best for the future an stay on your projects. best wishes from Germany

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Hot Rod Racer. But Draco X is also fun. I learn so much from this pair. Truly inspirational.

[@shawnmts7109]

Thank you, perfect timing, I needed this. Wholesome Life. I'll probably never get it back all that goes with wholesome. My path is pretty much difficult all the time. I use KZbin to keep My perspective on the right track. Scrappy has some gold on it. Touch it think on it. The chest is heavy before setting out on a journey for all the right reasons. The gamble of not achieving one's objective is the only heaviness I fear. Knowing what you bring to society. You make my journey worthwhile. Thanks

[@flynic3]

Awesome interview of an amazing Aviation couple! Thank you for sharing… I know most people will be voting for Draco X, but my vote would be for the Hot Rod Turbulence replacement…. I am anxious to see it racing in the Sport Air league.

[@thehanger3436]

Draco X for sure. I’ve been waiting for Mike to start building the new Draco for so long now. Can not wait to see what he does with the new one.

[@jeremystrout23]

Draco X HAS to be the next build!!! We need that in the sky asap!

[@timg60]

I think off airstrip is covered. I’d love to see the engineering behind a race plane. Hotrod for sure!

[@branchandfoundry560]

Could not agree more!!! We'd really like something new. Then circle back to DracoX, of course ;-)

[@stevenhorney7735]

Great interview of these folks! I came by shortly after you all finished this interview and when you all were talking among yourselves; wished I had been there earlier to see it live! I would love to see the hotrod! But Draco X would be cool as well.

[@Mrsournotes]

I choose…….both! Ok, very impressed with Turbulence, but gotta go with DracoX.

[@jfrankfather]

Draco-X is my vote! For two of the most famous people in our aviation family, I’m so impressed with how humble Mike and Chandra Patey seem. Thank you both for being so genuine and having such good hearts. Thank you Dan and Christy for sharing your love of aviation.

[@57eleven1]

I didn’t know which one I would choose but after hearing Mike say Draco was his favorite plane hands-down, I think Draco X is the one! Love the video. Y’all are the best inspiration with such great character. Thx for all of it

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Thank you, Scott 🤗

[@kendodson4134]

Can’t wait to see Draco X but what a great change of pace to see Mike build a rocket ship! PS: Another great show Dan & Christy!

[@jplumbob]

First I want to say you two are a fantastic couple. It’s so refreshing to see you two interacting and involving the entire family. Second I say Draco X.

[@pandjnixon]

"So long as everyone is OK, the rest is just stuff !" Profound words from Chandra, after Mike ground-looped Draco !

[@danielhepp541]

DracoX would be the ultimate Phoenix project to step up and be better than Draco is your driven style. Waiting to see what you further develop next in the Draco line. Just like you have bumped up Scrappy's airframe twice,not just stopping with it's OK,quest for the best is always going a step forward. My question is when will a Patey craft be in the National Air Museum ??

[@FredWhosDead]

Tough choice, but I think DracoX. Make Draco Great Again!

[@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891]

First I have to say: My choice 100% clear „ Draco X“ Love to see this. Let’s go back to work. Love this awesome charming family. Mike is so blessed with his family and wonderful wife. Looked in the faces of both while talking. Seeing this proud and respect to each other, the love and warmth. So blessed beautiful. A lot to learn and take from this attitudes. Thank you.

[@its4michael]

Thanks for the great interview. The Patey's are awesome folks. What great examples of aviation and families! I'm thinking Draco x should be named PHOENIX !!

[@aviationled_mmix]

You guys are just so inspiring and unbelievably kind and down to earth. I just love the fact that you’ve been together for going on 30 years and you’re still like two teenagers in love. It’s your fantastic relationship that’s obviously kept you both so young. Mike, you certainly hit the Jackpot with Chandra and I’m sure Chandra will say the same about you. For many of us, we’ve hit the Jackpot having you both and your family, extended family and friends, all contributing to the improvement of aviation 👍 Thanks a million guys for all that you do 🙏 … and oh yes, Draco X 😉 Ps - Chandra, I still think you found the fountain of youth when Mike was digging those holes for you know what 😉 , you’re still the spitting image of that 19 year old in your wedding photo, just remarkable 💪

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

You’re so kind. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@tristanismyboy]

Draco X please without a doubt!!!! Mike Patey is such a huge asset to aviation, thank you Mike for all you do.

[@g0fvt]

Draco X, without a doubt, the positivity from Mike's channel is amazing. I am probably strange, I have no interest in flying but I love the engineering.

[@mattgirgenti3595]

Love seeing Mike & Chanda. Just good people through and through. Project wise, as much as Draco X sounds awesome, I think "I feel the need. The need for speed!". Scrappy can hold down the STOL and off field urges for a bit. Turbulence needs a big brother ...

[@hillcrestannie]

Build what your heart tells you too build . I love y’all’s story and your comment to family. May GOD continue to bless you and your family.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Love Mike & Chandra! The Americans that every American should strive to be. GREAT STUFF, Dan & Christy! Much appreciated! 🍻

[@MrChevyman962000]

Draco Hot rod x... lol I just enjoy your enthusiasm on your builds. I'll be happy seeing either project getting underway.

[@davidrucinski]

Hot Rod Racer! Draco was absolutely great to watch but I would love to learn the differences between building a slower plane vs something strictly built for speed. Either way, thank you all for being this content to the surface! I wish I could help Mike build a plane!

[@mikefrandsen8897]

The question is not which I would like to see you work on next but how fast can you finish it so you can get to the other one. Anything coming from the Patey's will be awesome and we will be glued to KZbin anxiously awaiting the next episode.

[@johnm-qm1lg]

Draco X please. Or, anything else you wish to present. Love your channel. I always share each episode with my 100 year old ex-private pilot Dad. We have lots of fun discussing everything you do.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

That’s amazing and makes me so happy that you can enjoy that together.

[@H2R5GSXR]

I can't finish a two part model But able to overhaul engine or rebuild a rudder. Your energy blows my mind. I was impressed by your Wilga landing and now addicted to you channel Mike.

[@L2FlyMN]

Buckled nose gear upon a harder than expected landing, & flipping upside-down, then seeing the damages of that machine, after you get out, is a sickening feeling, & is indescribable! 😫 A consoling hug, goes out to everyone that has ever had to go through that! Your not alone!!!❤️😢

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

WOW! I’m glad you’re okay. 🙏🏼

[@russellworman2899]

DracoX is my first choice but I wouldn't be disappointed with a speed demon either!

[@autopilotthroughlife]

Great interview, I think Mike has mastered the bush plane genre and would love to see a hot rod style plane this time around. I wouldn't be upset with a DracoX though. I can only imagine what cool upgrades he would do.

[@kylekienow8966]

Draco x!!! Mike has been very insperatonal for me. I don't fly yet but just built a mini airboat from scratch. all the drive relates to an experimental aircraft built from a 25hp Kohler homemade gear reduction, intake manifold, exhaust,engine stand, rigging, rudder, hull, and trailer all out of aluminum. The back to work attitude is so catchy! Funny it was a cue before it became a well known phrase. "Back to work" !!!

[@keifersdavis]

Mike, thanks for all you do for the aviation and your inspiration for the young and old alike. Although both projects are great, Draco needs to be a Phoenix and fly again.