What you DON'T know - RedBull Bullseye Landing! Behind the scenes look - Never before seen footage!

[@greghenry713]

MIke, we know you’re busy and don’t put out a lot of content compared to other KZbinrs, but when you do it’s freaking gold!! Thank you for sharing this video!!

[@Mr_Z_Man]

Mike, I love the fact that you and the team didn't take a dangerous risk and were ok with shutting down the attempt that day. You rely on the physics, math, data, etc. to ultimately drive your decisions which is why you and others like you are making such huge contributions to aviation.

[@williamstrachan]

Absolutely amazing. The decision was in seconds, and everyone involved got behind it, even though it was a monumental effort to co-ordinate the entire support team and area preparation, as well as approvals etc. This whole endeavour was taken so seriously, and makes the achievement of the actual landing so much bigger - it isn't something you can just fuck around and do, it is on the absolute edge.

[@pappaflammyboi5799]

It was still a dangerous risk. Most likely a maneuver that less than 0.001% of pilots would dare take.

[@donwier2072]

As Mike Rowe says, "safety third". That’s honesty. There have been several situations now where Mike Patey is involved in something where he and/or others could be seriously hurt. This video is a stark contrast to the DRACO incident that was shared as a learning experience, telling us he shouldn’t have been out there that day, taking unnecessary risks. But that’s exactly what this was. Yes, there is a place for taking chances and risks to advance, it’s what got us to where we are today. But let’s at least be honest about it.

[@josiatokirina1788]

This is a perfect example why even the best pilots can crash when flying around and close to mountains! The unexpected power of the wind as it moves over irregular objects.

[@josiatokirina1788]

@@GigaVeliki Unfortunately not all pilots are skilled "best" pilots, because of two important factors. Lack of practice and inability to handle challenging wind conditions or mechanical failure!

[@danmcburney3247]

Been flying for 46 year's, from a 421 to ultralights, extremely short strips to big runways. I understand this one and NO WAY I'd try it !!! Congrats to everyone involved !!! Completely unbelievable ❤❤

[@shaunroberts9361]

Mike your the GOAT of all time when it comes to Engineering...& Building planes.... A friggin Amazing...

[@turtlestomper3012]

You’re the goat of brown nosing. There are many many smarter engineers.

[@nevsart5884]

Mike, you’re amazing! You were obviously the magic ingredient….. Luke and yourself had an incredible chemistry, if only we could bottle what you and Luke have, the world would be a far better place! Keep it up, you’re an inspiration to so many!

[@GlideYNRG]

Can only imagine the challenges this poses to helicopter pilots let alone a Cub. Thank you Mike. Really appreciate what you share with the world and letting us into your hanger. You don't have to but you do, getting aviation out there.

[@joshcarter-com]

That was my thought, too: what about the helo pilots who are supposed to use this pad? It seems like the worst possible design for them. I’d love to hear from a helo pilot who deals with building landings.

[@coope42]

@@joshcarter-com Helo pilots are a different group of breeds all together, from landing the back end of a chinook on a building in the mountains, to putting a helo on the back of a destroyer in the waves it's insane stuff.

[@derekrausch3499]

I was thinking the same thing! I bet landing a helicopter could get exciting.

[@arthurvilain7270]

A helicopter would have one major advantage over the cub in this case : it doesn't need a minimum headwind to be able land on the pad. With low wind speed, the turbulences caused by the building aren't as big a deal. It does sound very restrictive for a building right next to the sea though. Also given that the landing pad is hanging on the side of the building rather than on top of it, the helicopter may have to enter a hover out of ground effect on the approach ?

[@drheaddamage]

Looks like that's about the worst place to put a helipad with all those unpredictable winds.

[@Mr.Alternity]

Fr. My teacher had us watch this for our A-Project. It seems idiotic. I guess they just want a challenge to look good.

[@BarelySqueakinBy]

Thank you for a look behind the scenes. Everything you do has way more layers than anyone realizes. You are a legend!

[@stejac51]

... Mike your absolutely correct about the wind effects around the Burj Al Arab ... I spent many years (25+) flying helicopters in the Dubai & Abu Dhabi area (am now retired) and have landed on that deck a few times ... though with a Multi Engined Helicopter the techniques are a little different ... there is always a certain amount of "Pucker Factor" involved with any Ridge or Pinnacle landing ... your video ... takes me back ... EXCELLENT efforts all around ... CHEERS.

[@av8bvma513]

PFOTS! Haha! "Pucker Factor Off The Scale!"

[@gniawd]

I always love seeing how much effort goes into the redbull stunts

[@ryanthomas2472]

Hearing all that, I'm not sure I'd even land on that pad in a helicopter. There goes that bucket list item I was never going to do anyway!

[@scottwatson5767]

I still get chills every time i watch the awesome landing, Pure GOLD!!!

[@timbuchholtz3904]

Such an epic project! Enjoyed, the behind the scenes footage.

[@keepingitreal6793]

WOW! Simply unbelievable! Luke is truly a man of steel! His flying skills combined with his incredible nerves of steel is amazing. Congrats to Mike, Luke and all who made this an incredible stunt. Cheers!

[@RC_Adam]

What a great behind the scenes look at a piece of aviation history.

[@twoborders]

Story was just as good as the landing. ❤🎉

[@paulbade3566]

I agree. This story is just begging to be made into a book. Whoever does it should not neglect to describe and explain the engineering considerations that fed the decisions at each step - Mike's inclusion of those details went a long way to providing understanding of the challenge.

[@RealRickCox]

Wow. I thought I had followed this stunt closely. There was so much more I didn’t know. Thanks for sharing this Mike!

[@francisconti9085]

Mad respect for what CAN be done, and when it SHOULDN'T be done.. I do some crazy things in tight places with RC planes. What an insane project, windshear or turbulence on short final or at touchdown, the invisible enemy.. The mortal danger involved with this project and insane structure, with ludicrously challenging turbulence characteristics..wow! I had my worries flying my RC STOL plane(origional model of Eflite Timber) into a tight pinacle lookout @ my local park..had to clear a 330° surrounding 4' wall and land cleanly within the "available" 20' circle, bordered foreward 180° by structure and trees..through variable turbulence. Missed approaches were full power 180° "baulk" @ full flaps, backwards "over shoulder" to the "dropoff side of the cliff" for unobstructed recovery BEFORE passing wall. "Stepping" down approaches was tedious but educational! The "bump" & wake turbulence over the wall had to be dealt with..a moderately steep powered approach and chop of power with agressive rotation to 2pt landing worked .. *I was successfully "done" upon my first and only ever landing there!* Not trying that again! Bravado be damned, my little electric 59" foam plane deserves credit for forgiveness and performance!

[@GaryMCurran]

Mike, you always have the best videos! Thank you for posting this. Of course, I guess the majority of us didn't know the 'behind the scenes' on this story. I'm looking forward to updates on the planes you're building, if Scrappy gets a constant speed prop, the house and everything else you're doing. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@johnmichaelkarma]

I'm impressed by how little room for error there is from when the tires barely clear the edge of platform to when they must touch it.

[@CuriousAldo]

If there is anyone ever to walk this Earth to get things done, it’s you Mike! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sophiejaysstuff4026]

Thanks for the back story, didn't know about the one attempt. 🛩🛩🛩🛩🛩🛩🛩

[@jmwarden1]

Mike, that has to be the best and most dangerous video that RedBull, Luke, and You have ever thought of and doing. WOW

[@horseshoe182]

wow, thanks to mike ,luke and red bull. that was fricking INSANE!!! it blew my mind. the timing on the landing was incredible, i watched it on slow mo. clever pilot!!

[@nanookdan]

STILL amazed by the engineering and planning that made this possible. Thanks for the video Mike!

[@shanekennethjamesaustin3949]

Mark Patey (and team) You are LEGENDS!

[@capnpete1154]

I've tried this numerous times on MSFS and failed each time. Hats off to you guys for doing it for real! NO ONE else could've pulled it off!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

What a cool story! Thank you for your hard work, and perseverance!

[@AmericaCanAlwaysDoBetter]

I’m super excited to find out what Mike has been doing with his plane builds!

[@wojciechkowalewski5848]

Łukasz Czepiela "Luke" is a master. Great, sharp teamwork. Knowledge, experience and intuition of Mike Patey. Congratulations Gentleman!

[@AndyHoltOutdoorUniversity]

What a great tribute to an unbelievable effort! The entire team deserves the upmost in accolades. BRAVO!

[@landonloafman1188]

Please Mike Patey, just come clean already! Nobody can do everything that you do unless they were Tony Stark ....just admit it publicly already! Mike Patey you are IRONMAM. What an impressive individual! Amazing content and life!

[@louisfkoorts5590]

Appreciated. Thank you Mike and crew.

[@eriklindgren5870]

Great back story and only makes the feat that much more amazing!!! Thx for the magic.

[@GeorgeEmperor]

dangerous but for that it was wonderful. flying is already like that, you can see that there was a lot of work behind it, it was a great team, Mike was the soul of the team

[@rickhale7028]

Mike, Gripping feelings of intensity, excitement, happiness from from this video. Having an immense passion for flying, especially this kind of flying are selfcare moments of escape, as I continue to someday achieving my very own carbon cub in retirement. Thank you, Aloha!

[@trumpwatch9700]

Amazing story. Being a private fixed wing pilot, a hang glider pilot, & a sailplane pilot, this is an insane story with all the hallmarks of the greatest feats every performed. Phenomenal attention to detail & preparation is always what makes the difference. Safety first & safety last!

[@AKjohndoe]

Guy is actually a really good story teller! Awesome 🎉

[@RobertMacCready]

That was one of the most amazing videos I've ever seen on youtube.

[@rosswalters56y]

So awesome to see this update ... very interesting to see how much effort went into this record

[@grantnyenes3742]

Fantastic, just never realised how much work went into this, and how lucky you had to be!

[@joelrainey1979]

it's awesome to see how much work went into that one landing, good job Luke and Mike and the red bull folks

[@kurtboginski507]

You RULE Mike! Outstanding! Looking forward to more of your amazing creations.

[@stoneytruettinstruct]

There is ALWAYS more to your projects than anyone realizes. Thank you for sharing the background. I am now excited to see what is going on with SCRAPPY!!!

[@chadhulsizer]

Great video Mike! AND THE BEST PART IS THE MENTION OF WORKING ON PLANES AND SEEING THE WHITE WILGA IN THE BACKGROUND WITH PARTS ON THE GROUND! DRAKO 2.0 IS IN THE WORKS HELL YEA!

[@rsradiofreq]

This was incredible commentary! Thank you for sharing this!

[@30Higgins]

Mike, Luke and the entire staff you have done an incredible job. As a retired off-shore helicopter pilot I know how strange can be the wind on an elevated helipad and obviously much more strange with a fixed wings.😮 Congratulations 👍👏👌

[@kr6dr]

Most excellent! Looking forward to more from you.

[@valk321]

Absolutely Amazing. I was part of the construction team back in the 90s and thought it would be scary enough for helicopters, but an Airplane-wowsers. The Building and the Government of DXB continue to create and back the impossible, then turn it into reality. I so love DXB and Red Bull.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

That’s amazing! What a fun build for you to have helped on. And you’re correct, it’s a challenge even for a heli. They have to meet certain criteria and training requirements to land on it.

[@AmericaCanAlwaysDoBetter]

This is a fascinating behind-the-scenes.

[@solutions4691]

Thank You!!! Mike and Mark for all you do and giving back to so much to so many. Take care my friends!!! Fly on🛩

[@chadbobby]

Thank you for Sharing !!!! This brings tears to my eyes....

[@xfirehurican]

That Cub is a prime candidate for a display slot in the National Air and Space Museum. BRAVO ZULU!

[@bradhines4137]

Learning the full story. Goosebump worthy.

[@leahholland6272]

Impressed by the studies and safety precautions! Great work.... I took my gliders training in a valley area with 3 different wind patterns along our field. We'd typically have a headwind at each end of the runway and a lovely crosswind in the middle. Thankfully the runway was quite long so we could take off with the headwind and just prep for the crosswind midfield. Just dont land long, as the tailwind would make you land even longer!!!

[@alexharman8403]

Those terrific graphics of the wind direction really make this video special - Good Work!

[@joycemoore8135]

Was in Dubai Nov. 22, going back next year, having seen the LZ first hand gives a greater appreciation for the feat that you guys accomplished, WOW! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@luiszavala5094]

"BACK TO WORK!" You're awesome Mike!

[@cjcantrell80]

This is one of the best stories I’ve learned about in a very long time. Insane guts for everyone to pull this off!

[@cabdouch]

Thank you Mike for putting this together. Awesome job and well-deserved success to the team!

[@Singlephase]

This is the Video they should have lead with for this event! So much suspense!

[@Kolbra2004]

All I got to say is this was absolutely incredible! Mike you are an amazing man!

[@travissweeney788]

Right! Wouldn't want to land a chopper in that wind,Mike's just unbelievable,what an example of what a man can do with determination

[@Rick_Cavallaro]

Well done! There was much more to it than I'd realized. And I'm both a pilot and aero engineer (and feeling like a dummy).

[@ba7aaar]

Mike I’m from UAE, I really love what you do, and i appreciate all the work and build you do, I’m planning to build an AIr park and I know I would need county plane for people to purchase from the region, I hope one day we could partner to make this dream come true. Thank you for your content. Keep posting and educating. Omar

[@jseteroff]

The attempt was amazing, all the work you put in brings new meaning to the professional preparation that you and the team put in. The background is every bit as impressive as the actual thing. Your approach to risk management is phenomenal.

[@787ACE-l9i]

HI Mike and team, I watched this slow mo from the plane and I cannot see any down elevator during the landing which suggests the stick was not pushed forwards. You and your team are absolutely fantastic and thank you so much for your brilliant mind, content and hard work! You are one of Life's Superstars!!!!

[@383mazda]

Pushing forward doesn't necessarily mean pushing passed neutral...

[@timmurphy5657]

Thanks Mike, the “Miracle at Dubai” was great! Looking forward to see your new builds.

[@stevekaluf2708]

Ah, the rest of the story! Thanks so much Mike.

[@MikeTheSeeker1961]

❤😮❤😮❤ So much respect for you Mike and how you always put safety ahead of everything else

[@porsche9441987]

Love this! Your knowledge on everything is just astonishing. Can’t wait for the next house update! #BACKTOWORK

[@carlhendricks349]

A lot of respect for you and the Red Bull team. Thanks for sharing!

[@dksaevs]

Mike the back story is just incredible, thanks for sharing it with us!!!

[@KasualKaos]

That had to be one of the hardest "scrub" decisions in aviation history. Knowing what could be accomplished and then having to say no, we're done. I'm so glad there was a second chance. Doing it in one attempt is insane.

[@jamescole1786]

3/27/24..just caught your RedBull 'back story' & preparations for this event! Great job giving us the details. Sooo glad all went well! Excellent attention to details & strict adherence to safety! A+✅️👍💪😊

[@marcus29551]

Amazing content! Thank you for the behind the scenes look….Luke is a Jedi master… zero room for error

[@merlin3921]

Well done guys. Unreal!

[@error.418]

1:53 You say the "airfoil" shape of the building would "pull" the air from the wind into the negative pressure zone on the leeward side of the building, but the reality is that the atmosphere outside the negative pressure zone would _push_ the wind into that zone. It seems pedantic, but I find that helping students model in their head what's actually going on can lead to better problem solving skills in these sorts of situations in various air sports. The short mnemonic is "science doesn't suck" in that with fluids there's always a push, never a pull. This also simplifies thinking about a challenge: from which direction are you being pushed? Great breakdown, this is just sharing some thoughts, not a deep critique or anything, appreciate your work!

[@MrJohnBos]

I love those Carbon Cubs with a big engine. Now that's flying.

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

an amazing bit of airmanship.. amazing planning.. amazing set of balls.. the perfect amount of each.. yes it's an amazing feat .. but that's what amazing people do.. amazing things... just friggin amazing.. but that's what we come to expect from Red Bull and the Pateys..

[@theeToddMcgraw]

Tnx Mike! Those of us who seek to push the envelope All know there is always a video of behind the scenes on how it really went down. Not just the cool thing polished and posted. Thank you for sharing the real with us, it’s how we all learn ❤

[@flyingdundee]

Amazing video, thanks for sharing and for making it happen. Luc’s piloting skills are above comprehension.😍🍁

[@coma13794]

Omg, one of the best videos I've ever seen. It's so much more interesting worth the context of all the planning! The fact that the window ended up being 1 minute is insane. What a great call to hustle on in!

[@golfer1950]

I lived in the UAE for 5 years and my company worked on the building and I have been on the buildings pad. With this in mind the Red Bull landing is an impossible task that man and technology completed. My hat is off to all involved. PS , I was scared just standing on the pad.

[@tin2001]

With the way the wind goes nuts around it, I think it's fair to be afraid while just standing out there. It looks like you'd have plenty of time to reconsider your choices on the way down if you blew off. 😮

[@FredWhosDead]

Great video Mike. I love hearing about the details and all the safety that went into this event. Great job Red Bull Team. When can we get another house video update? :)

[@MikePatey]

Coming soon!

[@rbfish4830]

Absolute perfection hats off to you Mike

[@randysutherland2869]

Thank you Mike I really loved hearing this!

[@bobbob5935]

Thanks, Mike!!

[@markhatch1267]

The most important lesson I have learned in my middle years (I am now 60) is when to say NO! Even when it means disappointing important people. Seven years ago I had to pull the plug on a small business I had started, when it became apparent that my health was not able support a work load that made it profitable. It was really hard to quit something that I and my clients really wanted to do. Thank God I had the grace to understand what was truly important, so I accept my 2nd world life in this 1st world country, so my family can enjoy keeping me around, and I get to learn the value of humility and living a joyful life, using creativity to live on less.

[@anthonywillis5842]

I miss this Guy. Welcome back Mike.

[@seatravel8536]

One phrase for luke...balls of steel

[@CrinosAD]

Thank you for sharing this behind the scenes info!

[@localenterprisebroadcastin5971]

Very impressive. As a helicopter pilot I can attest to how difficult those type of approaches are (even in a helicopter)… when it comes to pinnacle approaches there’s tons of factors to consider and all of them can change in an instant. With this approach specifically there’s a very narrow avenue for success given the shape of the building. Contrary to popular belief, helicopters can’t just hover when and wherever at any altitude, there’s no ground effect to take advantage of on these approaches(until you’re right over the LZ) so your power setting, wind direction and sink rate is CRITICAL or you’ll fall like a rock right into the building 😂… helicopters create an obnoxious amount of wake turbulence in multiple directions, those pillars on the building must be an absolute blast to deal with 💪….looks like you’re pretty much committed once you start your landing 🤘

[@bosenose4837]

This gave me goosebumps! I’ve done those landing so many times in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Knowing the backstory and the absolute insanity surrounding this, is awe inspiring!

[@Joerad1st]

Thanks for sharing this Boss!!

[@lifesizereal]

Wow, I'm glad I watched this! That's so much more impressive when you know how difficult it all was with the conditions and everything.

[@gcrauwels941]

Epic. That dump on the pass was close to being bad.

[@โนรีคอกเบิร์น]

This build and planning is absolute evidence why the FAA & UK CAA must contract Mike to vet all their rules & laws and proposals and to advise on safety critical aspects of aviation. I am a 70 year old self-taught pilot having designed from scratch and built from random bits available at the time, (lawn mower engine and generator engine and hang glider wing (single skin)) proudly having caused no big accidents, thought I understood the various logistics of this complex feet. It was similar to my thoughts but way way more intense than even I had contemplated. Thanks to: RED BULL for doing what they do best (Leading the worlds best) Utter respect to Mike for his knowledge, planning, designs, engineering, honesty, helpfulness and tutoring. I know several legal quallified certified pilots that could'nt comprehend the physics involved to do this. So this video should be in mandatory training to bring the over confident aircraft drivers back down to Earth to try & become pilots.

[@zenmark42]

This story is crazy; it's amazing that Red Bull would put all the money and time into this with such a tiny window of success. Glad they believed in you enough to go through with it. But, yknow, I did it on my first try in MSFS ;) Something tells me the airflow modelling off the building might not be totally accurate though lol.