How To Make a

[@johnwighton]

Some people think part of Mike’s videos are speeded up. Naa, that’s how he does things so fast. Another method for one off carbon parts is to 3D print then wrap with a ply or two of CF cloth.

[@mtyquinn6]

LOVE YOUR ENERGY!!! LOL "Co-pilot top skin" (on a tandem aircraft) - funny in my mind... back to work!

[@brandonb417]

Ok, the vertical sanding block was super awesome!!

[@ronbuckner8179]

Cheapest way? Simple have Mike build it and tell him you you've tried three times already on your own. Works everytime. "It was really easy" - "It took several hours" Oh, and Mike has never mentioned this but he also does all the music interlude stuff we're listening too also. He plays all the instruments (at the same time I'm told). Just thought you should know.

[@rocketsurgeon4876]

Mike is getting very creative in his places to put sandpaper

[@markweber2958]

Thanks mike...my autistic son and I sit out on the tarmac at monroe airport in nc. He is 17..and I just got him a radio so we can listen to all of the pilots...you are awesome with your explanation of everything you do...if you come to the air show in November we would love to meet you....and scrappy..

[@daltonwatson5839]

I was just watching the last couple draco videos of the crash .. I keep my new mini draco ornament hanging up and it will hang all year long

[@FredWhosDead]

I never considered how ice can lock up the control surfaces by filling the clearance gap. There is so much to learn from your videos.

[@HellgrunEngineering]

Great video for all the young fabricators!

[@mikercflyer7383]

Mike. There is no other channel that I am waiting to see as much as your channel. I hope I have enough time in me to see many more. God bless.

[@davidrobins4025]

Mike, your clear, simple description of how to make a "one-off" part from carbon fiber is really appreciated. Once again, I enjoyed seeing how you solve an issue. Thanks for all you do for private aviation.

[@Jutilaje]

Every time you see a notification of a new Patey video, you drop what you're doing and watch it. It's just what you do. Lol

[@bkoczur]

Mike, Thanks for the description of why to keep control surface gaps appropriate for ice conditions. There is also an instance of a prototype plane having a fatal testing crash due to this gap being too tight, and higher G wing flex gaming the control surface. Our community has an empty place setting at Christmas Dinner table because of this quest for tighter tolerance on a GA production plane. Here's the rub, everyone who designed, built and tested this part were the best and brightest. Tighter tolerances are to approached by the amateur builder with caution. Sometimes, it's not worth it.

[@Mike7478F]

Thanks for sharing Mike. Development never sleeps with you.

[@GunnarLof]

Just as I woke up in Norway! Perfect start on a Saturday... 👍

[@randomresearch8494]

Thank you Mike! Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have you on YT, sharing your knowledge and techniques. A treasure. This - and Sampson Boat Co - my two favorite channels :)

[@tonyhindle8099]

Completely different, but so much the same!! Love them both.

[@chris_1337]

Ditto!

[@darkwing4475]

Yup

[@kylekafka6636]

Couldn't have said it any better myself

[@Pedro5antos_]

Awesome! Best content on YT You see Mike's video notification you click it, it's that simple hahaha

[@ricandes]

I love it when you put out a new video. Thanks Mike, I know you are a very busy man.

[@cheagle464]

I'm not a pilot but I've watched your build of Scrappy and saw some of Draco's. Also we had a news spot about you and your brother helping somebody out with a flight. So Howdy from wintery (f***ing) cold North Dakota! 🤪

[@nordford9854]

Hi Mike. I watch your movies and I am a fan. Skrappy is great!!!. But my heart is with PZL Wilga 2000 Draco !!! I miss the action in the air with Draco. Hope to see in the air again. Greetings from Poland ps Interesting fact: Polish pilots do not say just Wilga, but Mrs. Wilga:)

[@SteFly]

Glider pilots are even more crazy about sealing all the gaps!

[@arcanondrum6543]

Indeed. It's the kind of thinking that belongs in engineering. The wrench heads "solve" every problem with more power.

[@marijnjc]

Yes. tape the wings, stabilizer and the canopy before a race.

[@heinzketchup3323]

@@marijnjc Though the canopy taping is looked down upon for safety reasons.

[@FeralRabbit]

Thank you for the education MP!!!

[@bradybergen3837]

Just wanted to let you know that I'm BLAMING YOU for the influence!! I just got my PPL and bought my own project airplane that Im gonna have flying in the next couple months 😜🤠 Keep up the good work 😁

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

That’s amazing! CONGRATULATIONS!! ✈️

[@F1fan007]

For most, just building any airplane would be a heck of an accomplishment, and we would tend to keep it as is. You, however, see something you would like to change and go for it with gusto! Holy Toledo! Thank you for being a huge inspiration to us all! The music at 6:00 and 16:20 is ARRRSOME!!

[@josiatokirina1788]

The only gap I want to fill/shorten, is the one between this video and your next video! Thank You for the great lesson. I look forward to some Scrappy flying videos as well.

[@legend7ify]

Yes, the time gap is excruciating.

[@flipflopflyeralsibi2351]

All of our Banner planes had Gurney Flaps..Might be a good try for you as well..I sugested this to Moline..he is useing them on his 170...Love the show..

[@FixLife119]

I thought my brain was pretty full but I think Mike is running at a dangerous PSI inside his scull. Dude thinks of everything!!! Much love Mike!

[@cetszrogezrg]

I would die to have a father like yourself. Love all the work you do, keep it up!

[@VladimirTheLeadHead]

Mike I’ve gotta say that you are far beyond what I would call an inspiration. There needs to be a new word made to describe what you are brother. Boy did I miss my calling by 1,000 miles , I tell ya. LOL. I can watch these videos a hundred times and they never get boring. Keep up with the great and exciting projects. Now “BACK TO WORK” !!!!

[@phillipperkins1548]

Every man's dream, 3 inches longer.......... Ailerons! Love your work Mike!

[@groachslayer]

Stats on this video are amazing. At the time I'm writing this: 4.7k likes, zero dislikes, 47k views all within a day with 270k subs. Those ratios are outstanding, and really shows how much these videos are LOVED! Keep it up brother!

[@ryanfish5409]

I think you should put a “carbon fiber starter kit” on your website. Some easy project piece for us all to build, with all the necessary materials. I’m ready to try something, just scared to order bulk materials.

[@bkoczur]

My son's junior high robotics team can watch this, and add it to their bag of tricks ( and budget projections). Thanks!

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

4:48...It's heartening to see some of the same tools in your shop that I have in mine....I use the same paper plates.😂 BTW...Glad to have 'ya back.

[@petenewport544]

Passed my ppl checkride today 🎉🎉🎉🎉, then went back to work, so what better way to unwind and celebrate after a long great day then with a new Mike Patey vid 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 can’t get enough Keep em coming Mike. P.s Ron if you ever want a day off the tools with Mike (not that you’d want to) I’ll happily stand in for you. Keep up the great work guys !

[@allenrunyon5878]

Mike; I have never been in an airplane, I've never had any desire to fly. Watching You and Your passion for flying has really given me a interest in aircraft. Watching You build Scrappy has been really awesome. Keep up the great work that You are doing. You are truly an inspiration.

[@skiplambert4693]

Mike, I hope you never get bored! Because we would really miss your videos! Let's get to work!!!

[@deanmiles3505]

Hi Mike and Mark, I thought I would start off by thanking you both for what you did for the people who were stranded for Christmas. I unfortunately don't remember were I saw it, but you and Mark were named for volunteering your time, and aircraft to get people home that had their flights canceled without warning. You are such exceptional people. I hope that you and your family had a great Christmas, with a better new year to follow. Take care, Be safe.

[@HIllCarver]

Mike, 5 yr a&p here just learning to work with carbon in my home garage and this video was invaluable! Truly a hero of mine. If your ever in portland, id love to meet you! Bring that PC12! Free food and lodging here always. Bring Ron!

[@michaelwilliamsd.o.5006]

You have made such a huge contribution to the world of aviation! And you are a nice guy........Thank you. Run for President!!!!

[@fish7078]

I have been hunting a lot on the south side of Utah lake this year. It has be fun to watch all of these planes fly over.

[@tealcheif1949]

Thanks for the inspiration Mike, your Enthusiasm is contagious. I was changing the fuel my Jeep and took a break for lunch and watched your video. got me motivated to finish the job! Back to work!

[@Slugg-O]

Not only do I enjoy Mike's skill and enthusiasm, I really like how he dives head first into a project with no fear of the impossible. Where others might say it can't be done Mike invents solutions for the impossible on the fly (no pun intended), and he's gotten so damn good at it that I don't think he allows himself to consider any other option.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@Slugg-O]

@@ChandraSlyFoxPatey I would bet my next paycheck that the words "can't" and "impossible" are NOT in his vocabulary. They are an open door for excuses - and would have no place in his playbook. Imagine for a moment what mankind would have accomplished by now if those words never existed. We would be snow skiing on Mars by now. I have tremendous respect for Mike and all that he has done.

[@jeremystrout23]

Thanks for the continued inspiration, Mike! Now, Back to Work!

[@workerdroid290]

Mike, you continue to be an inspiration. Interesting, intelligent and such a great work ethic. A loving family man and a genius engineer. Bless you and take care.

[@Marfoogled.Bar.Brewing]

Mike, I'm wondering if you can use computer to design a Ultralight version of Scrappy?? I wish I could build a Ultralight Scrappy for doing Search & Rescue here in Washington state..

[@amytaylor3864]

Hello there 👋👋 how are you doing today? I hope you are having a good day God, bless you!!!💗

[@Utahforrest]

Thanks so much for this video. I’ve loved watching you work with carbon fiber and the tutorial is something thousands of builders will use for years to come.

[@lancer2204]

Ahhhh, nice update! And a big FU to YT for the lack of notification!

[@mikesmoviesz666]

I got my Spars today. Thank you! I love them!

[@mp6756]

I just have to say what a down to earth guy Mike is. He owes no one the time and or effort he puts into this content that inspires so many people. It's kinda weird to be honest because nowadays people just don't take the time to help fellow humans. For that I say Thank you

[@tomcoryell]

It’s good to see you using the supplied air setup while sanding.

[@pauljoseph8338]

Yes, good that he’s wearing a respirator. During the Draco build, he was cutting and sanding carbon fiber with nothing on his face.

[@puremaga17]

Coof proof? :p

[@HangGlidingSouthAfrica]

Mike you're a machine... a living legend. Thanks for keeping the spirit of aviation alive. ;)

[@aerialimagesbydoug5733]

Thanks Mike . Great video , very informative !

[@michaelconnolly3960]

You just shipped my very own piece of scrappy! Can’t wait to have it on my desk. You Patey’s are awesome keep it up!!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Man scrappy is a tank....it is also an engineering marvel.

[@Paramoteurpilot]

Mike 'I can't leave things alone' Patey. Quelle suprise? Keep doing the insane engineering Mike, you're brilliant.

[@Jim_Austin]

Watching one of these videos is always a great learning experience. Thanks!

[@eastendmafia]

Could you do a full length video of just going up in the pattern with scrappy? That video would break the internet.

[@robbrown5551]

6:25 for anyone new here, this isn’t sped up, that’s how fast Mike actually works.

[@legend7ify]

when I watch the second and subsequent times, I go to 75% to understand things. So glad to get another update from this busy man.

[@jimlantry4806]

Man is a Machine.

[@SailorJohn34]

Work fast, fly slow...

[@euge963]

And yet I still watch it at 2x lol

[@jetblastjim]

17:12 love how you find flat surfaces and find a way to use them as tools. lol

[@davidrobins4025]

Mike, this is very useful information on making a one off carbon fiber part. Availability of the parts used to make the desired part might change the cost, but not by much. I always enjoy your videos with the explanations you detail. Thanks for the good clear video and sound.

[@reign114]

Saturday morning Scrappy video! Oh yes!!!!

[@stihlnz]

Mike good on you using the sucky motor welder type respirator. Some of those fine particles are bad as for lungs / eyes. As for your mentorship for people building planes, theres 11,000 people who appreciate that, a lot of Kama in your bank account

[@earthsciteach]

Thank you for the tips! You are such a wealth of information and inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@justinninke6405]

This was an excellent video Mike, very informative. Thanks for your efforts!

[@Rmaia3d]

Very interesting comment on the icing over gaps problem! I never thought about it, but yeah, makes total sense and being aware of it can be a life saver!

[@richardraschke6143]

Mike, the video was just in time, My grandson and I were having Scrappy withdrawls. We were both excited to see new video. Excellent video wished you had shown a little more on the rivet work in such tight areas. The carbon fiber molds have me thinking about projects of my own. We will be watching for the next video. Thank you.

[@marcuswhonea]

Mike you do a great job making complex 3d design production into as simple of a explication as possible. Keep the experimental info coming.

[@Masongoh]

your work needs to be featured on netflix, awesome and interesting content!

[@driver-bronkocrafterchuneg4h8t]

Good afternoon, Mike! I watch your reports with admiration! Ingenious engineering solutions and, very importantly, their implementation! Good luck! Sincerely, Sergey

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Yes, more please. Thank You! 👍🏻

[@dave20thmay]

Never thought that Draco could be bettered, but now I really like Scrappy, what an amazing bit of kit. Wish our Spitfire Mk26a was finished and ready to fly, maybe some time soon.

[@realulli]

Back to work! ;-) SCNR

[@shardul9197]

This channel is absolute gem 💎.. love from 🇮🇳

[@PhilG999]

You just gave me an idea! I need to make a front air dam for my '76 Monza. When the '80 Spyders came out I bought one of the OE replacements and put it on. Worked great for many years. Unfortunately they're Polyurethane and it finally crumbled! However I have a bunch of 1/4" pink foam insulation that I was planning to Epoxy Fiberglass and just make one. I got a great deal on a block of fanfold that had been sitting at HD for a while because it had one corner crunched. I finally asked the Manager what he'd take for it. I got it for $12.50 instead of the $25.00 it would be normally! I've been making foam and packing tape R/C airplanes out of it for a few years and I still have about half of it left! Gonna have to look into making a Carbon air dam. Maybe make a mold and do a run of them... ;)

[@aciagriculturalconstructio2264]

I was just lying in bed designing new parts for my plane so I got up and here's a new video! I will say my new bushings for the rudder in the 801 zenith are not nearly as exciting.

[@RCnerd74]

Thanks Mike for sharing. Can use some of your ideas for my RC Scrappy project. Still working on the double wishbone suspension. Progress looks good so far😊 Looking forward to more Scrappy videos. Take care. Greetings from Switzerland

[@citizenblue]

There are a lots of rc pilots, myself included, that would love to see a Scrappy RC build! Any chance you are gonna share it on socials?

[@RCnerd74]

@@citizenblue Just check the first videos of the build on my channel. Currently working on the double wishbone suspension. My build is on early stage... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGawYZZ6qaelbNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHi0k62Hr8aMbq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5DRqmZqhrudhtE kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmmXoaatjKZpg68

[@daddydavo8357]

The topic of gaps and sizing is super interesting, I recently read that the SR-71 blackbird had to contend with extreme heat from the speed-friction that its fuel tanks would leak on the tarmac, but once up and flying, the tanks would expand and would seal perfectly. It just needed a cheeky mid-flight refuelling before venturing across any unmentioned borders...

[@Alex-xh1zi]

I love the big brain design tips like adding the 1 degree kick on the riveted edge to keep it flat and the shim on the trailing edge so the overall sheet thickness can be lower. I have filed these away in my smooth brain for future use.

[@Koolteer]

Mike, I really love your energy. Your brilliance and your skills. But at this moment, I would really like to see Scrappy fly.

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Hello from Minnesota!! Keep doing the short classes on how you make parts!! Soooo helpful and give us the confidence to try it ourselves!! Thanks for all you do for our aviation family !!!!

[@roguesrt]

I love how someone who’s doing extremely well in life has the mentality to help with budget projects. What a legend!

[@user-vo2ss6ej9n]

While not as cheap/quick as this process, you can also vacuum bag pink foam in a wet layup, and it also works with resin infusion. Thats how i build RC plane wings off my cnc hotwire. I did trials of wet layup vs infusion and the insulation foam doesnt draw up resin in an infusion. Nice part is you can use a light mist of super 77 to lay up everything dry ahead of time if you do an infusion. Definitely a cool method to do a quick and cheap mold though!

[@steveroberts5184]

Mike , how about a run down on what you've had to do to satisfy the FAA on the build and the subsequent mods?

[@Carstuff111]

So, I have seen first hand what a (mostly) stock Piper Cub can do.... I got to see first hand at an airshow in Oklahoma a J3 Cub being hovered off the ground....seeing modded Cubs, and having a decent understanding of aerodynamics myself, this project has been epic to watch. The fact you have been able to fly so slow and keep the plane that level is amazing, I remember how much nose up it took in a good headwind with the (mostly) stock J3 Cub to fly slow and hover it off the ground. People talk about how much they love modern aircraft, I myself am obsessed with the SR-71.....but the fact the Cub is so adaptable after all these years and is still very much a hands on, analog aircraft.....it is glorious. Old, does not mean, obsolete :)

[@6stostormo]

Tanks from Svizzerland

[@Project2Aero]

Makin it look easy as always! Cool stuff sir👍

[@kevdupuis]

Nice update Mike, glad to see the little lesson on component gaps it was really stressed when I started helping out and learning tin smithing on a couple of warbird restorations at a private collection.

[@ludwigrieger7556]

Thanks for the part showing us how to make a carbon part. Always learning, like the look of the new flaps and ailerons, cant wait to see how they work. Stay blessed and may you and your family enjoy a prosperous love filled and blessed 2022.

[@AviationFacts10]

Finally !!! We got you back. Must be playing with Scrappy lot.

[@chanceym6000]

The music in this episode was top notch

[@shanewyman9419]

Nice seeing another video. This one was very educational and now I want to try to mold a cooling shroud for my paramotor using these methods! Keep up the good work!

[@EasyAnderson]

Thanks Mike... another great video! Appreciate you sharing and teaching!

[@TreeLBollingTreeMan]

Best to you in 2022!

[@ednesbit2988]

So good to see you back I just got my ipad replaced my house burned to the ground November 7th I lost everything I own my Harley my antique mustang my boat I fish for big blue fin tuna I crawled out on fire almost lost my life I was burned really bad these videos are a god send they help keep my mind of a life changing tragedy thank you so much for sharing your passion with us who love to fly great video

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Oh no, that’s terrible and completely devastating. I’m so sorry for your losses but relieved you survived. All my best to you for recovery.

[@righthandy6526]

good to see you again--don't be a stranger--love these projects

[@JeffGillis1]

Holly guacamole Mike, wow! So you've seemingly exceeded even the MENSA folks and pushed the envelope into a new category called Davinci Mode. Why would I not be surprised that the auto track starting @ 06:00 is you, Mark and Ron jamming in between working to unwind? An amazing video chock full on engineering and aviation wisdom. Thoroughly extraordinary.

[@thetexianpatriot2201]

I forgot how much I enjoyed Saturday morning Scrappy videos. Great to see everything coming along. Happy New Year Mike!

[@mithrandir1313]

I have used .006" and .014" Mylar as a caul sheet for similar one-off parts... demolds well and makes a nice surface... Another good practice: if you are wetting out .5 pounds of cloth... only use .5 pounds of mixed epoxy...

[@NusaCat]

For some reason I never thought of using a vertical post as a sanding board. I'm going to use that trick!

[@bgmd0104]

Thanks again! You get me so pumped when I see a new video drop!

[@Finn-McCool]

10:47 I'm not sure if you made it clear or not. But you need a contact glue that will not melt foam! The 3M "spray 77" and "Spray 90" are great products. But make sure to test and / or read in order to avoid a fail. 👍🏼

[@PC9JEFF]

Elmer's contact spray works well and doesn't attack the foam.

[@arcanondrum6543]

Thank you both.