Scrappy gets a paint Job (Scrappy Bush Plane 23)

[@fabslyrics]

Covered with 500 names ! Mike is a true heart of gold ! What goes around comes around!

[@totallyjonesin]

Hope he has Jonas Marcinko on there.

[@MannyCamRS]

That's why he is so blessed, because he gives back.

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

totallyjonesin Absolutely is.👍🏻

[@brentjohnson6654]

Yes, true heart of Gold!

[@kennapop3]

@@totallyjonesin Is Mark on there? Best Tugs of course, covers that.

[@garrygballard8914]

Mike Patey = KING of Super Cool Air Guys.

[@jimx1169]

Mike, your last flight in Scrappy (20-30 years from now) should be delivering it to the EAA Museum. I can't think of another airplane or builder that better embodies the spirit of EAA and the aviation community in general. Kudos my friend!

[@krysler1490]

Agreed

[@theangrybeaverpilot3973]

Absolutely. Along with Draco X

[@raymondstrom7686]

At least one plane has to go in the Smithsonian-Hazy beside Art Scholl's Chipmunk.

[@michaelrice500]

They should name the damned EAA after Mike.

[@owensparks5013]

Part of me agrees, the other half hopes it gets passed down to one of his kids who in turn rip it apart to make it their own further down the road.

[@adilsonjosefiorotti8341]

Mike, this is absolutely a marvelous work! Congratulations and please take care of your life and your family first. Don't forget the lessons learned with the Draco accident. If It is not OK to start flying, just don't fly. Keep allways Safety First! Best regards from São Paulo-Brazil.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

This is more art than a build. The clear on the carbon is just stunning. An amazing project.

[@kadmow]

Yes he is making a Showplane like none before. One with the Go to match the Show.

[@thomasmalloy874]

agree

[@HuKehrs]

I first started watching your channel about a year ago after seeing a video of Draco in action. I've since made the decision to go back to school and work towards a degree in mechanical engineering. I've got to say, you've been a huge influence on me. Whenever the going gets tough I remind myself of all that you and your brother have built, accomplished, and overcome and it pushes me to keep going. I've always had a fascination with flying and despite having never flown until this past year I find myself striving to learn what goes into the design and building of an high performance bush plane. I just want to say thank you for what you do and keep at it. I can't wait to see Scrappy take flight, and since moving to Arizona maybe there's a chance I'll get the opportunity of seeing it in person. Who knows, maybe I'll end up working for you one day. I can't think of a better way to learn from the best.

[@matthewf1979]

That’s got to be the most beautiful pile of scrap parts in the world.

[@adamsmith5913]

Scrap my ass, it's going to make all the other Bush planes look like a scrap pile.

[@hygrometer]

he will punch you in the face if your carbon looks shatty

[@CrispyOkra]

Isn't the engine the only thing that could be called "scap"? And even that is custom modified by Mike.

[@michaelrice500]

S.C.R.A.P.P.Y. Superb Carbon Renaissance Aviation Professionally Precision YEAH!

[@brothersjames9262]

Awesome Mike I love that you have recognized all those that have help you and put the bug in your head to create scrappy looks so good 😊

[@johnd5805]

When Mike says I love you guys he really means it. That gets lost in today's world for the most part but love will never fail though everything else will.

[@MikePatey]

John D thanks John 🤠❤️🤠

[@johnd5805]

@@MikePatey Your welcome Mike. We love your passion in life.

[@king-o-vetts9899]

Mike, I am seriously considering coming to the High Desert Fly-In, eat a pound of dirt and sleep in my car just to shake your hand. Oh, and if sleeping in my car doesn’t sound like much of a challenge, it’s a Corvette😄

[@rtk4214]

Watching your build has restored my faith in humanity. As a trained engineer having worked across many disciplines and sciences I have become very jaded with the KZbin engineering community. The number of so called experts, engineers, technicians and home builders getting simple math, physics, chemistry, engineering and electronics incorrect is astonishingly high (I wish it was possible to have their certifications, education and channels revoked). It is fantastic to watch somebody understand, implement and build something correctly. The astounding number of trained professionals who do not understand simple concepts and continually push false information on to the unsuspecting masses should be ashamed of themselves. Keep going hard and strong Mike.

[@Ichibuns]

The speed that you can put an idea into an airplane is one of the most astonishing things

[@richardsmith4187]

I don't think Mike's brain ever rests, even in bed its going 90mph. If he has something he wants to do he thinks everything out, wakes up and starts building.

[@CrispyOkra]

@@richardsmith4187 I believe Mike talked about it in a previous video. He only needs four hours or less of rest to work the other 20.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

For example, don't you just love the brake line details?

[@f.dt.f3965]

@@richardsmith4187 ha ...Id bet he has it 75% done BEFORE he wakes up..lol

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@richardsmith4187 I think Mike's biggest advantage over a commercial shop trying to compete with a built like this is that when Mike has an idea, while he may get input from someone else, the decision is his. He doesn't have 27 kibitzers in the wings, saying "Oh no, we can't do that, or, we really should do it this way, or we can't afford that. Let's talk with Planning first." He can probably wake up with a kernel of an idea, scribble some notes and be through the 1st revision before his coffee gets cold! Try that in a typical manufacturing shop!

[@Ronclayist]

His example is everything. Getting your life together is work. Work all the time. I’m working MIKE, thank you SOOOO much for sharing your life.

[@donanders2110]

Man Mike, it is humbling, to see someone that has done so well in life, giving back and recognizing what is really important, the people we love!!

[@chrisandjennyhartfelder73]

Hi Mike! My sons (10 and 13) love watching your videos ... And they spent today building (with plenty of trial and error) their own cardboard glider that soars about 100'! Thanks for inspiring the next generation.

[@franklyons4503]

Like a kid in a candy store... MORE PLEASE ! ! ! ! ! ! Love watching you Mike! Inspiring level of detail. Thank you for being you!!

[@matthewdrehobl2835]

I cant tell you how grateful my boys and I are to tune into your videos. You are a true artist and a man with a heart of gold. Have you ever entertained the idea of starting a custom aircraft school? I know I would sign up in a heartbeat

[@quellhorst7550]

Mike Patey is a real life Tony Stark!

[@dustywarren6710]

quellhorst I was thinking the same thing!

[@Shadowmanners]

Mike Patey > Tony stark

[@iamkyle8680]

I'd love to see Elon Musk and Mike Patey tour each other's shops.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

WAY more deserving of that title than Elon Musk.

[@caribaviation2626]

I can second that💪🏽💪🏽

[@johnreed8872]

Mike...ive met thousands of people all over the world who have inspired me. What a great way to honor those who inspired you! Someday I will shake your hand and add you to my list! Once again... PURE PATEY!!

[@dustywarren6710]

The ladies did a fantastic job on that fabric, I believe she’s a keeper mike!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Dusty warren Thank you so much!! 🙏🏼

[@dustywarren6710]

Chandra SlyFox Patey you are very welcome!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Too Wun All that carbon fiber took my job!! I’m not mad though... 😂

[@legend7ify]

@@ChandraSlyFoxPatey so beautiful to see love in action. Thank you!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

legend7ify Thank you!! ❤️

[@garyweber8201]

Mike, you're not just creating an awesome plane, you are creating a stunning work of art.

[@tseesinnep3r]

I'm supposed to be working, as it's 9:45am here in Aus, but I can't stop watching Mike and his passion, can't wait to see some flying adventures with it! Stay Safe All!

[@danwilkes3818]

Right!

[@cantstoptommy7077]

Lol. I’m in Aus too. Supposed to be working as well. Looks like we’ve got our priorities right!

[@MrUSAviation]

Back to work! ;)

[@xgford94]

Just in time for Smoko 🤣

[@gonun69]

I just watched it at 3am here in Europe. I have an exam in 6 hours, but Mike goes first.

[@saabysaabinsky2785]

I was on this new video, Scrappy gets a paint job, yesterday almost as soon as it was put up. I'm almost embarrassed to express how much I enjoy and look forward to seeing your latest progress and innovations. I discovered you very late...about the middle of your Draco video series. I watched every one of those Draco build videos. I used to work on airplanes in the Air Force...so I am somewhat familiar with what goes into maintaining and aircraft. But YOU!...are on a different level entirely....what can't you do? You do everything from the engineering, design, stress analysis, fabrication, TIG welding, an expert with carbon fiber, building, wrenching and piloting. You were born to be around airplanes! I am really looking forward to the next video installment of the Scrappy build....it's shaping up to be a world class bush plane! Thank you for the high production value videos, they are well done. Thank you for making an effort to promote and share aviation.!

[@SkyroofNova72]

All those names giving thanks is amazing! Chandra deserves her name to be bigger! We all owe her thanks for keeping Mike on the right side of sanity so he can continue becoming real life Bruce Wayne 😎

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

SkyroofNova72 I got it on there twice...😂 Thank you for your kind comment.

[@johnreed8872]

Having a partner who shares and supports your passion is the only way that these things happen!! Thank God I have one!

[@michaeldurling793]

Mike, I am seriously struggling to find the words that would adequately express what I am feeling right now, masterpiece somehow doesn't seem powerful enough. You are a gift to aviation and humanity sir.

[@lucasrexroth8526]

Mike, your positive energy just keeps everyone happy. Keep it up and good luck on Scrappy!!

[@kevinbrickley2767]

need more scrappy. cant wait to see this cub doing things in the rocky mountains

[@Flying_Reel_Estate]

I’m ready to see what the wings are going to look like on this beast!

[@taylorgawthrop6534]

Can't wait! But in due time.

[@corey97140]

I thought I was the only one going “hey at some point he has to build wings right?? I haven’t seen anything about wings yet!”

[@legend7ify]

@@groundzero6662 also my best guess.

[@SethBergile]

The lift he will generate with the gear wings, cowl flaps and brute Horsepower should be enough to get him airborne! 😲

[@bencarter9214]

So I've been following the Draco build and history, scrappy build as well. It has been absolutely awesome! I just completed my 27th surgery (that was caused by a drunk driver) and am now walking. It has been a light in a dark place for me during these times. One day I hope to be able to fly and give my children this opportunity. THANKS Mike! Great stuff. I'm waiting for your next video...with white KNUCKLED. 👍

[@Jasta315]

I'm not into aviation at all but I appreciate engineering challenges and well executed fabrication. This is intriguing as hell 👍

[@robertevans6481]

Some videos that are 20 plus minutes long and one gets a little sleepy,but Mike yours keeps us pegging for more. Your love of flying and the community is amazing,happy flying!!!

[@artd.]

Mr. Mike I am so amazed at your, personality, perseverance, dedication, work ethic and craftsmanship. You are truly a good man.......

[@oldschoolhoosier]

Awesome video again Mike. The excitement is beyond words. Have watched your infectious determination and love for flying pour out in every video. This build will be watched for years to come.

[@ransbikes3413]

“Every time something new gets built the entire world advances” I like that!

[@MicMacBA]

Your enthusiasm and passion for your project is inspiring!

[@erikberggren8399]

This is probably the best, most well thought out build on the internet! All the ideas put into this is astounding! Can't wait to see it in the air!

[@oliverjocher2999]

Hardest worker we've ever seen - bar none, with the biggest heart. God bless you Mike

[@SammyTheDitchDoctor]

Watching that clear go on and that beautiful carbon fiber weave come through is mesmerizing!!! Mike you’re such a class act. Love the names on Scrappy!

[@russellfreeman3486]

We, once again you just won the aviationweb….there is no way anybody could dislike this. Congratulations Mike, your video's and projects are just astounding.

[@tbandikoota]

This is the most fun I’ve EVER seen a grown man have in a bouncy castle 😃👍

[@f.dt.f3965]

ya... NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT...

[@pietsteenkamp5847]

I just cannot get enough of these videos! I hope you never stop building aircraft...ever! Scrappy is quickly becoming my favorite plane. Watching her come to life is amazing and I can wait to see her fly!!

[@Smalexpack]

Whatever the Nobel Prize for airplanes is, it should go to you!

[@stevenichols4639]

Do they still award the Cochran Trophy?

[@MikeRT4]

Hi Mike, I'm from the UK and just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your videos. I originally "found" you after seeing Draco pop up as a recommendation on my feed a few years ago and I then followed the entire build up of that and have been a subscriber ever since. I am not a pilot (although I love aircraft and have shelves full of books and magazines on planes, it's more from a technical view point) and you and your videos are truly inspirational - what you give back to the aviation community is nothing short of amazing and can only be highly commended. Covering Scrappy with 500 names shows exactly the sort of person you are and is the reason why I am taking my time to type this to show my appreciation of what YOU do. I can't wait to see the places Scrappy can now get to thanks to this unique suspension design. It's this kind of approach to engineering that keeps even non-aviation people like me hooked, combined with your Singer(Porsche)-esque attention to detail ("Everything is important"). Please keep doing what you do so that we can keep watching these awesome projects take shape.

[@briansmobile1]

Mike, that's turning out absolutely gorgeous! And kudo's to you for the pains taking effort to shout out under clear coat those who have inspired and lifted you!

[@cf6282]

briansmobile1 So nicely done. He really thinks out of the box.

[@johnmarkgatti3324]

I love John Mcinesses synergy project , but do wonder of we could connect him with mike to .. um quicken the project a bit .

[@johngraham3649]

Amazing. It puts a smile on my face every time You put up a Scrappy video. You do a superb job, especially you fine details. Can’t wait to see this girl in the air.

[@daveogarf]

Ya' GOTTA' admire the man's boundless enthusiasm!

[@johnwebber2471]

Hey Mike, from my perspective... There are many people who build aircraft and they look great and fly well, however, when you build an aircraft it is an engineering work or art that is meticulous in every aspect of design and performance. It's a pleasure to follow every episode on your channel and watch the build. I sincerely appreciated the way you gave tribute to all those in your general aviation life by putting their names and organization on Scrappy. That's classy! All of us love you too for sharing your passion and talents in building aircraft with us. You're excitement is contagious, and there is no doubt that you inspire all of us to reach for our dreams. All the best to you and yours.

[@brentjohnson6654]

John Webber Well said! I agree with all you said.

[@king-o-vetts9899]

Only one problem. Mike always makes me feel like a lazy slug. Not on purpose; just because I AM a lazy slug😁

[@boydw1]

Must have some top secret wings going on - haven't seen wings this whole project!

[@legend7ify]

They will be astounding, I am sure of that!

[@rdyer8764]

YEAH!! Mike has only mentioned the wings in passing a couple times, but I'm SURE he's been thinking about them all along. Can't wait for him to spring the surprise on us all!!

[@Yman83464z]

Surprise! Scrappy doesn't need wings! Mike got visited by Aliens and they gave him two things: 1. A container load of Red Bull 2. Alien tech: Scrappy is going to fly on some anti-gravity! But seriously: all this stuff is very inspiring. I have followed Mike's energy and know-how for years now, including the Great Draco Saga: and I wish him the very best. I write from Nigeria.

[@CKOD]

3:37 "you never want to cut a strand on a spar or anything else" Seems like Mike has carbon fiber wing structure components on the mind for some reason. Maybe he just cant get it off the brain since he's just been secretly making ribs 1-2 parts at a time out of some molds for weeks now ;)

[@WCTarheel]

What wings? With the size of that engine, it ain't going to need any stinkin' wings!

[@adzythepwcblokeinaustralia5467]

Mike Patey is a genuine national treasure, the best of America and what can be achieved in the USA 🇺🇸.

[@doncatchpole7370]

Scrappy is great and hope it's a success, but I miss DRACO.

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

So now you are playing in Bouncy Castles too !!! 💗💗💞 Getting to look like a Vietnam Era Night Special Ops Aircraft. Very honored to have been and still a part of this journey. One day when I can afford it ... I WILL come and pay my tributes to you Mike, Scrappy and Draco

[@TMB247]

Alright ... #1 Hit "Like" #2 Go to the kitchen, get a beer... #3 Turn EVERYTHING but this OFF ... #4 Light a Cigar, get comfortable Mr Mike Patey has 100% of my attention for the next 30 minutes

[@MikePatey]

TMB247 😂👍🤠🤠🤠

[@TMB247]

@@MikePatey Mission accomplished... looking forward so much for the next installment... really curious about the Engineering / Lift and handling properties of your mini wings and your belly brake? Not looking forward to Parachute Rocket Test ... (messing w a perfectly good A/C is like jumping out of one) Love You and Mark, your families, all you guys are the best that we can be. Thank You

[@TMB247]

@TheJimmy MSM is too dumbed down and politicized... strange since the only people that watch CNN are folks stuck in an Airport waiting on a flight. (They have no other audience)

[@ROCROCROC1]

When Mike first talked about doing this I caught it rather quickly. I didn't think much about it except that it would be a quickie project bringing together scraps laying around from left over or damaged planes. Something kind of casual. I should have known better. Almost every update brought something new and exciting to learn about. This is an incredible engineering effort that advances the state of aircraft design. I suppose the true test of this effort is how it flies. I can't wait for the next couple of months to roll by. Thanks for the opportunity to watch this build.

[@Riverboat374]

Holy cow, there's more progress in one of your videos that most guys get done in a year of build videos.

[@davidsmith5982]

I am just an old carpenter(house/cabinet/furniture builder) but I have watched all of Mikes videos and have found them inspiring. I rate this video at level awesome because I know that 97% of the work to achieve a good finish is in the prep work. Its all the labor and small details and time before you get to apply those final coats of finish that make it all shine. I actually felt Mikes enthusiasm while he was doing this. Best video IMHO. Thank you

[@patrickstevens7786]

Looks like you should go into the bulkhead fitting business for a.side hustle! Great idea!!!!!!!

[@peach6405]

This might be the single most beautiful and creative paint job I have ever seen. Knocked it out of the park man!!

[@kronik907]

Came to the comments to say the same thing. This plane is gorgeous

[@kennethnaunton3323]

All i can say is you have some patience and the detail and perfection involved is out of this world. Cannot wait to see movies of this in action. respect to you Mike.

[@artmckay6704]

Mike, you have my dream shop! A literal airplane hanger along with whatever tools and machine tools you might need. Some would be jealous.... I'm not, I am happy for you that you can build and play with whatever you can dream up. You're very fortunate and I truly am happy for you! At least some of us get to actually live their dreams. Good on you! You are the dream maker for those of us who missed that boat. Yay for you! :)

[@RomanKozlov007]

Thank you for being a great example, Mike! I love what you did with names on the plane - your gratitude is genuine, and your love for family is awesome 👏 May God bless you and may you have many safe and fun flights with SCRAPPY!

[@Techie_ASMR]

I love this channel... SO inspiring..... Work hard Work smarter!!

[@og_myxiplx]

What's "Scrappy" to Mike Patey is a godlike attention to detail, fit & finish to us mere mortals. Energy, knowledge, and effort all showing in abundance here. Seriously, seriously impressive, and an absolutely mind boggling work ethic.

[@leaveonlywake]

Twice in past updates you've hinted/shown briefly that you have done a BRS test. Seeing this update, I can only hope that the test is long done in the past and simply not yet shown in full during an update, because I would hate to see this AMAZINGLY AWESOME paint/color/clear job get messed up during said test. :) Mike, you are an inspiration to people, and not only to pilots and plane builders, and what you chose to do with the names, that you even thought to do it and, to cap that off, the time and care you invested in implementation, just shows that you are a superlative person. Best wishes for continued success to you and your family. Now - back to work! :) Kurt

[@gonun69]

In this teaser he showed, it looks like he wrapped the whole plane in red bubble wrap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnzXnX2Ara2Uabc

[@jimcripps3612]

If I had a paint job of that quality I would be worried about all that good ole American grit sanding the paint off. The first time Mike does an off field landing the wear will set in. What the heck the guy will keep his spray gun loaded. Regards, Jim in NI UK

[@toddprifogle7381]

Watching this aircraft come together over time is amazing . For instance the firewall looks great remembering its humble beginnings . Every individual aspect is professional and compelling . Simply inspirational . A real testament to yankee ingenuity and frankly love of aviation as expressed by the genius and dedication of Mike Patey and his family .

[@andrewdavenport7749]

Man, this plane is just flying together. Really inspires me to work on my own aircraft. Keep it up and I look forward to seeing it at Airventure 2021!

[@dustywarren6710]

Andrew Davenport thing is it’s probably a lot further along than this right now, I believe he said In a previous video he was way behind on editing and putting the videos together.

[@adamsmith5913]

@@dustywarren6710 I hope the first flight video actually comes out right after the first flight and on KZbin, I dont use social media.

[@VikingsFan27]

I pretty sure that there isnt much "SCRAPPY" about this Scrappy plane. One thing that is not debatable is that it is 100% AMAZING. Mike Patey you're are a true artist. Your attention to detail is off the charts. I absolutely cant wait to see the first STOL with "SCRAPPY". Back to work!

[@didierneeferc]

what i love so much about these self builts is that everything becomes so clean!

[@Pedro5antos_]

I don't even know what words to use to express the feelings of watching this videos.. The paint quality, the homage to friends. You're out of this world Mike Patey. Just thank you for this video series!!!

[@acirinelli]

Who else has been refreshing waiting for this video? 🤓

[@legend7ify]

It is Monday in Australia, I have been hitting refresh since Friday, finally! Just can't wait to see more!

[@acirinelli]

legend7ify 😂👊

[@fsx2100]

So I wasnt the only one!!!😂

[@fdwayne4]

I am so into this build. I didn’t know something like this could be done by one man. Talk about anticipation. I follow all the Flying Cowboys, it’s interesting to see the overlap as they cover the same events. Scrappy will go down in history as a World Champion STOL racer with Mike as its pilot. I’m sure that is one of his end goals. Nice guy for sure. He has inspired me in all the projects around my place. WWMD, What Would Mike Do has found me making things bigger and stronger.

[@maddogaviation]

You are an idle of mine. I am a 3rd generation pilot on both sides of my family. I am a glider repairer and I was lucky to work at a glider manufacturer in Germany for a year and built a new fuselage for myself. Similar to you I got the guys that helped me build it to sign their names inside the tail boom before we closed it. I am finishing this project in the next month or two then onto a Carbon cub project with my brother. I love what you are doing and it has inspired me to share the cool things I do with everyone as well

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Finally, first! The wife is first! WOWW

[@Cropduster1985]

Burn

[@bsf225]

The wife is always first. (-:

[@todewalzer]

hahahaha, you're always first, he just posts videos about his airplane more lol

[@MX304]

Unfair advantage when you know exactly when it is going to be live. LOL

[@77Avadon77]

I hope you get to fly the thing when it's done

[@robert6026]

WOW! Absolutely Beautiful! Can’t wait to see you and Scrappy in person.

[@Mo-zv5yc]

The hairs on my arms stood up on this one. We are SO close to the end. I feel like we were all alongside you through this process and can’t wait for more. OH and that paint is SICK (no pun intended)

[@williamsellers704]

I have to say I watch these videos with a huge grin on my face! The genius engineering, the perfection of the build and more than anything your pure joy in creating these airplanes is truly inspiring. Your love of life is apparent. Good on ya!

[@trdshortbus8009]

I think I'm more excited than the beginning to see this monster fly. I'm actually excited to see how the engine cowling looks.

[@donanders2110]

I am gonna guess mostly clear carbon with some silver to tie it into the firewall, and of course a nice orange accent to pull the whole thing together!!

[@cincinus50]

I'm so impressed. Just when I think that it can't get any better, you take it over the top again. The names are such a tribute. You even give someone a business idea. I have learned so much from your channel. I'm not going to just go and build my own plane, but I have learned more from your videos that I did in most of my college courses. Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to what is next!

[@honeyman71962]

To be honest with you one of my greatest joys is gonna be the day that I receive my light sport pilot license and I fly my airplane up to where you live and possibly see you out flying with scrappy and have the benefit and the privilege of flying next to somebody that I admired more than just about anybody else God-bless you brother keep doing what you're doing because you are an inspiration to a lot of people.

[@PureClint]

Does anyone else get anxious near the end of each of Mike's videos? I don't want them to end. 🤣 Absolutely amazing energy that you put into everything you do. I need these every Monday morning to motivate my lazy ass.

[@travissenft3242]

Have fun putting that paint booth back in the bag

[@tomcoryell]

travis senft LOL

[@MikePatey]

😂😂😂😂 I’m not even going to try I got a dock side box for it

[@markmnorcal]

Maybe it can be your backup parachute?

[@rotohcf1400]

I have a hard time putting a stand up paddle board back in the back after deflating, this just seems like a clear, "nah, ain't even gonna", kind of thing.

[@Cowracer67]

@@MikePatey Use a shop vac to suck all the air out of it. It will take up half the space compared to just rolling it and squeezing the air out.

[@Armstrong712]

Thank you for continuing to post these videos, they are a huge inspiration, and mean a lot to me.

[@johnnydrac]

Arrwwh man.. i wish i had a scrappy :) there is something magic about carbon fiber. LOVE LOVE LOVE your work .. man it's turning out AWESOME!!!

[@iwayini]

What an amazing build! Mike you certainly take it to a new level. In our company, if we had to make a part, once we had been through business problem statement, engineering optioneering, strength of materials analysis, design assurance, prototyping etc. etc. etc., you have already made the part, painted it and deciding how many more layers of clear to put on to make it smooth. Truly inspirational. Thank you and like all your other supporters, can't wait for the next video. Greetings from Bedford, UK.

[@rickcassell9613]

My god , this plane is unbelievable, what a great idea with the names 👍 Scrappy truly is one of a kind !! Your the best !

[@S_G_B]

I don't know anything about aviation or planes but I really enjoy just seeing someone so happy and passionate about something, really wholesome :)

[@matthewb1973]

If you’re heading to Alaska, definitely make a stop at KBFI! I can guarantee there will be a huge group of spotters waiting for you! 👍🏻

[@christopherdowney6055]

Mike, your passion and enthusiasm for GA is absolutely contagious. I really appreciate the videos. Now, GET BACK TO WORK!!!

[@Nater-tot13]

I want to buy this man of beer and pick his brain! I only just recently stumbled across the scrappy build and I've been binge watching it since! Love your work brother!

[@joeldill796]

Nasty Nate I’ve been binge watching since he started Draco and to see that plane destroyed upset many people who watch that build then he started scrappy and know that this build is coming to an end we can only wait til Draco X is started. I’m super excited ....

[@f.dt.f3965]

@@joeldill796 i was very sad for him when the wreck happened ..but then I realized..no one was hurt ...and.... you cant keep a GREAT engineer/fabricator down...... .... .. the next draco will be even MORE amazing ! like a moon rocket with tundra tires

[@j.michaelwilhelm7349]

Joel Dill......Man...go watch Draco being rebuilt all the way to the new shock system if ya wanna bings watch...get toothpicks and a few cases of Red Bull.

[@TheRedbeardpirate]

I'm right there with you. I found him a 2 months ago and have now watched everything he's put out, along with most of the other flying cowboys content.

[@L2FlyMN]

Your abilities in manufacturing & creating....blows my mind!

[@ednesbit2988]

i know youve heard this a million times your just such a blessing to the aviation community im a student pilot and i had no idea this kinda fun even existed thank you man STUDENT PILOT ED

[@happisakshappiplace.6588]

Love the 2 tone greys and the orange striping. Very effective. :)

[@jamesburleson1916]

God damn dude, she's really coming together. I love that thing you did with the names, I bet that's going to look so cool once it's done and sitting in the sun. Can't wait to see her fly.

[@jonminer9891]

What a nice guy. The hardest working man I know of. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy! Love to your family!

[@WestCoastWheelman]

I love that you are always so busy that you're literally just giving out business ideas even though you already have all the tooling set up and could easily do a quick production run of those pass-throughs and sell them yourself. As if you had time for that eh? 🤣 BACK TO WORK 💪🤠

[@hinmonster89]

The paint job is beautiful! I love how you put the names of participants on there. Well done. Can't wait to see it complete!

[@lobsterboyx]

As someone who's always dreamed of flying but never actually done anything about it, watching these videos has me thinking very heavily about taking the first steps... your enthusiasm in building these planes is so awesome and inspiring to me. Its made me examine how I build my cars!

[@brentjohnson6654]

Yes, his enthusiasm is contagious! SuperCruiserStudios, you should definitely try it out. Go for a intro flight at a local airport. I did that very thing in 1975 in high school and I was all in! Best of luck in your adventure!!

[@enriquejohansson5726]

As a CFI I say go for it, learn to fly, you won’t regret it. With exception that building cars will probably take a back seat. And if your a car builder, a suggestion would be to check out Experimental Light Sport Aircraft, it’ll allow you to work on the aircraft since your already mechanically minded. Side note: Rotax engines are great but expensive $$,$$$ people are doing some amazing things now with snow mobile engines. Yamaha Apex 998cc $2500

[@shaunroberts9361]

This man has built i think around 14 planes I would not down his expertise. Trust me this man knows what he is doing... Wow. With you putting all thoughs people on your plane shows how big hearted you are. Mike you are amazing....

[@crudboy12]

"scrappy" is a bad name for this thing considering how legit it looks now. Can't wait to see the first flight of this beast.

[@canamm]

I SO cannot wait!

[@2WheelTT]

If it didn't meet expectations all that was required was to remove the S. ;)

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Just when I think you couldn't possibly surprise me, you go and do it again ... with EVERY Scrappy episode! Now I can picture the final product a little (I know you'll surprise us with something else before she's done, lol), and what a beauty this thing will be! Nice touch with the names, Mike - that right there confirms what I already sensed about you, brother. If we had more people like you in the world, it would be darn near perfect. You are awesome! Hope some day to shake your hand. 👍🍻

[@dhones23]

Welp, it's official. Mike Pateys "scrap" is better than anything I'll ever bodge together...

[@SeanHollingsworth]

I love his original video for Scrappy, and his plans to use spare parts, and nothing exotic. Even at that time, I knew it was BS. And now Scrappy is becoming an exotic piece of perfection! ;-)

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

I don't know about you but I'm exhausted after each of his videos...Mikes like the energizer bunny on 10 cups of coffee. Ive learned so much watching him. His workmanship...second to none.

[@timmikep1978]

She's a beaut, Clarke! I mean, Mike!!

[@MikePatey]

😂

[@_B1078_]

Closest thing I've done to building an airplane is welding/milling/turning parts for my paramotor. You inspire me to learn new techniques, work to higher standards and put in more elbow grease! Thanks man!