Solar Panel Wings on Custom Search and Rescue Bush Plane | Scrappy #59

[@VorstopZolder]

This is mindblowing. This is the reason why I like KZbin. Every now and then you bump into a person or a group of people doing something really really special. This channel, for me, ticks all the boxes. Especially the combination of Mark’s playful mind, his clear sense of practical necessities for search and rescue and his explanatory skills. Not to mention his engineering skills and his productivity. Such a big pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks a lot!

[@super_slo]

And then there's Mike. "Together, ... they are UNSTOPPABLE!" Lol. But seriously, they cause me mixed emotions - role models on the one hand, unreachable bar you can't help but fail to approach on the other!

[@travisw9071]

Clear sense of practical necessities!?

[@flameco33]

I second this!!!! Great job guys!

[@StrikerFin]

@@super_slo Mark?

[@murraywestenskow2896]

Mike is Thing #1 - Mark is Thing #2.

[@TodayIFoundOut]

Next video probably: "Well guys, I wasn't satisfied that Scrappy couldn't fly without atmosphere so I added rockets and pressurization, so that if I wanted to, I could go say hi to the good people aboard the ISS, fix the Hubble if the backup computer goes out, and offer NASA a search and rescue option they don't currently have as space tourism becomes more and more a thing in the coming years... Back to work!!!" ;-) -Daven

[@paulhernandez6871]

🤣🤣🤣

[@vonBeurling]

That plane would make a good BrainFood episode

[@StephanLiebenberg]

The next mega projects video?

[@guyva_unito_sree3]

thats never happening tho. earth is flat, space isn't what they say it is and the ISS is faked in swimming pools - AHHH HAHAHA!

[@robertlaird6746]

@@guyva_unito_sree3 The earth is round and we know this because of many factors unless the Bermuda Triangle is the edge of the earth.

[@CaptainCharlieBravo]

I think the most exciting part is the fact that when he’s “done”, he’s not done. There’s gonna be something that he thinks about doing after this plane is already complete. Absolute genius, Mike! Keep inspiring. Keep pushing the limits. You’ve earned a fan for life.

[@nleippe]

An old engineering adage: "If it isn't broke, it's simply because it doesn't have enough features yet!"

[@msytdc1577]

With only two seats and with the ability to carry large loads under the wings he should make some carbon fiber people carrying pods. Can use the excess electrical power for a heat pump to heat or cool the pod interior. They would easily double up as extra cargo carrying capacity for day to day or S&R usage. Bonus points for being able to air-drop cargo like life rafts with supplies or cases of beer for thirsty campers. Integrate the Garmin system to auto release when drop calculator indicates an on target landing.

[@peach6405]

Draco X is coming up

[@chriszeiner7834]

@@peach6405 yep, I think allot of people forgot he as another Wilga waiting to be build!

[@bumpandswing]

This man just blows my mind. I never thought watching an engineering genius at work would be so entertaining. I can't hardly wait to see the finished Scrappy. It'll be like watching a baby being born.

[@forrestwiley9866]

Mike, you are a Aeronautical Genius no doubt..!!!! With a Loyal Friend like Ron faithfully working along side You AND Your Family too, it DON'T Get No BETTER..:)

[@JustPlaneSilly]

I put a sticker on my Grumman and had to take a nap afterwards. It's a Mike Patey sticker though so the sticker itself has a lot of additional parts, functions, features, etc

[@ForFunFlyer]

That sticker is better, stronger and lighter than all before, I guess? 😉🤙🏻

[@Kevin---kx3jy]

I have to take a nap after watching most of Mike’s videos.

[@citizenblue]

That sticker alone just shaved 5 knots off your stall and added 5 to your Vne🤣

[@robwagner4615]

😂😂😂

[@nleippe]

And it kept working while you slept...

[@RealRickCox]

Just when you think Mike can't possibly pull any more rabbits out of a hat, out comes a giraffe. Amazing.

[@pete3pete]

The ideas in Mike's head probably reproduce like rabbits in a hat.

[@RealRickCox]

@@pete3pete There aren't many people I really look up to. Mike is one of them. Not only is he incredibly gifted, he's a genuinely NICE guy.

[@Russellsperry]

Just when I thought the wings couldn’t get any cooler Mike exceeds all expectations once again.

[@josiatokirina1788]

Wow! I can't wait for the Mike Patey new video series, "Scrappy's Back Country Adventures"! This is the best aviation and creativity channel of all KZbin!

[@craigtoull775]

This just gets more insane each part of the build. Cannot wait for some footage of places scrappy visits in the future

[@superchargedpetrolhead]

Ron: How much overengineered you want your plane to be ??? Mike: *YES*

[@Smokkedandslammed]

I think it was "YES³"

[@toddprifogle7381]

@@Smokkedandslammed At Least .

[@Daniel.Palmer183f]

😂

[@TD_YT066]

MOAR!

[@Smokkedandslammed]

@@toddprifogle7381 And thats before he over builds it 🤣

[@austinbarnett1]

So, scrappy was just an acronym all along.. Search Camp Rescue Absolute Performance Plus Yippy!

[@theangrybeaverpilot3973]

So true!

[@james94582]

Definitely need to see this on a shirt with outline of Scrappy!!!

[@1950harleycharley]

Love it!

[@dongeiger4500]

You should consider mounting a extreme high def camera on the underside of your aircraft to use in your Search and rescue. It is much easer and with better vision for your back seat observer to watch a video screen than they could see through a window. Also it can be reviewed later for something you might have missed during your first pass. Just a suggestion.

[@Daytonaman675]

Like a gigapixel one? With the 100TB solid state drives now this could be a real thing.

[@martylawson1638]

Why go half-way? There are 8" diameter FLIR turrets that would work beautifully mounted up under the nose or on one of the wing-cargo points.

[@Daytonaman675]

@T.J. Kong I would love to see L3 donate one just for the “oh hey civilians check out our cool expensive toys”

[@ChevTecGroup]

Thermal is the way to go. Even just having a spotter looking out an open window with something like a pulsar accolade2 will make spotting humans 20x easier. I hope Mike and his SAR team use thermal as it really is a game changer

[@alexhamon9261]

Yeah FLIR is the way. Augmented visibility in fog, night, etc.

[@ieism1]

This plane gets crazier every time I watch a video. Thank you for working S&R, its not always fun but its appreciated.

[@kronik907]

Now don't forget to take the camera on your back country trips! Would love to see how far back into the woods you can get! I would watch every episode of a Camping with Scrappy vlog series.

[@larrysmith3374]

The motorcycles will also serve as auxiliary landing gear should there be a main gear failure, and Scrappy will be the first ever aircraft with MATO (motorcycle assisted take-off.) 😂

[@insolentstickleback3266]

LOL! 👍🏻😆

[@tomcoryell]

Good one!

[@NzAviator]

That's the secret that they are releasing at best tugs.

[@cameronlapworth2284]

My God what type of landing could possibly take out that landing gear😁

[@RespectableRSYt]

Electric taxi using the motorcycles

[@FallLineJP]

Mike: runs thousands of hours of CFD to optimize the drag coefficient of every single rivet. Also Mike: hangs two full size motorcycles off the wings. I love it man, this is so insane it’s beautiful. Can’t wait to see the plane completed and you out enjoying it in the backcountry. Back to work! 💪

[@warrenholmar1129]

Ah ha but thats why he is going after all that drag..... so he can mount his car under the wing.... car? I meant bike...

[@Pedro5antos_]

Yeah hahaha Mike is the best

[@cnknguyen]

The level of thoughtfulness in this build is absolutely astounding. Can't wait to see yall take her up.

[@jakub-kube]

definitely, it is going to be pretty heavy though

[@kidddogbites]

@@jakub-kube good thing he's got Nitrous

[@gwenives9203]

I don't get it.. how can the solar panels be a structural part of the wing, are they aluminum backed? It seems like they should be backed by aluminum and riveted in, or the will just crumple up with air pressure.

[@gtr1952]

@@gwenives9203 I just mentioned that above, the negative pressure on the top of the wing might suck them right out! Good thought!! --gary

[@stuartsmith945]

@@gtr1952 my concern with the panels is that if they are not well secured to stop flexing and vibration, they normally fai lprematurely. The normal way to secure them is with adhesive coating the whole back of the panel and glowing them to a solid surface.

[@fredbrooks1386]

You and your team are an example of what this country is about! You have the resources, the ability, enthusiasm, and the knowledge to deliver a product and a service to benefit many people. Thank you! You are indeed making the world a better place.

[@chrisjamison376]

Mike, Scrappy is incredible, but what I love the most is you always are thinking of others and ways to help them in a bad situation. God Bless you and your family. Your inspiration is priceless!

[@dodo3441]

Ahh yes, overengineering the shit out of everything. I love it. Sincerely, a German

[@shaneward6689]

lol...for you it wouldn't be overengineered then? just normal

[@dodo3441]

@@shaneward6689 Maybe thats how Einstein got the idea of relativity

[@1991apfel]

That's the German way...

[@TesserId]

Yeah, World famous German engineer. I fully expect that Mike would attribute some of his inspiration to that.

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

I wonder if he uses 8 different kinds of fasteners to hold the cup holder on and require half the plane be taken apart to access the last fastener like the Germans did/do.

[@HalfricanFPV]

Mike Billy Mays'd the hell out of this airplane build. Every episode there's a "But wait...there's more" and adds trophy truck suspension, nitrous injection, a rocket, adjustable suspension, not one but TWO leading edge flaps, and now solar panels... I can't wait to see this machine fly.

[@tomcoryell]

Exactly! New from Ronco (Ron Popeil) , It’s Scrappy! “ But wait, there’s more!”

[@benjaminbrianjenkins7102]

Who’s wants to get lost in Utah on purpose when scrappy is finished? You are an inspiration Mike. Your adherence to perfection regardless of difficulty has been my mentor throughout these last couple years following you. A saying has arose: “ would Mike accept that kinda work on scrappy?” Thank you

[@devinpell6249]

it would be so sick to see draco and scrappy side by side flying but so stoked to see the wings almost finished cant wait to see scrappy in the backcountry flying

[@garygoldman9257]

I thought Draco was was probably the coolest aviation project I'd ever seen. Boy, was I wrong... watching the Scrappy build has been an absolutely mind-blowing experience! Mike, you are a national treasure and an inspiration to all. Thanks for sharing your projects with us!

[@brycenew]

We’ll need an animated Scrappy adventure series… or at a minimum, a guest appearance in the next Cars movie!! Scrappy to the rescue! LOVE your work Mike!! You’re a HUGE inspiration mate. MANY thanks for that alone 🙏🏻🌟🌟🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@super_slo]

Planes Fire and Rescue spinoff (lol, spinoff of a spinoff of Cars). Definitely needs to have its own franchise. Kind of feeling a Mikey-esque vibe (turtles) - goofy and fun loving, but when lives are on the line there's no one you'd rather have coming to save you. For some reason I'm also feeling a Patey-planes A-team kind of setup.

[@alexhamon9261]

I feel like scrappy needs a FLIR turret so the search doesn't have to end after the sun goes down.

[@irvingsmith3449]

I think he already mentioned having cameras for taxi purposes that will have low light/FLIR capability.

[@terrygardner3031]

@@irvingsmith3449 Draco had it as will Scrappy. In the mountains around where he lives SAR is always out looking for lost hikers in the mountains, snowmobilers, even boaters overboard. The system isn't military grade but just about.

[@anthonymasters07]

Thats a great idea. Maybe a hud display with an A.I. algorithm designed for search and rescue.

[@joeljohansson4501]

Is Ron a pilot? Just curious. Anyway, back to work.

[@JoshSinclair]

Projector built into Scrappy?! So when we see a movie playing on the clouds we know where Mike is.

[@BenKickert]

I love how Mike will go out of his way to save a couple grams and also isn't afraid to over build / over plan / over pack for things related to safety. Priorities!

[@David-ql1hd]

He's a calorie counter and binger at the same time!

[@dandaniel439]

In order to make myself productive I watch videos of Mike Paty being productive.

[@sniping12]

Every single video I’m completely blown away and in amazement of Mike’s skill, I am glad I get to watch what he is doing, unbelievable the craftsmanship, it would be so cool to get to shadow him for a week just to see his attention to detail.

[@tumelor3795]

By the time the world realizes your engineering madness and capabilities, you will be rescuing and recovering lost satellites in space. You are great man, let nothing holds you down in being a blessing to humanity.

[@Pedro5antos_]

Hahahaha this was a great one. Mike is from out of this world

[@ColeAviation]

Nothing like waking up, drinking coffee and watching a new Scrappy video. 😂😁👌🏼

[@MrKippkatt]

That my Saturday morning! I wait for the notification!

[@gc1914]

And its my birthday !! This is all a dream 😳

[@robsalisbury2550]

Exactly what I’m doing right now

[@peterream6508]

Are you building a plane or a flying off-road motorhome? Every time I think you're done, you do something else to put me in awe. Wow. Just wow.

[@peterream6508]

@T.J. Kong So, you're saying he's building a Transformer. I'll endorse this. Would recommend.

[@peteratkin3788]

I've been watching the scrappy build from the start, and I'm just blown away every time.

[@amytaylor1368]

Hello there 👋👋,how are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@stevebennett282]

I am getting SO excited as you complete Scrappy..!! I hope you will post where we might come see this amazing aircraft in person.. and it would be a real honor to meet any team members as well!!👍😎👍

[@leeCann]

Just when you're convinced Mike has included everything possible on Scrappy; he introduces a complete solar system and a humongous double paint booth. Iove this guy. What a joy watching this process. Now how can I hitch a ride to air venture!!!!

[@johnashcroft-jones6091]

Wow, Mike, I didn't see solar panels coming! You have packed a whole bunch of capability into your baby. So cool and right. Scrappy is one of a kind, truly a world first. I can't wait to see it all come together and up there. Good luck we're all with you.

[@michaelhurst506]

This has got to be the most capable Search and Rescue plane ever built! Absolutely incredible engineering and forethought for the mission! Thank you for sharing all your thinking and rationale as well as the execution of the build by you and your staff.

[@og_myxiplx]

Agreed. Full redundancy, solar, equipment power, permanent emergency kit onboard, motorbikes on the wings, the list just never ends. Every time you think Mike's finished hes build something else that nobody would even have dreamed of. By this point Scrappy doesn't need a hanger, it's going to have to launch from underneath Mike's swimming pool to the Thunderbirds theme. This plane *IS* search and rescue.

[@Truckerbot]

This is the most creative/ bad ass build on you tube or any other thing I have ever seen thanks Mike for taking us on this ride with you 🇺🇸

[@cdmc012599]

Mike you are truly one of the best guys I've ever witnessed in the field of aviation. You really seem like a wonderful person. I'd love to meet ya some day. I'm a disabled retired veteran with a big heart for helping other. That's why its easy for me to spot someone that has a big heart that cares of others around you. So happy I come across your page. Really enjoy the video's.

[@joetroyner]

Ron hit the best friend lottery..

[@F1fan007]

He sure did!!!

[@kstricl]

1: Oversized engine & prop capable of near VTOL thrust in still air. Check. 2: Wings able to hang ground search vehicles and don't know the word Stall. Check. 3: Suspension that can handle hard landings in rough terrain. Check. 4: Enough power to build a second plane in the middle of nowhere. Check. Master plan: Search and Rescue confirmed. Seeing all of the pieces over the build I can finally see the big picture, and it's very obvious once pointed out. Excellent work Mike and Co.

[@Russellsperry]

I can’t wait to see how many of these great ideas are going to find their way into Draco X. Imagine huge double a arm suspension on a Wilga. Say goodbye to Wilga wobble!

[@mastex5575]

since Draco is designed for STOL Mike would have to shed weight somewhere else or need another powerful motor to get up to speed...

[@patricktennant1585]

@@mastex5575 he has that turbine in the case

[@fredbugden3511]

With every build exceeding the last , Draco X is going to be EPIC !

[@primrosereceptionist611]

@@patricktennant1585 Yes he already stated that Draco X will have a more powerful turbine than the original

[@Russellsperry]

@@fredbugden3511 I think I can almost picture what Mike’s going to do, but he always surprises me.

[@nicholaschriss1706]

My Goodness, you guys are nearly there! I am so excited! The wing build went so well from concept, innovative one off design with solar insert panels and all the billet components the double leading edges like a commercial passenger jet and the 50 degree flaps etc, I mean just wow! Mindblowing!

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

Usually the last 10% takes 90% of the time, but it seems like you thought of literally everything and planned perfectly from the beginning so it's all coming together like a fine swiss watch at the end. This is truly amazing and inspiring to see.

[@prestonmiller9552]

Mike, you should take home lots of awards from ACCA this year. You out did yourself with designing, engineering and building Scrappy. And we got to come along for the entire process. Hope to see you in Illinois and Wisconsin. in a few days. I'm just blown away at what you can do.

[@akaknowlesy10]

Awwww man! That’s just cruel! I thought we were going to see the wings go on today. Mike, your innovation continues to blow my mind. Keep it up and back to work!

[@TesserId]

I can't stop thinking about the future aeronautical engineers Mike and his brother are inspiring. Someday, a pilot is going to say "yeah, I was in a jam, but the Patey device saved my hide."

[@garykusnierz2108]

I would love to watch the first flight !! So glad you built it as if it would last forever !! My jet is a 1958 and still flys and looks like new ! and boy am i glad it was built to last !! I hope she turns out to be better then you expected and puts a Permanent smile on your face !! Thank you Mike !! For all the Inspiration ! Take care and stay safe !! Gary K

[@johnclisham8064]

I very rarely post, but this just may be the greatest aircraft ever built. It's incredible. It's over engineered. It does too much. And I LOVE IT.

[@bdbelsher]

No one has seen the ducted fans that deploy out of the wings for VTOL yet…ha! Always enjoy watching engineering on the bleeding edge. Keep up the talents on loan from God! Can we get some bloopers, I know there has to be one somewhere like, oh crud I bolted that on upside down or humm I think that goes on the other wing!

[@thomashudgins996]

I'm speechless....... If ever there was a way to time travel, I'd travel to July 24th, 2021 just for the next video. You never cease to amaze me, Mike.

[@SaneAsylum]

That is pioneer day in Utah!

[@MegaYellowbear]

I mean, you CAN travel forward in time... just by existing 😂

[@ronniescopeline7486]

Mike, Mark and Scrappy are only possible from American Dreaming and the freedom to exercise and express their passions. It was great while it lasted.

[@tomcoryell]

You speak in past tense. Are you dying? If not, “Back to work!”

[@steeltree-fabricatingandcu3796]

@@tomcoryell with a fleet of scrappys we could take our country back lol Who needs stealth when you got scrappy

[@benjaminbrianjenkins7102]

Even with a socialist takeover around the corner (predicted over 50 years ago by Ezra Taft Benson), America is still the most free country in the world atm.

[@TheRoulette77]

thx mike and ron and crew for my ear to ear grin as scrappy backed beetween those wings . what a moment!!! congratz guys

[@Jim_Austin]

These have got to be the most complex wings ever designed and built.

[@IkeCoblentz]

I doubt it

[@964cuplove]

@@IkeCoblentz 😀👍

[@HavingWandered]

For GA perhaps. AF (armed forces) has all the nutty folding wing and sweep wing designs plus whatever the heck is going on with the Osprey lol

[@PLEASEMAKEANOTEOFIT]

I'm surprised there is no carbon fiber shear wall spanning underneath those numerous solar slots. Like to see a Bend Test now. And a temp reading camera monitoring the inverters.

[@Maverick648]

I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of design he comes up with for the floats down the road. Also have you all heard about the Alphadan engine? It is expected to have PT6 power out of a light and cost-effective 4 cylinder. Loving the build! I hope the wing design makes it into GA and for other rescue and fire bombing aircraft. Congratulations to Mike achieving this milestone. Have fun at Oshkosh! Can’t wait to see this beast fly and see all that it can do!

[@mikeneumann4660]

The scrappy RC aircraft are going to sell like hotcakes.

[@fredbugden3511]

E-flite is already sitting at their desks thinking “ how the heck are we suppose to do that on a model ? “

[@shaneslad]

And charge itself too!

[@citizenblue]

I don't think we'll get a HH Scrappy. Mike out-engineered their whole team on this one, and they could never do it justice at a price point that would sell. I hate saying that, because I would love to park a Scrappy next to my Draco.

[@reckemroysrc3764]

@@citizenblue I've been thinking the same thing. Good luck horizon hobbies

[@cheezyridr]

@@citizenblue a model for flight sim would be a nice consolation prize.

[@todd718]

Mike’s shop is a privately owned/funded Lockheed Skunkworks. Amazing in every way, turning out amazing things, and no bureaucratic obstacles to impede progress. Well done Mike!

[@fredstork]

I was so proud about my 2 solar panels on my plane that allows me to charge my cameras and usb power banks with over 2.3 amp… I’m feeling a little silly now… solder a landing gear or running a home cinema in the bush… You are awesome Mike!

[@karsonbranham3900]

Absolutely incredible the “Swiss Army knife” features you incorporated into Scrappy! Maybe you could get Victorinox to sponsor Scrappy, or at least make you a Scrappy centric version of one of their knives to go with the “kit”! Very awesome adding in the solar power capabilities.

[@Spinner1987CH]

but only the XXL would fit the theme 🤣

[@RadDadisRad]

Wenger Giant is the world record multi tool, Victorinox wishes they could Wenger Giant.

[@Spinner1987CH]

@@RadDadisRad yes but Wenger is not producing knives anymore… they were bought by Victorinox few years ago…

[@cayden3470]

Having this guy as a dad must be awesome!

[@randallvaughan7337]

Aerodynamically shaped pods that could carry a multitude of specialty rescue equipment that mount to the motorcycle wing mounts might be useful.

[@super_slo]

I jokingly said it in the other video, but he's absolutely going to whip up a whole assortment of attachments for his powered "hard points".

[@Slugg-O]

This man NEVER runs out of new and innovative ideas. He is building a UNIMOG expedition vehicle with wings, The baddest monster truck in the sky. I love the solar panels and pure sine wave inverter.

[@literallyshaking8019]

This build has attained levels above what I (or most people assume) thought was possible. I can’t wait to see this thing fly.

[@masonfisher4688]

Hey Mike I hope you know how much these videos mean to us! I can’t thank you enough, I have my PPL but haven’t been able to make the time to fly over the last few years and am no longer current. I love aviation and your videos are my main method of getting my fix! This week has been tough for me, last Sunday I had a Grand Mal Seizure, Im feeling fine now but we aren’t sure what caused it. I’m working with my neurologist and FAA medical examiner with hopes to retain my FAA medical. It will be an uphill battle but I’m hopefully I’ll be able to continue my passion of aviation, if not I’ll always have your videos! I actually live in Logan Utah so I love seeing Wasatch mountains in your videos! Thanks again for all you do for the aviation world! Can’t wait to see Scrappy get in the air!

[@fuzzgutterwins3]

I hope you like this ”Silly" build of ours. Mike you are doing what Grumman can't with tax payer money, and endless resources. With so much more style and detail . This build isn't silly, it's epic.

[@donkinzett3961]

As a non aviation person what are the bits that stick up when you do the rivets?

[@prairieflyer2467]

@@donkinzett3961 I'm assuming you're referring to the clecos. The silver or copper colored things sticking out of the skins when he is doing assembly. They are spring loaded and have a special retractable split tip that will slip into a hole and clamp the sheets together when released. Extremely useful for sheet metal assembly.

[@garycontner9498]

There’s the doorbell again. DROP EVERYTHING ! It’s mike Mark and the crew. (Hi Ron ). This thing is becoming more fascinating by the week. Great mind meets great energy meets great people. This journey is AWESOME. THANKS SO MUCH ! Gary

[@redlineak]

I'm going to cry thanks for posting fast! Super excited to see the wings on!! All of us in Alaska can't wait!

[@diggybean2705]

It just doesn't stop. You guys are true pioneers. Keep up the good work.

[@chrisolson3293]

“But wait there’s more”, that’s what I think every new episode….. Great job, amazing airplane

[@muchmuchmore]

Can't wait for a Scrappy Goes Camping with Mike and Ron video. Amazing content as always. Thanks for sharing your awesome project with the world!

[@jeffreymarchant4020]

Yeah,I'd like to see that...and using the Bikes...!!

[@Flapswgm]

Now it's starting to look GOOOOD. I am worried about a solar panel that acts as a lifting surface. With the weight of that plane, won't the panels be pulled off from low pressure? I thought this plane was crazy before. Now we're into insanity. Love it.

[@4stringmanagmaildcom]

Exactly my thought as well. The fact those appear to slide in and out so easy is scary on the upper surface of a wing.

[@plam600]

Wondering the same. Mike clearly knows what he's doing though so it would be good to know why this isn't a problem.

[@professorvoluck9311]

It’s a little concerning having that many lithium batteries in the wings as well but I’m sure Mike has considered the potential dangers

[@joelwilman8712]

@@professorvoluck9311 my concern as well! I have seen many lithium batteries explode!

[@nssherlock4547]

Looks like there is 25 bolts into rivnuts for each solar panel, plus the front edge tight slot. I'm more than sure this is over engineered, just like the rest of the plane.

[@thefoolishhiker3103]

Always glad to see another scrappy update video drop! Awesome 😎

[@gryfandjane]

And now solar panels. This aircraft just keeps getting more and more amazing.

[@mrsmith4662]

This guy is at the far end of what human beings can achieve! Incredible; an inspiration of what we could all achieve (in different spheres), if we put our heart into it.

[@fergusnix3544]

Scrappy Is going to be able to make it to Mars at this rate!

[@JoeLinux2000]

They will use it on Mars for alien search and rescue.

[@ddrsteen]

But Mike, the atmosphere on Mars is too thin for effective STOL… Mike: Unlesss…

[@francisconti9085]

@@ddrsteen Nailed it!

[@tropicthndr]

It’s already signed up in the next “Fast and Furious” movie. Scrappy pulls Earth out of the path of giant asteroid.

[@amsmithonline]

Mike, are those solar panels sufficiently stiff that they won't flutter without being laminated to an aluminum or carbon fiber panel?

[@ieism1]

Yeah, I have those on my truck and they have a thick plastic back. I guess if you bend them to wing shape the become even more stiff. I think that's why he went with narrow 50w instead of 100watt panels.

[@Time-Trvlr]

If its the top surface of the wing which gives lift, how are these plastic sheets attached and going to contribute to the overall area?

[@gvc76]

And also, how are those panels secured so that they don’t blow out during flight?

[@corymurphy2947]

Should be stronger than cloth fabric which has been used for decades. 🤔 yep

[@Airplanefish]

@@gvc76 the panels have several holes around the perimeter that screws go thru into nut plates. The panels are screwed down to the wing

[@toddnewburn610]

Oh man, I couldn't help but smile ear to ear like an 8 year old kid at his birthday party the whole time watching this one!! Can't wait to see the next with wings attached!

[@daniellamfers4118]

I had my suspicions that the wing's would be incredible but dang, Innovative engineering like this just is so rare. It is my hope that Scrappy will be seen by school age kid's all over the country, to inspire them to imagine what they might accomplish if they are just willing to learn and get "Back to Work" Thanks Mike and Mark!

[@SkyWriter25]

Every time Mike says "back to work!" an airplane gets it's wings. SOON it will be Scrappy's turn! 😍

[@wpherigo1]

“So if it’s raining…” - holy cow! You need to create a Patey University to start pumping out more humans like you all. The combination of personality, intellect and “get back to work” that you have…. If that could be passed on to others, who could pass it on to even more people….

[@mattyj724]

Pair with Mike Rowe!!!

[@sheberly]

Your level of engineering is absolutely mind blowing and your dedication is inspiring. Wish I could have had the opportunity to work for you and gain just a fraction of what goes thru your head. Keep up the amazing work.

[@j-techadventures6312]

Love that Scrappy will be used for SAR as well! Thank you for donating so much of your time & equipment to helping others, Mike, Mark & Crew!

[@puffns]

I would not be surprised to see a video showing a wing attachment that operates as a solar grill! Mike is not going to be stranded in the boonies and not have a hot meal! Amazed to no end at his engineering prowess!

[@11kungfu11]

Fuck yeah. Pause. making coffee. getting my medicinal stuff ready... PERFECT sunday down under. I love you two guys, wish I still had a best friend.

[@jackbelk8527]

I can't imagine messing up a high mountain camp site with a movie!!

[@hanshans387]

Scrappy is the world's most expensive weldcing cart, I love it!

[@unclegrizzly7112]

Thank you so much for the entertainment, education, excitement, and for inviting us into your world and sharing this amazing build and experience with us! I am sure this series is having personal impact on lives that go beyond what you might imagine!

[@lostgriz]

As a coping mechanism, I have started tapping the screen on my phone periodically, so that I can see how much time is left...so that I am emotionally prepared when the video ends! Great stuff Mike, Ron and family!

[@ronaldsmeaton1432]

Mike just an idea how about a build of a really basic plane as cheap but safe as possible for those who really want to get in to an aircraft if anyone could do it I believe you are the one anyway just an idea for a kit or just plans thanks

[@briand3837]

I have been saying this for awhile. Scrappy energizes our enthusiasm for aviation but it is still out of the reach for so many. My plan is to build a Sonerai 2 and I would love to see what Mike could do to improve this design.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

I agree this would be a fun project of mike is up for it. The “cheapest” home built would be a different kind of challenge.

[@JJM2222]

Booooorrrrrrriiiiiinnnnnnnggggggggggg. That's not innovation that's customer service

[@freakysteve140281]

One word buddy… Paramotor

[@ManicSalamander]

I think Scrappy is absolutely a gift to aviation. But I agree it would be an even bigger boon to "General Aviation," which he loves, for Mr. Patey to focus his prodigious abilities on the minimum useful airplane kit, like you said. No one better than him to zero in on an elegant, ingenious, and maximally cost-effective design. That would grow general aviation. There's always the next big project...

[@newmonengineering]

Very cool, I certainly hope you have some rf chokes on the lines. Inverters tend to cause frequency within the battery circuit. It can build static electricity. Since it's right next to fuel I certainly hope you took precautions for shielding it. Other than that very cool

[@8literbeater]

We all need friends like Mike and Ron are friends.

[@hidel308]

So about now DRACO is like that 87 Ford Tempo you drove for a year in High School. SCRAPPY is taking the cake and the bakery! KEEP IT UP! Loving all of these extraordinary mods!

[@williammfisc]

I discovered Mike during the Draco build. On that tragic day when Draco crashed, I posted a comment to the effect that "Mike will be back, better than ever". As we see Scrappy in the home stretch, I am happy to report that I nailed it. (Even a blind pig finds an acorn now and again) Mike is an incredible ambassador to American ingenuity. One of the rare breed of "mad scientist" fabricators, he has created a masterpiece of design in Scrappy. The meticulous care he uses for every bit of Scrappy he creates is simply awe inspiring . Whether it is hanging that ridiculous powerplant on the plane to ghosting in hundreds of names of friends and supporters on Scrappy's skin, he is a textbook example of how to do things "right". Back to work, Mike.

[@amytaylor1368]

Hello there 👋👋,how are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@elandriver6596]

Someplace you have never been before. How about the living room in your recliner with your third beer watching daytime tv?

[@citizenblue]

I bet he doesn't even own a recliner...

[@TalkinAboutTheDude]

There is military grade... then there is Patey grade! This airplane has redundancy to spare!

[@someoneelse7629]

Military grade means the lowest quality you can get away with, to the highest price you can get away with. Not a single person in the military sees it as a quality insurance.

[@TalkinAboutTheDude]

@@someoneelse7629 good to know. Sure takes a lot of tax dollars don't it though

[@toadman506]

@@TalkinAboutTheDude That's far more a factor of the upgephukt acquisition system than anything else.

[@David-ql1hd]

Imagine what a plane like this would cost if the government contracted it out...

[@toadman506]

@@David-ql1hd Remember, "The Definition of "Elephant", is a mouse built to Government Specifications"

[@0katmandude0]

have a question concerning the physical resistance of those solar panels. on the top of the wing, will they physically be able to resist to the differential air pressure during flight?

[@mark675]

I was thinking the wing flex would be a bigger issue

[@DonSanders]

Yeah, I was also thinking about that.

[@0katmandude0]

@T.J. Kong exatly my point. if they are glued on full face on problem, but they are not.

[@ieism1]

@T.J. Kong I have them on my truck only the sides glued so water won't get trapped and rust, it's not an issue up to 120mph for me.

[@KenIronside]

I was also wondering about the solar panel's resistance to popping out due to the top of the wing probably being at lower pressure wrt the inside of the wing.

[@jimthannum7151]

What an unbelievable airplane design.......I think you set a new standard! Great work, fun to follow the Scrappy build.

[@MitchellPetersonJr]

I just got home from a 2 week work trip in the Bush. Second to seeing my family, this was what I was most looking forward to seeing! Mike has inspired me to finally get my Pilots license. I'm headed to Fly Around Alaska tomorrow to finally start!

[@microbuilder]

I was going to build a micro version of Scrappy, but this thing is out of my league at this point lol