Top 5 Homebuilt Bush Planes Starting At $27,000

[@mojogrip]

Draco is an experimental aircraft y'all. That's why it made the list. I can tell who's watching the video and who's just reading video title. Word on the street is that Draco will be back, but hey you didn't hear it from me :)

[@tracevandyne9860]

@@jag8130 exactly!

[@lanceboyett9034]

As always Mr. Mike a good video.. I've heard that Mr. Patey has another Wilga.. We'll have to wait & see what he does after scrappy.. I'm having a hard time waiting to see your plane finished & flying.. I hope you & your beautiful family stay safe throughout this covid-19 crap..

[@tebohomosikidi]

How about smallest/cheapest airplanes that can fly over 2000 miles

[@MrZrryan2]

Draco 1 is not coming back, Mike Patey said so. Instead, he is going to build Draco 2, using another Wilga, which he has already acquired. Also, Patey had OVER 1.6 million invested into Draco 1, so..... ummmm... not exactly attainable. A decent used, late 60's or early 70's 182 with a Sportsman stol and VG's makes for an amazingly capable machine, and you can pick one up for less than the cost of completing ANY of these kits. And carry four adults plus fuel... and train in it, legally... how you miss the boat so hard is beyond me.

[@TBone1362]

I have not yet subscribed to your channel... you content is getting better however if your going to spew facts about a plane such as draco. Might want to research it. Take off is approximately 118’ landing is approximately 140’. Keep up the hard work. I will keep poking my head in now and again and maybe I will subscribe..

[@MrWATCHthisWAY]

Draco is no more! As Mike put it, I made a poor decision that day trying to take off in a high crosswind that almost cost me, my wife and a good friend our lives. As pilots we are always learning if we get the chance. I love your smile when you were taking off in the SuperSTOL XL aircraft. Grinning from ear to ear while you were heading for the end of the grass strip that terminates into a small pond and then trees. Knowing that any hiccup would result in a splashdown and foliage you were keeping your cool smiling ear to ear. What power that aircraft has and what confidence you had in your pilot. Great footage on all the kit planes except Draco! If I had the money I would build one too!! I think Mike has purchased another white Willga aircraft to replicate Draco! At least that’s what I took away from seeing footage of a Willga aircraft showing up near his hanger?? Fly safe and we can’t wait for you Sling!

[@JRudd]

Mike, I think you should interview this gentlemen

[@jmatterface]

Mike Patey’s current project is “scrappy”, a one off, custom carbon cub of his own design. It’s amazing to watch him build this thing from his own imagination. Can’t wait to see the finished product, looks like it’ll be even more amazing than Draco if that’s even possible. Can highly recommended catching his KZbin channel

[@MrWATCHthisWAY]

Jamie Matterface - I have followed Mike & Mark his twin for several years now and as a Engineer I am still amazed with all his aircraft configuration that he comes up with. I been involved with designing aircraft systems and structures for 35 years and working directly with composite during the same time. I flew for the Navy for 8 years but the designs and rapid tooling he comes up with and his work ethics still amaze me to this day. I am humbled by his achievements and have to pay homage to his contributions to General Aviation and Experimental aircraft. He’s the man! Burt Rutan ain’t shit! Scrappy is going to be a bad ass aircraft. I had to ask him if placement of the stick in the full forward position with his gust lock position design would cause the tail empennage to raise up in windy conditions without being tied down. Or would the elevator surface angle of attack be trimmed down to compensate for the elevator being locked in the nose down position. He said great question and he’ll answer this later with a full explanation??

[@قلبالحبوحزين]

I want build bush plane at home. Please guide me me. Where I can get or buy blueprint or design of bush plane. Because I have not Idia how to build or design bush plane Kit . This is my big wish that I build back country stole plane in my country. Please Guide me . Thank you

[@michaelosgood9876]

Thanks Mike for your review of these bushplanes. I like the Kitfox at first glance. Love airplanes you can get into tight spots

[@karimkanfoudi6792]

I dont understand how a Sling is a bush plane? Or am I missing something?

[@rjbishop12]

Mike - I CANNOT believe you omitted one of the hottest bush planes out there right now- the Rans S-21 Outbound. This airplane is taking the bush community by storm due to it's amazing performance and outstanding engineering from Randy Schlitter. Showing a Draco that no longer exists and missing the Outbound was disappointing.

[@mojogrip]

I didn't omit. I always try and use clips that I own. Once I cover RANS, it will be added to future list videos. Rans, Zenith, all down in my notes.

[@av8rk9]

@@mojogrip Mike you might add the Bearhawk to your list ... take a look at the numbers for a Bearhawk Patrol with a 180 hp up front ... you'll be impressed I'd be willing to bet.

[@MrZrryan2]

@@av8rk9 Take a look at the numbers with a 260HP injected engine on a Bearhawk..... mama mia, what a machine !!!

[@قلبالحبوحزين]

I want build bush plane at home. Please guide me me. Where I can get or buy blueprint or design of bush plane. Because I have not Idia how to build or design bush plane Kit . This is my big wish that I build back country stole plane in my country. Please Guide me . Thank you

[@sengwesetogile6054]

Disregarding true and tried aircraft like the zenith and the highlander only to include an aircraft that has never been built seems kind of fishy imo

[@meals24u]

Agreed

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

He included Just aircraft, not the highlander model tho Surprised nothing from Zenith

[@bocamax]

There are build assisting his TSI for free so he's essentially getting a completed kit for the cost of the standard kit. So take anything he says about Sling with a huge grain of salt. They just saved him $100,000 so of course he has promotional obligations to them.

[@mikeryan6277]

Where's Rans Aircraft 35 years or so is pretty much tried and true, I would love to have an S20 or S21.

[@autonomousindividual7780]

The problems with their low wing ch650 soured me on them. Seemed pretty bad on their part.

[@seaneisenbeis4055]

So the stol plane that got my attention is the one thats show static at beginning of video. But it is never mentioned

[@lanceboyett9034]

It was a sad day when Mike Patey crashed DRACO... Mike was a VERY LUCKY MAN to walk away from the accident..

[@flexairz]

TSi HW is not a bush plane.... This vid became sneak advertising for Sling Aircraft. Draco has crashed and is no longer with us.

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Patey does have another wilga ,lets see what Draco 2 will bring.

[@jimgoff1170]

He’s building a plane called Scrappy. The idea is taking pieces he’s got around the shop and making another super performance plane. This one has a piston engine, it’s an opposed 8 cylinder from another plane of his. He has made several videos of this build.

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Yes Scrappy is the current build, But he has another wilga that will be built next.

[@lanceboyett9034]

You're EXACTLY right.. Buuuut, Even though Draco may no longer be w/ us, Mike Patey is,, THAT is what counts..

[@DanFrederiksen]

@@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 he has many projects :) I think he has said his next project is a new fast mover based on the 1800hp turbine engine he has in the aquarium at the back of his shop. I don't know if it will be Lancair based.

[@slopedouche5460]

Mojo says a lot of things that are not totally perfect but that’s half the fun!!!

[@Brian-cj4bj]

Draco is an awesome plane!! However, it is not a kit bush plane. It was a certified Wilga converted in a one-off to Draco. I don't think it belongs on this list. Amazing Bush Plane for sure, but not a kit.

[@tracevandyne9860]

Yeah but more importantly than actual useful content is that including Draco will attract more clicks - no longer a useful channel for this old pilot....

[@قلبالحبوحزين]

I want build bush plane at home. Please guide me me. Where I can get or buy blueprint or design of bush plane. Because I have not Idia how to build or design bush plane Kit . This is my big wish that I build back country stole plane in my country. Please Guide me . Thank you

[@philipritson8821]

​Import a kit from any one of the Super Cup clone manufacturers, from Wag Aero, fom Kitfox, from Rans, from Just Aircraft, from one of the South African manufacturers (my personal favourite it the KFA Safari), from Glasair, from Bearhawk, from Murphy, from Zenith, etc. Wait about 18 months and you could order a kit for the RV-15 from Vans (assuming Vans stay in business that is). Alternatively, you can scratch build a Zenith, a Bearhawk or a PA-18 Super Cub from plans.

[@iralandry8451]

love your show I guess. LOL i have learned a lot watching your videos. thank you for getting the word out about the joy of flying.

[@jeffcauhape6880]

Thank you!

[@grimreapper]

I could be wrong about this, but I thought just the frame of a kitfox 37k then the motors they have you choose is about 24-45k on top of the frame cost?

[@tsmall07]

You're not wrong. Kit prices don't include the engine or avionics

[@MrZrryan2]

yes, his numbers are on the LOW side. Going to be hard to build any of these for under 100K, realistically.... and that is doing all of the building YOURSELF. Throw in builder assist, and you are 130K +

[@davidmesser8619]

Very good show today Mike. I was well pleased that you included the Bushcat in today's show. I have had my eye on this Bush plane for a while now. Your photos of the plane were the best that I have seen yet. Thanks again. I am convinced that this is the plane for me. Take care and stay healthy my friend. Vaughn

[@jasonw9431]

What type of plane was in the photo? It had an exposed frame and single seat.

[@c.j.6891]

I love bush planes! ❤

[@jimseals8659]

Thanks Mike, an interesting look at LSA STOL aircraft. I last flew a Kitfox with a Rotax 503 in 2003. I'm an old guy who no longer flies, but love keeping up with new developments.

[@bababla8528]

I am basically an idiot and I want to build a plane out of a 60cc chainsaw engine you think it's gonna have enough power to take off?

[@CraftingN112DR]

Draco is defiantly not a Kit Aircraft. You can't buy it as a kit and assemble it.

[@1STGeneral]

I guess since Mike only spends moments at home and is always thinking about the project at hand then back to work so the hanger/build space is home ...Mike just posted a new scrappy build episode gotta go watch Mike at work

[@CharlesBerryamericanlinkage]

no not a kit ! Wilga 2000 totally re done I flew the PZL 80. after Mike P got done with his PZL2000 about 1.5 m and shi! amount of time to build Draco and it was born a ICON.DRACO was born ! And that's not counting his labor of LOVE time is money ! count that in it would be around 3,000,000 at least Jet prop is not your typical aircraft To build ! but what a aircraft!!!! kudos to you MIKE P ! owner of BEST TUGS

[@MinhTháiTrần-o8i]

Cảm ơn video chia sẻ của bạn rất ấn tượng hay lắm chúc bạn sức khỏe và hạnh phúc.

[@yepme6484]

No more Draco, was wrecked in a strong side wind at the runway on a takeoff attempt. I really liked that plane.

[@قلبالحبوحزين]

I want build bush plane at home. Please guide me me. Where I can get or buy blueprint or design of bush plane. Because I have not Idia how to build or design bush plane Kit . This is my big wish that I build back country stole plane in my country. Please Guide me . Thank you

[@MinhTháiTrần-o8i]

Video chia sẻ của bạn thật sự rất ấn tượng hay lắm cảm ơn chúc bạn sức khỏe và hạnh phúc.

[@tylermarcon]

I think the plane in the thumbnail is the Just Aircraft 103 Solo!

[@treylem3]

Great info 👍

[@sprunkadct]

You should do a top 5 best or cheapest 4 seater airplanes

[@christianharriot1578]

In a couple of weeks you’ll forget about the the leftovers of Draco and drool over Scrappy. Even if Draco gets rebuilt, Scrappy will be a total badass. What bothers me is that this video was posted long after Draco was crashed.

[@gilbertofrias9944]

Dammmmnnn, awesome video bro, i am thinking to buy a kit fox in a future.

[@jessedarden6603]

The Sling high wing TSI completed at $120,000 would be a game changer, however it seems that it will be closer to $200,000 completed, but even then it's economy and speed at alt help it compete even with the higher price.

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Great video; thanks for posting. That Draco looks amazing!

[@pauldatche8410]

Great content as always!!!

[@rd4660]

TSI a bush plane? Really? With a tricycle gear and baby tires? What bush are you talking about? And ya, Drako is a pile of junk due to a recent ground loop.

[@Riverboat374]

Thanks Mike!

[@devore1776]

Long live Draco!

[@MrZrryan2]

Draco 1 is dead and gone. Stay tuned tho..... he has another stock Wilga to build Draco 2.... someday..... after Scrappy..... and after the 1800 HP Epic.... it's a ways down the road.

[@zooknut]

I really wanted to see the plane that was on the thumbnail... What was the Mike? The aircraft with tube tailboom?

[@TimHighamFlightSim]

Thanks for the informative video - Like it!

[@austinroberts5255]

What plane is on the thumbnail?

[@outofboundsultramb1942]

Good stuff thank you

[@richard00langdon]

Amazing airplanes Mike 👍

[@chupacabra1765]

The title infers that the "top5" are due to their popularity and availability. 2 of those aircraft don't make the list, as one is a million dollar highly specialized one off. The other is the conceptual sling, not even off the ground yet. The other aircraft were good choices. The Rans S7 is one that's been around a long time and is very popular. Hard to believe when the first Rans S7 kit came out in 91, they were 15k including covering and Rotax 582 2 stroke engine. It was reasonably affordable in those days. It's hard to believe that now a days so much money can be leveraged out of a few pounds of steel and fabric.

[@richardcarew4708]

I saw a video of the Draco coming in to the hangar, it turned around and backed up... how does it work?

[@12Skidoo]

draco had a turbine engine with reverse thrust. that's how he backed up

[@teacher_of_the_arcane5399]

Hey Mike ! The plane on your thumb-nail (that I saw on KZbin) was not featured in your video!! Looks like maybe an ultra light .... I might be able to afford it !!!

[@tylermarcon]

What is the plane in the thumb-nail or who built it

[@sergeyapalkov2688]

Я так летал г горах Кабардино Балкарии... на склоны садился на Ан-2 , заправлялся и обрабатывал высокогорные поля.

[@bossslapahoe]

Nice one Mike, I'd love a kit fox.

[@lealea1881]

Love your videos! Please keep them coming.

[@DanO530.8]

I would love to build or have a bush plane

[@davidrobins4025]

Really good information. Thanks

[@paranaboats2685]

The Bushcat kit price is within or without engine?

[@kermets]

What is the plan in the thumb nail ?

[@bryanbaxter6970]

A Just 103 legal without the bush tires.is an ultralight.

[@scotabot7826]

Sling HW as a "bush plane"? I really want to see that one!

[@perezvonkolokolov]

If I could have inought money, I would buy a Kitfox or a BushCat. Wery interesting rewiev. 😊 Thanks. Do in this way.

[@let_freedom_ping]

What does the experimental designation mean for kit planes exactly?

[@billallen4793]

It weighs more than 254lbs...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe

[@marcokollegger-koberl7872]

What ultralight plane is that in the starter pic ?

[@marcokollegger-koberl7872]

@@Ptro1 thx

[@gordonyork6638]

Killer vid mike. Yeah, The Draco. I would love to see it airborne again.

[@steven2145]

You should look at the Rans S-21 Outbound. It is among the hottest bushplane kits right now.

[@Abderrahmane_Aitouche]

Good concept .........,👍💌🇩🇿

[@JDFinley]

Many people have asked about the aircraft used for the thumbnail/photo. I'd like to know as well. It sure resembles a Team Air-Bike but seems larger and obviously the tube aft portion of fuselage is quite different. If anyone knows, please share!! Thanks!

[@haydenradke2743]

Top rudder ruckus

[@fermoer3814]

Gee wiz Mike, bit of miss information here, Bushcat cruze speed @ 120mph, my oh my, wouldn’t that be great! Structure is not steel but aluminum...

[@MrZrryan2]

he speaks with zero research..... always has..... always will

[@Bonspieler]

Thanks for posting. With all the aviation channels I follow, you keep producing content. Forced to close my business for a while and be home during the day, I hate daytime TV and turn to KZbin. I really enjoyed your latest update on your Sling. Only wish the crew were wearing masks for their own safety. Best to you and your family. Stay safe and keep the vids coming. I'm going nuts here!! ;-) and really appreciate them.

[@stevenwood7131]

great and all....but do you need a license?

[@CharlesBerryamericanlinkage]

it will be back after scrappy is done !

[@GovG33k]

RIP Draco. :(

[@PeterPiccolo]

bro u know draco is totaled right?!!! she aint breathing anymore bro!! check out scrappy tho thats his new build!!

[@ctsteve1967]

draco was killed by the owner

[@PeterPiccolo]

@@ctsteve1967 yes i know this! like i said scrappy is the new build! draco is no more sadly! -p3t3r

[@jmatterface]

I’m loving the scrappy build videos, can’t wait for the next video to see the latest progress and can’t believe the amount of garmin glass he’s fitting in that thing, it’s going to be awesome !

[@steilkurbler4973]

There will be a new one, it looks like.

[@onyxandmilk]

This video was clear concise and informative, please keep up the great work Mojo Mike!.... RIP Draco

[@roysmith6010]

Check out the Carbon Cub.

[@WingAndAPrayer-RedBird]

You didn’t include the RANS S-20 or S-21? There are TONS of RANS flying today. An exceptional aircraft. Check them out.

[@gardhull8918]

Why is the finished diy plane price so much higher than the kit price? Sorry, new to this.

[@Repsol1000rr]

Hallo Mike, thanks for video.

[@bryanbaxter6970]

I believe it is a Just 103

[@srnunan4783]

What about the thumbnail pic? Wasn't even on the list,, What was it

[@michaelksiezopolski]

I am curious, you said experimental bush planes and yet you are showing Sling TSI (Not a bush plane as far as I am aware) and Polish PZL 104 Wilga 2000. Wilga is no more in production and the last model was fitted with 360HP engine which was overkill for this plane. Wilga is NOT bush plane and is not available as a kit. Wilga was designed as agriculture plane (Versions PZL 104 - 35 and PZL 104 - 80) and was modified as multipurpose aeroclub training plane and glider towing plane. It is normal in Poland to see Wilga towing up to 3 gliders at once. Wilga 2000 was designed mostly for Canadian/American market that is why this plane was not fitted with Russian AR14J engine. There is plenty of Wilgas worldwide flying with a Russian engine. This plane should not be listed here. I know that Mike converted this plane putting PT6 turboprop in it and he did modify almost everything in that Wilga, but You can also declare let say Cessna (any model) as Experimental plane and do what you are pleased to do. I am wondering why there is no a plane like J3 on your list? There is many versions available as experimental/LSA kits on the market and they are meant to be as a bush plane.

[@nhojcam]

Informative! Thank you! I would love to build the Just Aircraft STOL. My dream plane!

[@dkroen17]

Loved it!

[@maxbootstrap7397]

Wait one second. These prices are impossible ... unless the prices do not include engine and avionics. In which case, you really should say that explicitly, and give prices for all airplanes with comparable engine and avionics. BTW, also include the Highlander (if I recall the name correctly), which I've seen take off in ... get this ... 6 feet distance!!! :-o :-o And land in 27 feet. Freaking amazing!

[@suabroboro]

Good information

[@Guzman3605]

Anyone have info on the plane in the thumbnail ?

[@teacher_of_the_arcane5399]

Mike … you didn't cover the plane pictured on your video thumbnail !!

[@superbill9066]

I guess it worked. I clicked on it, but I was really interested in the just ultralight. Disappointing.

[@blaineburgess]

i literally only clicked this video to see the aircraft in the thumbnail and you didn’t include it, what the hell man

[@eipip1ez]

What do you think of Zenith aircraft?

[@IsaaF.]

How much to keep in park...can park in my home?

[@steilkurbler4973]

Does anyone know what the plane in the thumbnail is?

[@قلبالحبوحزين]

I want build bush plane at home. Please guide me me. Where I can get or buy blueprint or design of bush plane. Because I have not Idia how to build or design bush plane Kit . This is my big wish that I build back country stole plane in my country. Please Guide me . Thank you

[@epicsave635]

Great content as always but for 70 grand I can purchase a very well equipped and nice conventional aircraft...

[@richardcarew4708]

but you are restricted to airport landings... form and function... I have mines out where airports aren't... so ...it's sounding like a bargain... and I might have to buy a couple... and I can hang out the door and look at the ground... at 35kph... or close to it... the mosquitoes are another possibility... .. or both

[@tngtacticalmiata1219]

I cried when Mike crashed Draco... I think he handled it better than I did..

[@akken2112]

The foil that allows the Just Superstol the ability to be controlled at very low speeds are called "slats" , not "slates". The "a" is short like in "cat" in the "hat".

[@EVELYNEMIL]

Phenomenal.

[@thunderdrumandbass]

Can someone explain why it’s 70k to build your own plane? I under stand tool costs and all of that. But if I have my own space and I have my own tools already, what is the extra fee? I budgeted for twice the kit price for the build. I guess inspection fees and reg is really that much on top?

[@calebakinfolarin8941]

I guess engines and avionics are not included in the kit price

[@tangodelta722]

Hard to take this list for anything. You have sling as a bush plane, no RANS, no carbon cub, no zenith. Did I mention no RANS?

[@JavierBonillaC]

The first Price of the kidfox Must be wrong. How come if you the airplane unassembled its $30,000 and if you build it yourself it's 75,000. maybe I'm not understanding something.

[@nantatech3563]

how much price for draco flight?

[@MrJamespcastle]

Uhhhh....Zenith 750&801? Zenith is equal if not better than most of these (except Draco of course) and Zenith has amazing customer support.

[@ryanamendala6524]

Murphy Rebel, Bearhawk, Sportsman, even a Buttercup...if only we had utube in 90s :) So much info lost

[@robfetherston]

What plane is in the thumbnail preview for the video?

[@chrishauer4189]

Pretty sure it’s the Justaircraft 103 prototype. With those tires and motor it’s no longer an ultralight though

[@williamstrome5271]

mike draco build from a wilga was awsome he killed with the reverse thrust and backed into his hanger i thought wow a plane with reverse gear

[@adamr9215]

A lot of the turboprop aircraft have reverse pitch to help with shortening landings. It’s common on commercial planes that need to keep flying even if runways are iced over.

[@ПопулярновБългария]

nice draco

[@doranjaffas7351]

Hey Mike, as usual an excellent video. I will throw out a little-known airplane that I used to own but does have a loyal following. ... . Cisler Cygnet. VW for power although 85 horsepower engine with simular weight I personally think would be better. A nice used one will go anywhere from 10 to 15,000. To build one Frankly you're looking about 20-30K if you want to take the time. Google them. With an 85 horsepower Volkswagen engine I routinely got off the ground in 300 - 400 feet and landed in about the same. climb rate was not astronomical but it was still around a thousand feet per minute at full gross. Useful payload was right around the 550 lb range. Cruise was a comfortable 90 mph. Top speed...120 mph. Stall was in the 30 mph range and I routinely came down final at 40 miles per hour. Add a little bit of a headwind on final and I would land in less than 200 ft. Not bad for an inexpensive airplane that burned is less than 4 gallons per hour.I would own another one only not with the Volkswagen engine. Just my opinion as there are a lot of Volkswagen engines out there that are doing well. Doran Jaffas Tailwind W8 N625MS KY70

[@quidestnunc9238]

RAND S-6, S-7, S-20 and S-21 as well as Zenith Sky Jeep 701, 750, 801 (now discontinued??), Aerotrek (imported by an Indiana company), Ukraine-made competitor to Aerotrek (or is there one from South Africa that competes with the Ukraine-made model?), various Aussie planes, the Husky (and other Cub-a-Likes such as Dakota Cub), Legend Cub, Cubcrafters line, the Bobber Cub and siblings out of Czech Republic via Little Rock, the Alaska Airframe SuperCub 4-seater (competing with The Airplane Factory's vaporware), WagAero Cuny (and derivatives) and the FoxBat...just to name a few.

Why are you using Miles per Hour? Planes measure speed in knots.

[@mojogrip]

Not everyone who watch are pilots.

@@mojogrip ... and not everyone who watch are using Miles. Just saying. ;-) Don't get me wrong. I like the content of your channel. Taken from Wikipedia: "While most countries abandoned the mile when switching to the metric system, the international mile continues to be used in some countries, such as Liberia, Myanmar, the United Kingdom and the United States." My guess is that quite a few of your 177000 subcribers are from other countries then Liberia, Myanmar, the United Kingdom and the United States.

[@meals24u]

No Highlander or Zenith?

[@jomakhanrasoli8922]

Good

[@rcoverdose6946]

Wawuu super

[@andywong5381]

interested to get one...