The FAA Has Approved My Plane Registration | Wings Are Permanently On

[@baomao7243]

Early in my life, I remember being taught (verbatim): “what you achieve is proportional to what you attempt.” THANK YOU for attempting this. And THANK YOU for taking us along on the ride. Inspirational to us !

[@EdwardHefter]

Congratulations on the registration and getting the wings and empennage and fairings and wiring all taken care of. I hope the DAR is thorough, not because I want you to have problems, but because I want any problems to be found on the ground rather than in the air! Good luck and can’t wait to see it FLY!!!!

[@peterpedersen1641]

Nice job there guy... Back in teh 60s, my pop and his buddy built numerous planes. In the garage..! We didn't need any FAA back then, LOL... I remember dragging a Piper Cub style plane with no wings out of the garage, getting to the airport a few miles away, bolting the wings on and my Dad flipping the prop and testing the plane... NO inspections, NO registration, and no insurance, back in the day... We grew up with two taildraggers in the back yard and a nice 1300 foot grass strip. Big barn to store the planes with the cows. At 12 years old, one day. Dad was in Europe on a trip. This was around 1967, We had a Piper Cub and Aeronca taildragger. I was used to starting the prop with Dad. So... he wasn't there. I thought I know how to fly this. So I primed it up, did a flight check around the plane and pulled the prop. Started first time. I took off and flew around our area, Delaware River around New Hope, PA. Flew under the Milford Bridge! Which my Dad did once in a while. Got home, tucked the plane back in the grass marks from the tires. Tried to hide any evidence. A week later, my dad comes back. Grass has grown around the wheels, and I thought, whew, all good. Then Dad says, come here boy! Want to go flying today? Sure Dad, Then he pulls the fuel stick out, and there was a half tank of gas. He looks at me and says, Did you start the plane.. Uhhh NO.. Bullshit.. the tanks were full. What did you do? Then the slapping of my head in every direction. He was more scared I would kill myself. But after a beating, he sat me down and said, you will learn to fly. A year later, I was taking lessons with Ed Mahler, and a professional stunt pilot in New Jersey at Sky Manor. He helped design the BD5 jet and many Pitts Specials. Ed and I became great buddies. My Dad told him, treat him like he was your son, as he slapped me across the head. And said, Peter is known to steal a plane if you aren't watching. So, as my lesson went the next months, Ed would be sitting in front of me, whether in a Great Lakes Trainer or Piper Cub. Giving amazing lessons in aircraft handling characteristics. And why shit happens. Once, he turned the engine off on the Piper Cub and said, "Find someplace safe to put it down, and take off again." That was a turning point of fear. Though at, 3500 feet, I looked around quickly, found a nice big field of a Sod Farm. Perfect. Looked like our strip. I swung around and landed there. Ed was pretty impressed. He said he knew he could make it there but left it to me to find. We got back to Sky Manor and had a soda. I miss flying with my Dad and Ed. Ed was killed at an airshow in 1976 I think... He broke a strut wire on his Pitts Special he built. He said it was ok and went back up to do some video shots with local newspaper following in another plane. When performing a loop maneuver, the tail broke free and he went down. I cried for days at the ridiculousness of that incident. He made me check every cotter pin, and movable part, and always sais, take no chances. Don't fly if not perfect. It's not the fall, it is the impact... Fly safe. Check everything in your Experimental. I wasn't following your build, though I saw many of your videos and enjoy them. Nice job on your airplane. I am now looking to buy a twin, maybe a used D62. A bit expensive, but a total wow factor. I have a couple of business partners now, retired. Both were American Airlines captains with over 35 years each in both fighter jets, private jets, and the BIG BUS, otherwise known at a 777. The view from that cockpit at 45k is amazing. Enjoy MOJO!! Love this little project of yours. Best of luck.

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

I have never seen a plane that had to have bolts or pins banged in like that. Smacking bolts is never a good idea. Keep checking these points for some time to come. Good luck and congratulations.

[@yelyab1]

I can’t believe the tenacity of this man. I’m an engineer and been a program mgr. on multi $$$$ programs. ITS NO F-king fun especially without vulgar language, fist fights among degrees technicians, engineers and pipe fitters! When it all over we all have a beer and say never again and go home and tell our sons and daughters to marry rich. When will he admit how many “walk away” days he had and how many days did he go home and cry in the basement. I found that most most theraputic.

[@danmcbride6258]

Congratulations Mike and the Sling Assist Build Factory. Fantastic build and special thanks to the FAA too !

[@billmeldrum2509]

Congratulations Mike. Been watching from the beginning. Couldn’t be happier for you. 🇨🇦

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Excellent! So stoked for you Mike! Yes that is a badass prop for sure! You will be flying soon. Congratulations!! Go MojoGrip Go!

[@HoosierPilot]

Love it Mike! The plane looks awesome and I love the paint!

[@oludayod7757]

Good to see the success of the build and registration. Congratulations Mike and the airplane factory 💯🛩️🛩️🌨️👍

[@hongshi8251]

Mojo Mike- firstly I have to admit how smart it has proven to be to use this fantastic builder assist program. A lot of guys have probably fronded on the cost and maybe the theory a guy should build it 100% himself but after seeing the complexity and how many years it takes to complete ( come on, some builders are taking 5-10 years just to build one airplane), I think your decision is totally sound. Next- is safety. I just wouldn't trust myself to check, check, and recheck every detail before flying. I'm sure it's a video all by itself how exhaustive these checks will be. Lastly, just step back and see this project through our (your viewers) eyes. I just can't believe this is a possible 4 seater aircraft. The lines are just perfect. It's really a masterpiece. I wish you calm skies ahead my friend!

[@houstontexas5486]

Great news on the plane. You're lucky it took me 3 months on my registration for my Mooney m20 due to covid then another month or so for new numbers. Way to go!!

[@azzamaddas4437]

Congratulations to you Mike, to your family, to TAF team and to all followers. Eager to see you flying back home so the two ladies enjoy first flight from home base.

[@hectorrosettasmith8439]

Good for you👍🏽. Keep up the positivity. I dreamed of flying as a teenager, life happened , now over 50, dreaming of it again .

[@curtisstapleton7167]

Same here ..I started some training ..but stopped ..thinking of starting again

[@skydive1424]

The wacking on wing attachment pins would make me nervous. Installing temporary flight control hinge pins without clearly marking them and relying on memory to replace them with the spec pins would make me nervous as well. Give this thing a 200% good look over by different people before you take it up

[@thehumanfactors4977]

Congratulations!! Thanks for taking us on this journey with you. The plane looks great.

[@kevinrtres]

Thanks for all the effort to show us what goes on in there, that wing fitting, Mike! Much appreciated.

[@YourFriendlyGApilot]

Congratulations Mike!! And thank you for bringing us along, love it!

[@jeromeklotz7627]

I’m stoked for you Mike. I’ve been watching from the beginning of the build and it’s exciting to see it get close. Can’t wait for the first flight 👍

[@barryhuizing2804]

Plane looks great! Glad everything is coming together for you.

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

I'm very, very happy for you Mike, you're a decent humble man without the big ego that are seen throughout the you tube\aviation world where young (ish) guys are concerned. I can think of no-one more deserving than you bro. Enjoy, stay calm and safe.

[@Bonspieler]

Congrats Mike. By the time you read this, you'll have had your first flight!! I couldn't be any more happier for you. It's been a fun year watching this go from a bunch of boxes to a finished airplane. Fantastic. Be safe.

[@-AV8R-]

Your patience has paid off...congratulations!

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Great job I wish I could tackle a project like that. I can't wait for the maiden.... GOOD LUCK AND GD SPEED.

[@bernardallen3791]

This part of your journey culminates at an interesting time. It's almost poetic. Thanks for taking us with you and making yourself vulnerable. Thanks for bringing us together. Your disposition throughout everything is inspiring. Best wishes M.OJO!

[@johnmcnaught7453]

Congratulations ! It has been fun watching this come together.

[@jaystuart9200]

Awesome news Mike!! Looks great! Congrats!

[@hazmateer2002]

AWESOME ... AWESOME ... AWESOME!!! Congrats on getting your registration! I feel so happy for you!

[@pattern521]

Congratulations! Looking forward to many more videos of your beautiful plane.

[@theobserver1219]

Mike! You and the team did it! I enjoyed the build and associated stuff! You are living my dream so live it proud!

[@jamescurrie6910]

Congrats Mike, thanks for working so hard to bring us all your build story!

[@SwedishVFR]

Awesome! So happy for you! When will you get the orange details?

[@destinazioneignota1861]

Really glad for you Mike! 👍👍👍

[@mikhailmerzliakov1022]

Awesome plane! Good job! Congrats Mike!

[@PiInTheSky]

Looks great Mike! You patience is about to pay off. Looking forward to some awesome videos from the air!

[@RavenOryon]

Glad everything got cleared up for ya Mike. Look forward to the next one.

[@calvinhenshaw2147]

The nuts i saw was not engaged enough to pass inspection.

[@AgentB7]

Mike, she’s coming out awesome. Congrats on the progress and I really hope to see her flying soon!

[@donduffy6463]

Congratulations! ... Enjoy your aircraft ... be safe !

[@deanmartin8784]

Mike, so happy the paperwork snafu has been resolved. Can't wait to see your plane in the air.

[@SimSiya]

Wow, amazingly coming together!

[@CrabLouis]

Great to see this progress Mike. It's a stunningly beautiful aircraft.

[@FlyboythaACE]

Congrats i love the plane and the channel this motivates me to get back into aviation after i overcome a few health challenges

[@larrysouthern5098]

You can do it...get yourself a flight simulator in the meanwhile!!!!...🐦

[@timbarnett3898]

Congratulations on your plane! Nice job!

[@eugenewillsey2135]

Congrats on the FAA approval of the registration.

[@sergio34410]

Congrats Mike! One step closer!

[@nemo227]

Some "milestones" are especially memorable and exciting. Thanks for sharing some of yours.

[@flyingcatfish]

Congratulations! Everything looks great.

[@marcorodriguez4959]

A huge congrats on your FAA registration!

[@Strong-jw3et]

HalleluYah the Eagle 🦅🦅🦅 is ready to spread its wings, go go go Mike!.👍🏽😁

[@oliviermolinari]

Hi Mike, congrats for having solved your registration hassle with FAA, wish you good luck for the DAR inspection. One question tough: could you please explain on which piece they were hammering to have the wing reaching its intended final position?

[@justanotherday1345]

Great to see everything coming together especially the registration. Looking forward to the final inspection and test flight. Great job!

[@Officer_Boat]

12:40 Ahhhh, I see you got your blinker fluid topped off.

[@EJWash57]

It would only be fair of you to explain that the certificate of registration and airworthiness certificate are two different documents (BOTH required) what they represent, and how they relate to an aircraft. In the video, you say that the aircraft still has to be inspected for airworthiness, so, it is safe to assume that the Airworthiness Certificate has not yet been issued.

[@joelvaldez537]

Congratulations! Great accomplishment!

[@darryletillman7995]

Congrats on the progress and registration. You give all us aspiring pilots hope.

[@m.s.aviation7065]

A very anticipating series! Lovin it mike! Great job

[@mittman9977]

Awesome job Mike and TAF! She's a beautiful bird! Can't wait to see the first flight!

[@AV8OR51]

Looking forward to seeing you flying the mojosling!

[@mikemarino1917]

Hope you have somewhere to keep this beautiful plane indoors.

[@WhatleyFamilyMatters]

So happy for you brother been pulling for you can't wait for the flight home

[@anthonychambers5765]

Really happy for you and I wish for you a save journey in ur passion for aviation. Where’s your orange stripe on the plane?? The one color is kinda dull but the stripe would make a good looking plane better

[@mikemarino1917]

That prop is bad ass. Looks like it will push a lot of air...

[@uribearnold]

Been watching you, so happy your getting closer and closer

[@Worthrhetime]

The plane is looking good... awesome congratulations she is a beautiful craft!!!

[@ashsmitty2244]

Good for you, mate!

[@N1377J]

Congratulations Mike, I hope to see you flying soon it's been a long ride. Glad to see you at the end. Ready to watch some flying video. Lol

[@MagnumLapua338]

Awesome Mike, great plane. I am currently building an RV10.

[@davidfulginiti5985]

Great news Mike, great job!

[@jeremysikes708]

Please tell me that all of those bolts on your flight controls have at least 2 threads showing?

[@olaroti1211]

Congratulations on resolving the registration issue!

[@steveeisenburger6011]

Congrats mate. I'm yet to realise my dream of flying my own contraption, but working on it. Well done BRO 👍🏻

[@kenngross5306]

You guys are making progress. Congratulations

[@Samrod9000]

Grats, Mike! Keep on inspiring the rest of us!!!

[@mac7949]

I dont know you personally but Congratulations!

[@airbornelarkin]

Congrats Mike!

[@VGreggUndercover]

Great build series!! I’m an A&P private pilot and would love to build one of these eventually. If you’re ever in Texas you should swing by KHQZ so I can see it🤩

[@The_Juan_Percent]

Congratulations man!

[@randysullivan1604]

Congrats!! Good Job and Good Luck!!

[@kjones9562]

Congratulations! What a great project to follow! You are an inspiration to all!

[@GlintNarga]

AYE! Congrats!!!!! Heck your plane is looking so sleek!!

[@rondonofero8454]

661MG - I believe it can FLY! Congrats Mike.

[@smenor]

Congrats, Mike !

[@larrysouthern5098]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! WAY TO GO !!!....Now you can say pretty soon... " Hey Wrigley..You got a stick of Beamons..I'm gonna take her up..and WRING HER OUT A BIT!!!! SEE WHAT' SHES GOT!!!" ( Chuck Yeager from THE RIGHT STUFF!!) Now the fun really starts!!! ...Proud of you Mike(mojogrip)!!!...keep em flappin!!! 🐦...

[@GiversUniversity]

Congrats MoJo Mike! You are an inspiration!!!

[@jpthiran]

...all the best in this wonderfull project...

[@williamstrome5271]

really excited for you mike but slow down just a little and learn your plane and adjust as necessary no 2 are alike great job blue skies brother.

[@Franz704]

Great see that the registration came through. I know you were stressing about that.

[@endolphin]

Congrats dude!

[@blakemiller6532]

We are proud of you brother.

[@marcs990]

@MojoGrip I’m very interested in doing this myself. I do have a question though. Will you be classed as the builder of the aircraft & be able to do your annual inspections & maintenance etc. I’m currently in the army & leaving soon. I’m very interested in buying a TSI & will do if I’m going to be classed as the builder after the process that you have followed as I’m gonna have the same issues that you have in that my wife & kids won’t be to happy if I buy a sling & have to spend all my time building or can you do a certain amount of the work exactly as you have & be able to do my inspections etc as this will save me loads of cash as aviation is not a cheap thing to get into. I’m a huge fan & trying to decide VANS or Sling. If Sling offer this program & be classed as the builder I think I will probably choose Sling. Thx for any info in advance. 😊 good luck with your aviation journey. I can’t wait to see this wonderful aircraft in flight. I may steal your aircraft colour if that’s ok 🙈.

[@reinhart482]

Does the airframe have the ballistic parachute?

[@capncrunch9313]

Hi Mike How come all the rivets on the outside of the plane are not flush unlike the Van’s ? Must cause some minimum airflow deviation.

[@schuttrostig5729]

more intrestingly there are flush rivets and non flush ones, really intrested in the detail and reasoning for that.

[@slavedriver394]

@@schuttrostig5729 Flush rivets in the areas that require laminar flow - like the leading edges of the wing - its turbulent flow aft of that anyway so flush rivets aren't going to give you much performance advantage for a lot more work. Van's Aircraft use solid rivets instead of pulled rivets and require a lot more work to install (and 2 people)

[@jackbuzzard1553]

Glad to see the project coming to a close....I know a long journey...especially with family....safe flying....if you wing into south central Kentucky on the way home, we'll get you some good BBQ

[@carlsonthomas]

Awesome! 😎👍🏻 congratulations!

[@Skiridr22]

Congrats Mike 👍🏾👍🏾

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

Hey Hey hey .... CONGRATULATIONS 🎉❤️

[@cyrarichardson8889]

Congratulations!

[@AnjaneshBabu]

Congratulations on this achievement.

[@mikemorgan8792]

Mike take a deep breath and relax, your almost to the finish line of the build and then you get to fly it to your home base!!