It's an example of someone that designs AND builds, which in these days of specialization is so amazing to see. Mike Patey has skill sets that you would normally expect to see spread across 6 or 8 engineers, machinists and technicians. He's somewhat of a living National Treasure. And we're lucky to have him, because he shares and teaches.
@markbarrett75202 жыл бұрын
Mike is an incredible aircraft designer for sure. Draco was impressive, but Scrappy is beyond very impressive. The leading edge slat design is awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing how well Scrappy performs. Ryan, it's great you were able to interview Mike at Oshkosh. Awesome video for sure! Thanks Ryan and Mike.
@chrispy104k2 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping that he will get Draco flying again.
@nevillecreativitymentor2 жыл бұрын
Oh no no no ... DRACO X ..is going to blow the roof which has already been blown by Scrappy.
@ENergyJimP2 жыл бұрын
Ryan and Mike in the same video. It's amazing who aviation brings together. :)
@MrMarkguth2 жыл бұрын
My two favourite channels in one 🇦🇺
@RealRickCox2 жыл бұрын
I've been fortunate enough to meet Mike a few times since he lives just down the road from me. He's one of the kindest and most brilliant people we have in general aviation.
@billjobes18512 жыл бұрын
Mike's ingenuity and raging enthusiasm is a sight to behold !
@v1rotait232 жыл бұрын
and on 4 hours of sleep a night! - I don't know how he does it, but he's a total delight to watch and listen to!
@markthibault85792 жыл бұрын
Great interview. He had me at, "plug in a welder". What a machine!
@umvhu2 жыл бұрын
WOW! Talk about focused. Mike must be the ultimate in obsessiveness. Thanks for the glimse into OCD 🤩
@MysteriousMarsupial2 жыл бұрын
Patey is a Genius. As smart as they come
@md4droid2 жыл бұрын
Great interview with Mr. Patey. Only thing missing was "Back to Work!" Thanks, Ryan.
@MissionaryBushPilot2 жыл бұрын
that would have been a good ending 😋
@WolfPilot2 жыл бұрын
That would have been icing on the cake!
@janinewilkinson48942 жыл бұрын
I am glad you caught up with him he’s a kindred spirit
@joentexas2 жыл бұрын
It's fitting to see you two together. Both of you being pilots. Patey's engineering prowess is over the top. I'm guessing, Ryan, you would love the take-off and landing characteristics of Scrappy, though you do pretty good with what you have. Good stuff, Thanks.
@MissionaryBushPilot2 жыл бұрын
I would love to fly such a piece of art as Scrappy!
@igboyaalale61452 жыл бұрын
I am just OVERWHELMED by the level of ingenuity displayed in this video! What a PLANE!!!! What a Plane!!!!!
@MichaelRei992 жыл бұрын
Human ingenuity is amazing! This plane is a work of art! I envy you that you got to see this beauty in person!!
@kevinknight4702 жыл бұрын
Thanx for giving Mike some screen time. Respect.🙂👍
@MissionaryBushPilot2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@HOTMiSCHiEF12 жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite pilots in 1 video! This made my day!
@v1rotait232 жыл бұрын
Ditto 😁
@sandybanjo2 жыл бұрын
You're right, Brother!!!!! Just insane, but makes sense.....the ultimate bush airplane. The cruise performance doesn't sound so great, but! What a great rescue beastie!!!!
@pauldunne24072 жыл бұрын
Well done young feller on the interview . Two of the coolest aviators in one video. Fly safe sir.
@wags97772 жыл бұрын
The control display looks like a major airline cockpit. This is in a cub! Absolutely amazing
@OSUbronco2 жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite KZfaq channels combined. Enjoy you both tremendously.
@waynehurtig81982 жыл бұрын
MIKE IS ONE AWSOME MIND AND POILT
@RichardBrown-xe8zm6 ай бұрын
Mike Patey is a rare bird and he’s got my respect.
@colins22 жыл бұрын
I watched the whole Scrappy build series. Very interesting but horrendously expensive and out of the reach of most people. However, as Mike said, hopefully some of his ideas and innovations will find their way into more homebuilds and kits and make things safer.
@imkindofabigdeal43082 жыл бұрын
Well, to build this you have to keep your day job (and your day job $$), not sleep much, have access to your company's CNC machines, have some hot rod CAD equipment and an insatiable passion for aeronautical engineering. Impress enough big shots that they'll sponsor some of the build as well. So...yep, way out of reach for most people.
@complexdevice2 жыл бұрын
Who would have thought one-off experimental builds were expensive?
@colins22 жыл бұрын
@@complexdevice Sure, aviation is expensive but there's expensive and then there's Scrappy expensive.
@cj4freedom8562 жыл бұрын
Really liked this airplanes preset instrument screens. Thanks Ryan for showing this one of kind plane to us.
@AirwavesEnglish2 жыл бұрын
What?!!! This is phenomenal! What an absolute gem of a plane.
@chrispy104k2 жыл бұрын
Go watch his channel "Mike Patey". The man is a genius and such a nice guy too.
@ludwigsch.1139 Жыл бұрын
This is one fantastic example for American inventive genius! I my opinion nowadays such inventions are only possible in the US - based on the free spirit of the country. Best regards from Germany
@fishkingify2 жыл бұрын
I'm no pilot but I can see that this guy is a genius. What a beautiful flying machine with amazing tech.
@pilotmike7972 жыл бұрын
So he is Mr Draco? That thing is a real beast.
@John-N7972 жыл бұрын
Yah been his subscriber for long... Cool to see you with Mike Patey. Wonderful guy!
@marilynwhite21552 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video Ryan. Help bring this plane to Australia I want a ride. What an amazing little beast!!!!
@galas4552 жыл бұрын
What a great interview, I frequent both your channels.
@kam701112 жыл бұрын
Ryan, you cannot compete with him. He is totally immersed in his subject. Thank you, Ryan. For showing me a fascinating person.
@ronhatcher77342 жыл бұрын
two of my favorites, this is so cool..
@HeeHawHighlander2 жыл бұрын
Mike is the best!
@JakobVarming2 жыл бұрын
You Ryan and Mike! I love both of your channels! THANKS!
@xnavyro2 жыл бұрын
Mike & Mark Patey are “The Men”! His engineering prowess & work ethic are admirable! “Back To Work”!!!!
@robertboman4235 Жыл бұрын
This is ingenious design. I think this is problem solving at its best.
@RuneSmedstuen2 жыл бұрын
So... for a ride in the plane... All I have to do is get lost in Utah, and he will come find me?! But joke aside. That plane is awesome!
@samueljohnclarkАй бұрын
Mike should be the new Boeing CEO. Seriously. His ability to think, conceptualise, create solutions and build successfully is way outside the box.
@buckhorncortez2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Great editing with inserts from Mike's build series.
@robfive25552 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff .. Many thanks Ryan
@JungleJargon2 жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@pittss2c6012 жыл бұрын
But we've never seen it fly. Mike should fly the STOL plane demonstration at Oshkosh for all to see and evaluate its performance.
@laurapitre57972 жыл бұрын
Tons of videos of Scrappy flying on KZfaq.
@pittss2c6012 жыл бұрын
@@laurapitre5797 Mike demonstrated Draco flying at Oshkosh for years. Why not scrappy? People want to see it in person to evaluate it.
@tomwilliam51182 жыл бұрын
That's about the coolest plane I've seen in a while
@michalpavlat39432 жыл бұрын
This airplane is a real beast!
@wherecondorssoar71752 жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite Aviation Tubers. Good job Ryan. That was great for sure!
@RealWoutLies2 жыл бұрын
Mike Patey is an inspiration to all in aviation.
@davewestner2 жыл бұрын
No hot tub on that thing?! C'mon! hahaha
@paulm7492 жыл бұрын
LOL! Yeah, Scrappy does have a swiss army knife vibe, doesn't it?
@18pneus Жыл бұрын
This guy is a true legend. I felt so dumb listening to him talk but definitely understood the outcomes.
@rumco2 жыл бұрын
Amazing engineering.
@leewithey20142 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!
@kasm102 жыл бұрын
nice job on this vid. great interview. very exciting and inspiring to see this
@MissionaryBushPilot2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@vincentmary50012 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid and plane modifications 👍
@thegodofhellfire2 жыл бұрын
What a cool airplane!
@wrongwayfeldman53932 жыл бұрын
Like Chris Farley said, Awesome !!! Scrappy is a Beast😱
@kevinhumbert19112 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful plane!
@lorendjones2 жыл бұрын
Mike is simply brilliant. He's contributions to aviation will be felt for generations to come. Truly awesome.
@ashleymarie74522 ай бұрын
Way beyond genius. I'm totally impressed! Thanks!
@jdbrown36952 жыл бұрын
What a great purpose driven aircraft! Well done to MP, and thanks for sharing Ryan!
@mvanphilips2 жыл бұрын
Indeed an insane bush plane. Got to ❤️ it
@johndougherty8720 Жыл бұрын
Some people accept, or better phrased, are content with off the shelf stuff. Some people, like Mike Patey, instead say "hold my beer son!" Innovators are gonna innovate .... and it is so freaking awesome!!!
@trading-university.2 жыл бұрын
Mike is a great engineer, fantastic skills and quality of work, but there sure is a lot to go wrong on this experimental plane. Great video!
@olddogg602 жыл бұрын
Mike does out of this world builds. 😊👍
@arthurwagar88 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for good stuff. Mike is the man.
@scotthruska2 жыл бұрын
My cousin came to Oshkosh. I insisted that he visit you and say Hi from me. He did just that. I love your channel
@ebinrajmon5532 Жыл бұрын
Mike builds mean flying machines! I’ve never seen so much tech on a bush plane🤯 Truly impressive!!
@WolfPilot2 жыл бұрын
Scrappy is an awe inspiring marvel of engineering! The Pateys are an awe inspiring family!! Thanks for doing this video Ryan!
@friedlhochhaeuser67072 жыл бұрын
Just amazing!!!!!
@ROT8AV82 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I follow both of you and seeing you together was pretty cool. Now Mike should work a day with you!
@olsonspeed2 жыл бұрын
Always amazing to see Mike talk about his epic creation.
@kimberlywentworth91602 жыл бұрын
Wow. Amazing.
@phillee28142 жыл бұрын
Imagine what an aircraft like that could be used for in PNG, if it ever entered series production, maybe even with a turbine engine, which might even increase the payload while still landing on a postage stamp.
@kentvonmiddledorm677 Жыл бұрын
I hope he realizes how great an aviator and KZfaqr you are! Such a smart, cool, dude. Nice to see that he may be pushing things too far and is starting to think about longevity. His. That is. Life threatening situations in 2 of his last 3 builds. No bueno. He’s got a beautiful fam and the aviation community needs people like the both of you. Mahalo.
@bigbikerbo2 жыл бұрын
Hoping mike gets a good CV prop setup to gain max performance and distance. That build has been amazing to watch, of course Draco was great as well. Hope some of the innovation is transferred into bush aviation soon. I've got lots of PNG missionary friends who would benefit from higher payloads, higher delivery frequency, and reduced risk which some of these innovations would offer..
@goldrivers5987 ай бұрын
One of the coolest planes I've ever seen.
@andrewnorgrove64872 жыл бұрын
been fun watching this progress over the years
@davidrobins40252 жыл бұрын
I love this interview - have followed Mike Patey through Draco and Scrappy build. Thanks, Missionary Bush Pilot, for the work you have done overseas.
@IsawUupThere Жыл бұрын
Bush pilots are something else... "Should the runway be level? No, it's my plane that needs to be pimped out with bouncy car technology!" Incredible.
@olivers.64202 жыл бұрын
Super, mega cool plane!! Great engineering and design!!
@mban27482 жыл бұрын
Pushing the envelope. Hope you had a great weekend. "Back to work".
@BOBANDERSON51502 жыл бұрын
AWESOME, two of my FAVORITE PILOTS !!!!
@MaxAir2 жыл бұрын
Mike is a legend!!
@luisbarboza2042 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a pilot, nor an engineer, but heck I can uderstand this is basically a jewel of a manufacturer and helluva plane and wish I could be half as talented as him
@alankoltner93522 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful guy!
@jscomputerservicesanpcpart57722 жыл бұрын
Thats the best plane setup for its class ive seen. absolutely brilliant designing. And as a dirt bike rider i love the bike option. Might be hard fitting those on a Jabiru though, lol
@danielprinsloo29172 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan - your channel brings so much info. be blessed
@brentdykgraaf1842 жыл бұрын
Fun cool fact. Mike is nicer in person. Met him at 2021 Osh. Just an incredible individual.
@abrahamnationllc2 жыл бұрын
Mike is a genius for sure.
@rppvt2 жыл бұрын
Mike is the man
@RabbitHoleAdventures9 ай бұрын
That is by far the most impressive airplane I have ever seen!
@cbthrasher2 жыл бұрын
That guy is a beast
@bennylandron Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable!!! What a monster!
@Chucky90tt12 жыл бұрын
Great interview! That plane is so impressive. Glad I got to see it this year at OSH.
@edhage3742 жыл бұрын
I want this plane in a RC version,that would be amazing,i love the looks of it,more than the Draco!!..God bless,love it!!
@MissionaryBushPilot2 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome
@stevie-sthompson6491 Жыл бұрын
Look up Marko Roolaid, he built one and has full build videos on here
@ohanailo77432 жыл бұрын
Side ways landings with preset elevations. My concern would be a unintentional prop strike on the ground. Leading edge feathering like to know more about that trick. The solar powered wing was used on an aircraft at the Reno Airshow. The alternator was removed so as to reduce engine drag and the solar panels energized all the electrical to operate the plane. It gave the engine more horse power for more speed. Not sure if that solar plane won the race.
@georgescarvalho24822 жыл бұрын
Simply awesome.
@jesuszanotto9599Ай бұрын
WHAT A BEAST!
@jerseyscaler445 Жыл бұрын
This is nuts
@jerryfischer39882 жыл бұрын
Great interview 👍 👏
@timothymulholland79052 жыл бұрын
Mike is a self-taught genius. He has built 13 planes at home and holds several records with them. Scrappy is an incredible one-off bush plane. Ask him to donate it to your mission!
@aileronsintowind68352 жыл бұрын
Self taught ? Mike has engineering degrees from most fields and is accomplished commercial pilot, stunt pilot and air show pilot with multiple companies in R&D and engineering. There’s even a rumoured DOD contract he is on. He’s an innovation to the engineering world both him and his brother within the aviation community and outside it. But with everything he has advisors as well that he like any specialist will utilise. His water company is doing well too but Mike is always about being the best of yourself and giving back. As he will say if you have talent and fortune it’s worth nothing if you don’t help out those who don’t have it..