What i like most of all is you can see Mikes love for Family, Aviation, Friends, rare to see someone with this much passion and drive for anything and everything they do, Mike you really genuinely enjoy life, i can see it in how you talk, act etc etc, you're a rare gem in this day n age my friend, you're a definite role model for ALLOT of people, keep it up brother...Back To Work!

Just listening to you and your brother reminds me of everything that's good in this world thank you.✌

Imagine being lost and seeing this monster just loitering your way with those two shiny domes peering at you😂 mad respect🤘🏼

Don’t think I’ve ever watched a 30 minute aviation video before with my mouth wide open and drooling the whole time. This thing is incredible

CEO, building a new factory, and building his own house. Mark is incredible. These guys are inspirational and I look forward to the new plane build!

Mike, I have been depressed the past few days, you and Mark are enthusiastic, upbeat, and infectious, I feel better just by watching your videos. Thank you! "Lets be good to others!" How cool is that? If my voice counts, I would love to hear what you are most exited about trying in Scrappy. Thanks again.

Just say'n....One of the best 'up-grades' on this vid....the teeny-tiny clip-on mic Garmin provided so everyone could hear the praise and drool at the quality of the build AND the equipment used. Stay well...be safe. BTW.....19:01.....that was no iPhone camera...😂

Whenever I think, “aviation is a waste of money, I don’t fly enough, I don’t have time, etc”, I watch these videos and just go fly. It makes me realize why I got into aviation in the first place .

i like how Mike brought up the fact non pilots found him, im a race mechanic (road race/drift) i dont fly i like watched this to learn some tips from his carbon part making/ mold techniques but i really got interested in flying and using sims because of Mike and Mark. it was cool to see a plane that had a real Race car feel and just oozing high performance. im hooked!

This video was excelent. Having you make it with your brother was just icing on a well constructed cake. This past week I introduced an older pilot to your channel and he has thanked me over and again as he rediscovers his joy of 'mucking about with planes'. ( His own hand-build, L360, was destroyed in a cyclone when the hanger doors blew in and crushed the dreams of three good guys all at once.) His lovely wife made me chocolate cookies for morning break as a reward, then brought out the Photo-albums of "When we were young" ; All of the time smiling to break records.

I am a 71 year old gearhead with no flying experience who stumbled onto a video about Draco a couple of years ago and then a couple of months ago found your KZfaq channel. I just love your attitude, sharing how and why you’re doing what you do. My son is an A&P with Embraer and I’ve shared your channel with him. Your design and fabrication skills are astounding.

Ive helped with search and rescue for most of my life. We’re very rural Alaska. It’s Always so comforting knowing we have pilots helping us look from the air! bsar has been searching for 7 missing people. Sadly all 7 still missing.. us coast guard have called off search. As soon as the ice is thick enough everyone locally will be back out lookin for them again!

I'll touch on the "I dont know a pilot" my hobby is snowmobiles I've only sat in a plane at a airshow 18+ years ago never peaked my interest. It's the high energy and amazing fabrication/design that keeps me interested, motivated and wanting to get out in the shop and "back to work" when the videos ends. Keep up the great work.

Great to see Mike and Mark together on your video. I love every aspect of aviation and your videos, bring so much joy to many people in these difficult times. Please keep up the good work from the UK

Good to see the brothers interact... Great aptitudes and demeanors. Bros...

Thank you Mike and Mark, for your encouragement. Im a 11yr vet. 34yr old child, just got an interview to start school for my A&P license next march. This will be my stepping stone into aviation. Love you all.

Garmin, "So how many screens do you want" Mike, "Yes!"

I am in civil air patrol and I am hoping to continue my life with some sort of aviation related hobbies or career. I hope to be just like you, building awesome planes, and also being down right awesome! Keep up the great work, whenever you post it makes my school days a whole lot less miserable. Scrappy looks great so far too!

Fantastic video! I’m not a pilot and may never be, but the passion, creativity, engineering and technical aspects of all of your projects is simply fascinating. I think I’ve watched nearly all of your videos. I’m always impressed and inspired by your positivity, enthusiasm and love of family and aviation. Keep up the amazing videos and the wonderful things you do for aviation and engineering.

Hey Mike, love your builds!!!! I am on the Washington County Search and Rescue here in Northwest Arkansas. I love that you volunteer your time and even more your aircraft to search and rescue. I'd love to see some videos on your SAR experiences. Getting into SAR was something I'd wanted to do for a long time, all it took was finding the right person to learn how easy it was to get into. I know there are many people who would love to get in to SAR and just seeing how EASY it is to get in to would inspire many to join. So that others may live!!!! Thanks Mike!!!

Mike, I live through your inventions. Taking the normal and going completely beyond. Thank you for sharing.

Aging is mandatory, growing up is not! Keep going Mike.

I'm a 74 year old non pilot who loves what you Mike and you Mark are doing. So inspiring and so thrilling to watch. Scrappy is great!

Good to see you and Mark together. I’m also glad the tug business is growing so much. If you have to have something slow down your Carbon Cub build (Mark), that’s a pretty darn good reason.

Thanks for answering my question about mass production. I figured you never would, but it's innovation like this that tends to find it's way into the larger marketplace. Like changing control cables to carbon fiber, etc.

Honestly two of the best guys and I love watching your videos. It was such a pleasure to actually meet you last year at Reno before Draco's fateful flight. Can't wait to see scrappy fly .

Can't wait to see her fly. My long standing suspicion about Mike doing a live valve suspension in Scrappy is still alive. ( "secrets" blurred controls) I think Mike is the guy who will do it. It sure as heck works in the off road world.

Mike... gotta thank you for your energy and and the love of aviation. I'm an old disabled man who procrastinated on getting into aviation with the plan of retirement flying. I didn't count on my health being the detourant that it has. I love your enjoyment and innovation of engineering and designing awesome aircraft...i seem to be living vicariously thru you and love your ethics... Thanks again, Larry

It is always a GREAT DAY when Mike uploads a KZfaq video!!!

And right when im fixing to sleep theres a mike video... fine ill watch

I am a kid AGAIN! ❤️ Mike, you really keep our dreams alive. Thank you!

Im on the East coast Mike drops these videos at bed time but I cant resist and its always worth it ! I have been flying and building for 40 years and these videos are always educational and as a pilot I can tell you when you stop learning you start dying .

Thanks again for that Mike & Mark. Great to have had an opportunity to watch it again, it was just as entertaining and educational as the first time I watched. Fantastic stuff. Thank you to all involved.

Mike I can’t tell you how many times I have watched and re-Watched Draco and scrappy builds.... I take all of what you say and show then I research and make more changes and adjustments to my Plane. Next time I am through your area I’m going to stop by and give you another donation to take someone FLYING!!

I just love the thrill it gives you and Mark. I flew in a plane once in my teen years and loved it now I am 69 and love watching you and family. So please keep getting back to work LOL

Hi Mike, just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos! Your authenticity and kindness truly makes me smile. I have never flown a plane and to be honest, in general, am pretty terrified of flying, but my passion and interest for aviation is significant! Thanks for producing quality content, and badass airplanes. Keep up the good work!

Thank you and your brother for sharing your lives and this build with your viewers. I am amazed at the speed or your progress.

I have been involved in aviation for over 30 years and you guys are such an inspiration to me and many others!! Watching your videos motivates me to do more and help others! Thank you for all you guys do for our aviation family!!!

Awesome video Mike and Mark Patey, you answered a lot of my questions and thoughts lingering in the back of my mind. Excellent,thanks for sharing.

Great to see Mark! Glad to see he's working on his,airplane once again. I had several questions that you answered; Here's one you didn't. I know,I'm not the only one that's interested here. Q: Can you show us the wings, even if it's on the computer? WE THE PEOPLE ARE CHOMPING AT THE BIT! Love the content here. Back to work!!

We all love you both ... and your five year old self, Mike. Can't wait to see Scrappy fly!

I stumbled on your videos awhile back and thought they were interesting, I'm not a pilot of any kind, just an ordinary guy, But I'm very much enjoying the videos and the build of scrappy, I'm anxious to see it finally fly.. I have flown on commercial airlines many times, but your Planes are much much different, they remind me of the Coyote in Roadrunner strapping himself to a rocket.. That, I think is Cool.. I love the fact you never stop thinking about making things better in Every way, Not just for, But Everyone. Safety. Saving lives. You're Awesome dude. Thanks

Secret switches summon a self-driving Best Tug to come tow Mike into the heated hanger without having to get out of the airplane.

I've probably already mentioned this on a previous video, but this series is definitely a significant part of what got me into aviation. I'm currently learning to fly, ultimately working towards being an airline pilot. So uh, thanks. :-)

Mark you are a humble and patient brother. This video makes it obvious. You are a good man and you all are good people.

PSA: Do NOT bet against the 5yo inside Mike Patey, you will lose.

this is the best video ever!!! How can someone not like this video is beyond me. THANK YOU for your enthusiasm and wisdom. I cannot thank you enough for your inspiration. that being said...BACK TO WORK!!! YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST!!!! (and so are your families for putting up with your "hobbies") Luv ya

Im definitely one of the guys that saw your content and went head first into a pilots lisence. Draco inspired me for sure, im working on getting a kitfox and a runway put in on some farmland! Appreciate you bigtime!

Love it. No plane on the planet will come close to how well built scrappy is. You cant beat self built. It's a pilots plane.. all the bells and whistles. Congrats Mike! Just a thought...When your done with Scrappy. You should do a budget build of a kitfox or J-A. step by step. Use an auto conversion power plant like a Viking engine. Low cost with decent reliable performance for half the cost of a rotax. ...2 screen set up ( Garmin + ipad ) The only thing you should do custom is a suspension. Something that could be replicated or sold by you lol.. Scrappy is amazing.

Do more they're fun, you two are both really bright and funny, nice combination.

Get that thing flying. More Videos no matter what. You inspire me. Matt

Fun trip down memory lane. I watched this live when it aired. But I think I’m going to have to go back and watch all the scrappy videos from the beginning again. Love your content. From another pilot you encouraged to get current. And let my inner five-year-old out. Thanks Mike! Back to work.

I never considered the S&R aspect of what a low slow flyer would bring to the table. Like Mike said, loiter where no helicopters could make it and radio positions. Brilliant

Mike is one brilliant five year old with the energy of a herd of preschoolers! It's fun to see just how far these guys can push their aviation creativity. It appears to be limitless.

Our hero's!! Mike and Mark Patey inspiring us all to do better. Try harder. Be smarter. And go for your dreams! Thanks!

Words fail me. Mike Patel and his brother Mark are the best aircraft engineers I’ve ever seen. This video is worth keeping just for the energy it exudes.

You guys are two of the most wonderful, inspiring people I know. This was a very interesting, entertaining and informative video and I do hope Mark will post some videos of his build for us to enjoy.

These videos have literally led me to becoming a pilot Mike... I’ve been flying RC aircraft since I was 7, am now training for my pilots license with every extra dollar I have, and to this day, continue to modify perfectly good RC planes to make them “even better” than they are haha! Don’t ever stop putting these videos out, it’s UNREAL how many people you inspire every single day...

I‘ve seen quite a few videos if you now and still watch the intro and outro everytime! I love it, keep going 🙌

I enjoy watching both of you, what incredible build quality for an airplane, scrappy is looking great I love the whole thing and you are definitely the Howard Hughes of the aviation world in the way I see it congrats on the build and finishing it.

25,000 msl in a Bush plane.... crazy, complete madness... hehe you could throw a set of skis on it and set a world record... highest altitude landing and take off... Mount Denali?? Hehe 😉

Looking forward to the JATO rocket install lol.

Floats! would be cool! I can see it now, a set of sponsons off a unlimited drag hydro sounds about right. I still love seeing Draco backing into the hanger and knowing the plane it has a backup camera, how cool is that? On howelloween I was talking to some kids that were dressed up as superheroes and one of them asked me who I would be. I said Mike Patey, he asked me what powers does he have? I told him he has the very best toys you could have. They looked at me for a minute and started arguing over who get to be Mike Patey next year. My daughter and I laughed so hard, she said you just ain't happy unless you are causing trouble.

How in the hell could anyone give these guys a thumbs down. Both stellar human beings, and willing to help in a extremely unselfish manner. I wish there were a million people like these guys. Thank you gentlemen for all you do.

just thinking of all the places you could go, you could make a fantastic gold prospector especially in Australia, go where no one else has ever been. love you guys

Your such a good general speaker man. Makes listening to your information better somehow.

i am by no means a flight guy and this has been an amazing series that i can't get enough of because it relates to everyday problem solving and creativity, thanks!

From a former crew chief on F4 phantom ll's, thanks for filling my aviation fix.

Just love the good energy this gentleman has.

Love watching you guys work and the Q&A was fantastic and what was even more satisfying to me was I actually answered the question on rear travel at landing @13 inches before you did it so I was really paying attention and the 21 on the front I can’t believe I remember that but anyway I never have flown a plane in my life but after watching you I think I can at 63 yrs old I want to get my pilot license go figure I’ve driven everything else it seems so why not thanx Mike 💪

Thank you Mike ,Mark and Garmin ...you have answered most of my questions 🛫🛩✈️🤗🤗 always a good day when I see a Mike Patey up load 😁

Great build great guys great channel thanks for sharing and having us along cheers

Yet another great video, I could listen to you and Mark talk forever. I don’t know where you both find the time and energy. Keep up the great work!

Watching your video documentaries of your build, inspires me to get out to the hangar and continue with my build. Cheers from Winnipeg.

You guys rock! Enjoying this project so much, along with you...thanks for sharing!

Thank you Mike. My Kit Fox now has a dual G3X Garmin Panel . . . With the G5 and it’s independent backup battery. You are truly an inspiration to us all.

Great Video Mr. Mike, a lot of Garmin good Info that has made my mind up for avionics on my next Aircraft. Thank you..

That was fantastic. Eager to see scrappy moving under its own power. Keep it up. Back to work.

This might be your best video to date. Keep doing what you're doing!

You guys are amazing and thanks for sharing it with us. Blessings

What a privilege to be able to see you at work. Excellent work, Garmin!

The Plane have more Screens than a 747, love it :-P

Scrappy makes me smile every time I see it. What feat of engineering! Can't wait to see the wings ... and it's climb rate!! Gonna be swweeeeeeeet!! 👍👍🍻

Love seeing you guys together, can't wait to see Scrappy in action keep it going Mike

I watched this live, and was so bummed that Mike didnt mention the N02 system...I mean...Im hoping the three switches are for that system...love this build

For SAR, think about adding a sensor ball to add to your visual scan. Multiple balls and additional bandwidth give an option to have a virtual scanner/observer crew along. Safe flying.

You, gentlemen, are the very best. Please keep up the good work and the awesome videos. I may never get to build a dream plan or get back to flying, but at least I can live vicariously through yours.

Ok no sleep for me on the east coast...Mike just uploaded!

Congrats to both of you, two heads are better than one, you two have proven that. With your innovative thinking and ideas and the ability to make those things come to life are inspiring to all who are pilots and the landlubbers who are not, really spark an interest in things we would not have thought possible. I personally have enjoyed watching you both on YOU TUBE and are always anxiously awaiting your next episodes...Thanks for sharing with us and always be safe !

Amazing plane. Can’t wait to see it finished

That gorgeous Garmin panel satisfies the OCD tech-geek inside of me.

You guys are awesome.... hate waiting for your videos...... could watch them every day... keep kicking Ass

More aviation genius from you Mike. Bless it all.

May you always be able to follow your inner child and never have to grow up. Thanks for all you do for aviation, and thanks for sharing your passion.

Thanks for the clip of BA09 brought back some good memories, and yea would look pretty cool on Scrappy...and you would have zero trouble getting off that lake lol

Hi Mike !!! I came accross this video randomly and i must say, your passion and dedication is beyond this world ! I'm not even into aviation or planes, but still, i got hooked to the point i HAD to entirely listen to it. You guys are just like 2 kids in a toy store ! Very communicative enthousiasm ! Cheers from Québec !

G'day from Australia. Watching now. Thanks for all your time..

I used to be a design manager in a big toy company, you know, the one that makes those bricks that hurt like hell when you step on them in the middle of the night and you wake up the house with your Tarzan yodeling? Ok, that mind-set of "what would a 5-year-old build?" kept us going and that was how we looked at the world! ... Never, EVER lose that mind-set. A playful look at the world is one of the most important ways of coming up with new ideas that make a difference!

Outstanding and inspirational, all the best too you two guys and your families . 👍

Mike you have really gotten my energy up for getting my plane together, I really love you and Mark your energy is amazing I can't wait until both of your planes are finished, Marks Putt-Putt and your monster scrappy LoL. God 🙏 bless you both and your family and can't wait to see the next one.