3 people influenced me to want to learn to fly, at 61 years old. Trent, Cory and Mike. Bought my RV-12, going to get flying lessons in my own plane, once it gets ferried back to me. It's the places you go, and how beautiful they look from above, in the air. That's what makes me want to get my license. It's my start.

a sign of great intelligence is the ability to explain complex theories and ideas in a manner than anyone can understand, that is the first thing that drew me to watching your show and also the attention to detail and work you put into what you do is inspirational

The enthusiasm is definitely contagious, but what I love the best (I love it all) is the interaction with his son. I am a expat living in the Philippines, 72 years old with a six year old son. Most people would say that does not work, too much difference in age, but they would be wrong. My son helps me do everything from trimming the weeds to fixing the motorcycle, to cooking to washing the dishes, I never had that and am glad he does. Mike has been an example that I try to follow. Ive got over 50 years in aviation so I really enjoy everything on this channel but the greatest enjoyment I get is the example Mike sets in life, just in that he is giving the world a blessing.

The enthusiasm to build this airplane is contagious, sets a person on fire to do something constructive, give me a hammer so I can get started doing anything.

Just a plug for the Best Tug. I needed a new tug for a new plane. I also wanted an auxiliary power supply for doing avionics updates. A Best Tug was more expensive than a normal gas powered tug, but the ability to act as an auxiliary power supply made it less than the cost of a gas tug and a power supply. Love my Best Tug (I have the Bravo). No oil. No gas. No pulling start cords. Moves my plane quickly and easily. No problem in Michigan winter. Appreciate Mike and Mark offering one in a contest. They have always been generous.

When Mike posts a video that says "BACK TO WORK" it is time to drop what I am doing for a 1/2 hour and watch!!!

Few things can tear me away from a manned space launch. A new Mike Patey vid is one of them!

The heck with Space-X, come on Mike.

Best mum and dad ever having allowed their kids to develop and follow their own interests. Tools and materials plus adventures from when they are very young doth create resilient and creative adults. Well done Mike on your youngest. He's going to be a fantastically successful adult. We definitely need more of that in this world.

I think this channel is one of the best ways to promote general aviation! I'm not a pilot or a mechanic or an engineer, but I love watching your project videos. I think you are on your way to 1m+ subs and I don't see why you couldn't become the biggest voice for GA on KZfaq. Keep up the great work!

Your proud dad moment with Dex was really special to see! Incredible work, and even better on you, Mike, for sharing your progress and thought process with us. Clever pun "turning into" at

You made my day Mike Patey , watching you craft this airplane from pure thought into a physical reality is a joy to behold .

Most people struggle to do enough work to make videos consistently, Mike does so much work the video production can't keep up.....wtf man. I've been waiting for an update and that sneak peak looks JUICY!

This is like watching Leonardo da Vinci INVENT something. Mike's a GENIUS.

Can never get enough of your videos. As a medically grounded Ultralight pilot/1980's manufacturer, I get to live vicariously through you. So thank you very much. I also do my own designs and print all kinds of things on my 3D printer. Even printing parts to build a BIGGER printer. Keep it comming!

The excitement of watching this unfold never diminishes.

I've got to say, this series is totally addictive. Mike the whole mad scientist thing is totally working for you, the more I watch, the more enthusiastic I get about getting back into flying, after having been away since 1992. Keep it going, I love it!

I was feeling down and needed a pick me up.... Wait!? What is this? A Mike Patey Vid? Yes.... just what I needed. Back to work!

Great to see your kid wrenching. Most kids/ young adults his age don't know how to change a tire.

Just want to say how much I appreciate that you take the enormous amount of time to document this and share it with us. The years of learning you are sharing are amazing, and I actually think that one of the very best things about the the intergoogleweb is the availability of education. It relies on the quality of the content, and this is the best.