Mike Patey about his life, Turbulence, Draco, Scrappy, a scoop and more - MLA, LSA and GA - S02 E08

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • There are awesome interviews and then there are these next level of crazy awesome interviews! :) Without the need to brag about this episode, I think this one falls in the latter category! Because this one tells the story of the amazing inspiring engineer and pilot Mike Patey! See full description...
    Where do I start to describe Mike Patey? There's just so much to tell about him, like you'll see in this episode. But to give it a go: he's probably best-known for the speed record braking Pratt & Whitney PT6 powered Lancair Legacy rocket for an airplane called 'Turbulence', the heavily modified and insane popular Wilga called 'Draco' and scratch-built Carbon Cub like bush plane called 'Scrappy'!
    I had the privilege to have a chat with Mike via a Zoom call, to talk about his history, background, love for engineering and aviation and (of course) some of his incredible airplanes! Oh, and about a couple of inside scoops, but don't tell anyone else... ;)
    On the off-chance you didn't check out his video yet, here are some links to his social media channels. Check them out, like, subscribe and follow him wherever and whenever you can!
    Mike's official website:
    www.mikepatey.com
    Mike's RUclips channel:
    / @mikepatey
    Mike on Instagram:
    / mike_patey
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    DISCLAIMER
    Ever since I received my pilot license, I shared my passion for aviation with a lot (and I mean a lot!) of passengers! Because I enjoy sharing my aviation passion so much, I would like to share it with the rest of the world too! But since taking on 7 billion people as my passenger isn't really practical, sharing my passion via RUclips is... ;)
    Where a lot of aviation channels on RUclips focus on General Aviation at the west side of the Atlantic, my channel focuses on Light Sport Aviation in Europe, primarily Holland and Germany. Light Sport Aircraft are also known as 'Microlight Aircraft' or 'Ultralight Aircraft'.
    The reason I make these videos is to exchange aviation stories and learn and improve by sharing. And because I love to share!

Комментарии • 418

  • @ChandraSlyFoxPatey
    @ChandraSlyFoxPatey 4 года назад +118

    Excellent interview with my favorite flying cowboy 🤠!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +15

      Thanks for helping me out, Chandra! 🤙🏻 I worked almost 4 complete days on this edit and from start to finish (and still have) a smile on my face! What a great guy! 👍🏻

    • @tracyrogerd5761
      @tracyrogerd5761 4 года назад +8

      Chandra SlyFox Patey your the other half of the great Mike P. Your support for his work keeps his great videos coming.

    • @groomlake51
      @groomlake51 4 года назад +1

      You have a telescope named after you😲

    • @tomstarros3189
      @tomstarros3189 4 года назад

      Ding--hao !!

  • @GolfFoxtrot22
    @GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад +12

    Thank you for putting this episode together. Mike is such a driven man, where does he get his energy from.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +2

      From the love of everything he makes... Yes, he is an exceptional man! 💪🏻

    • @GolfFoxtrot22
      @GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer I rewatched it again today, I missed the bit about the scrappy suspension. Can't wait for that video from Mike.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Me too, that'll be something else?! 😋 And did you see the scoop about his new race plane? He wants to beat his own record of 438 miles per hour! 😳🤪

    • @GolfFoxtrot22
      @GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer Yes, he is certainly a driven man. I miss working on aircraft. I have to make do with my smaller machines.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      As long as you have fun doing that, right?

  • @troposquare
    @troposquare 4 года назад +4

    Mike is a force of nature! I can't even imagine having that much energy.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      I know, me too... 😉 Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

    • @stevemyers2092
      @stevemyers2092 3 года назад

      Elon has that same spark and focus just toned down a few degrees. Introvert/extrovert

  • @droge192
    @droge192 3 года назад

    Mike is just such a bloody amazing guy. The technical expertise and insight and the attitude and humility. A true role model.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  3 года назад

      He is, totally agree! 👍🏻

  • @skipdreadman8765
    @skipdreadman8765 4 года назад

    Mike Patey is the nicest guy in the whole world. He spent a lot of time with you. Great interview!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, he is! Thanks! 👍🏻

  • @smoothuncut
    @smoothuncut 4 года назад +6

    A True AMERICAN Patriot! Great interview!

  • @Greg1976NZ
    @Greg1976NZ 4 года назад +6

    Jolmer , Well done Mike is a Legend! Great interview, Looking forward to more of your content, Plus some more Scrappy video from Mike.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +2

      Thanks! Mike is publishing new Scrappy videos real soon! Next up: the front suspension! 👍🏻

  • @carloscalderonjr.3729
    @carloscalderonjr.3729 4 года назад

    I have been a lover, follower, addict to aviation since my childhood, and I thought that I was one of a kind in this spatial ball called earth, until I watched Mike Patey in his videos...WOW!!!!!! What a fantastic person, family man, aviation enthusiast and pioneer in many ways, with his designs, building practices, and incredible love of aviation. Thanks FunFlyer for this great interview, and respectful manner toward Mike so he could talk and discuss what his life has been like. He, and his brother Mark, are indeed the modern Wright brothers of our time, with their love and respect for what they love the most. God bless you always and keep you bringing joy and love to your families, and lots of enjoyment for us that follow your astounding exploits. God speed. May you and your families come out of these trying times with complete health, well being, and joy. Thanks for this wonderful interview.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      You're very welcome, thanks! 😀

  • @willbdevey
    @willbdevey 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant video - Thankyou for taking the time to put it together. Amazing inside into mike patey and his brilliant aircraft!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      You're welcome, thanks for watching! 👍🏻

  • @TMB247
    @TMB247 4 года назад +2

    I am so impressed and in awe of Mike and Mark

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, me too! 👍🏻 Who isn't, right? 😉

  • @robertleemurrerjr.8245
    @robertleemurrerjr.8245 4 года назад

    Nice work and what a privilege to have 30-min of Mike's time. I've been following him for years along with some of the other flying cowboys (Trent Palmer, Cory, etc), but as an Aeronautical Engineer by degree (ERAU) and self taught EE, I drop everything I am doing to catch Mike's latest videos. Bravo to you for the scoops you got from Mike. Count myself as your newest subscriber.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Welcome to the channel, thanks! 👍🏻 I hope to get a hold of Trent Palmer, to do an interview with him too. But so far, I can't get thru to him on social media. But who knows, somewhere in the future? 😉

    • @robertleemurrerjr.8245
      @robertleemurrerjr.8245 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer Perhaps he'll peruse these comments and get the message.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Let's hope so! 😀

  • @user-od9iz9cv1w
    @user-od9iz9cv1w 4 года назад +2

    Great interview. Mike is an inspiration on so many levels. I enjoy and relate to his passion for daily life, creating, building and enjoying the things we build.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Thanks! 👍🏻 Yeah, he's an inspiration to a lot of people! 💪🏻

  • @kevinstephenson3880
    @kevinstephenson3880 4 года назад +1

    Always interesting and entertaining Mike Patey! His enthusiasm for aviation is second to none. MIKE........ BACK TO WORK!!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yeah, just love it! 👍🏻

  • @olsonspeed
    @olsonspeed 4 года назад +1

    Great interview, too many people have lost the ability to build or repair machines, Mike is an inspiration to us all.

  • @bobswan6196
    @bobswan6196 4 года назад +4

    What an incredible and inspiring man.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, totally agree! 👍🏻

  • @patmancrowley8509
    @patmancrowley8509 4 года назад +1

    I've been following Mike Patey for some time now and find him to have an interesting intellect. I'm thrilled that you've found him too.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Yes, I followed all the Draco build vlogs too, always excited to see what challenges he faced and how he overcame those. He is a very resourceful guy for sure, just love all his videos! 👍🏻

  • @Aspen51
    @Aspen51 4 года назад +1

    Nice interview, Mike is responsible for my falling into addiction (flying) after a 24 yr break (marriage & kids)..... Outstanding Aviator, inspirational, truly inspirational guy!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, I agree on all mentioned things! 👌🏻

  • @flyingscotsman5032
    @flyingscotsman5032 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic Jolmer, great episode. Well done

  • @tracyrogerd5761
    @tracyrogerd5761 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the interview with Mike. He is such a genius. I subscribed to yours also. Loved the video.

  • @MarcelHuguenin
    @MarcelHuguenin 4 года назад +1

    Zag je video op Mike's kanaal voorbijkomen. Volg hem al een hele tijd. Deze man is van een ander level. Ongelooflijk wat een energie, kennis en inzicht, vaardigheden en passie bezit deze man. Het spreekt ook voor hem dat hij dit graag wil delen en jouw uitnodiging voor dit interview heeft aanvaard. Ik heb er zeer van genoten en daarom ook op jouw kanaal deze opmerkingen. Succes verder!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Dank je wel, leuk om te horen! 👍🏻 Mocht je mijn andere video's leuk vinden, dan zou je evt. ook kunnen abonneren? Heb nu ongeveer 30 video's online en nog heel wat ideeen in de pipe line! 😉

    • @MarcelHuguenin
      @MarcelHuguenin 4 года назад

      ForFunFlyer had ik al gedaan 👍🏻

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      @@MarcelHuguenin Ah, top! Welkom! 👍🏻

  • @yousefalghareeb7909
    @yousefalghareeb7909 4 года назад

    this what I like about Mike, he builds things, its the challenge, he is so dynamic and self-motivated

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, he is. Totally agree! 👍🏻

  • @stuart4858
    @stuart4858 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for such an informative interview. Keep up the great work.

  • @markhooper5824
    @markhooper5824 3 года назад

    That was a brilliant interview. All the questions we wanted answered.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  3 года назад

      Well, thanks! 👍🏻 Good to hear!

    • @markhooper5824
      @markhooper5824 3 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer Virtually a self taught engineer is amazing. This guy is pure class

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  3 года назад

      @@markhooper5824 I totally agree! A big inspiration to a lot of folks! 👌🏻

  • @mrpenn4613
    @mrpenn4613 4 года назад +1

    Loved the video, I for one can say his depth of details of his engineering was not boring at all.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! 👍🏻 Totally agree on that! 😉

    • @mrpenn4613
      @mrpenn4613 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer I keep hoping he covers more of the engineering process. Especially hoping so on his planned race plane.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      I think he will. He already said in the latest Scrappy video, he'll do something on stress analysis on the next one. But man, I'm looking forward to that race plane! Beating his own 438 mph record?! 🚀😀

    • @mrpenn4613
      @mrpenn4613 4 года назад

      Oh believe me I saw that and am looking forward to seeing the FEA he does. I'm just hoping he does more afterwards. 😀

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      @@mrpenn4613 Ah, I see 😉 Well, we can always ask, right? 😋

  • @louisknapp265
    @louisknapp265 4 года назад +1

    Great interview with an amazing guy. Thanks! I hope we can see his latest creation at a future Valdez air show.

  • @mellosgarage
    @mellosgarage 4 года назад

    I love watching this guy Mike is out of this world in everything...

  • @jeffselchow5719
    @jeffselchow5719 4 года назад +1

    OUTSTANDING EPISODE!!!! I have been a fan of Mike's since Draco project began and was fortunate enough to meet him at EAA Oshkosh 2x. Just got word today that EAA 2020 has been Cancelled, very sad as we live only 90 miles away and go every year. I have clicked Subscribe for your channel too.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and subscribing! 👍🏻 Yeah, I saw the news about Oshkosh too... 😕 Another great event cancelled. I'm not an impatient person, but am quite done with COVID, ugh... 😔 Hopefully the world reboots soon, as soon it's safe!

    • @jeffselchow5719
      @jeffselchow5719 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer Agreed

  • @fabiannowee
    @fabiannowee 4 года назад +1

    Cool interview, ook leuk om te zien hoe je kanaal groeit! Gaaf, goed voorbeeld!

  • @charlieross2213
    @charlieross2213 4 года назад

    Great video and information with what is new with Mike's builds. I also live in the Netherlands!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Ah, thanks! 👍🏻 Bedankt! 😉

  • @groomlake51
    @groomlake51 4 года назад

    Mike is very inspirational 🦾😎”let’s get back to work”!🇺🇸🚀

  • @TactlessWookie
    @TactlessWookie 4 года назад

    What a magnificent interview. Back to WORK! :-D

  • @johnedwards5516
    @johnedwards5516 4 года назад

    Great interview, that guy is amazing! Brilliant engineer, and self taught! Incredible!!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Thanks! 👍🏻 Yeah, totally agree!

  • @johnstubbe3113
    @johnstubbe3113 4 года назад +1

    Great interview ,Love Mikes mind /work.

  • @flyingkub
    @flyingkub 4 года назад

    Great to see two on my go to channels come together. :-) I have followed his channel for a long time now, as an ex design engineer and being born into aviation, his channel just hits all the right notes for me.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, then his channel is almost custom made for you, right? 😉

    • @flyingkub
      @flyingkub 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer Yes you fly microlights, you talk tech, you to some nice places and you have good content. What more do we need?

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Ah, that's great to hear, thanks! 😀

  • @jplumbob
    @jplumbob 4 года назад

    Thank you for this. Tremendous respect for both of you. Aviation is my passion.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Ah, thanks! 👍🏻 Yes, aviation is pretty cool, right?! 😉

  • @victorcurmi9631
    @victorcurmi9631 4 года назад

    A remarkable self made man - great interview. Many thanks for sharing

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Thanks, you're welcome! 👍🏻

  • @bumpandswing
    @bumpandswing 4 года назад

    Mike inspires me. Such a positive creative person.

  • @SooperToober
    @SooperToober 4 года назад

    Awesome interview - you're very down to earth and genuine. Mike thinks you're a great guy and I just started subscribing to you. Keen to go thro your content. You asked pertinent questions, great listener, did your research, didn't show off about how much you know or ask annoying questions and it you were respectful of the interviewees time...and you were laser focused with your notes on hand. Nicely done mate!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Well, thanks! 😀 Very motivating feedback! 👌🏻

  • @guyward5137
    @guyward5137 4 года назад

    Mike and Mark are amazing men with there drive and work ethics. Thanks for sharing his story. G W

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      My pleasure, thanks! 👍🏻

  • @redlywaxer
    @redlywaxer 4 года назад

    Wow this is a great interview...helped me understand so much background info that helped me understand better Mike's other videos and build projects. First time visitor here..love your channel!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Thanks, I appreciate that! 👍🏻

  • @jamesbrett5010
    @jamesbrett5010 4 года назад

    Mike Patey is an awesome guy. Draco xx? Can’t wait to see the build. I’ll get back to work on this beer. Haha

  • @jitskemonsma7978
    @jitskemonsma7978 4 года назад +3

    2 lovely man in 1 video, very nice!!!! ♡

  • @midafricam
    @midafricam 4 года назад

    Interesting life story - Mr Draco, positive attitude to life, what a great interview

  • @JonathanCalkins
    @JonathanCalkins 3 года назад

    Awesome interview!

  • @stevemowat4294
    @stevemowat4294 4 года назад +21

    It's about time Boeing handed Mike a 737 max8 to play with!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Now that would be something else, right?! 😀👍🏻

    • @stevemowat4294
      @stevemowat4294 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer It may well get the problem solved, AND be fun for Mike!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      I bet he'd solve all issues for sure!

    • @smoothuncut
      @smoothuncut 4 года назад +1

      Yah and Mike would fashion 32" Bush tires to it!

    • @MrGaryGG48
      @MrGaryGG48 4 года назад

      That sounds like something Mike would jump into but I'm not sure that the flying public is ready for a 737 Max8 on Alaskan Bush Tires!!

  • @mckenziekeith7434
    @mckenziekeith7434 4 года назад

    Great interview!

  • @markoconnell804
    @markoconnell804 4 года назад

    Woot! Looking forward to the new plane. Also hope to see Draco - x up and running.. loved that Mike put in strut tanks. On Scrappy Mike did an amazing suspension for the front. My question to Mike is if you need the full suspension how will the tail soak up impact and not bounce?

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Don't know if Mike is reading along on the comments. If so, he'll probably answer... 😉

    • @danaskubic2145
      @danaskubic2145 4 года назад

      Just check out his bouncing the tail suspension video.

  • @danielprinsloo2917
    @danielprinsloo2917 4 года назад

    Mike Patey - a true legend

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yeah, totally agree! 👍🏻

  • @MrWingtip
    @MrWingtip 4 года назад

    Great video with a brilliant designer-craftsman. Now I subscribe to your channel!

  • @edge540steve
    @edge540steve 4 года назад

    New subscriber from Mike, great interview and video! Looking forward to more of your videos!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Thanks! 👍🏻 Did you take a look at my existing ones? There might be a video or two you like too? 😉

  • @DutchAviationBlog
    @DutchAviationBlog 4 года назад

    Great episode once again Jolmer!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

  • @djurispijker3519
    @djurispijker3519 4 года назад

    Mooi stukje! Bijzonder aardige man en extreem veel kennis. Gaaf!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Ja, klopt! Een voorbeeld voor velen!

    • @djurispijker3519
      @djurispijker3519 4 года назад

      ForFunFlyer Absoluut! Ik heb hem mogen ontmoeten met Draco vorig jaar op Oshkosh, helaas zal dat dit jaar niet gebeuren. Leuk kanaal heb je. We zullen elkaar vast eens spreken in de lucht!!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      @@djurispijker3519 Ah, gaaf! Ja, het duurt vast weer eventjes voordat er een dik gepimpte Wilga klaar is? Roger that! 😎 Dank voor je support! 👍🏻

  • @gogogeedus
    @gogogeedus 4 года назад

    Draco crashed because of adverse Yaw if you want my opinion, if you have an aileron dragging on one wing and pressure on one wheel the plane is going to pivot on that wheel. the longer the wing the more leverage drag force will have, it is the type of effect that upsets piper cubs in cross wind situations if you try to keep the wings level while the plane is going slow on the ground,the best way to keep the wings level is to take of into the wind and you know Draco could take off in the width of the runway! so that is never going to be a problem.
    I find that strong cross winds and high aspect ratio high wing trainers usually ends up in a ground loop followed by a kart wheel where every corner of the plane gets damaged.

  • @ulftommy5825
    @ulftommy5825 4 года назад

    Mike Patey is a superhuman... yeah.... its true.. best regards from Sweden.. keep up your awesome work..

  • @ratters33
    @ratters33 4 года назад +1

    Awesome! Thanks :-)

  • @mauriciocastro7505
    @mauriciocastro7505 4 года назад

    Great interview, Mike is a gifted man, so talented, I also love following his videos. By the way I'm an aeronautical engineer and understand when he explain the carbon fiber manufacturing process, aluminum parts design and machining, aircraft stability and aerodynamics. What he does in the hangar is a dram job. My only concern is that I hope he using the adequate protection equipment when working with such hazardous materials all the time. Long life to Mike.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! 👍🏻 Ah, so you're an aeronautical engineer? Must be an awesome job? I think Mike uses protection gear, since he's doing that work for quite some time now?

    • @mauriciocastro7505
      @mauriciocastro7505 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer It is an awesome job, thank you, but nothing like modifying, designing and manufacturing parts for your own plane. Yes, I have seen Mike is using face masks with filters and gloves when grinding composites. But I have also seen him with regular medical face masks which are not optimum. That is what I meant when I said "All the time" I have also seen him removing the mask right after mechanically sanding carbon fiber parts, which |I have to say is dangerous as the powder is still in the air. I have had training on hazardous material in some of the companies I have worked for. I can just wish all the best to Mike and his family.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Ah, I see. Perhaps he's reading along and will follow up on your advice?

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      If you like technical stuff, check out these videos of mine; ruclips.net/p/PL2hZJ46SgHWTWus_OVQmlE5AhCiLiOY1G

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      These videos are me working on my aircraft 😉

  • @walterb6212
    @walterb6212 4 года назад

    Nice, a dutchy interviewing one of the greats. Chears to Mike. Btw are you anywhere near zestienhoven?

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Zestienhoven is called Rotterdam Airport nowadays, which is situated in the south west of the Netherlands. I'm way up north, which is only a 3 hour drive 😉

  • @ck-fz8zy
    @ck-fz8zy 4 года назад

    You should release the Drako RC model. Great design deserves to live on, and gives others an opportunity to enjoy it as well.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yeah, wouldn't that be great?! 😀

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Just Googled it now; perhaps you can modify this model, to look like Draco? 😉 www.bigplanes.nl/contents/en-uk/p1720_ECOM-RC-Wilga-PZL-104-model-airplane.html

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Or this one? www.motionrc.com/products/black-horse-pzl-104-wilga-2240mm-arf

  • @thehutch357
    @thehutch357 4 года назад

    Mike should be President. He definitely knows how to get shit done.

  • @sergiomaia2k
    @sergiomaia2k 4 года назад

    Thanks ForFunFliyer for the interview.

  • @jamesedmister9922
    @jamesedmister9922 4 года назад

    you! Interview of a fascinating subject!!!

  • @timpierce6708
    @timpierce6708 4 года назад +1

    Mike, you need to do a die cast model for sale of Draco and all your other planes.... seriously!!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, would that be nice! 😀 Just 3D scan them and make molds from that? 👍🏻

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 4 года назад +1

    Mike Patey: "Learning to weld when I was eight years old."
    I could tie my shoes when I was eight years old.
    I'll give myself a little credit; I had a hunting license when I was 13. I was a very reliable kid.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      As the twig is bent the tree is inclined, right? 😀

    • @nemo227
      @nemo227 4 года назад +1

      @@ForFunFlyer Yes, indeed. I try to learn something new everyday. I'm 81 but still haven't learned to weld (but I can solder).

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      @@nemo227 Well, start today? 😀 There's always someone around that can teach you? 💪🏻

  • @jonrau5988
    @jonrau5988 3 года назад

    Interesting, I live near an air field, W56, named "Fly For Fun".

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  3 года назад

      That is awesome! 😀 Can you take a picture (in at least HD resolution) and send it to me via email on info(at)forfunflyer(dot)com? I'll put it in my X-mas special I'm about to shoot and name you as the photographer! 💪🏻

  • @doncatchpole7370
    @doncatchpole7370 4 года назад

    Interesting. Good job.

  • @sergiomaia2k
    @sergiomaia2k 4 года назад

    GO MIKE GO. I WANT TO SEE YOUR NEW PLANE

  • @carpenterpilot487
    @carpenterpilot487 4 года назад

    GOOG LUCK ON SCRAPPY!!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      He's making something special of her, right?! 😀

  • @hippygunster
    @hippygunster 5 месяцев назад

    Back to work!

  • @Joelmelanie
    @Joelmelanie 4 года назад

    awesome man🤟🤟

  • @OvelNick
    @OvelNick 3 года назад

    You'd have to tie this guy down to an immovable object to slow his insane rate of productivity. Even still, he'd probably find a way to untie himself, go straight to the computer to design a more capable style restraint and then make it from carbon fiber.
    LOL, he's a beast!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  3 года назад

      Haha, exactly! 💪🏻 He would improve everything he comes across with, haha! 🤣

  • @peterroberts2952
    @peterroberts2952 4 года назад

    Wow! 👌🏽

  • @IsaacAdler
    @IsaacAdler 4 года назад +1

    heel goed

  • @Heyemeyohsts
    @Heyemeyohsts 4 года назад

    Mike build a space plane next

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Wouldn't that be something?! 😀💪🏻

    • @Heyemeyohsts
      @Heyemeyohsts 4 года назад

      ForFunFlyer yes I think he could be a contender in that arena

  • @larryelliott9157
    @larryelliott9157 4 года назад +1

    Something tells me Mike and the Wright brothers self taught genius fabricator/engineer/mechanic Charlie Taylor would get along real well.
    Charlie Taylor had no more than a sixth grade education but he hand built the Wrights engine.
    Check him out and what he built and what Mike accomplishes with today's tech will seem cool but can't hold a candle to what Charlie accomplished with a hammer and a hand drill and a file.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      I think real talent can't be taught? (Self-) education is important, but it helps a lot if someone is pre-programmed, so to say? 😉

  • @mikercflyer7383
    @mikercflyer7383 4 года назад +31

    So great to see Mike Patey on your channel I have binged watched everyone of his videos. he is an amazing talented Aviation engineer.

  • @chinachile
    @chinachile 4 года назад +24

    I don't have many hero's I look up to but Mike Patey is in there with the other couple...most inspirational man?....he's No.1!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yeah, he is one of the most inspiring persons I know! 💪🏻

  • @MPH_1993
    @MPH_1993 4 года назад +49

    How can he possibly think describing the engineering that goes into his planes is boring! I could listen for hours to the smallest details

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +3

      Yeah, I was thinking the same! 😉

    • @tracyrogerd5761
      @tracyrogerd5761 4 года назад +6

      Micah Harry I totally agree, may not understand it all but I
      Could watch this man all day, his creativity is mind boggling.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +2

      @@tracyrogerd5761 Totally agree!

    • @stevemyers2092
      @stevemyers2092 3 года назад

      yah me too i was thinking no no no we want more more more....haha

  • @Zepherian
    @Zepherian 4 года назад +24

    Draco crashing made almost every person on the world that remotely loves planes sad. I know I felt bad, that thing was the best.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +4

      I agree: if you didn't like Draco, you don't like planes...

    • @chrisjamison376
      @chrisjamison376 4 года назад

      Zepherian I know what you mean my son sent me the video and I glad they were ok, but it almost made me sick to watch it!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      @@chrisjamison376 Yeah, me too... 😕

    • @FrozenLionsFan
      @FrozenLionsFan 4 года назад +2

      But on a positive note everyone was okay and hes going to build it even better eventually. He already has a new Wilga to start with

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      @@FrozenLionsFan I agree, the wellbeing of the PAX is most important. And yes, Draco will live again, but Scrappy first, right? 😉 Which plane he's building on at the moment doesn't matter much to me, I like to watch all his videos! There's always something to learn! 💪🏻

  • @alwatt9367
    @alwatt9367 4 года назад +18

    200 employees at 19 years of age WOW What a great person, have seen many of his videos...Well done Jolmer brilliant again.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Yes, he's special! Thanks! 👍🏻

    • @stevemyers2092
      @stevemyers2092 3 года назад

      building decks - its a hard job to be very very good at it. Shows the work ethic. shows the results.

  • @Waveluth
    @Waveluth 4 года назад +8

    That was amazing. I can’t believe that guy!! Mike Patey seems like an aviation superhero. How incredible is this man. He is successful not only financially but as a human being. I’m very fond of his outlook and wish I had a tenth of his passion.
    Great interview. I liked and subscribed and look forward to more of your content. Thank you sir✌🏻🇺🇸

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +4

      Thanks for your comment and support, I really appreciate that! 😀 What I like most about him, is him being the person he is; nice and approachable, despite being succesful and famous! 💪🏻

  • @KevinWolters
    @KevinWolters 4 года назад +7

    Awesome Episode Jolmer! Great job! and what a great person is Mike! Love his never ending enthusiasm and awesome builds! Keep up the good work! #backtowork

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! 👍🏻 I really liked making this one! Such an inspiring person! 💪🏻

  • @BlaiseinSky
    @BlaiseinSky 4 года назад +8

    Just found your channel looks great.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Thanks! 👍🏻 Feel free to subscribe, to stick around? 😉

  • @Brian-cj4bj
    @Brian-cj4bj 4 года назад +8

    Great interview! Well done!

  • @ndeepowder
    @ndeepowder 4 года назад +5

    Mike is Incredible, i heard we did the national quarantine the protect mike from Corna and give him more time to work on Scrappy.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      The faster Scrappy is done, the better it is, right? Can't wait to see her completed! 😀

    • @ndeepowder
      @ndeepowder 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer at the time the first Scrappy episode came out, Mike did more work in that 20min video than i had done all year. The man is an inspiration, i cried when i saw the wreckage of Draco, half from seeing he and his wife were ok half from seeing the loss of such a fine piece of art.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +2

      @@ndeepowder Yeah, I had the same mix of emotions... But it won't stop Mike, that's what I like about him. Never give up! 💪🏻

  • @guzzilm3
    @guzzilm3 4 года назад +4

    Mike is Ken Block, Ricky Carmichael, Travis Pastrana,Chuck Yeager, and Kelly Johnson all rolled into one little dynamo.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, very true! 😉

    • @MrWingtip
      @MrWingtip 4 года назад

      I might add Burt Ruttan to that list

  • @Windtee
    @Windtee 4 года назад +3

    Wing-rockin' conversation. There aren't many Patey back-story interviews out there.
    Great interview!

  • @smitherszx7
    @smitherszx7 4 года назад +1

    There is not another youtuber even close to how awesome Mike Patey is. Intelligent man with the most positive attitude you'll ever see.

  • @Rio_Seco
    @Rio_Seco 4 года назад +4

    I would love to see Mike put all that energy and intellect into an ultralight.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +2

      Hey, awesome idea! 😀 Perhaps we can challenge him to do something insane, at the opposite end of the spectrum, in gas powered microlight aircraft? 🤙🏻

    • @walterbenson5275
      @walterbenson5275 4 года назад +1

      Can you imagine near vertical takeoff and landing with wings for soaring and not much noise. Now that’s a real challenge!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      @@walterbenson5275 Totally agree! 👍🏻

  • @BenAtkinsonVideos
    @BenAtkinsonVideos 4 года назад +3

    Great video dude !

  • @walterbenson5275
    @walterbenson5275 4 года назад +2

    “I like Mike”, engineer, fabricate, operate! That’s my boy Mike he lives in a shoe, I’m Draco” x” look for me in there too!

  • @hirnklempner
    @hirnklempner 4 года назад +2

    Wooooooow!! Strike!! 😀👏👍 Very nice and smart guy, for me one of the most interesting in the aviation world! Thanks for this episode, Jolmer!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, you're welcome! 👍🏻 Back to work! 💪🏻

    • @hirnklempner
      @hirnklempner 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer 😂👏 Just started working on my next video: Update VL3 Evolution ...

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      @@hirnklempner And, and? Do you guys already received it?! 😀

    • @hirnklempner
      @hirnklempner 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer No, not yet. Hopefully in July. 🙂

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Ah, ok. I'm very curious about your new plane! 🚀✈

  • @airhammer6203
    @airhammer6203 4 года назад +2

    Great interview with Mike. I watch his show, now your's too. I think he has got to keep moving because his brain never slows down, even when he sleeps! Can't wait until he starts building DRACO X. I've seen the new Wilga he purchased. AirHammer out!!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Did you see Draco X in real life? Can't wait to see those videos! 😀🤙🏻

    • @airhammer6203
      @airhammer6203 4 года назад

      @@ForFunFlyer believe me, I wish that I had! Just most of the videos. I think there "was" a thing with a RC model co. to build a DRACO model. Hint, hint.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Whooot! Wouldn't that be nice, right?! 😀

  • @JodelFlyer
    @JodelFlyer 4 года назад +1

    Mike is a very interesting person and made for a very good video. Well done Jolmer!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Thanks! Yes, he is a remarkable guy for sure! 👍🏻

  • @carpenterpilot487
    @carpenterpilot487 4 года назад +1

    MIKE you go!!! Im watching ur videos, I love ur energy I was learning to fly years ago and I rememberers my first solo. The best drug I was on!!! HI IN THE SKY.Good on scrappy want to see it fly and stay safe in this hard times we are having!!

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      I call flying 'Vitamine-F' sometimes... 😋

  • @bernardc2553
    @bernardc2553 4 года назад +1

    Love the "New Turbulence In "thought" My jubilation was meeting him on his birthday in Reno, @ the 1st STOL Any builder/Mechanic loves Mike Patey..an inspiration as a builder AND FAMILY..

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад +1

      Ah, nice! 👍🏻 Yes, he's a big inspiration for sure! 👌🏻

  • @-MacCat-
    @-MacCat- 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for bringing us this excellent interview.
    I am a massive fan of Mike, and his brother Mark, for the enthusiasm, skill, knowledge, work ethos, business acumen etc. etc. that he/they impart with every public encounter.

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Yes, they are a great example to many! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

  • @normangillespie3864
    @normangillespie3864 4 года назад +1

    Very good information on where Mike gets his passion, Amazing Builder amazing Aircrafts. Well done. Need a full documentary on Mike. Merci

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Thanks! You never know, perhaps there will be a full documentary one day? 😉

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya 4 года назад +1

    On a number of occasions, as Mike provides explanations, he says he doesn’t want to bore us with the details...
    That would be impossible !

    • @ForFunFlyer
      @ForFunFlyer  4 года назад

      Right?! I was thinking exactly the same, there was not one boring moment in our chat! 😀

  • @carpenterpilot487
    @carpenterpilot487 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Mike for responding back!!

  • @slamsshenanigans2296
    @slamsshenanigans2296 4 года назад +1

    Great interview with an amazing human! uhhh... super human ;)