Same here, Mike is only my 2nd subbed channel. Definitely don't want to miss any of his videos, every one of them is filled with pure, unadulterated awesomeness.
I will be 64 yrs old next week, I watch Mike or Mark (hard to tell them apart sometimes) and I'm a teenager again. EVERYTHING is Possible (look out Tony Robinson type Speakers) ... Theses guys don't Talk.. They Walk/Run then Zoom! My Favorite Channel (Thank you Trent Palmer for the introduction to the Flying Cowboys and the Pateys)
When I first saw how he engineered that mount I was intrigued. I expected a nice tig weld, I then saw him walking the cup and thought to myself "OK, this guy is just showing off now". What an inspiration Mike is. Wow
Hello sir! just wanted to drop a quick line to you...I dont own a plane, nor do I fly...but I subscribed to you because I love watching your engineering, designing, fabricating, building, etc skills! I am mesmerized by everything you do....I run AutoCAD myself, designing and drawing stainless steel restaurant equipment....but nothing on the level of things you do....love all of it! keep these videos coming......oh, and I love watching all you guys fly too....that is some killer stuff...GO Flying Cowboys! :-)
Mike is quickly becoming one of my favourite people to watch on RUclips. It’s fascinating hearing his thought process on pros and cons of different ideas. I don’t build planes, but his problem solving gets my brain thinking about my own hobby projects. Thanks for putting effort into these videos Mike!
I had my whole day planned. I am going to do this, this and this...then I will go here and ... *NOTIFICATION OF MIKE PATEY VIDEO* ...well, so much for that plan. I think I will stay in my Lazyboy and binge on Draco videos.
steve shoemaker 1 second ago W0W...That is some mighty fine..."welding"...Congrats....Why not w=use Titanium instead of steel is it because of $$$$$$..Or welding it....Just wondering...Thanks for the video man awesome .....!!
You have inspired me to get my pilots licence after years of thinking about it so thank you for that. Also your design and engineering is incredible keep up the awesome work 👍🏼
Wow! This guy never stops amazing me with his skill, energy, and work ethic. It's so refreshing to see a channel like this on RUclips; a real role model having fun and bringing us along for the ride. Keep it up, Mike!
Love how this guy REALLY explains the nuts and bolts of the equation on any build, the who, the what and the why but if this is your forte, then its awesome when you understand as well.
Hey Mike, that mod was awsome. I enjoyed watching & learning from your videos. I really appreciate you sharing the whole project. That suspension mod was a 10x mod. Your a man of many talents. Mike, I must say your outlook on life is so uplifting. Hanging out with you & your brother and flying pals (watching your videos) puts me in such a good mood. Bush planes are my new hobby. PPL first step. Thanks
I'm a chef and I run my Patey vids in the kitchen over the line THE moment I get them. You're the Zen Master for my entire work force. Such passion . . . you must be a great cook!
Mike, your the perfect example of what happen when intelligence, skill and ambition collide. I have never seen someone so enthusiastic and who melds the art and science of flight together so amazingly well. I agree with a previous commenter, mesmerizing!!
The whole time I was thinking "Man, this guy went offroad racing like me, and now he is building trophy truck parts for his plane." So yep. I have actually met people who went either way, from planes to offroad fabrication, or the other way. Two pinnacles of engineering.
@@mjodr that's is kinda what I was thinking when I saw this also lol I never had a trophy truck but I did have a Ranger prerunner with a mid travel suspension.
This what America is all about, innovation,hard work and perfection. We all should look forward and get inspired by people like Mike and Mark Patey true role models. 🇺🇸
THANK YOU for including so many technical details. Too many RUclipsrs skip the deep tech as I think they fear it won't be interesting. You're awesome!!
You should check out adaptive electronic shocks. Full adjustment in milliseconds and just a few pounds of electronics. Also I was just thinking of a bucket list item. It would be cool to land Draco on an aircraft carrier without any assistance from the ships catapults. Love the builds..
8:18 BLOOP! Just watching this after scratching for novel videos in my solitary confinement, Draco RIP. Mike, you're awesome, your energy, ingenuity and unbridled joy in what you do is infectious! Love your work, your enthusiasm and your expertise. Be safe, be well 👍 Back To Work! 💪
Damn that is some nice welding! Awesome work, having the imagination and skill to design it and the ability to actually do it all yourself is really impressive!
Mike I’ve been following you since Trent first intro’d you and draco on his channel. You’re incredible talented and it seems like you think of EVERYthing. Thanks for all the great content!
Just watched your landing a bunch of times.....less than three seconds from touchdown to full stop !!! Takeoff...same deal, under three seconds. Jaw dropping.
Mike... I have been a pilot for many years. Your skill and vision of remarkable improvement is inspiring. Today I spend most of my time playing with race cars. It is ashamed that someone with your creativity isn’t making these types of improvements in the race car world. Of course with every series so spec oriented, it is hard to make modifications. Ty for sharing....
I don't think he's said anything publicly, but the safe money is on "yes". It was heavily damaged, but not beyond repair. ...Extensive, extensive repair. Personally, I'm excited to hear what he's planning. Either he's going to fix it or build a new one (Draco II?) :-)
Mike... Words escape me!! I've met some people with a real zeal for life (in my 70 yrs)... but YOU, my friend... are on a whole other "plane" all together!!...(lol No pun was intended). Has it ever occurred to you, to just be You and do presentations to today's hopeless young people about what can be accomplished with the right attitude, abilities and faith in yourself to "do it"?!? The US Army's "Be all you can be" slogan.. is Nothing compared to You!! Wow!... just WOW!! I don't know if your folks are still "with you" or not.... but, I sure would have loved to have been "a little church mouse" hiding in a corner of your home, and just observed their process of raising and training you for life.... they must be some of the most Awesome parents any kid could have had!! They must be Incredibly proud of You... and your brother, Mark and seeing the results of all they helped you both, to become!! Do you have any sisters??.... If so, are they female versions of you... with absolute, no holds barred... "can do Anything" view of life, as you do?? Love your Videos, love the engineering and carrying it out with absolute Excellence... you're truly an inspiration to the many thousands of those who have been following you, and Mark... on here. You're also Very blessed to have the Incredible (and, may I say.. Beautiful) Supporting wife that you have... she is definitely a "keeper". Not too many wives would have been so supporting and loving as she has been... and she showed her "true colors" the day you "lost" Draco.... YOU, are a Very Blessed, Man... keep her Very Close and always love and protect her every hour of every day, like you may never see her again. Stay Safe, and may the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.... Bless and fly with you, ALWAYS... and keep you Safe.
I can honestly say that this is what a genius looks like when he is working at full potential. Tirelessly working with a love unnaturally rare and strong, combined with the recourses, skillset, and knowledge acquired to achieve his goal. Never is there any thought to rest while there is still time to work. Thinking only about how efficiently he can best utilize his time so as not to waste a moment. It appears effortless for him to accomplish the thousands of tasks running through his mind without compromising quality for expediency. You could not pay anyone to work this way if you were able to find someone with the resources and skillset to do so. It takes the obsession of a genius.
@@airgliderz That's what I'm saying. For demos. Oh yeah. Coming in slow and breathing fire. Snorting fire puffs on short take off after squatting under power. Too much! For the average person.
You remind me of my mother, a true energizer bunny, 2-3 hours of sleep and off you go, incredible. I love your enthusiasm and wicked creativity, many kudos!
Dude, your energy is infectious!!!!! I have watched and loved every single video!!!! DRACO is a freakin BEAST!!!!!! Thank you for making these videos my friend!!!!
It was a pleasure standing back in the hangar and watching you and Ron work your magic on part of this project! I've always enjoyed watching you think, problem solve and create, delivering the physical product with amazing speed and precision!
AHhhhhhhhh............I give ya an A++ for the tig welds !...and the parts YOU made....... holy crapo,...... NICE JOB,VERY NICE .....see ya at Oshkosh !
This is my second time viewing. Wonderful watching a genius working not to mention your never ending enthusiasm and bottomless energy. Every time you open your mouth and speak you educate. Thank you for your videos.
Amazing work!! I have been following since you first started with Draco Every addition has been beautifully done. You sir are a skilled individual from CAD-CAM to engineering and aerodynamics! Keep the videos coming!
This video had me totally geeking out Mike. I'm a design engineer and use SW daily for my stuff. Seeing CAD to part is always so fun, put it on a plane, and wow. Nice welds too.
Mike I just love listening and watching you quickly and easily explain complex engineering issues for aviation. Your work and skills at design and fabrication are just supremely a joy to watch. Thank you and keep doing this even though the filming slows you down... well slights slower than c .
Watching that magnificent machine take off and land is nothing short of breathtaking and a sight to behold. Please, more video of your incredible machines ability to fly into impossibly remote areas. Simply amazing!!!!!
Mike Patey , I love seeing your workmanship and passion. Draco’s suspension looks incredible, I would love to have a workshop like yours . Can’t wait to see it fly .
If there was Nobel Inspiration Prize that would definitely go to Mike Patey. His creativity, motivation, energy, determination, materialization of ideas into final products are phenomenal. He puts his mind and soul into every detail of the production stage and even most technical stuff evolves into an entertainment. Thank you, Mike.
As a retired machinist I can appreciate the amazing skill you have machining all the parts for your mods. Looking forward to see a little more machine time. Love your enthusiasm so Let’s get to work. 🔩⚙️🔧
I loved this video. The engineering is fantastic. However, I think someone has already solved this problem of hard landings, compression, and all the other headaches of high-stress short landings. Look no further than the U.S. Navy carrier landing program and the heavy-duty undercarriage systems that are used to put a multi-ton jet on a carrier deck and walk away in one piece.
You are a great Mechanical Design Engineer, Fabricator, Inventor, etc! I am mechanical design engineer , have been for 32+ years, this video blew me away! Great Frigging Job!
As a professional Automotive Technician I can appreciate the amount of work that goes on between takes, but the amount of engineering skill and sheer volume of fabrication that you get done in such a short amount of time just blows me away! I am simply fascinated with Draco and your skills Mike and I watch each video in total awe. Thanks for taking us on this ride with you!
New drinking game: every time he says "back to work" or "I am excited" or does a fist pump, you must drink a shot. If you are still alive by the end of the video, you win (although you really lost when tomorrow's hangover hits you)
The only way to survive that is to use Bud Lite... but then you'd be drinking Bud Lite... Sooo, I'm sorry liver, it's been nice knowing you. EDIT: Yep, you'd be dead. Just went through and did a tally. Get/back to work, I'm excited, awesome or a fist pump: 40 shots in 30 minutes
Your welding of those coped joints on the CrMo tubular struts is gorgeous! Every time you conclude a scene with “... back to work.” I have a good laugh. That would make a great title for your channel: “Back to Work”. This video should be shown in every shop class on earth. Fabulous. You HAVE to do a short segment/interview with your videographer. Thanks a million and GOOD LUCK.
Jim Anderson..... don't give him any more ideas.... he has more than enough for any 20 people put together already, not to mention all their energy, Combined!! lol
So impressed, so watch your health. That amount of lack of rest does catch up with your body, heart, and vital organs. There is a limit and it is not evident at the moment. Love you guys and fly safe! 😎
I was waiting for him to walk over to another desk and say "This is my mirror and this is a line of the highest grade coke, super pure from Bolivia" rofl "It's only 3am, I have meetings starting at 7am sharp, we have plenty of time"
Hello Wayne, I’ve always been a big fan of yours. I share your last name but don’t think we’re related. I know what you mean, I’m amazed at this guys energy level.
Awestruck is the word i'd use to describe this. Not only do you have a vision of what you want but you also understand how it works then have the experience and technical engineering skills to make it all yourself. Anyone else talking about grease bushings and i could drift off but i was captivated by the whole video every detail!
Mike, I love it. It’s 11:00 pm, gotta get up at 06:15, “there’s tons of time left” to work on Draco. I’m beginning to think you don’t sleep much. You are Superman! Don
Loved, loved, loved this video. Mike, you seem to have endless energy. I really enjoy watching you invent, design, create, and make all your amazing projects. Of course I especially love to watch you take off, land, and fly. Its addictive. My dad was a pilot and home antique aircraft restorer and inspector. As his oldest daughter he enjoyed having me help with all aspects of each build. I love it! Thank you so much and can't wait for more of your building and flying adventures. I'm hooked!
I was a lifelong mechanic welder and fabricator, JOAT, Mike is the best at what he does more so than anyone I have ever seen performing their talents period, the great part is he can keep smiling.
Although Draco is out of operation right now, I can't help but continue to watch these videos. Mike your engineering presence and creativity are unbelievable. Truly awe-inspiring. Keep up the great work!
I am amazed at how hard you work, and how many hours you put in with what appears to be no sleep! Obviously it's a lot more motivating when your doing the work for yourself. Thanks for the awesome video.
I've never hit the bell for any body but i will for you mike your great inspiration and motivator.
Haha probably so.
21st century bird dog maybe?
@@mxcollin95 are you referring to the cessna used in Vietnam?
Same here, Mike is only my 2nd subbed channel. Definitely don't want to miss any of his videos, every one of them is filled with pure, unadulterated awesomeness.
@@Turbo_Tastic while you are right in some aspects, but thats why he has the money and we dont
History In the making .
I will be 64 yrs old next week, I watch Mike or Mark (hard to tell them apart sometimes) and I'm a teenager again. EVERYTHING is Possible (look out Tony Robinson type Speakers) ... Theses guys don't Talk.. They Walk/Run then Zoom!
My Favorite Channel (Thank you Trent Palmer for the introduction to the Flying Cowboys and the Pateys)
That's probably the most beautiful tig joint I've ever seen!
When I first saw how he engineered that mount I was intrigued. I expected a nice tig weld, I then saw him walking the cup and thought to myself "OK, this guy is just showing off now". What an inspiration Mike is. Wow
Hello sir! just wanted to drop a quick line to you...I dont own a plane, nor do I fly...but I subscribed to you because I love watching your engineering, designing, fabricating, building, etc skills! I am mesmerized by everything you do....I run AutoCAD myself, designing and drawing stainless steel restaurant equipment....but nothing on the level of things you do....love all of it! keep these videos coming......oh, and I love watching all you guys fly too....that is some killer stuff...GO Flying Cowboys! :-)
Same here! Greetings from germany! Very sick engineering skills. Would love to work on projects with a genius like Mike. ;)
CaptiveAire?
Mike is quickly becoming one of my favourite people to watch on RUclips. It’s fascinating hearing his thought process on pros and cons of different ideas. I don’t build planes, but his problem solving gets my brain thinking about my own hobby projects. Thanks for putting effort into these videos Mike!
What is your hobby?
I had my whole day planned. I am going to do this, this and this...then I will go here and ... *NOTIFICATION OF MIKE PATEY VIDEO* ...well, so much for that plan. I think I will stay in my Lazyboy and binge on Draco videos.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....!!
I"ve seen them all a few times. Always fun :p
steve shoemaker
1 second ago
W0W...That is some mighty fine..."welding"...Congrats....Why not w=use Titanium instead of steel is it because of $$$$$$..Or welding it....Just wondering...Thanks for the video man awesome .....!!
Oh, so I'm not the only one? :P
Yep
Outstanding! Mike Patey--the only man who lives a 48-hour day!
Your commitment, perfection, dedication, and innovation deservers a Wright Brother award. Keep up the awesome work!
You have inspired me to get my pilots licence after years of thinking about it so thank you for that. Also your design and engineering is incredible keep up the awesome work 👍🏼
@ryan lemons You Tube Channel!!! I'm not 100% sure at the minute but I'm guessing £5000 to £7000 and I bet I'm low on them numbers
Wow! This guy never stops amazing me with his skill, energy, and work ethic. It's so refreshing to see a channel like this on RUclips; a real role model having fun and bringing us along for the ride. Keep it up, Mike!
Most people couldn't get that much work done in a lifetime! Crazy skills and dedication. You are an inspiration.
Wow Mike. Thank you for being such an inspiration man. An those welds a pretty! Impress me more every video!
While I wait for Scrappys wing I went through the Draco build again. Just never gets old. Thanks for all you do.
Love how this guy REALLY explains the nuts and bolts of the equation on any build, the who, the what and the why but if this is your forte, then its awesome when you understand as well.
His welds belong in an Art museum!!!
Hey Mike, that mod was awsome. I enjoyed watching & learning from your videos. I really appreciate you sharing the whole project. That suspension mod was a 10x mod. Your a man of many talents. Mike, I must say your outlook on life is so uplifting. Hanging out with you & your brother and flying pals (watching your videos) puts me in such a good mood. Bush planes are my new hobby. PPL first step. Thanks
This guy is a aeronautical wizard, engineer,mechanic, & pilot! Love every aspect of your videos sir! Keep up the great work! Much respect to you! 🇺🇸
I'm a chef and I run my Patey vids in the kitchen over the line THE moment I get them. You're the Zen Master for my entire work force. Such passion . . . you must be a great cook!
WOW, Your an amazing Engineer and Craftsman. You make it look so EASY ! Just beautiful !
Mike, your the perfect example of what happen when intelligence, skill and ambition collide. I have never seen someone so enthusiastic and who melds the art and science of flight together so amazingly well. I agree with a previous commenter, mesmerizing!!
You put trophy truck suspension on it. You could do the Baja 1000 on that thing... On the ground.
Not even close to trophy truck suspension.
Bonanza Driver r/whoosh
@@ryanschaff123 I know that.... Trophy trucks have 29 inches of travel bud.
The whole time I was thinking "Man, this guy went offroad racing like me, and now he is building trophy truck parts for his plane." So yep. I have actually met people who went either way, from planes to offroad fabrication, or the other way. Two pinnacles of engineering.
@@mjodr that's is kinda what I was thinking when I saw this also lol I never had a trophy truck but I did have a Ranger prerunner with a mid travel suspension.
I have never seen a happier and more motivated guy in my life. I had a silly grin on my face watching; you’re attitude is infectious!
This what America is all about, innovation,hard work and perfection. We all should look forward and get inspired by people like Mike and Mark Patey true role models. 🇺🇸
THANK YOU for including so many technical details. Too many RUclipsrs skip the deep tech as I think they fear it won't be interesting. You're awesome!!
You should check out adaptive electronic shocks. Full adjustment in milliseconds and just a few pounds of electronics. Also I was just thinking of a bucket list item. It would be cool to land Draco on an aircraft carrier without any assistance from the ships catapults. Love the builds..
aircraft carrier? mike could land on an 20ft pontoon boat lol
Or a garbage barge.... fully loaded.
A C-130 did that in 1963... Draco could perform all it's maneuvers in the length of the carrier.....
Draco could land on an AC then take off and land about 10 times before running out of deck.
Draco could have done a stol drag comp on a carrier. They're huge floating cities.
8:18 BLOOP!
Just watching this after scratching for novel videos in my solitary confinement, Draco RIP. Mike, you're awesome, your energy, ingenuity and unbridled joy in what you do is infectious! Love your work, your enthusiasm and your expertise.
Be safe, be well 👍 Back To Work! 💪
Me: that sounds like a months worth of work.
Mike: I got 4 days. hold my beer.
Does he ever sleep?
For real though!
@@wickedcabinboy 3 hours a day. He claims. But I think that’s a reach
Damn that is some nice welding! Awesome work, having the imagination and skill to design it and the ability to actually do it all yourself is really impressive!
Need to lay down . . . . totally exhausted . . . . & that's just watching Mike do his thang . . . . . 😂
Mike I’ve been following you since Trent first intro’d you and draco on his channel. You’re incredible talented and it seems like you think of EVERYthing. Thanks for all the great content!
Just watched your landing a bunch of times.....less than three seconds from touchdown to full stop !!!
Takeoff...same deal, under three seconds. Jaw dropping.
Mike... I have been a pilot for many years. Your skill and vision of remarkable improvement is inspiring. Today I spend most of my time playing with race cars. It is ashamed that someone with your creativity isn’t making these types of improvements in the race car world. Of course with every series so spec oriented, it is hard to make modifications. Ty for sharing....
Sorry to hear Draco crashed at Reno but glad to hear you all walked away. Will you be putting the pieces back together?
I don't think he's said anything publicly, but the safe money is on "yes". It was heavily damaged, but not beyond repair. ...Extensive, extensive repair. Personally, I'm excited to hear what he's planning. Either he's going to fix it or build a new one (Draco II?) :-)
Scrappy!
Mike... Words escape me!! I've met some people with a real zeal for life (in my 70 yrs)... but YOU, my friend... are on a whole other "plane" all together!!...(lol No pun was intended). Has it ever occurred to you, to just be You and do presentations to today's hopeless young people about what can be accomplished with the right attitude, abilities and faith in yourself to "do it"?!? The US Army's "Be all you can be" slogan.. is Nothing compared to You!! Wow!... just WOW!!
I don't know if your folks are still "with you" or not.... but, I sure would have loved to have been "a little church mouse" hiding in a corner of your home, and just observed their process of raising and training you for life.... they must be some of the most Awesome parents any kid could have had!!
They must be Incredibly proud of You... and your brother, Mark and seeing the results of all they helped you both, to become!! Do you have any sisters??.... If so, are they female versions of you... with absolute, no holds barred... "can do Anything" view of life, as you do?? Love your Videos, love the engineering and carrying it out with absolute Excellence... you're truly an inspiration to the many thousands of those who have been following you, and Mark... on here.
You're also Very blessed to have the Incredible (and, may I say.. Beautiful) Supporting wife that you have... she is definitely a "keeper". Not too many wives would have been so supporting and loving as she has been... and she showed her "true colors" the day you "lost" Draco.... YOU, are a Very Blessed, Man... keep her Very Close and always love and protect her every hour of every day, like you may never see her again.
Stay Safe, and may the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.... Bless and fly with you, ALWAYS... and keep you Safe.
I'm lost for words! Mike, you are an incredible person!
Best wishes from Ireland!
I am speechless and blown away by your work ethics, your engineering skills, your energy and love for life! So inspirational!
Beast Mode Crazy Custom build. The suspension is nothing I've ever seen before on a bush plane.
I can honestly say that this is what a genius looks like when he is working at full potential. Tirelessly working with a love unnaturally rare and strong, combined with the recourses, skillset, and knowledge acquired to achieve his goal. Never is there any thought to rest while there is still time to work. Thinking only about how efficiently he can best utilize his time so as not to waste a moment. It appears effortless for him to accomplish the thousands of tasks running through his mind without compromising quality for expediency.
You could not pay anyone to work this way if you were able to find someone with the resources and skillset to do so. It takes the obsession of a genius.
Draco needs a smoke system ..every dragon makes smoke .. and it would look pretty wicked on takeoff.
Smke and more importantly fire, every dragon spits fire.... 😍
@@airgliderz That's what I'm saying. For demos. Oh yeah. Coming in slow and breathing fire. Snorting fire puffs on short take off after squatting under power. Too much! For the average person.
NOOOO, On landing in full reverse LOL Just make an instant huge cloud and hide the plane.....
Knowing Mike a simple smoke system won't work, he would probably design something that would blow our minds.
True-Lies84 can’t be plain ol white smoke though.
You remind me of my mother, a true energizer bunny, 2-3 hours of sleep and off you go, incredible. I love your enthusiasm and wicked creativity, many kudos!
Dude, your energy is infectious!!!!! I have watched and loved every single video!!!! DRACO is a freakin BEAST!!!!!! Thank you for making these videos my friend!!!!
It was a pleasure standing back in the hangar and watching you and Ron work your magic on part of this project! I've always enjoyed watching you think, problem solve and create, delivering the physical product with amazing speed and precision!
It’s been a while, come back and visit us!! ~C
AHhhhhhhhh............I give ya an A++ for the tig welds !...and the parts YOU made....... holy crapo,...... NICE JOB,VERY NICE .....see ya at Oshkosh !
This is my second time viewing. Wonderful watching a genius working not to mention your never ending enthusiasm and bottomless energy. Every time you open your mouth and speak you educate. Thank you for your videos.
Amazing work!! I have been following since you first started with Draco Every addition has been beautifully done. You sir are a skilled individual from CAD-CAM to engineering and aerodynamics! Keep the videos coming!
This video had me totally geeking out Mike. I'm a design engineer and use SW daily for my stuff. Seeing CAD to part is always so fun, put it on a plane, and wow. Nice welds too.
I am in love with Draco. You should buy wilgas and start up a company making more !
@@nuclearquantumlaserspewpew9745 'Tis but a flesh wound.
@@nuclearquantumlaserspewpew9745 More like stumble it off.
you are so smart, a pilot and a engineer. You deserve everthing that you own. I am happy that you are the owner of a Draco
Awesome execution. This was my favorite one of your videos! Great action.
Mike I just love listening and watching you quickly and easily explain complex engineering issues for aviation. Your work and skills at design and fabrication are just supremely a joy to watch. Thank you and keep doing this even though the filming slows you down... well slights slower than c .
Thanks for the info. I was wondering why you were upgrading! see you at Oshkosh!
We admire your varied talents and engineering expertise but the tenacity and drive you have is more than one person can share.
I love your work Ethic and I love the Back to Work 👊
Watching that magnificent machine take off and land is nothing short of breathtaking and a sight to behold. Please, more video of your incredible machines ability to fly into impossibly remote areas. Simply amazing!!!!!
You sir deserve the Bob Hoover award! Awesome stuff
Mike Patey , I love seeing your workmanship and passion. Draco’s suspension looks incredible, I would love to have a workshop like yours . Can’t wait to see it fly .
Sorry about your plane brother, I know that took a lot out of your happiness meter!
You know you got it right when it's fully functional as intended and is also aesthetically pleasing. Top work as always Mike!
Tony Stark ain't got nothing on this guy!
The capability of planning and keeping an overview, Very impressive. Thanks for the entertainment and inspiration
love every single part of your videos. a little bit of everything in this one!
Just freaking awesome! I did not realize how much the suspension compressed until it came up at full stop. Great engineering!
Hey man, love your channel, amazing work on the Wilga, your engineering skills are something else- greetings from a fellow aviator from Latvia!
Your enthusiasm for hard but necessary work is infectious! Oh, and it's really interesting!! Thanks for sharing!
Elon called. He wants his can-do back.
Those welds are so beautiful I wanna cry.
They are pure art.
AGREED!!! Those TIG beads were masterful. They looked like what one might expect to find in a jewelry box.
Walking the cup. Check out Jody's stuff on the weldingtipsandtricks channel.
Mike is not doing the welding. Sorry guys
If there was Nobel Inspiration Prize that would definitely go to Mike Patey. His creativity, motivation, energy, determination, materialization of ideas into final products are phenomenal. He puts his mind and soul into every detail of the production stage and even most technical stuff evolves into an entertainment. Thank you, Mike.
You are a crazy man and I love it! This plane is so nuts.
As a retired machinist I can appreciate the amazing skill you have machining all the parts for your mods. Looking forward to see a little more machine time. Love your enthusiasm so Let’s get to work. 🔩⚙️🔧
I loved this video. The engineering is fantastic. However, I think someone has already solved this problem of hard landings, compression, and all the other headaches of high-stress short landings. Look no further than the U.S. Navy carrier landing program and the heavy-duty undercarriage systems that are used to put a multi-ton jet on a carrier deck and walk away in one piece.
That landing within a body length, and takeoff within two in the first :30 was AMAZING!
Indeed, it seems to be working outside the laws of physics!
Mike, it just ain't fair to bring a spring-loaded helicopter to a STOL competition!
It's not spring loaded... yet...
To be fair I'm beginning to think his objective is just to get his AoA so high his prop is pointing vertical.
You are a great Mechanical Design Engineer, Fabricator, Inventor, etc! I am mechanical design engineer , have been for 32+ years, this video blew me away! Great Frigging Job!
“Hello, King Off-Road Racing Shocks, how may I help you? ...You want to do what!?”
I kept rewinding the landing at the end. WOW!!! You made Draco even better! Speechless...
Yah whatever....
We all know you could land that thing on the hood of a Ford Pinto....👍😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Well, maybe an '87 Olds Toronado.
Olds Toronado any day, Ford Pinto on a good day.🤣
@@Bluuplanet
I stand corrected...👍😂🤣
I have a 71 Ford Pinto in my driveway, I am offering Mike the chance to try it : D
As a professional Automotive Technician I can appreciate the amount of work that goes on between takes, but the amount of engineering skill and sheer volume of fabrication that you get done in such a short amount of time just blows me away! I am simply fascinated with Draco and your skills Mike and I watch each video in total awe. Thanks for taking us on this ride with you!
New drinking game: every time he says "back to work" or "I am excited" or does a fist pump, you must drink a shot. If you are still alive by the end of the video, you win (although you really lost when tomorrow's hangover hits you)
The only way to survive that is to use Bud Lite... but then you'd be drinking Bud Lite... Sooo, I'm sorry liver, it's been nice knowing you.
EDIT: Yep, you'd be dead. Just went through and did a tally.
Get/back to work, I'm excited, awesome or a fist pump: 40 shots in 30 minutes
Not a bad game... but I think whenever he says "back to work", I'll get back to building my RV-8. I should have it done in three days...
And that's how you get alcohol poisoning.
I turned a buddy onto Mike's channel, during OSH last year. I told him he has to drink for every fist pump and chug, if he does a double. :D
Your welding of those coped joints on the CrMo tubular struts is gorgeous!
Every time you conclude a scene with “... back to work.” I have a good laugh.
That would make a great title for your channel: “Back to Work”.
This video should be shown in every shop class on earth. Fabulous.
You HAVE to do a short segment/interview with your videographer. Thanks a million and GOOD LUCK.
Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words and support. I’ll be adding q&a segments in future videos.
Where can I buy a bottle of “24 Hour Mike P Energy drink “.
Jim Anderson..... don't give him any more ideas.... he has more than enough for any 20 people put together already, not to mention all their energy, Combined!! lol
I'm no pilot, but I am an engineer. It's fascinating to watch your designs go from drawing board to completion. Keep up the awesome work.
I'm proud that it's based on a Polish plane.
DRACO like a phoenix from ashes.
So impressed, so watch your health. That amount of lack of rest does catch up with your body, heart, and vital organs. There is a limit and it is not evident at the moment. Love you guys and fly safe! 😎
If you figure out the spring launch, you'll essentially have turned Draco into a VTOL.
knowing what you are building gives the confidence to push the landing envelope.I enjoy your work & thought process...be safe.
I was waiting for him to walk over to another desk and say "This is my mirror and this is a line of the highest grade coke, super pure from Bolivia" rofl
"It's only 3am, I have meetings starting at 7am sharp, we have plenty of time"
Seriously.... I was wondering what he does to keep going haha.
Hello Wayne, I’ve always been a big fan of yours. I share your last name but don’t think we’re related.
I know what you mean, I’m amazed at this guys energy level.
My thoughts exactly but I hope not. My brother went down that road and he is no longer with us.
Mike, your energy never ceases to amaze me, and your craftsmanship is top notch. Thanks for sharing!
Great fabrication and welding 👍
Mike, I love watching your videos. What you do is simply amazing. Your energy, drive and attention to detail is inspiring.
This is why I keep coming back for your videos.
Man that is some beautiful machining and welding, this suspension is out of this world with awesome brakes to match, WOW.
Mike I am in awe of your energy and capabilities! Next level! Respect man! Thank you for sharing these great videos!
Awestruck is the word i'd use to describe this. Not only do you have a vision of what you want but you also understand how it works then have the experience and technical engineering skills to make it all yourself. Anyone else talking about grease bushings and i could drift off but i was captivated by the whole video every detail!
Mike, I love it. It’s 11:00 pm, gotta get up at 06:15, “there’s tons of time left” to work on Draco. I’m beginning to think you don’t sleep much. You are Superman!
Don
Loved, loved, loved this video. Mike, you seem to have endless energy. I really enjoy watching you invent, design, create, and make all your amazing projects. Of course I especially love to watch you take off, land, and fly. Its addictive. My dad was a pilot and home antique aircraft restorer and inspector. As his oldest daughter he enjoyed having me help with all aspects of each build. I love it! Thank you so much and can't wait for more of your building and flying adventures. I'm hooked!
Thank you for sharing your better version of Draco, very exciting to follow your journey. God bless you and your family
I love it! The man can engineer anything he can dream up AND......his favorite tools are two crescent wrenches!! Love ya Mike.
Really nice welds Mike...layed it down like stacked nickels!
I was a lifelong mechanic welder and fabricator, JOAT, Mike is the best at what he does more so than anyone I have ever seen performing their talents period, the great part is he can keep smiling.
Although Draco is out of operation right now, I can't help but continue to watch these videos. Mike your engineering presence and creativity are unbelievable. Truly awe-inspiring. Keep up the great work!
I am amazed at how hard you work, and how many hours you put in with what appears to be no sleep! Obviously it's a lot more motivating when your doing the work for yourself. Thanks for the awesome video.