Mike Patey Vlogs! Yes! As fascinating as your builds are, you are why we all come back. Your positivity and work ethic are what keeps us attracted to you channel. I’d love to watch a playlist on this channel that was devoted to the other things in your life. Or I would subscribe to a second channel for your vlog styled videos. Keep up the great work. See you at Sun N Fun!?
I feel that ANYTHING you wanted to share would be extremely interesting to all of your subscribers and many more people as well. You are a true gentleman and a shining light of how a truly awesome Human should conduct themselves . Love your ethos Mike. Sincerely David Matchett
I think you have a very good opportunity to get people interested in STEM by showing more detail in engineering. As an engineering student i have ENORMOUS respect for the work that you do but many people in your audience probably have no idea about the engineering work that goes into a project like Scrappy. Point is, I think you should show more of the engineering work like wing spar bending video. It may be interesting from time to time to see stuff outside aviation but understand that your audience is here for aviation first.
Here's another vote for Mike Patey Vlogs! You definitely have been an inspiration to many, including me, just with the amazing content you've put out so far. I for one, would love some additional glimpses into Mike Patey's world - the attitude, demeanor, work ethic and sacrifice. So, please, share anything you feel comfortable sharing. I look forward to meeting you in person one day.
Here’s a fun story. I was at home in Mapleton Utah and then I hear the strangest, powerful engine ever so I went outside and it was scrappy going to Oshkosh flying over Maple mountain heading East going to Oshkosh!
Mike, Thank You! Yes, Definitely make videos of your adventures, rescues, and anything and everything you do and create! "Especially Flying of all kinds." Love watching you Create, Engineer, and Build Airplanes, and look forward to seeing your other ingenious projects. A Michigan Fan!
Please show all of your content. I hope I’m not the only one but I honestly watch your videos because of your R&D style, engineering savvy, your craftsmanship and your enthusiastic personality, the flying part is just a great bounce. Mahalo and aloha from Maui.🤙
Mike, You’re a fascinating and accomplished human being. On top of that you’re kind - which is phenomenal and rare given my first sentence. I would LOVE to see more of your work life, business philosophy, products and how they were invented and how they work. It would not only be really entertaining, but I think we could all learn a lot and be inspired by a “life well lived.”
Yes, more videos please! Especially about the water cleaning company. Also about your company values. There’s a great video by Dan Millican featuring Mark Patey that shows just how well run Best Tugs is.
I've watched some of the executive lectures mark and your sister gave, they were great. Independently did some research on your water evaporation technology. All very interesting to me and I'm sure it would be to others. We all love the planes but content from you is always wholesome and informative no matter the subject matter. In today's world both aspects are needed more and more.
Mike, Scrappy has turned out absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see it after the turbos and wingtips. It was nice to see your wife flying her plane along with you. Your discovery flight program is awesome, I hope it is super successful. I would definitely like to see videos on the other things that you do on a daily basis. Your knowledge and ingenuity go way beyond aviation and would be just as interesting to me. Keep up the great work. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️
I would love to see some cinema quality footage of Scrappy being flown. This plane demands it. Why not invite Trent over and ask him to bring his cameras?
I'm a retired chemist that was involved in water/ wastewater treatment. I would love to hear more about water treatment innovations Including desalinization.
You will never be able to make too many videos for me, and I’m especially interested in the water tech. I would also love to see your version of livestreaming Scrappy flights.
We would love more videos on your other endeavors. Entrepreneurship and/or just how you manage to organize your life to create all of this awesomeness. That would be both useful and entertaining. IMHO.
He's BACK!!! Having suffered severe withdrawls (culminating in a near comatose state) I am thrilled to see Any MP video. From a GA, or EAA perspective I think every one of us would be totally on board with videos from your other endeavors. After all, one doesn't get that many opportunities to follow the "World's Most Interesting Man"!
HOLY CRAP! Is that the first video of Chandra flying? That grin alone should sell a lot of flying lessons. So great to see you again. I would love to see another video where you and Suzy just sit down and talk about how the flying has been going. Mike, more videos? Absolutely. I came to your channel because of the Draco build but I soon became a huge fan of you personally and what you and your family does for us. You guys put a HUGE amount of time and effort into these videos so that we can come along. The only way to make it all better is to give us more. Ya, I am selfish. If it was up to me it would be less work and more play. Thanks again, Gary
I guess it is the first time footage of me flying has made it on Mike’s channel 😆. I post videos and pics on my Instagram chandrapatey. Good to hear from you.
I would love to see videos on your various businesses maybe do a couple videos on each one to show what they do. I would also love to see you complete the constant speed prop.
YES PLEASE - all the videos you can upload I will watch!!! That new content would be amazing. Also please more videos of scrappy flying (inside); landing, taking off, or just cruising around!
I have enjoyed watching all the moments in the build of scrappy. Some of the things that would be great are. The final stages of the build that we missed out on. The flying around the country you do for work. Maybe a shop tour of your water filtration and the other things that pay for the toys. Anyway back to work..
My husband and I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see videos of what occupies your "daytime" regular work. In fact, we'd love to have a playlist dedicated to EACH of your businesses!! What you do is FASCINATING, we love how your mind works and would love to SEE IT ALL!!! I know this ask would require you to get an additional team to just film it all and edit the massive workload required. We are so hungry to see more of you and your team and family!! Take care and may God overwhelm you with blessings!!!
Yes to all the extra videos, water tech, videos of you flying your PC12, the Cirrus etc. You’re truly an inspiration so the more videos from you the better!
Hi, you are fantastic! Your positivity, smile, energi makes me feel good. Allthough your experiance with the tragic Draco crash, You come back with a smile......superstrong to not give up!! Thanks🥰👌💪💪
What an offer. I would really enjoy learning more about you and your company, companies, your family. You and your brother are very successful, heaven knows who you might inspire to go on and do something they learn from that’s about you and how you got there. Your videos are very exciting and enjoyable to watch. From Missouri
Your honesty is refreshing ... at how many stores have we been asked for contributions and the business takes the credit for the donations ... as a good corporate citizen, of course, rarely mentioning where the money actually came from. The Pateys are leaders in so many ways.
Yes yes to the business side, not just science behind the water company, or what griplocks do, but comment on the business side - how business itself got going - the tech, the networking, the funding - that made a good business and therefore is able to fund your aviation passion 🙏
Mike, your attitude is such an inspiration that, yes, more of what a workday entails would be nice. I hope to see you at Wings and Wheels this year. I will be bringing my veteran wrapped Freightliner for a display.
What a hoot Scrappy is! The same can be said for any of the airplanes you've built, with different reasons for each. Learning some of the background about how you generate the resources to pursue your avocational interests would be great. Not just a description of the businesses you've started and made successful, but info on the background you have that enables you to successfully pursue so many divergent business lines. What's your education? What electives outside of your primary degree helped shape your skillsets? What life experiences and learning outside of a formal educational system helped build your confidence and shape your worldview. How you used your skills and interests before aviation came into your life. Any and all of that would be interesting, especially if it was seasoned with a tie-in to some of the fun stuff it helped you create. Like it or not, you've become a roll model for many aspiring youngsters coming up behind you. My son is terrified of flying, so I've failed miserably in my quest to pass the torch (the airlines did it to him, not me). Hopefully, you can pass multiple torches to make up for the opportunities lost by pilots like myself.
I so much enjoy Mike's videos! I especially love the spirit portrayed in the intro played at the beginning of every video! My eyes almost tear up when he says "every time something new gets built, the entire world advances!" I have had TONS of ideas for new products to solve everyday problems in anything from household products, to landscape maintenance, and mowing equipment, and many more! I was very frustrated with having all these ideas, and no way to get them to market, having no money, or plans! And no clue how to solve the problem! The answer came one day while praying when I was mowing! I'm only bringing this up, because there has to be lots of other people here like me! If anyone was interested, just ask. Absolutely not getting paid to share this, but I just felt led to let anyone interested know.
@@bradycope2332 of course I'd love to get Mike's take on this topic! The program I found is a coaching program. The company is called Inventright. They have 600+ videos on their RUclips channel. Check em out! They don't get any of the money if your idea sells! They simply charge a one time fee for a 6 month program to teach you how to get your ideas to market! Again I'm not getting anything from them for sharing this. I am enrolled myself, and working on the first project now!
Mike. The appeal of your videos are as much about you as they are the airplanes you build. I’ve told people that you are the most impressive human I have ever seen/met and I’d be willing to be I’m not the only one who feels that way. So, your offer on expanding the topics of these videos was great to hear because it’s exactly what I’ve hoped for. Your tech, your business advice, business aviation, philanthropy, search and rescue, you and Mark’s factory tours of other companies, maybe even parenting tips, all are fantastic options. You have so much to offer! Thank you! BTW!
If I'm giving the opportunity and someone wants an airplane ride, I'm more than happy to give them one free of charge. Ive given rides to quite a few young aviation enthusiasts, like my self, and it sure is a rewarding experience for both of us. I would absolutely like to see more of what goes on behind the scenes, so to speak, I really dont think you put out a video that I wouldnt want to watch!
Mike, I know you're a really busy guy, so I really appreciate the time it takes for you to put this content out. I really hope you keep it up. Your videos were a major contributing factor in my brother and I learning some things to start a business in composites in the watersports sector. You've also really got me interested GA, something I never really thought about before. I hope one day soon I can get my pilot's license, and eventually build my own aircraft like you. Thanks! Edit: It would be great to see the content of your business and process. Everything you do has been incredibly informative for me. It would be awesome to see the process of how you do your calculation when planning your airplanes, or if you have any recommendations of books or resources you used to learn the nitty gritty of it. It's something I'm very interested in.
2/28/22; love all great stuff that you have been doing, what long List! So, you asked for our curiosity to see/hear what other 'real job' activities you do...other than build/test aircraft. Yes, please show more on that black tower with water leaking out...? Also show us those 'zip ties' with rubber 'no scratch' fabric. Love your channel, family & videos. Now...back-to-work !👍👍👍🧑🔧😊
Did I see Mike at the FF? Garett drives like Mike flys....With enthusiasm, passion and SKILL. 19:20 You bet, as noted above it was great seeing you in someone else's domain with the same wonderful attitude and appreciation. Let's see more of what the offspring are doing...👍
Yes! Yes! Yes! We'd love to see videos of all your business endeavors! We get so excited when you post a video because we know it is wholesome, clean content that is really educational and FUN! The work required to get all that going would be a huge task, but I know all of us would ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Thanks for all the videos you do now and hopefully expand to so much more in the future! Take care and God bless you, your team and family!
Yes would be interested on the water tech.What it is and the history of how you came up with it. Also anything you do because whatever it is it will be interesting.Thank you for your videos.
Everything about Scrappy and its amazing potential is just breathtaking Mike. I followed the entire build and enjoyed every minute of that - now with flight and the bikes, well - just terrific. Kudos all the way :) If I was much younger again and had even 10% of your talent, I'd be happy and probably trying to emulate what you have done. Also if younger and well located would love to take up your 1st flight offer.... 77 is just a bit too old I fear. Always more than happy to see videos about anything in your life Mike - work, R&R - anything. Just enjoy seeing you (and dreaming!)
As a mechanical engineer I would love to hear about the water tower and anything else you do for work. I think a video giving a background in yourself would be awesome
Hell yes I wanna know more about what you’re doing and all of those categories, I am a glutton for education and stuff that I don’t know so absolutely share away my friend… You’re so well respected by so many of us and your ventures are just unbelievable which means your every day life has to be completely amazing and have to do with the coolest most innovative things ever… You and your family are completely amazing and we thank you for being here to share everything that there is with us… 😉👍❤️
You could film anything, and we'd all be hanging on every word just to watch you, your passion, your energy, your skills. I'll throw votes in for the water tech and the zip ties.
ABSOLUTELY! I would love to se what Mike Patey’s day to day looks like. Going to school next semester for mechanical engineering. So, I’m always looking at what other engineers are doing.
@@bufordt.justice4052 he is self taught, he also has actual engineers check his work when he's doing things like wing geometry and fluid dynamics simulations.
I’d love to see more videos about all the stuff you do. Constant speed prop’d twin turbo scrappy sounds crazy cool. Every time I see one of your videos it gets me excited for just about everything. Your excitement and positivity is infectious. Thank You!
The world needs more Mike Patey. As someone in the plumbing business, I would love to know more about your water treatment initiatives. Maybe we could do something to improve the water quality for our Native Americans / Canadians. Never miss an episode. Thanks for sharing Mike - you inspire all of us!!
Mike, since you employ so much technology in your builds, I would be willing to bet that this is not by accident. Would love to see what technology you employ in you manufacturing business and the products you produce. Was at the local airport a couple of weeks ago and saw one of your tugs in action. So go for it, I believe that you are not only gifted but a real inspiration. Show us what else you do. Thanks!
Mike, I would love to see a "week in the life of" about yourself as well as a short series on what drives you, your work philosophies, your early failures and success and your current projects. I'm genuinely interested in how you can get so much done and stay motivated! I'm currently in my mid 20's and honestly feel burnt out so any advice you have could be life changing. Many thanks! 👍😄🇦🇺
Awsome idea, I'll never forget my first "demo" flight in the mid eighties, the start of a life long love of all things that fly! And Great video btw. Thankyou.
I enjoy anything Mike Patey. I know for sure that your fans would love to learn about your businesses and other interests. People also love Chandra! We would love to see her takeover or appear on your videos more. I think your family is your real secret sauce. Each one is every bit as magic as Mike.
HAS ANYONE TOLD YOU BEFORE THAT YOU'RE REALLY A "MAD SCIENTIST " OR THE HOWARD HUGHES OF THIS CENTURY! #!??? GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK, KEEP ON MAKING VIDEO'S, LOVE YOUR STUFF! CFIAM/A&P JOE COVINO, Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Would you ever consider developing a “Best Backcountry Scooter”? Having the electric bikes certainly opens up a lot of opportunities flying to various locations but the weight and size of the bikes eliminate them as an option given the capability of most backcountry planes. Currently available options that can handle unimproved surfaces, we have found, either have a significant learning curve, not the easiest to ride and/or weigh too much. The lighter weight options can’t handle unimproved surfaces. Put us down for two if you ever do. Very much enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Montage full size folding mountain bike, first. Then go to Luna Cycle for a BBSHD conversion kit. It will weigh about 50 pounds, depending on how big a battery, and ride like a full sized bike.
Dear Mike, I was hooked from from the very first time I saw one of your videos years ago. I still can't believe how slow Scrappy flies; and with the latest mods "even slower". I was going to ask about the prop, but you covered that. So glad you had time for fun. Yes I wish to see everything possible. 80 in three weeks and still "low flying". Back to work, Love from Mal. Nth Queensland, Australia.
Have you ever thought of using the fancy equipment you have access to and making Afford-a-plane ultralight kits? Or maybe making an Afford-a-plane out of carbon fiber using the lost foam method?
Would be great for those that have lost a medical, but you can’t get too fancy or do much more than the essentials when 250 pounds is the max weight. (Hoping Mike says “challenge: accepted”)
I'd love to see your behind-the-scenes videos on all your businesses - you're into some interesting stuff! A while back I was on your website reading about the system you came up with to clean industrial wastewater. To me this was absolutely mind-blowing! Just the fact that you manage all of your business dealings in and of itself to me is mind blowing! I have a hard enough time fixing cars and small engines for myself, making sure I have enough stuff to do it right, and still have enough cash left to eat later, lol. Sounds like this would not only be super interesting to everyone, but could also maybe spark some ideas for people to break ground on their own ventures. I've got Grip Lock Ties holding parts of my old plow truck together, and plastic parts away from hot stuff, so I'd love to see the equipment used to make these ingenious items. Great vid as always, Mike! Looked like so much fun! You've built the worlds first sport utility aircraft! THE SUA! 😎 Can't wait to see what a pair of turbos do to that power curve!!🤩
I have often wondered what could a guy that’s so into the exciting world of aviation get from the water works world. If it keeps your interest I would love to see it. Thanks for sharing Mike.
You are a fantastic person to give back the aviation world where you do. I love watching your videos and Trent Palmers that's how I ended up getting hooked up with your videos. I am not an instructor but I do give a lot of first rides to people I love to look in their eyes and the smiles on their face when I give them the controls of the airplane and let them fly it. God bless you!
I would buy a shirt that portrays Scrappy silhouetted flying over a person riding an electric bike with a caption that reads: "Let's get in some FUN!"✊🏼
Great mission, paying for intro flights. I like Scrappy's wing. The plane reminds me of Spirit of St Louis, Lindberg's flying gas tank. I vote for more videos showing some of the Scrappy build details, and "in flight" views of the Garmin panels and anything with the plane being used.
I personally would like to know how Mike started with the love of aircraft design , it must be very involved work.. I mean how long does it take to get from being a simple auto macanic to the point where I would be able to build a home built aircraft myself,. Did it cost alot of money?? I'm not getting any younger but have always wanted to design and build new ideas which drive me crazy . I remember Bert Rutane .. sorry about the spelling . Bert and my father have installed this love of aircraft design in me since I was a child , Now Mike you have awoken this love. Can you please tell us even a small segment of what inspired you to become an aircraft design genius 🙄 and have I got time now I'm older to persue my passion??? Or have I left it to late ??? I'm forty plus years old and I have this passion , Am I to late Mike ???????? Love what you do , envious of your success too , 🥺. But I realize this doesn't just happen overnight... You worked bloody hard to get were you are.. I look up to you Mike.. your inspiring thousands of young And OLD , I'd love to see a special video about you!!!! And a bit of a life journey.. I mean I love the intro to your channel.... It's inspired me every time I see it .. but I want to see and know more.. mainly because I know I shear this love of design and engineering with you but I'm afraid I have left it to late Mike ☹️
@robert Most of the kit plane builders out there are past retirement age, that’s how they have time to build a plane, so if you’re in your forties, you’re still a “youngster”.
I'm used to Autocad and have tried SolidWorks. I'm 70 and learned on a drafting board so Autocad is more my style. Go to a college and get a bit of training. The programs are dirt cheap.
Now that Mike and Mark have done just about everything in aviation with ICE power (internal combustion engine), the next challenge for Mike and Mark will be in e-aviation; electric aircraft engines. Think of it: Mike builds a eSTOL airplane where the engine is silent, and the only sound is the wind turbulence from the propeller spin around at high speed. No gas, no fuel mixture, no fumes, no oil, no manifold pressure, and little to no electric motor maintenance. Talk about lowering the cost of flying! I challenge you, Mike, to build a STOL craft using an electric aircraft motor!
They could do it now, but the aircraft would only be good for about 2 to 3 trips around the pattern before needing to be recharged. We are a long, long way off from the battery Tech that's going to be needed before it even comes close to feasible. Not in my or your lifetime. (I'm talking commercial, with any paid passengers) They already make a all electric 2 seater in the Czech Republic for $179K American, but you can only fly it for 20 minutes, not very practical. A whole new type of Tech is going to need to be discovered/invented before we even come close to this!
@@scotabot7826 I beg to differ on the timeline of EV aircraft feasibility. Not sure which model you refer to but the Pipestrel Alpha Electro has endurance of "up to 60 minutes (plus reserve)" from their website. Harbour Air up in Alaska is already working to certify their electric converted DHC-2 Beavers. A lot of missions including training can be accomplished with an hour of flight time.
I'm considering building either a Bearhawk 4 place , Wag-Aero Sportsman 2 + 2, Glasair Sportsman 2 + 2, or Rans S-21 with an electric powerplant in the next few years. Looking at Emrax motors currently.
Yes to every one of those topics, especially the manufacturing machinery, and the design process, and the entrepreneur side too. I just love you for who you are Mike, and your family. I would even go for a time-laps or vlog just explaining… ANYTHING. Honestly, I just want to shake your hand some day! Thanks for who you are. Back to Work!
Yes, I would love to see regular videos from you showing all aspects of your businesses, your travels, or anything else you think is interesting, including your recent trip to Florida and the Freedom Factory!
WOW. I thought Draco was cool but coming from an aviation and dirt biking nut myself, Scrappy wins my award for the coolest plane ever imagined and built. Way to go Mike!!! Huge koodos for giving back to the community and offering the incredible experience of a first flight to those out there with their heads in the clouds.
As a Pilot, retired 3D CAD Detailer, Trials Motorcycle rider for 37 years, and now have finished my Solar/Lithium build in my 4x4 VW Vanagon Syncro Westfalia, Scrappy is what I've always dreamed about. And definitely! I would love to see some of what else you do. And thanks for what you have shared with us. You have no idea how much your videos have lifted my spirits. I would also love to have a Scrappy Model for X-Plane 11 after you have made the proposed Turbo and CS Propeller changes.
Yes!yes! We would love to see all the other areas and aspects of what you're typical days look like for sure. Keep it up! Greetings from North Alabama!
The day draco crashed was a sad one for us all, i loved draco, but i am so happy to see scrappy finally flying around and i love what you have done with it.
Mike, I think everyone would be very interested in what make you and Mark tick! Giving us peak into the Patey genius would be fantastic! Keep the great videos coming!
Hello Mike, been following since I first saw the unfortunate Draco accident and I'm a big fan. I would LOVE to see the videos you mentioned, I'm sure your day-to-day would be just as fun as the Scrappy build and your insights and passion would be invaluable.
Mike Patey Vlogs! Yes! As fascinating as your builds are, you are why we all come back. Your positivity and work ethic are what keeps us attracted to you channel. I’d love to watch a playlist on this channel that was devoted to the other things in your life. Or I would subscribe to a second channel for your vlog styled videos. Keep up the great work. See you at Sun N Fun!?
I feel that ANYTHING you wanted to share would be extremely interesting to all of your subscribers and many more people as well. You are a true gentleman and a shining light of how a truly awesome Human should conduct themselves . Love your ethos Mike. Sincerely David Matchett
I think you have a very good opportunity to get people interested in STEM by showing more detail in engineering. As an engineering student i have ENORMOUS respect for the work that you do but many people in your audience probably have no idea about the engineering work that goes into a project like Scrappy. Point is, I think you should show more of the engineering work like wing spar bending video. It may be interesting from time to time to see stuff outside aviation but understand that your audience is here for aviation first.
Here's another vote for Mike Patey Vlogs! You definitely have been an inspiration to many, including me, just with the amazing content you've put out so far. I for one, would love some additional glimpses into Mike Patey's world - the attitude, demeanor, work ethic and sacrifice. So, please, share anything you feel comfortable sharing. I look forward to meeting you in person one day.
Here’s a fun story. I was at home in Mapleton Utah and then I hear the strangest, powerful engine ever so I went outside and it was scrappy going to Oshkosh flying over Maple mountain heading East going to Oshkosh!
I saw the same thing from my home in Springville. Pulled out my binoculars to confirm it was Scrappy. So cool to see it flying.
There are a couple aircraft I would be extremely excited to see over head. Scrappy, Freedom Fox. Draco “one day”
I would pay money to see scrappy in person. The most beautiful build I have ever seen
well here is also fun story. I woke up at 7 am and gues what i saw f15 and f16 flying above me. Armed ones.
@@michabozek1153 i pray for your safety
Mike, Thank You! Yes, Definitely make videos of your adventures, rescues, and anything and everything you do and create! "Especially Flying of all kinds."
Love watching you Create, Engineer, and Build Airplanes, and look forward to seeing your other ingenious projects. A Michigan Fan!
As a inspiration to many people, myself included. Following and learning about how you do what you do would be be cool. I for one would watch.
Please show all of your content. I hope I’m not the only one but I honestly watch your videos because of your R&D style, engineering savvy, your craftsmanship and your enthusiastic personality, the flying part is just a great bounce. Mahalo and aloha from Maui.🤙
Mike, You’re a fascinating and accomplished human being. On top of that you’re kind - which is phenomenal and rare given my first sentence. I would LOVE to see more of your work life, business philosophy, products and how they were invented and how they work. It would not only be really entertaining, but I think we could all learn a lot and be inspired by a “life well lived.”
Said so we’ll, not more to add….
Yes, more videos please! Especially about the water cleaning company. Also about your company values. There’s a great video by Dan Millican featuring Mark Patey that shows just how well run Best Tugs is.
I've watched some of the executive lectures mark and your sister gave, they were great. Independently did some research on your water evaporation technology. All very interesting to me and I'm sure it would be to others. We all love the planes but content from you is always wholesome and informative no matter the subject matter. In today's world both aspects are needed more and more.
Hi Brett. Are you able to provide links to those lectures? I'd love to see them.
water evaporation as a way to cool engine? does he uses that?
@@jebise1126 completely separate topic. Water evaporation as a means to clean contaminated water from industrial processes
@@chriscoxon6569 I replied but the links aren't showing up publicly for some reason, let me know if you can see them.
@@TheyCallMeMrGuns links aren't visible
Yes, give us an insight into the daily life of one of the most interesting men in the world 🙏🏼
Definitely interested in the water technology.
Me too! Used to do a lot in the pump and compressor industry and some of the valving and sequencing for these things is amazing!
Please!
He had a brief peak at it in one of the draco videos. Couldn't tell you which one but its there.
Look through the Draco videos and there is a peak at it.
You saying he mentioned EcoVap in one of the Draco vids? huh. Guess it's time to watch all them again lol
Mike, Scrappy has turned out absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see it after the turbos and wingtips. It was nice to see your wife flying her plane along with you. Your discovery flight program is awesome, I hope it is super successful. I would definitely like to see videos on the other things that you do on a daily basis. Your knowledge and ingenuity go way beyond aviation and would be just as interesting to me. Keep up the great work. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️
I would love to see some cinema quality footage of Scrappy being flown. This plane demands it.
Why not invite Trent over and ask him to bring his cameras?
YES
Get some Trent footage.
That would be amazing 👏
Oh yeah! Get some footage!!! I love seeing Scrappy flying.
Very good idea!
I'm a retired chemist that was involved in water/ wastewater treatment. I would love to hear more about water treatment innovations Including desalinization.
You will never be able to make too many videos for me, and I’m especially interested in the water tech. I would also love to see your version of livestreaming Scrappy flights.
We would love more videos on your other endeavors. Entrepreneurship and/or just how you manage to organize your life to create all of this awesomeness. That would be both useful and entertaining. IMHO.
He's BACK!!! Having suffered severe withdrawls (culminating in a near comatose state) I am thrilled to see Any MP video. From a GA, or EAA perspective I think every one of us would be totally on board with videos from your other endeavors. After all, one doesn't get that many opportunities to follow the "World's Most Interesting Man"!
Yes please show as much as you can about your everyday work life! Your work ethic and success is very inspiring 👍
Yes please Mike, share your other adventures. Cheers from Australia.
Yes, please post about all your companies. You and your brother share brilliance in engineering is just amazing.
HOLY CRAP! Is that the first video of Chandra flying? That grin alone should sell a lot of flying lessons. So great to see you again. I would love to see another video where you and Suzy just sit down and talk about how the flying has been going. Mike, more videos? Absolutely. I came to your channel because of the Draco build but I soon became a huge fan of you personally and what you and your family does for us. You guys put a HUGE amount of time and effort into these videos so that we can come along. The only way to make it all better is to give us more. Ya, I am selfish. If it was up to me it would be less work and more play.
Thanks again,
Gary
I guess it is the first time footage of me flying has made it on Mike’s channel 😆. I post videos and pics on my Instagram chandrapatey. Good to hear from you.
I would love to see videos on your various businesses maybe do a couple videos on each one to show what they do. I would also love to see you complete the constant speed prop.
Love to see more about your businesses and products. Especially the water technology. Thanks and enjoy your videos so much.
I would love to get Mike 100% because I don't think you do any dull thing. There will always bee something to learn!!
YES PLEASE - all the videos you can upload I will watch!!! That new content would be amazing. Also please more videos of scrappy flying (inside); landing, taking off, or just cruising around!
I have enjoyed watching all the moments in the build of scrappy. Some of the things that would be great are.
The final stages of the build that we missed out on.
The flying around the country you do for work.
Maybe a shop tour of your water filtration and the other things that pay for the toys.
Anyway back to work..
Mike you are the most kind hearted fellow. Thank you for all that you do to better aviation and being such a GREAT guy!! Great video!!
Thank you kindly 🤠
@@MikePatey Yes sir my brother! Looking forward to shaking your hand one day and show you my Grandaddys J-3. 😁👌🏼
My husband and I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see videos of what occupies your "daytime" regular work. In fact, we'd love to have a playlist dedicated to EACH of your businesses!! What you do is FASCINATING, we love how your mind works and would love to SEE IT ALL!!! I know this ask would require you to get an additional team to just film it all and edit the massive workload required. We are so hungry to see more of you and your team and family!! Take care and may God overwhelm you with blessings!!!
My answer......"YES" to all of it. Want to see every topic you mentioned. All so interesting! Back to Work!
Yes to all the extra videos, water tech, videos of you flying your PC12, the Cirrus etc. You’re truly an inspiration so the more videos from you the better!
Yes, it's been a long time! So happy when the notification popped up! Love your videos Mike! 😊✌️
Hi, you are fantastic! Your positivity, smile, energi makes me feel good. Allthough your experiance with the tragic Draco crash, You come back with a smile......superstrong to not give up!! Thanks🥰👌💪💪
What an offer. I would really enjoy learning more about you and your company, companies, your family.
You and your brother are very successful, heaven knows who you might inspire to go on and do something they learn from that’s about you and how you got there.
Your videos are very exciting and enjoyable to watch.
From Missouri
Your honesty is refreshing ... at how many stores have we been asked for contributions and the business takes the credit for the donations ... as a good corporate citizen, of course, rarely mentioning where the money actually came from. The Pateys are leaders in so many ways.
Yes yes to the business side, not just science behind the water company, or what griplocks do, but comment on the business side - how business itself got going - the tech, the networking, the funding - that made a good business and therefore is able to fund your aviation passion 🙏
Yes, I want to know how you get these businesses started etc. I mean the first step to learning to fly is getting rich…😂
show us more! your passion and enthusiasm is contagious and we all want to see what you do when you are not working.
Mike, your attitude is such an inspiration that, yes, more of what a workday entails would be nice. I hope to see you at Wings and Wheels this year. I will be bringing my veteran wrapped Freightliner for a display.
Any thing to watch you are involved doing in your daily is interesting
I, absolutely, would enjoy seeing some behind the scenes of what you do on a ‘typical’ day!
What a hoot Scrappy is! The same can be said for any of the airplanes you've built, with different reasons for each. Learning some of the background about how you generate the resources to pursue your avocational interests would be great. Not just a description of the businesses you've started and made successful, but info on the background you have that enables you to successfully pursue so many divergent business lines. What's your education? What electives outside of your primary degree helped shape your skillsets? What life experiences and learning outside of a formal educational system helped build your confidence and shape your worldview. How you used your skills and interests before aviation came into your life. Any and all of that would be interesting, especially if it was seasoned with a tie-in to some of the fun stuff it helped you create. Like it or not, you've become a roll model for many aspiring youngsters coming up behind you. My son is terrified of flying, so I've failed miserably in my quest to pass the torch (the airlines did it to him, not me). Hopefully, you can pass multiple torches to make up for the opportunities lost by pilots like myself.
I so much enjoy Mike's videos! I especially love the spirit portrayed in the intro played at the beginning of every video! My eyes almost tear up when he says "every time something new gets built, the entire world advances!" I have had TONS of ideas for new products to solve everyday problems in anything from household products, to landscape maintenance, and mowing equipment, and many more! I was very frustrated with having all these ideas, and no way to get them to market, having no money, or plans! And no clue how to solve the problem! The answer came one day while praying when I was mowing! I'm only bringing this up, because there has to be lots of other people here like me! If anyone was interested, just ask. Absolutely not getting paid to share this, but I just felt led to let anyone interested know.
I’m with you. What’s the answer?
@@bradycope2332 of course I'd love to get Mike's take on this topic! The program I found is a coaching program. The company is called Inventright. They have 600+ videos on their RUclips channel. Check em out!
They don't get any of the money if your idea sells! They simply charge a one time fee for a 6 month program to teach you how to get your ideas to market! Again I'm not getting anything from them for sharing this. I am enrolled myself, and working on the first project now!
Mike. The appeal of your videos are as much about you as they are the airplanes you build. I’ve told people that you are the most impressive human I have ever seen/met and I’d be willing to be I’m not the only one who feels that way. So, your offer on expanding the topics of these videos was great to hear because it’s exactly what I’ve hoped for. Your tech, your business advice, business aviation, philanthropy, search and rescue, you and Mark’s factory tours of other companies, maybe even parenting tips, all are fantastic options. You have so much to offer! Thank you! BTW!
If I'm giving the opportunity and someone wants an airplane ride, I'm more than happy to give them one free of charge. Ive given rides to quite a few young aviation enthusiasts, like my self, and it sure is a rewarding experience for both of us. I would absolutely like to see more of what goes on behind the scenes, so to speak, I really dont think you put out a video that I wouldnt want to watch!
YES to more MP videos about your other projects, work, travel, we’d love to see it!
Mike, I know you're a really busy guy, so I really appreciate the time it takes for you to put this content out. I really hope you keep it up.
Your videos were a major contributing factor in my brother and I learning some things to start a business in composites in the watersports sector. You've also really got me interested GA, something I never really thought about before. I hope one day soon I can get my pilot's license, and eventually build my own aircraft like you. Thanks!
Edit: It would be great to see the content of your business and process. Everything you do has been incredibly informative for me. It would be awesome to see the process of how you do your calculation when planning your airplanes, or if you have any recommendations of books or resources you used to learn the nitty gritty of it. It's something I'm very interested in.
2/28/22; love all great stuff that you have been doing, what long List! So, you asked for our curiosity to see/hear what other 'real job' activities you do...other than build/test aircraft. Yes, please show more on that black tower with water leaking out...? Also show us those 'zip ties' with rubber 'no scratch' fabric. Love your channel, family & videos. Now...back-to-work !👍👍👍🧑🔧😊
Did I see Mike at the FF? Garett drives like Mike flys....With enthusiasm, passion and SKILL.
19:20 You bet, as noted above it was great seeing you in someone else's domain with the same wonderful attitude and appreciation. Let's see more of what the offspring are doing...👍
Yes! Yes! Yes! We'd love to see videos of all your business endeavors! We get so excited when you post a video because we know it is wholesome, clean content that is really educational and FUN! The work required to get all that going would be a huge task, but I know all of us would ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Thanks for all the videos you do now and hopefully expand to so much more in the future! Take care and God bless you, your team and family!
Yes would be interested on the water tech.What it is and the history of how you came up with it. Also anything you do because whatever it is it will be interesting.Thank you for your videos.
Everything about Scrappy and its amazing potential is just breathtaking Mike. I followed the entire build and enjoyed every minute of that - now with flight and the bikes, well - just terrific. Kudos all the way :)
If I was much younger again and had even 10% of your talent, I'd be happy and probably trying to emulate what you have done.
Also if younger and well located would love to take up your 1st flight offer.... 77 is just a bit too old I fear.
Always more than happy to see videos about anything in your life Mike - work, R&R - anything. Just enjoy seeing you (and dreaming!)
It's never to late to go for a ride 🤠 Thanks for the support and following along!
As a mechanical engineer I would love to hear about the water tower and anything else you do for work. I think a video giving a background in yourself would be awesome
Same here, I nerd out on any technology that I’m not overly familiar with.
Hell yes I wanna know more about what you’re doing and all of those categories, I am a glutton for education and stuff that I don’t know so absolutely share away my friend…
You’re so well respected by so many of us and your ventures are just unbelievable which means your every day life has to be completely amazing and have to do with the coolest most innovative things ever…
You and your family are completely amazing and we thank you for being here to share everything that there is with us…
😉👍❤️
You could film anything, and we'd all be hanging on every word just to watch you, your passion, your energy, your skills.
I'll throw votes in for the water tech and the zip ties.
ABSOLUTELY! I would love to se what Mike Patey’s day to day looks like. Going to school next semester for mechanical engineering. So, I’m always looking at what other engineers are doing.
Mike Patey claims that he is self-taught, so going to school is optional
@@bufordt.justice4052 he is self taught, he also has actual engineers check his work when he's doing things like wing geometry and fluid dynamics simulations.
@@SpicyTrifongo yeah, right
Would definitely love to see some "Day in the life of Mike Patey" videos showcasing what you do besides the aircraft building
MIKE YOU FILM IT, WE ALL WELL WATCH IT... GREAT VIDEO...TELL RON AND EVERYBODY HELLO...
I guess I can speak for 99% of viewers when I say:
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT YOU SPEND YOUR TIME WITH ON A DAILY BASIS! 👍❤️🛩️
Yes!
Absolutely!
I triple this !!!
For sure!!!
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I’d love to see more videos about all the stuff you do. Constant speed prop’d twin turbo scrappy sounds crazy cool. Every time I see one of your videos it gets me excited for just about everything. Your excitement and positivity is infectious. Thank You!
The world needs more Mike Patey. As someone in the plumbing business, I would love to know more about your water treatment initiatives. Maybe we could do something to improve the water quality for our Native Americans / Canadians. Never miss an episode. Thanks for sharing Mike - you inspire all of us!!
Yes! the water here on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation is called Snake water.
Mike, since you employ so much technology in your builds, I would be willing to bet that this is not by accident. Would love to see what technology you employ in you manufacturing business and the products you produce. Was at the local airport a couple of weeks ago and saw one of your tugs in action. So go for it, I believe that you are not only gifted but a real inspiration. Show us what else you do. Thanks!
Mike, I would love to see a "week in the life of" about yourself as well as a short series on what drives you, your work philosophies, your early failures and success and your current projects. I'm genuinely interested in how you can get so much done and stay motivated! I'm currently in my mid 20's and honestly feel burnt out so any advice you have could be life changing. Many thanks! 👍😄🇦🇺
More power to you Mike, what a fantastic program :) , yes definitely would love to see more videos of what you do/travel/business/tech etc
Awsome idea, I'll never forget my first "demo" flight in the mid eighties, the start of a life long love of all things that fly!
And Great video btw. Thankyou.
I enjoy anything Mike Patey. I know for sure that your fans would love to learn about your businesses and other interests. People also love Chandra! We would love to see her takeover or appear on your videos more. I think your family is your real secret sauce. Each one is every bit as magic as Mike.
HAS ANYONE TOLD YOU BEFORE THAT YOU'RE REALLY A "MAD SCIENTIST " OR THE HOWARD HUGHES OF THIS CENTURY! #!??? GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK, KEEP ON MAKING VIDEO'S, LOVE YOUR STUFF! CFIAM/A&P JOE COVINO, Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Yes, "the Howard Hughes of this century" is a great way to describe Mike.
All of it! Videos on all of your endeavors....very interested. Production machines, evap tech, updates on the tug business....more please.
Would you ever consider developing a “Best Backcountry Scooter”? Having the electric bikes certainly opens up a lot of opportunities flying to various locations but the weight and size of the bikes eliminate them as an option given the capability of most backcountry planes. Currently available options that can handle unimproved surfaces, we have found, either have a significant learning curve, not the easiest to ride and/or weigh too much. The lighter weight options can’t handle unimproved surfaces.
Put us down for two if you ever do.
Very much enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Montage full size folding mountain bike, first. Then go to Luna Cycle for a BBSHD conversion kit. It will weigh about 50 pounds, depending on how big a battery, and ride like a full sized bike.
My point exactly. Two bikes as you mention will be at the 100 pound baggage limit, or very close with not enough weight for gear.
@@portnuefflyer .. thank you for the lead on the bike.
Dear Mike, I was hooked from from the very first time I saw one of your videos years ago. I still can't believe how slow Scrappy flies; and with the latest mods "even slower". I was going to ask about the prop, but you covered that. So glad you had time for fun. Yes I wish to see everything possible. 80 in three weeks and still "low flying". Back to work, Love from Mal. Nth Queensland, Australia.
I would love to see a real time cross country in “Turbulence”. Myself I would find it interesting to see how fast things happen.
I just love every single thing you do. I'll watch anything presented from you.
Have you ever thought of using the fancy equipment you have access to and making Afford-a-plane ultralight kits? Or maybe making an Afford-a-plane out of carbon fiber using the lost foam method?
Would be great for those that have lost a medical, but you can’t get too fancy or do much more than the essentials when 250 pounds is the max weight. (Hoping Mike says “challenge: accepted”)
I'd love to see your behind-the-scenes videos on all your businesses - you're into some interesting stuff! A while back I was on your website reading about the system you came up with to clean industrial wastewater. To me this was absolutely mind-blowing! Just the fact that you manage all of your business dealings in and of itself to me is mind blowing! I have a hard enough time fixing cars and small engines for myself, making sure I have enough stuff to do it right, and still have enough cash left to eat later, lol. Sounds like this would not only be super interesting to everyone, but could also maybe spark some ideas for people to break ground on their own ventures.
I've got Grip Lock Ties holding parts of my old plow truck together, and plastic parts away from hot stuff, so I'd love to see the equipment used to make these ingenious items. Great vid as always, Mike! Looked like so much fun! You've built the worlds first sport utility aircraft! THE SUA! 😎 Can't wait to see what a pair of turbos do to that power curve!!🤩
I have often wondered what could a guy that’s so into the exciting world of aviation get from the water works world. If it keeps your interest I would love to see it.
Thanks for sharing Mike.
You are a fantastic person to give back the aviation world where you do. I love watching your videos and Trent Palmers that's how I ended up getting hooked up with your videos. I am not an instructor but I do give a lot of first rides to people I love to look in their eyes and the smiles on their face when I give them the controls of the airplane and let them fly it. God bless you!
I would buy a shirt that portrays Scrappy silhouetted flying over a person riding an electric bike with a caption that reads:
"Let's get in some FUN!"✊🏼
Yes!!
“Back to Play!”
Good to see you taking a moment to enjoy the fruits of your labor!
My wife likes to make fun of me when I do a huge fist pump, and she says let me guess MIKE made a new video! Back to work!!!💪
YES ! ! ! The water tech sounds interesting and any plane you take would be great. I think any content you give out would be appreciated.
I can't imagine many of your viewers wouldn't want to see content about anything you are working on.
Thanks for the support!
Great mission, paying for intro flights. I like Scrappy's wing. The plane reminds me of Spirit of St Louis, Lindberg's flying gas tank. I vote for more videos showing some of the Scrappy build details, and "in flight" views of the Garmin panels and anything with the plane being used.
I personally would like to know how Mike started with the love of aircraft design , it must be very involved work.. I mean how long does it take to get from being a simple auto macanic to the point where I would be able to build a home built aircraft myself,. Did it cost alot of money?? I'm not getting any younger but have always wanted to design and build new ideas which drive me crazy . I remember Bert Rutane .. sorry about the spelling . Bert and my father have installed this love of aircraft design in me since I was a child , Now Mike you have awoken this love. Can you please tell us even a small segment of what inspired you to become an aircraft design genius 🙄 and have I got time now I'm older to persue my passion??? Or have I left it to late ??? I'm forty plus years old and I have this passion , Am I to late Mike ???????? Love what you do , envious of your success too , 🥺. But I realize this doesn't just happen overnight... You worked bloody hard to get were you are.. I look up to you Mike.. your inspiring thousands of young And OLD , I'd love to see a special video about you!!!! And a bit of a life journey.. I mean I love the intro to your channel.... It's inspired me every time I see it .. but I want to see and know more.. mainly because I know I shear this love of design and engineering with you but I'm afraid I have left it to late Mike ☹️
Go and do it, Robert. Age has nothing to do with it. If it wasn't for my eyes, I'd be building a kit plane now. I'm 82.
@robert Most of the kit plane builders out there are past retirement age, that’s how they have time to build a plane, so if you’re in your forties, you’re still a “youngster”.
If you have an aptitude for design, don’t bury it friend! Go get ‘em!!
I'm used to Autocad and have tried SolidWorks. I'm 70 and learned on a drafting board so Autocad is more my style. Go to a college and get a bit of training. The programs are dirt cheap.
I love seeing scrappy flying over. I would love to see it up close sometime.
Now that Mike and Mark have done just about everything in aviation with ICE power (internal combustion engine), the next challenge for Mike and Mark will be in e-aviation; electric aircraft engines. Think of it: Mike builds a eSTOL airplane where the engine is silent, and the only sound is the wind turbulence from the propeller spin around at high speed. No gas, no fuel mixture, no fumes, no oil, no manifold pressure, and little to no electric motor maintenance. Talk about lowering the cost of flying! I challenge you, Mike, to build a STOL craft using an electric aircraft motor!
Now that's a hauler . Well done Mr Mike . Bet you could design the optimal Agriculture application aircraft /Crop Dusting.
They could do it now, but the aircraft would only be good for about 2 to 3 trips around the pattern before needing to be recharged. We are a long, long way off from the battery Tech that's going to be needed before it even comes close to feasible. Not in my or your lifetime. (I'm talking commercial, with any paid passengers) They already make a all electric 2 seater in the Czech Republic for $179K American, but you can only fly it for 20 minutes, not very practical. A whole new type of Tech is going to need to be discovered/invented before we even come close to this!
@@scotabot7826 I beg to differ on the timeline of EV aircraft feasibility. Not sure which model you refer to but the Pipestrel Alpha Electro has endurance of "up to 60 minutes (plus reserve)" from their website. Harbour Air up in Alaska is already working to certify their electric converted DHC-2 Beavers. A lot of missions including training can be accomplished with an hour of flight time.
I'm considering building either a Bearhawk 4 place , Wag-Aero Sportsman 2 + 2, Glasair Sportsman 2 + 2, or Rans S-21 with an electric powerplant in the next few years. Looking at Emrax motors currently.
You can still hear an e-plane prop cavitate the airflow. Look up the Rolls Royce 'Spirit of Innovation' from last year. It's LOUD.
Yes to every one of those topics, especially the manufacturing machinery, and the design process, and the entrepreneur side too.
I just love you for who you are Mike, and your family. I would even go for a time-laps or vlog just explaining… ANYTHING. Honestly, I just want to shake your hand some day! Thanks for who you are. Back to Work!
Yes, I would love to see regular videos from you showing all aspects of your businesses, your travels, or anything else you think is interesting, including your recent trip to Florida and the Freedom Factory!
WOW. I thought Draco was cool but coming from an aviation and dirt biking nut myself, Scrappy wins my award for the coolest plane ever imagined and built. Way to go Mike!!!
Huge koodos for giving back to the community and offering the incredible experience of a first flight to those out there with their heads in the clouds.
Yes, show more topics. After watching this video, I feel like I was plugged in for a recharge. You are a precious influence, take care of your self.
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As a Pilot, retired 3D CAD Detailer, Trials Motorcycle rider for 37 years, and now have finished my Solar/Lithium build in my 4x4 VW Vanagon Syncro Westfalia, Scrappy is what I've always dreamed about. And definitely! I would love to see some of what else you do. And thanks for what you have shared with us. You have no idea how much your videos have lifted my spirits.
I would also love to have a Scrappy Model for X-Plane 11 after you have made the proposed Turbo and CS Propeller changes.
Yes!yes! We would love to see all the other areas and aspects of what you're typical days look like for sure. Keep it up! Greetings from North Alabama!
Seeing more of what you do would be so cool. Thank you for taking the time to share so much of your life already.
Mike, your griplock tires have become an integral part of the USAF C-130J block 8 upgrade process! Such a time saver laying in new wire harnesses
The day draco crashed was a sad one for us all, i loved draco, but i am so happy to see scrappy finally flying around and i love what you have done with it.
I could listen to you talk all day long, your videos are so awesome! Id love seeing more into your daily life!!
More is undoubtedly better! Always inspirational and of course informative, other aspects will be too.
Yes! Would love to see more about your daily work and other projects. Thanks for all you do!
Mike, I think everyone would be very interested in what make you and Mark tick! Giving us peak into the Patey genius would be fantastic! Keep the great videos coming!
Hello Mike, been following since I first saw the unfortunate Draco accident and I'm a big fan. I would LOVE to see the videos you mentioned, I'm sure your day-to-day would be just as fun as the Scrappy build and your insights and passion would be invaluable.
Your brilliance is only exceeded by your generousity. The world needs more Mike Pateys.