Funny... I was just going to say... Oversized heads... Super packed full of brains.. just love the high energy and enthusiasm coupled with a incredible work ethic... Damn good combination.👌👌🤙🤙.. annnd as always... Thanks for sharing your awesome video 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍
Kamino was an aquatic planet located in an extragalactic star system that straggled south of the Rishi Maze. It was inhabited by the Kaminoans-a race of tall, elegant beings who were regarded as a mysterious species that tended to keep to themselves. They were also known for their cloning technology which ultimately led to the creation of a clone army for the Galactic (Patey) Republic.
@@syx3s well... Not sure about the 2 coolest... I have to definitely include myself as not only cool... But considered a LEGEND in my field of work and expertise 🤙🤙👌👌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 just playing with you friend 👍.. thinking about it... YOU are very close to being 82% correct.🇺🇸😛
Absolutely no comparison to the Shi.... on tv this is real , these guys are extremely intelligent , highly motivated, and aren't politically motivated by some sh.ty political party. How can you even compare ?
I'm not a flier, but I love engineering things. I really had no clue just how much a seemingly small design detail in one part of the plane, could impact another part in such a major way. Thanks for the whiteboard explanation, I can only imagine the cited example is just one of a million considerations involved in building a plane. I was totally amazed on the Draco build, look forward to be equally amazed on your latest creation. You guys rock!
Mike I just can't express enough of how impressed I am by you and by doing a project like this where you start from something nobody would want and by having will, imagination and knowledge you can make it something amazing. Such humbling spirit you have and that is what really makes you! Thank you for taking the time and sharing so much of you life and project with us, it is a trill to follow along and learn.
I discovered your videos yesterday and have binged on them, I went to school for aviation and never worked in the field. When I went to school I did it for engineering in the racing industry and every time I flew to an event I thought about what I was missing in my life? I am so glad to have found you, I will start flying myself around again and oddly enough I live one mile from the FBO now.
Watching Scrappy start from a crashed frame to a 600+hp motorcycle hauling badass work of art has been the highlight of the last couple years of my life. You guys actually changed my life because of it. Watching this project made me realize that I want to do this too! So I am now going to school to get my A&P. As well as interning as a mechanic at my local airport. I've always loved aviation, but it was you, the Patey family, that gave me that final push I needed to do something with my passion. I will be forever grateful for that. Thank you!
The whiteboard is my favorite part, soaking up as much information as I can. Just amazing, thank you for posting these videos Patey twins. Don't ever stop building and sharing your wealth of knowledge.
Just found you guys a few weeks ago. Thanks for your enthusiasm and your effort to get out there and present to the public. It takes effort and time and we appreciate it.
You two guys are so amazing... a real example of hard work and dedication... My two grandsons think you guys are the BEST and want to be like you and build.... well.. anything. Thanks guys.
I just love the way you guys take ideas and think through them and just make something that's awesome from ideas and nothing super concrete. I just like listening to yous think through things and then bring them to life. you guys rock id love to hang out with yous at some point.
I've had aviation in my blood from the start...but watching the Draco build helped me realize I have no choice but to build my own plane. Life's been tough since, and I was starting to get a little less motivated. Scrappy couldn't have come at a better time...can't wait to see the finished product!
I just appreciate both of you for actually explaining some of the genius behind designing and building a plane. That engineering knowledge is so powerful and I wish I had it. It goes beyond planes as you show, you guys build jeeps, filtration systems. Just truly amazing.
Love your suspension idea your description sounds like a formula 1 suspension. I think its called a bell-crank supension, can't wait to see what you come up with. BTW!
I very much enjoy your videos guys. You, both, are amazing with the relationship you have and the motivation you show with your enthusiasm in all you do. The world would be a better place with many more people like you gentlemen. I will look forward to your videos as the Scrappy project comes to fruition. Enjoy the experience with each other, many other folks will never experience what the two of you have. Thanks guys!!
This is shaping up to be a legendary build. Thanks for letting us be a fly on the wall. I'm already chomping at the bit for the next video. Good luck and God speed !!
Cleetus sent me here 👌 I love the two different concepts, the ideas and "methods of madness"... I've been in the engineering fabrication trade for 28 years, and I'm excited to watch and witness the progress of these amazing machines! 🙏👏👍
I would like to express my sorrow for your loss of Drako . Watching your and Mark's videos , I actually felt involved in the building . Seeing you accepting full responsibility for the accident under extremely emotional times was incredible . I have been a commercial pilot for many years and after flying 10,000 hours and can tell anyone that Mike and Mark are the genuine items . Very few pilots will admit to doing anything less than perfect and you are helping to reverse that issue . Sorry for rambling on but I felt compelled to encourage you two to keep up the great work and videos . Thanks from Canada for being REAL .
I wish that right now I could afford to do some of the stuff these guys do. But just watching and listening to them is so motivating, it reassures me that I can accomplish my biggest goals
I really enjoy these vid's. As a non-pilot (and never will be one, just have OCD and must learn new stuff, plus have always been obsessed/fascinated with planes), I learn so much from Mike. I can go anywhere and learn conventional methods, but I love the out-of-the-box thought processes happening with him (and his brother). They're heart and soul into these machines and their obsession drives my obsession further.
So stoked to watch these builds! Watching DRACO come to life was mind blowing almost addictive, waiting for next episode. I'm sure it will be the same for SCRAPPY. Thank You for sharing and bringing it along.
I love this channel, you guys are so inspirational. I wish you would somehow find the time to show us and tell us your full story from childhood through college and all your wonderful adventures for such young, brilliant, fearless guys. Thanks
And we’re off! Good times! Can’t wait for all the stuff we are about to learn. You two guys are so creative and energetic. Happy you are taking us along on the ride.
Mark reminds me of a guy that came to speak about ultra light backpacking at an outdoors adventure class I was taking. This guy was so obssesed with things he could do to lighten his load that I made a joke to the guy that was sitting next to me that I was surprised he hadn't pull all his teeth out.
I was one of the 4 principal builders of the QED II. One of the changes from the original QED was widen the landing gear from 6' to 8' then make the wings an additional foot longer each side. ^The biggest thing was the new engine. I had to re-engineer a new engine mount. The original plane was designed for a 600 HP what Moss and I installed was a Curtiss-Wright R 182O-82A. That scared the hell out of me. Two weeks before it flew Jim Moss passed away. One year later it flew to Osh-Kosh and won a trophy. I am sure you might have seen it if you where there. I enjoy the work you and your brother do. You both sound like Jim and I did building planes. I am excited too see how Scrappy turns out also Marks plane. Tom
this was more fun than I thought it would be to watch. I hope to hear you talk about other planes like this. I may only fly RC but your bush planes inspire me.
I had the pleasure to meet Mark today at Sun-N-Fun and have to say that he is not only intelligent and passionate about his company, he’s also very humble and one of the nicest guys I’ve spoke to in a long time. I hope to have the opportunity to fly with him and his brother one day. Look forward to both of these builds and hope to also meet Mike soon.
Guys you are CREASE :) Your attitude, energy, passion and PURE FUN OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING (and doing it really well) is GRATE!!! Finger crossed for both of your projects. Your chanel rock!!!
What if I tell you this : you've done more than some men in their entire life ... Dona Dumbf was left a lump bags of money and still managed to bankrupt at some points .. Hey man am proud of you
@@danielanderson2030 Riding my 69 399 TNT in the 70's for inspiration we used to dream, sketch suspension systems, and wonder where the power levels might get to some day. We considered 150HP would be no problem but look at what snowmobiles have morphed into, wheelie ripping monsters that throw rooster tails that would embarrass our snowblower. 400HP you say? Ah beautiful.
Do anyone else have trouble telling Mark and Mike apart? So what are you calling your two aircraft? Both cannot be called “Scrappy”. Maybe “Scrappy Custom” and “Scrappy Extreme”?
Mike, I have a real challenge for you, this stuff is too easy. Gather your considerable imagination and engineering genius and ability to bring together talent. Here it is- design an engine. 150 hp, geared prop for climb, no car conversion, as reliable as a Continental or Lyc and.... $8,000-$10,000. At least 1/2 as expensive as a Rotax. Experimental is fine. Engine innovation always drives airframe innovation. You will be the Homebuilt Hero.
I watched Mike's Draco build, the guy knows his stuff and can do the work right, I expect nothing less than a great pair of builds from both these guys. Class acts the both of em.
So glad you Bro's are finally doing some vids together! I'm an Identical twin and we havent spoken in years. He's the complete opposite of me in a bad way. Sad. But you guys can do it, and get to work! Love it!
Please keep showing that "millionaires" know how to cut and weld, not just design in a pc! Thanks. Great video! U guys are builders! Not ONLY designers! Keep it up, we love the technical stuff!
I think I have watched every video you have produced. Thanks for the excitement you bring to building and flying such fun aircraft. Waiting for every one of the next videos you produce.
Yeah two Pateys now building and projecting! Awesome! Plz guys record everything, project in pc, soldering, carbon fiber and all the crazy stuff that you guys do so we can learn from both!
I know you guys know your stuff, but don't underestimate the amount of force that landing gear pivot is going to see! There are a lot of cantilevered off-road trucks that have had serious issues with that style pivot! Can't wait to see it hit the whoops!
Hello guys. To answer your question "what do you get when you put a big engine up front, and weight in the tail?" Well, you get a T-6. As for controlling a heavy tail? Just create artificial stability by installing automatic thrusters in the tail! In fact, thrusters would add weight, and stability in a single package. (self satisfied smirk) Kidding aside, this is going to be the most interesting pair of projects on RUclips this year. I am looking forward to seeing these airplanes develope. Godspeed, and have fun.
What an opportunity you are giving us guys!! Thank you Mike & Mark!! I am looking very much forward o watching your ideas come to light!! Fly Low,,, Fly Safe,,, G-Man
Mike yor work is a real inspiration! I love aviation. I decided to go find an instructor and get my private license. If you ever get a chance, fly in and out of the Russian Flat backcountry airstrip. It is just north of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Thank you for the awesome videos, I really admire what you are doing with your life!!
You two are like our Aviation,,, "Field-Of-Dreams", and YES WE WILL COME, I know I'm hungry ready to eat this up, YOU BOTH...ARE,RESPECTED,OUTSTANDING TEACHERS.
That's great. I would love to see the math. It would be wonderful to see the process and the math behind what makes it all fly! I bet you'll find there are quite a few of us who would love to be a fly on the wall, including the math.
These are concepts that I've either envisioned and/or experimented with on RC models but to be able to do it on full scale aircraft . . . Wow . . . You guys are awesome.
I like both!!! I'm a pilot and a cyclist. I build bicycles. In cycling we have a term for those that are totally obsessed with grams and ounces... "Weight Weenies " .
My wife & I, (non-pilot, Wisconsin resident, aviation enthusiasts) go to Oshkosh every year, I can't believe we didn't see you. This year we're lookin' you up!
Ok Mike and Mark! (Yes I have seen previous videos) It is still April 1:st! Two Scappies? No, I think my leg just has been pulled. Love you guys, you are the best. Mike! To go all in and beat Dracos power to weight ratio I seriously suggest, not a Merlin, instead a Griffon. The King!!! This with contra rotating props will give you a braking ability that is second to none. Just needs the "Sahara" dust filters of the Spitfire! The contra rotating props will also eliminate the torque issue at the STOL drags. Mark! A 500cc Yamaha road racing two stroke engine will give you the light weight. You will need to sit on top of the engine!! Best Regards R
These will be a couple of cool planes. Can't wait to see them come to fruition. I've got a brother named Mark as well. We are 17 months apart but people often think we're twins.
That's why he's so productive...clones!
I bet they actually are 4 twins and they work in shifts, 2 sets of twins at a time, I'm always impressed by their productivity.
Funny... I was just going to say... Oversized heads... Super packed full of brains.. just love the high energy and enthusiasm coupled with a incredible work ethic... Damn good combination.👌👌🤙🤙.. annnd as always... Thanks for sharing your awesome video 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍
Wes Williams
you just figured that out?
two of the coolest people on the planet.
Kamino was an aquatic planet located in an extragalactic star system that straggled south of the Rishi Maze. It was inhabited by the Kaminoans-a race of tall, elegant beings who were regarded as a mysterious species that tended to keep to themselves. They were also known for their cloning technology which ultimately led to the creation of a clone army for the Galactic (Patey) Republic.
@@syx3s well... Not sure about the 2 coolest... I have to definitely include myself as not only cool... But considered a LEGEND in my field of work and expertise 🤙🤙👌👌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 just playing with you friend 👍.. thinking about it... YOU are very close to being 82% correct.🇺🇸😛
Dear god there's two of them! Their parents must've had a hard time channeling all that energy!
It's one thing to have money, totally another to have smarts to go with it, these guys are extremely blessed
This is better than EVERYTHING on tv. No joke. Love you guys. Love the whiteboard stuff too.
Absolutely no comparison to the Shi.... on tv this is real , these guys are extremely intelligent , highly motivated, and aren't politically motivated by some sh.ty political party. How can you even compare ?
You guys should design a kit plane.
haha ya... itd be too expensive, this scrap build is gonna cost half a million easy, but more towards a mil
Hell yeah! I would buy one in a second. What to call it? And M&M Kit?
A kit Draco 🤪
You may just be the "Chip Foose" of aviation! Absolutely love the creativity and energy!
...the question is: Is it Fooses? or Feese? ...or is it just Foose. Like, a pair of Foose....or, because they fly, is it a flock of Feese??? hmmmmmmmm
Hey Eric, I think you hit the nail right on the head. Most Definitely!
I'm not a flier, but I love engineering things. I really had no clue just how much a seemingly small design detail in one part of the plane, could impact another part in such a major way. Thanks for the whiteboard explanation, I can only imagine the cited example is just one of a million considerations involved in building a plane. I was totally amazed on the Draco build, look forward to be equally amazed on your latest creation. You guys rock!
Mike I just can't express enough of how impressed I am by you and by doing a project like this where you start from something nobody would want and by having will, imagination and knowledge you can make it something amazing. Such humbling spirit you have and that is what really makes you! Thank you for taking the time and sharing so much of you life and project with us, it is a trill to follow along and learn.
I love how you guys are so supportive and excited to work together. So Damn cool!
this might be my favorite new youtube aviation channel, keep up the good work guys and don't be afraid to get deep into technical stuff!
Exactly!
I MOST DEFINITELY AGREE!!!
It made mi cry, to see how you two interact with each other. So much love and appreciation! What a blessing to have such e relationship!
I discovered your videos yesterday and have binged on them, I went to school for aviation and never worked in the field. When I went to school I did it for engineering in the racing industry and every time I flew to an event I thought about what I was missing in my life? I am so glad to have found you, I will start flying myself around again and oddly enough I live one mile from the FBO now.
These guys exude happiness. I love it.
Watching Scrappy start from a crashed frame to a 600+hp motorcycle hauling badass work of art has been the highlight of the last couple years of my life. You guys actually changed my life because of it. Watching this project made me realize that I want to do this too! So I am now going to school to get my A&P. As well as interning as a mechanic at my local airport.
I've always loved aviation, but it was you, the Patey family, that gave me that final push I needed to do something with my passion. I will be forever grateful for that. Thank you!
I’m so excited to fallow these two builds. Keep up the awesome work guys👍🏻👍🏻.
The whiteboard is my favorite part, soaking up as much information as I can. Just amazing, thank you for posting these videos Patey twins. Don't ever stop building and sharing your wealth of knowledge.
I love you guys enthusiasm!! Super excited to see what comes out of your shop!! Keep us posted!!
Very inspiring! Loved the information too
Addicted to your work ........ grateful for your intelligence and accomplishments shared !
Watching this back now. It's kinda crazy how far this build has shifted from the original goal.
Just found you guys a few weeks ago. Thanks for your enthusiasm and your effort to get out there and present to the public. It takes effort and time and we appreciate it.
You two guys are so amazing... a real example of hard work and dedication... My two grandsons think you guys are the BEST and want to be like you and build.... well.. anything. Thanks guys.
Man I saw draco in the background and got so happy, then I looked at the year.
I just love the way you guys take ideas and think through them and just make something that's awesome from ideas and nothing super concrete. I just like listening to yous think through things and then bring them to life. you guys rock id love to hang out with yous at some point.
I've had aviation in my blood from the start...but watching the Draco build helped me realize I have no choice but to build my own plane. Life's been tough since, and I was starting to get a little less motivated. Scrappy couldn't have come at a better time...can't wait to see the finished product!
I just appreciate both of you for actually explaining some of the genius behind designing and building a plane. That engineering knowledge is so powerful and I wish I had it. It goes beyond planes as you show, you guys build jeeps, filtration systems. Just truly amazing.
That suspension is going to be insane looking, I cant wait
My brother and I are twins and we're in aviation, both personally and professionally, and we LOVE watching you guys do this.
Love your suspension idea your description sounds like a formula 1 suspension. I think its called a bell-crank supension, can't wait to see what you come up with. BTW!
I very much enjoy your videos guys. You, both, are amazing with the relationship you have and the motivation you show with your enthusiasm in all you do. The world would be a better place with many more people like you gentlemen. I will look forward to your videos as the Scrappy project comes to fruition. Enjoy the experience with each other, many other folks will never experience what the two of you have. Thanks guys!!
This is shaping up to be a legendary build. Thanks for letting us be a fly on the wall. I'm already chomping at the bit for the next video. Good luck and God speed !!
Cleetus sent me here 👌 I love the two different concepts, the ideas and "methods of madness"... I've been in the engineering fabrication trade for 28 years, and I'm excited to watch and witness the progress of these amazing machines! 🙏👏👍
After 15 minutes in the shop, Mike is now waiting on the FAA paperwork for the first flight of "Scrappy."
Plot twist by the time he got the paperwork he had to refile it as scrappy was further modified into full carbon fibre monster.
FAA have a special stamp for approval for planes refyleing Multiple modifications from Experimental to Extremely Experimental??
❤️🤍💙
So glad you guys are putting this out for all to see! Super stoked on watching this build series.
Thank you for your smart enthusiasm.
I would like to express my sorrow for your loss of Drako . Watching your and Mark's videos , I actually felt involved in the building . Seeing you accepting full responsibility for the accident under extremely emotional times was incredible . I have been a commercial pilot for many years and after flying 10,000 hours and can tell anyone that Mike and Mark are the genuine items . Very few pilots will admit to doing anything less than perfect and you are helping to reverse that issue . Sorry for rambling on but I felt compelled to encourage you two to keep up the great work and videos . Thanks from Canada for being REAL .
I wish that right now I could afford to do some of the stuff these guys do. But just watching and listening to them is so motivating, it reassures me that I can accomplish my biggest goals
I do love the videos that include your better looking brother. You two are so lucky to have each other and that you share similar passions.
YOU TWO ARE FREAKING ME OUT!
They both pull up on another pilot with identical planes one on each side AACCKKK!
I really enjoy these vid's. As a non-pilot (and never will be one, just have OCD and must learn new stuff, plus have always been obsessed/fascinated with planes), I learn so much from Mike. I can go anywhere and learn conventional methods, but I love the out-of-the-box thought processes happening with him (and his brother). They're heart and soul into these machines and their obsession drives my obsession further.
Hell Mike, what do you eat for breakfast? Plutonium?
So stoked to watch these builds! Watching DRACO come to life was mind blowing almost addictive, waiting for next episode. I'm sure it will be the same for SCRAPPY. Thank You for sharing and bringing it along.
Mark: "on a reasonable budget". Mike: "a whole lot more"
I love this channel, you guys are so inspirational. I wish you would somehow find the time to show us and tell us your full story from childhood through college and all your wonderful adventures for such young, brilliant, fearless guys. Thanks
Why not join the Super Cubs together, like the Twin Mustang of WW11, have a great track & lifting power.
awesome idea but would run out of the LSA weight regs i imagine
And we’re off! Good times! Can’t wait for all the stuff we are about to learn. You two guys are so creative and energetic. Happy you are taking us along on the ride.
It's easy to tell these two apart...Mark's the one with long hair!
Love these guys, brains and enthusiasm. Your parents did a great job raising you guys.
You guys are awesome, definitely have gears turning upstairs! Keep up the excellent work!
Your enthusiasm is contagious Mike! Can't wait to follow along and see what you build.
Mark reminds me of a guy that came to speak about ultra light backpacking at an outdoors adventure class I was taking.
This guy was so obssesed with things he could do to lighten his load that I made a joke to the guy that was sitting next to me that I was surprised he hadn't pull all his teeth out.
I’m not a pilot but I like the flying and I like making stuff. These two builds are going to to be awesome to watch.
Love what you do and I love how you keep your playlist basic and organized.
Can't wait to see this thing built and ya'll and the flying Cowboys have inspired to get my pilots license
Did you go for your PPL? If so hope you're enjoying it!
I was one of the 4 principal builders of the QED II. One of the changes from the original QED was widen the landing gear from 6' to 8' then make the wings an additional foot longer each side. ^The biggest thing was the new engine. I had to re-engineer a new engine mount. The original plane was designed for a 600 HP what Moss and I installed was a Curtiss-Wright R 182O-82A. That scared the hell out of me.
Two weeks before it flew Jim Moss passed away. One year later it flew to Osh-Kosh and won a trophy. I am sure you might have seen it if you where there.
I enjoy the work you and your brother do. You both sound like Jim and I did building planes. I am excited too see how Scrappy turns out also Marks plane.
Tom
Double-trouble, wing-rockin' fresh!
this was more fun than I thought it would be to watch. I hope to hear you talk about other planes like this. I may only fly RC but your bush planes inspire me.
I might be the minority, but I’d really enjoy a review of the math you used.
Mechanical Engineer here, I very much agree!
@@flyingfencepost same here. :)
fullscalepilot ciunt me in on this minority
Same!
count me in that group as well it would come in handy for my build, they have me considering a parallel valve O-540 for My PA14 based build
Definitely looking forward to the build. You guys are totally awesome for aviation today!
The other solution for nose heavy is a fuse stretch
You two really keep a gear head wanting to see more guys like you two are what makes America special can’t wait to see the finished product
I can't help picturing a flying Bulldog & a JATO powered Butterfly.
Can't wait fellas.
I had the pleasure to meet Mark today at Sun-N-Fun and have to say that he is not only intelligent and passionate about his company, he’s also very humble and one of the nicest guys I’ve spoke to in a long time. I hope to have the opportunity to fly with him and his brother one day. Look forward to both of these builds and hope to also meet Mike soon.
3:23 Mark is gonna be able to shit in the front seat...That is a handsome feature...lol
I coulda used that feature in my Cessna.
Guys you are CREASE :) Your attitude, energy, passion and PURE FUN OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING (and doing it really well) is GRATE!!! Finger crossed for both of your projects. Your chanel rock!!!
Love your channel ❤️🇺🇸👍🏼!
This is going to be a real twofer treat watching both planes come together and the theory of each build...get busy guys!
I changed the flapper valve in one of my toilets today. Thought I was being productive. SMH...
Chuck Hickl
Puts it in perspective, doesn’t it!🤣
That's funny!
What if I tell you this : you've done more than some men in their entire life ... Dona Dumbf was left a lump bags of money and still managed to bankrupt at some points ..
Hey man am proud of you
Great to see two brothers working together, wish I could spend more time with mine. Super video, Thanks
Nissan's managed to build a wee little engine that puts out a stunning 400 horsepower with just three cylinders. And at 88 pounds.
and 0 lbs of cool. Think, LS7.
My buddy has a 400 hp rotax in a skidoo. Dont think the motor weighs 90 pounds wet with the blowers hung on.
@@danielanderson2030 Riding my 69 399 TNT in the 70's for inspiration we used to dream, sketch suspension systems, and wonder where the power levels might get to some day. We considered 150HP would be no problem but look at what snowmobiles have morphed into, wheelie ripping monsters that throw rooster tails that would embarrass our snowblower. 400HP you say? Ah beautiful.
I just love the cheerful feelings you guys have as if there is no problem in the world
Do anyone else have trouble telling Mark and Mike apart? So what are you calling your two aircraft? Both cannot be called “Scrappy”. Maybe “Scrappy Custom” and “Scrappy Extreme”?
Totally had them around the wrong way during most of the whiteboard section!
How about "Custom Scrap" for Mark's aircraft and "Extremely Scrapped" for MIke's aircraft?
Richard J Fletcher they need name tags.
Snoopy haha! Mark and Mike will have to weigh in. Otherwise this video series is going to get confusing really fast.
@@rjrfletcher2355 I had that same moment of misidentification when the video cut to that part. HA!
You Patey guys are awesome! Would love to sit and just listen to you guys in person! Can't wait to see these planes progress and fly!
Mike, I have a real challenge for you, this stuff is too easy. Gather your considerable imagination and engineering genius and ability to bring together talent. Here it is- design an engine. 150 hp, geared prop for climb, no car conversion, as reliable as a Continental or Lyc and....
$8,000-$10,000. At least 1/2 as expensive as a Rotax. Experimental is fine. Engine innovation always drives airframe innovation.
You will be the Homebuilt Hero.
Insane watching this after seeing scrappy at Osh. Incredible to go back to this point where it all began.
I watched Mike's Draco build, the guy knows his stuff and can do the work right, I expect nothing less than a great pair of builds from both these guys. Class acts the both of em.
Holy crap, that's like a Baja Open Buggy with WINGS. AWESOME!!!! I bet you could land that thing ANYWHERE.
So it’s clear why your both so successful, your passion is infectious.
these guys look like they live the life and would be so much fun to hang out with
This should seriously be a series on Netflix, you guys are so good and practical.
So glad you Bro's are finally doing some vids together! I'm an Identical twin and we havent spoken in years. He's the complete opposite of me in a bad way. Sad. But you guys can do it, and get to work! Love it!
Please keep showing that "millionaires" know how to cut and weld, not just design in a pc! Thanks. Great video!
U guys are builders! Not ONLY designers! Keep it up, we love the technical stuff!
I think I have watched every video you have produced. Thanks for the excitement you bring to building and flying such fun aircraft. Waiting for every one of the next videos you produce.
Yeah two Pateys now building and projecting! Awesome! Plz guys record everything, project in pc, soldering, carbon fiber and all the crazy stuff that you guys do so we can learn from both!
I know you guys know your stuff, but don't underestimate the amount of force that landing gear pivot is going to see! There are a lot of cantilevered off-road trucks that have had serious issues with that style pivot! Can't wait to see it hit the whoops!
Scrappy just turned into a million dollar plane. I truly enjoy the engineering that turns into a work of art.
Hello guys. To answer your question "what do you get when you put a big engine up front, and weight in the tail?" Well, you get a T-6. As for controlling a heavy tail? Just create artificial stability by installing automatic thrusters in the tail! In fact, thrusters would add weight, and stability in a single package. (self satisfied smirk)
Kidding aside, this is going to be the most interesting pair of projects on RUclips this year. I am looking forward to seeing these airplanes develope.
Godspeed, and have fun.
What an opportunity you are giving us guys!!
Thank you Mike & Mark!!
I am looking very much forward o watching your ideas come to light!!
Fly Low,,, Fly Safe,,,
G-Man
Mike yor work is a real inspiration! I love aviation. I decided to go find an instructor and get my private license. If you ever get a chance, fly in and out of the Russian Flat backcountry airstrip. It is just north of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Thank you for the awesome videos, I really admire what you are doing with your life!!
Love the 2 stroke to thumper analogy. Having both and educating myself on what type of plane I will end up with.
P.S. 2 strokes forever!
You two are like our Aviation,,, "Field-Of-Dreams", and YES WE WILL COME, I know I'm hungry ready to eat this up, YOU BOTH...ARE,RESPECTED,OUTSTANDING TEACHERS.
I like it when Mike picks up the fuselage on his back to move it to where he needs it. No messing around....
That's great. I would love to see the math. It would be wonderful to see the process and the math behind what makes it all fly! I bet you'll find there are quite a few of us who would love to be a fly on the wall, including the math.
These are concepts that I've either envisioned and/or experimented with on RC models but to be able to do it on full scale aircraft . . . Wow . . . You guys are awesome.
I like both!!! I'm a pilot and a cyclist. I build bicycles. In cycling we have a term for those that are totally obsessed with grams and ounces... "Weight Weenies " .
My wife & I, (non-pilot, Wisconsin resident, aviation enthusiasts) go to Oshkosh every year, I can't believe we didn't see you. This year we're lookin' you up!
Ok Mike and Mark! (Yes I have seen previous videos)
It is still April 1:st!
Two Scappies?
No, I think my leg just has been pulled.
Love you guys, you are the best.
Mike! To go all in and beat Dracos power to weight ratio I seriously suggest, not a Merlin, instead a Griffon. The King!!! This with contra rotating props will give you a braking ability that is second to none. Just needs the "Sahara" dust filters of the Spitfire! The contra rotating props will also eliminate the torque issue at the STOL drags.
Mark! A 500cc Yamaha road racing two stroke engine will give you the light weight. You will need to sit on top of the engine!!
Best Regards
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These will be a couple of cool planes. Can't wait to see them come to fruition. I've got a brother named Mark as well. We are 17 months apart but people often think we're twins.
You guys are the best! So positive. So smart. Thanks for sharing with us.
Darn it Patey, you steal ideas right out of my head with your pushrod bush plane suspension!