Building 120 gal fuel tank for my crazy Bush plane | Scrappy #55
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- How do you build a custom aircraft fuel tank that doesn't leak? Lots of experience and tricks to help make sure that Scrappy has many years of leak free wing tanks. Also and update on Scrappy's wing spar pieces that you can order.
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I never thought I could be fascinated by tank sealers, but here we are. :-) -Daven
I'm sure you guys could fit in a Draco and a Scrappy video in. Not quite megaprojects, but certainly worthy of a slot.
I can almost hear Simon interjecting with "he did what"!
no kidding. and it flew by.
@@imaner76 We have an aviation channel coming up. :-) It's been planned since I bought my Piper Arrow III Turbo about seven months ago. :-) (Actually randomly landed in Spanish Fork flying it home from South Carolina to Bellingham WA. Got to see the outside of the Patey hangar at least :-)) It's going to be education based as ever, various history bits, science/engineering behind, showcasing planes and pilots and famous aviation things in history, "Experts in Planes" where I fly some expert around somewhere scenic while we discuss their expertise in some area and cool things about that, etc. Etc. Going to be fun and totally is not at all a way to make my plane and flying a tax write off... ;-) -Daven
@@TodayIFoundOut Daven, you're a man after my own heart. Deductibles are great ;) Your passion is awesome!
The content produced across your endeavours is always completing and worthy of it's success. I look forward to the aviation channel.
@@TodayIFoundOut Planning to fly over and rescue Danny are we?
It's a real art the way Mike so effortlessly explains things that I had no idea about previously, and I just sort of get it. That's the real mark of a truly knowledgeable person; when you can explain something complex in a simple way.
I don’t know who originally said it, but one of my favorite quotes: “If you can’t explain it to a child, you don’t understand it yourself.”
@@shanenc90 exactly this. This was the quote my observation was based on 👌🏼
It was Einstien. An incredible human intellect with the Patey mind set. To simplify the complex is to make the complex function elegantly simple.
Mike, don’t worry about the videos being to long. I’m here wishing you had 2 hour videos.
I can second that.
I'm wishing for a live-feed of the build! XD
Yeah I don't think any of us would mind a few hours a week. there is not a TV show on that could hang with this guy. I mean he takes his time not only to do things right but to tach us to do them right, these car building shows show them starting a weld and 2 minutes latter the entire chassis is welded up. At least here it is very detailed and you can truly learn. I am building a hot rod and a lot will relate. I even using his zip ties with the rubber coating to protect wiring. very good product. This many is no dummy and his work ethic is second to none.
Ikr
Mike, you are not doing it by the book, you are writing the book! I am blown away by the level of ingenuity, experience and craftsmanship you display! As an old aerospace engineer, I can tell this is going to be the most epic Cub ever, period! 😊
Easily one of the coolest things on YT. If all learning was this fun, we'd be such an advanced society.
Mike, as former AIr Force, I want to thank you on behalf of all of us who served, and who are currently serving. I'll have to check out your website and maybe order one of those shirts. You are an amazing individual. Thank you!
Thank you for your service to us all. We love you, we support you, we honor you. To all those who sign up knowing they may one day pay that ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, we salute you. I love you all. Mike
@@MikePatey it's guys like you that make it all worth while. When I signed up, I was an immature 18 year old. Yeah, I knew I might be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice, but most people who sign up don't know that. Now, 45 years later, it's painfully clear that we're enlisting the wrong people, that it's the older guys who should be enlisting, since we have some concept of what it's all about. But, like you, I am so thankful for those young people who are willing to give it all, to lay it on the line.
But, it's people like you who honor those who serve that really brings home WHY we serve our country, and what it means to be patriotic. YOU, and those like you, are the reason we are proud to serve, and are thankful that there are people like you worth being there for.
@@MikePatey Former Patriot Missile system tech here. Your kind appreciation for service to the nation is refreshing.
The flag and certificate was a remarkable gift. You inspire a lot of people.
The precision of both manufacturing and assembly is NASA level. Genius!
Maybe better!!!
Definitely better, dollar for dollar
I’ve built space hardware, this is better.
NASA wishes. 😁
As I pointed out somewhere else hereabove, with Mike at NASA, the shuttle would still be flying today!
It blows my mind that Mike can manage so many details and just leaves nothing untouched by his specific form or perfection. If i was a student and not already established and tied to my life i would hike across the country and sleep out in the wild and work for free just to understudy with this amazing human being.
Had to like it immediately
Ditto. Prof Mike does that!!
Haha this comment (was highlighted) made me automatically do the same. Just while the ad was playing😅
But i mean i could see more wing geometry in the thumbnail.. cheeky Mike or someone thats responsible for this production knows the right amount of clickbait. But tailored to those who have followed 😊
woah this comment went on for way too long. I definitely should have stopped it sooner. I've not met so many people for a while so gimme a break.
Crap i gotta rewind 4 minutes now
@@Hamring lol 😁
I almost forgot to...
but you reminded me!
@@Hamring yea same!
I I'll have one of those shirts, Got to say this Mike when you were talking about the gift from the Squadron I knew you were going to shed a tear a bit cause I was doing just that, I'm English I live in the UK but very Patriotic for UK and US forces, Red White and Blue all the way!
🤠 thanks
LOVE your country; two tours w/ USAF.....UK, Bentwaters and Upper-Heyford. The Brits remember our sacrifice....and their country's resolution and survival , by virtue of it.
Same thoughts & feelings here. Eyes got a little foggy. Bravo Mike Patey.
@@tommynikon2283 much respect to you, I’m not too far from Bentwaters (Norfolk), a lot of us English folk remember the sacrifice (or in my case know of it - 35 so too young to remember) but unfortunately it’s lost on many and that includes a few in their 30’s but more the younger lot, I love seeing the 48th FW doing their thing, thank you for you service in the USAF I wish you all the best
As a crew chief on KC-135’s, I spent many hours scraping conformal coating off of the insides of the fuel tanks that wasn’t prepped properly and was pealing off! Yes there were clogged fuel filters! Pain in the rear but at least the tanks were big enough to fit inside! Go USAF! Retired after 38 years of working on C-130’s, A-7’s, and finally KC-135’s. Definitely going to order one of your shirts!
Worked on at planes, can’t forget cleaning off poorly applied pro-seal in wing tanks, you could just barely get your arm in. It’s a wonder that I don’t have nightmares about that. My shoulders still suffer 35 years later. But that seems to be common with aircraft mechanics, eh?
I almost wish I'd discovered Mike latter so I could watch the whole build at once. It's torture waiting a week for these episodes.
It's amazing how compelling this is compared to mainstream media. You realise how much producers ruin content. Here you are with a iPhone and I'd watch this over anything. To those that criticise new media. DO BETTER! Amazing.
I've thought the same thing. It could be worse though. The only sports I watch are MotoGP or Superbike racing. 4 or 5 months of waiting in the offseason.
Content like this is why I basically don’t watch television or Netflix anymore. Content like this on UA-cam is infinitely better.
Same! YT is my sole source of entertainment, especially aviation channels. So much more real, personal, and down-to-earth compared to actors and drama TV.
I never thought I'd like scrappy like I did Draco but Scrappy is growing on me.
Drogo was Dynaris Targaryens dragon son.
@@blaccteezy lol. Draco!
The letter, flag, and seeing Mike's reaction got me. I had no doubt Mike was a 100% proud American.
Thank you Mike for acknowledging our men and women in the military, and for being such an inspiration to them. It's obvious they love you as much as you love them. So incredible.
My God continue to bless you and all our heroes fighting for freedom.
It would be really cool if the money made from additional t-shirts he sold went to the wounded warriors project.
Ron, you are an absolute LEGEND! Mike, you are a lucky man to have someone like Ron helping you out!
Former 747 assembly mechanic here. Your explanation of tolerance for countersinking rivets is very good. It was 45 years ago but I believe our standard tolerance for flush rivets was + .001 to .002 / - .000. In other words, below flush was out of tolerance and grounds for a rejection and special repair for the reasons you mention. Also depending on the thickness of the skin, if countersunk too deep it creates a knife edge on the skin which can be a point of stress induction into the rivet potentially causing it to fail before service life was complete.
Current 767 assembly mechanic on the wing line here. Every rivet we install must be microshaved to match flushness of the skin, whether it's composite or aluminum. Were you body structures or wing structures?
@@mattpalmer8918 Was going to say, just a touch proud of flush and hit it with a microshaver for perfect flush rivets! Nothing looks worse on a clean plane than a bunch of smoking rivets. More importantly they are a failure mode.
@@mattpalmer8918 Yep, I remember microshaving but we had very few if any that needed it. I helped build the wing to body fairing when it was still done in house. We just had one small section that was exterior skin material. Right in front of the wheel wells. The rest was fiberglass panels removable for servicing the A/C packs.
@@mattpalmer8918 When I was in the USAF (E-3 structural maint), we also microshaved them.
Former aircraft engineer here. Yes to all, and in fact I never designed for a countersink more than 2/3 through, and that last 1/3 or more was always at a chosen length or more. The idea was to completely avoid even the chance of a knife edge, given expected variability in actual csk depth in production.
I'm a US Army service member currently overseas I found your channel shortly after getting to Germany and I just wanted to let you know that I have been really enjoying your scrappy build to the point where I might eventually get a single prop pilots license
OMG man, each rib is separately CNC’d????? Holy freaking crap man! That is insane. Absolutely amazing!
Yeah right next level
Exactly what I was thinking after doing wing skins on my Maule with all stamped ribs its so cool to see his! 😎
This is an engineering project, this wouldn't go to well if this was a manufacturing project. Milling out chunks of aluminum is used in rocket manufacturing and is one of reasons why rockets are expensive. It is a good way of adding a zero at the end of the price tag.
Tymoteusz Kazubski as I said mike is next level bro , there is a reason kit planes have pressed ribs etc , cost ! Don't mean this is NT pretty cool right !
Mike, the amount of attention to details which you are doing, should be taught in schools man. I'm so fascinated.
God bless you, man.
MIke's building his own custom wings in his own shop. Designed and machined to precision. What a stud! Meanwhile, I just personally changed the oil in my Silverado but i don't feel quite as accomplished as Mr. Patey.
I built a carport out of an old trampoline frame and tarp. It's nice but was simple. Didn't have to do anything but think a tad and slap it up :P
Ya missed the point... Get back to work.
Squawk i did less than that today.
@@geepuller1 over achiever! :P
I was going to change the spark plugs and wires on my diesel truck but, apparently, they've buried them so deep in there that I could never find them. Back to work!!!
Mr Patey,,, I am not an airplane guy….but I am a large fan,,, I love your videos. After seeing you in the end of this one,, it’s obvious you are a true Patriot..and real Man……. Semper Fi
This torque tube will rotate all the BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!! nice Mike real nice!!!
& Jordan even blurred his lips so you can't try and lipread. Great attention to detail but not helping with guessing what genius he has planned. 😁
@@dneal5434 ya .... geezs ... maybe it's because he accidentally left to many easter eggs about the landing gear tricks
@@jordansutherland789 😂🤷♂️🤠 very very soon
@@MikePatey 'cause 'fowler flaps' too easy to lipread!
@@MikePatey I'm going to be in your neck of the woods working fire season the 7th of July to the 21st what are the chances of seeing the beast ???
Thank you Mike for being an inspiration in both aviation and engineering! Who else watches till the absolute end?
Normally I ask You Tubers to remove their introductions that just eat up valuable minutes, however, Mike I would not ask you to remove or reduce your introduction since I believe yours is not capable of improvement. Your introduction is spot on. You are simply terrific beyond words... Blessings to you...and yours.
“That last 10 percent makes 90 percent of the difference of the finished product.” Couldn’t agree more with that statement. Applies to so much more than wings!
JD is a friend of mine! I actually got to Ali Al Salem just before they flew that, just got home right after July 4th. My unit is the C-130 unit in Colorado Springs, we also do aerial firefighting. Thanks for the support, Mike! I was showing people Draco and Scrappy videos all during the deployment!
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! With almost 44 Years as an aircraft technician/ Inspector, half of that in the USAF Air Force, half with Cessna Aicraft Company working business jets, your vids re far from boring to us mechanics who love what we are doing. Wow, what a sentence! Anyway, keep the videos coming, we love the. I’m 72 years old, retired, and still have to look up whenever any type of aircraft fly’s over. Can’t wait to see Scrappy FLY!
Imagine if Mike designed a bullet proof vest. Rated for 9mm but tested to 50BMG.
If you get hit with a 50 bmg anywhere even with armor body plating, will still kill you just from the recoil effect of liquidating your organs or your meat. The shock from the energy would either push the steal plate through your body, or the shock will liquefy your organs.
@@RifullOfTheWest yee of no faith in Mike
😂
@@RifullOfTheWest Understood, it was meant as a joke as to how much he over engineers everything
@@RifullOfTheWest It was an analogy. Mike tends to "over engineer things".
Context, then chill ;)
I love when you get technical Mike, as you break things down to where it's very understandable for those of us with minimal or no experience in these types of construction.
The amount of engineering in everything you do is simply astounding. I'd love for you to do a video telling us about your childhood experiences (good or bad) and decisions you made as a teenager that might have contributed to your genius. I'm 43 and I just can't imagine knowing a fraction of what you know.
Heh Mike, Thank You for being a patriot to this great Country That We Love ! What a privilege and honor I had serving our Country for 31 years. Beginning as a 21 year old kid starting as a FE/FM flying on C-119C's with R4360's and then onto C-119G & L's with R3350's for 8 1/2 years then as a Crew Chief on C-130H's and retired working on our Unit's C-130H Phase Maintenance Dock. Loved working and flying on the Herc .... What an awesome aircraft ! Your sealer looks like what we used in the C-130's wet wing tanks. Absolutely Love your build videos and look forward to each one ...... Back To Work !!! GOD Bless !
Hey Mike! I thought i'd let you know that i've been sharing your videos with other students in my program in college for aircraft maintenance engineering. Learning from profs is okay and all but you tend to put a very positive twist on what some would say is tedious work. We love watching this project come together and learning new tips and tricks in the trade along the way!
Where??
@@dmc2554 Ecole Nationale D'aerotechnique in St Hubert, Quebec, Canada.
I vote after Scrappy is finally finished you combine all the vlogs and make a movie out of them. It would be awesome to see how Scrappy took form in a matter of hours rather than months/years even though it's been an amazing adventure being along for the ride!
Man, it's always a special time when there's a new Patey/Scrappy video! Never thought there would be someone so enthusiastic and would show so much of the detail of what goes into designing and making your own parts and aircraft. Super Stoked!
"Has Andre posted anything new to UA-cam recently?"
"Nah, he's catching up on Scrappy videos"
"Nice! :) "
Thanks, more to come!
I don't believe you have EVER bored the crap out of me Mike!! I really enjoy hearing all the reasoning behind the way you are assembling your tanks! Seeing how someone builds something without getting the long in-depth reasoning behind every step is just watching without understanding!
Hello there 👋👋how are you doing today? hope you’re safe and GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Crashing Draco turned out to be a blessing, thank you for making the world a better place, you truly are Mr. Inspiration.
I can't wait to see scrappy slip the surly bonds of earth. Maki you have no idea how invested we all are in this project. The detail of the build is mesmerizing.
Mr Mike Patey you are a "Master". A National Treasure. Very proud of you. God Speed !
Mike is a genius to GA aviation , most of his inventions and how he thinks should be implemented throughout the industry . Especially his Manifold, that should be sold commercially . What a pleasure to have a guy like mike help us
Dude, you make want to build an airplane
With your skill and precision, I'm sure you could!
Made me want to as well....Now I am !! #EAA90 #noknowncure 😎
Those dudes and dudettes in the 799th Expeditionary Squadron are all badass. One, for doing what they do, but two, recognizing a stud civilian and what he represents. To all of you, I salute.
A fascinating video once again Mike. It was great seeing your wife, son and your loyal wingman Ron helping you along the way. The torque tube has got me intrigued. This is going to be a wonderful when it is completed.
Every single time I even think I see your channels name I click strait away and drop everything I’m doing to watch it! Keep up the good work and huge respect to all men and woman fighting for our respective countries! All the best from Scotland 🏴
How do you manage to make a 30 minute video fly by so fast and leave me wanting more.... I have been involved in no more than dozen home build projects and this build is fascinating even through a digital screen laptop in the Philippines. I feel like I am in your shop learning and wanting to help.
It's a very touching moment when the world is watching and you get FULL recognition for your work and creativity from your countries armed forces.
So proud of you Mike...
Thank you! I listen to the engine rolling and it reminds me of 40 yrs ago, when I met pilots of TBM Avengers. The planes had been converted over to spray planes. Everything else was as installed. That summer a pilot had the engine go - he was in sight of the St Croix river. Between Maine and NB. The pilot had absolute faith in the plane. He put it down in the river. If you have ever been around the area - it Grows Granite Rocks. As the pilot put it - " I knew I was flying the toughest plane. I have followed yourself - as the engineering and advancements in Tech amaze me. Cheers to you and yours!
Ding Dong !!! It’s the doorbell again. HOLY COW ! It’s MIKE AND RON. “DROP EVERYTHING! “. Gary
Thanks Mike, I feel privileged to be part of your fan club! Thank you for all the transparency, I would've never known if it wasn't for your videos!
Guys, if this is the level of madness that Mike's up to with Scrappy, ... what's going to happen with Draco II when he rips into that airframe. :))
Waiting…. Not so patiently
I completely agree that I am very interested in Draco X, even more so than this build. However, the more I learn as I watch the Scrappy build, the more I am in love with this little hot rod as well! It's funny-in the years that I have followed the Patey family (and the rest of the Flying Cowboys) I have often daydreamed of owning my own bushplane. However, at my age and circumstance, that probably will never happen. I spent so much of the early part of my life chasing big checks (crazy hours, living away from my young boys, etc.) and blowing the money on God knows what, that I am content to earn a good living and enjoy the time I have left with my kids. The foresight, attention to detail, creativity, engineering, and craftsmanship that we all watch and enjoy lead me to two conclusions; I have to go see these guys and planes in Oshkosh and I have to get a ride in a bush plane one day!
I think I love this plane more, the fact that it's way more functional for camping, and still a off road hot rod.
I think the workaholic has been doing just that in the background! You could see it in the background in one of his previous videos all sanded like he was prepping it to paint.. probably already sexy shiny black😏
Crazy amount of work and attention to detail. What an awesome journey following this project along. Thanks Mike and the rest of the crew working on Scrappy.
Just had two very stressful weeks at university and just turned in my last assignment for this semester. What could be better to celebrate than a Mike Patey video. So nice to see someone else work for a change!
Engineering as art.
“The smoking rivet” 😳
Amazing stuff. 👊😎
Thanks for supporting our troops! You are such a great example of how to work and the proper work ethic I think your videos should be compulsory for all school children and collage engineering courses!
It's so exciting to see the wings going together I can't wait to see the plane fully assembled and in the air
With years of Electrical Engineering and Structural Engineering! I find myself waiting for your videos! And sharing them with my nephew who is an aeronautical Engineer, working on the electric fan jet taxi platform! 😎
That's an awesome tribute the military did for you Mike. Your stoked and rightly so.
Why is it, that when I get impatient to see this plane flying, I see an image in my mind of the mawwage scene in The Princess Bride? "Skip to the end"! Clergy: Have you the wing?
Lol !KEKW
@@The_Professional_Hobbiest I'm drawing a blank. What does KEKW stand for?
“Twooo wuv..........”😂😁😄
mawwage is wot bwings us togeva today...
Sand for life SAND FOR LIFE
Fascinating Mike! And the "boring" part that was 5-7 min long, is my favorite part!
I love learning and am GLUED when you explain all the details and intricacies of what you are doing!
YOU INSPIRE ME!
Much as I can't wait for each new episode, I don't want this build to ever end. What will I watch then?
I imagine with what I've learned watching Mike Draco 2 will start about 2 weeks latter. Back to work!
I don't know much about building an airplane but I sure do enjoy your engineering attempt and successes, your continuing reach toward the stars, and your organization and build processes. I cannot imagine another custom builder who possesses all these skills and success in a better package as yours. You are firing all cylinder, plus one, for sure. Continued success and presence in the field you have chosen. You are Alpha.
The longer the video, the better Matey
Thanks for this Mike. I had no idea the process was so detailed and precise. My uncle Fred was a wing man for Boeing for over 40 years. He got a lot of satisfaction from it, and was a meticulous craftsman. I got a brand new appreciation for the work he did through this video. Keep up the awesome aircraft. Back to work.
Caring about 2000th inch rivet gap! Gotta love that!
And ten thousand of us watching Mike explain while we nod our heads and think of all of the times when we said to ourselves, " Aaarrh, that will do." Not on Patey's watch. It had better be perfect.
The attention to detail is just beautiful.
Double like this one. Great gift from our troops. You're a class act Patey!!!
Mike, you are an inspiration. Thank you. The video section with the Flag that was presented to you brought tears to my eyes.
Professor Patey....The detail, planning, imagination, engineering acumen, craftsmanship with multiple machines, tools and materials is astounding. Your solutions for the different situations you find yourself in, during the building process is positively fascinating. I watched every video of the building of Draco and now the building of Scrappy and I'm thankful to be on the fabrication journey with you...thank you so much for sharing through your well produced videos. Being former Air Force, I'm glad to see the C-130 squadron recognize you as the Aviation Pioneer the you are. I'm going to the shop now to see about new of those shirts! Thank you again Mike!
Thank you for the kind words my friend. You made my day 🤠
0:11 A new definition of beast 👌
Congratulations Mike that was a beautiful gift, God bless our troops
Mike you are a genius! Each element is so well thought through, pushing the boundaries back to fundamental principles, and challenging conventional wisdom at the same time. You are defining new benchmarks!
Really enjoyable to watch and listen as you explain the design process.
Back to work and thanks for sharing!
Work can wait, it's "Back to Scrappy"
Love it to see how your family members and friends are there to help you with your aircraft build, even in a millisecond you see them! Hope you take a photo with all those who have been involved in this build with your finished Scrappy in the background !!!
This is perfection! '... just spend a little more time'!
To the US Air Force - you could not pick a better person to hook up with and do things with in terms of aviation. Mike, and all the troops - love you all. Stay safe!
Made it off Timp just in time. I love looking forward to these updates every Saturday 🤠
Just saw your overwhelming detail description of your wing internal bracing,glue plan & triple (?) coating sequence of fuel tank sealers. Wow! Agreed, it's just gotta be the best methods for the safety of everyone. Also congrats on that USAF recognition! T-shirt design looks great! Now, 'back-to-work'!👍👨🔧
Thank you for sharing this fascinating project! So much technology. It's really great to see what goes into building a high performance airplane. I'm really looking forward to seeing Scrappy with her wings.
Mr. Petey, I would like to say thank you for the inspiration to all that love the world of flight. You are doing a shirt to honor the men and women that put their lives and blood to protect our freedoms is so cool to me being an USAF vet. Please make available when doing the shirts, shirts with a pocket. It seems that no one offers that anymore. Thanks, God Bless you and your family. WWG1WGA
I learned about tank sealing and riveting, and glimpsed intriguing rib easter eggs, enjoying it as always. The longer the video the better IMO. Cheers!
Scrappy build, you are again a damn genus !
As for for the Air Force personnel, that is OUTSTANDING !!!
God bless America along with the crew of CROME91 & TSgt J.D Lindsey.
I was in tears.
Mike, this video was absolutely "riveting". I especially liked the assembly time lapse, I think at the end of the build you need to put out a full time lapse of the entire build "skeleton to sky - building a bush plane."
i can't imagine the industrial cost of putting so much attention to détails !! what an amazing job !
I’ve been waiting all day for this. Love what you’re building
Those wings tanks are looking great. Gave me a lot to think about on a design I am working on...
Your attention to detail, and the forethought that goes into every part you make, makes things go together so nice! You are an incredible human! I will be ordering one of those shirts, I love our troops also!
I have been building aluminium and composite boats for 15yrs the amount of super technical tips Mike is giving on bonding is so detailed and accurate ..wow 💪💪💪legend
I m watching from NZ and even I get choked up by the Air Force sending you that flag , I love how patriotic you Americans are ❤️
NZ are our allies and have flown many of the same military aircraft as us. I want to come down there and surf!
I'd like to second that. ChCh.
I'm also watching, from CHC in NZL, and love watching Mike's channel for the aviation and engineering passion he exudes. Such a practical genius!
Our military forces have shared and fought alongside each other during many awful conflicts over the last century, so as a patriot, I have the greatest respect for all sections of the armed forces who serve, and have served in the past (including some of my ancestors in WWI & WWII), in protecting our homelands. I quite often wonder why I wasn't born in the United States!
@@tomcoryell, Always welcome! My city of Christchurch's airport is the Antarctic's launch base for the USAF and Air National Guard down to the ice, so we have quite a community of Americans based here. Gotta love the NY Air National Guard C130 ski planes and the big USAF C17s who frequent our air space and airport. We also have NASA's B74S (SOFIA flying telescope) live here for a few months down here over winter!
Wow, I did not know that Sofia was still flying, that is such a cool looking aircraft, almost like a cartoon 747.
Another video with a crazy amount of detail absolutely mind blowing the simple little things you think of that make the biggest difference in the finish. Most people would never notice the little imperfections but it drives the person that builds it crazy. Nice work....
Mike, your love for American Troops is so infectious! God Bless the United States and all who honor her.
WAY Awesome on the military flag . grate video Mr Patey
Mike, in my humble opinion you are the epitome of the American dream and the entrepreneurial spirit that makes America what it is. The squadron recognizes that as well and is what they dedicate their lives to protect. I believe you deserve the Presidential medal of freedom for your contributions. Outstanding!
If I lived close to Mike I’d be at the hanger every day working for free just to be a part of the awesomeness. So excited to see scrappy complete.
I have thought the same thing! How would it be! 😂
Mike needs to auction off 3-7day windows where you bid to be a gofer-helper on Scrappy.
You pay for all your own travel & accommodation expenses just to be able to work with Mike for a few days
All proceeds could go to charity and the education would be priceless!
Ive passed by on I-15 several times and picked out his hangar from the interstate.. been so tempted to drive over there but probably couldn't get in the gate and he probably doesn't have time for visitors even if theyd let you in.... But yeah.. that seem surreal being in his shop🤩
would be like Sampson Boat Co.
Wet wings and pressurized spaces, their design and construction is fascinating! Thanks for the reminders that everything moves/flexes all the time! It's an important concept to internalize.
Mike that flag must be onboard for Scrappy's first flight.
We all thought Scrappy had big shoes to fill after Draco. I’m thinking Draco X will have some pretty big boots to fill once Scrappy is flying. Absolutely incredible work! Second to none!
Absolutely makes my whole week waiting to see the progress on scrappy I will definately be ordering an I support our troops t shirt back to work
Hey Mike, glad to see you support the troops. I’ve been overseas for many years for this country and I think you’re and amazing pilot, entrepreneur, engineer, among everything else you do. Please keep making videos.
Hey Mike! You should buy/build Ron a Bushcat! It would be cool to see him out flying with you once you get this beast up in the air.
I agree!
Why a Bushcat? I mean I think the Bushcat is good and everything but?
I'd think it would be an all American Carbon Cub.👍 Don't ya think?
@@429thunderjet2 Carbon Cub would be cool, but they are very expensive and take 4 times as long to build. If they ordered a Bushcat now, it would probably be in the air shortly after Scrappy is done.
Excellent description of how to build to a very high standard that is much appreciated by an engineer who has tried to maintain a good standard all my life
I'm excited to see the work progressing on the wings for Scrappy.