DRACO IN ACTION! Flying Cowboys Adventure (Part 2) 

It's like car guys....just with airplanes.

I never realized how planes can be this cool and casual. I mean i go ride a motorcycle to relax/get thrilled and see places, you guys are doing the same riding freakin air planes! Its so next level, love it and wish I could afford it

I've been a pilot for 40 years and that was the best plane parking EVER!!

I'm an airline pilot..It's easy to forget what got us in the air in the first place. This video made my day mate. Thx for that ;)

DRACO in backing into the hangar was the most "Drop the mic" moment i have seen in aviation.

Mike is such an inspirational character. After finding out about him through your (Trent) videos, I went over to his channel and watched every single build video he had made, absolutely incredible. I had to know more, so I did some research into Mike himself. A truly self made man, the American dream, a “hero” if you will. Not only did his build videos and your positive attitude and enjoyment of flying motivate me to start working on my own mechanical projects (1970 Camaro 383 touring car), but his success in spite of personal adversity inspired me to overcome my own shortcomings. Thank you to the both of you. I grew up without a dad, but men like you two give me role models and goals that make me a better man. Thanks guys. -Nic

"Keep your power up, bail it off the backside and you'll start flying on the way down" has GOT to be the most bad-ass pilot quote I have ever heard.

I tell you, after watching bush planes an being amazed by them for many years, it prompted me to really get into aviation, an finally got into paramotoring at a late age (I'm 44 now), an it's the BEST feeling in the world. Just you, a lawn chair, 4k+ feet, an a giant fan on your back. So relaxing an fun.

Ok, Mike talking about pilot technique, and you talking about density altitude was fantastic.... please keep adding educational stuff like this in your videos because it's awesome!

Thank you very much gentlemen!!! Awesome flying...fantastic locations.

Wait...WHAT???? Whips around and BACKS into the hangar? With a private jet already in there? I'm dead.

Needs 3 Seconds to leave the ground!!! 5:16 🤯🤯🤯 Airplane thinks it’s a Helicopter 🚁🚁🚁

I know absolutely nothing about planes, but this was an amazing video!! You guys are living the dream for sure...👍🏻

I'm not a pilot but I can see why you guys are. Way too much fun and you make it look easy. Great vid.

This is hands down one of my favourite videos you’ve done Trent. I have watched it so many times and it never gets old. A simple video of the boys having a good time.

You guys are blessed. Thanks for sharing

That reverse into the hanger was so badass! Mike really is at the top of the game with that plane. Damn!

Okay, backing Draco into the hanger got the thumbs up +1.

You guys are a real inspiration to all Bush pilots around the world. Mike is one hell of an avionic engineer and his plane is absolutely amazing. I love all the glass in the aircraft and the modern avionics, O2 and horsepower is just so unique. Keep up the fantastic work gentlemen !!

So amazingly wild and cool...but Mikes park job at the end was so great. Still laughing and clapping. Thanks guys.

Love the aerials of Draco's take-offs. Well done!

Wow, great video! The ending of Mike backing DRACO into the hanger... 😱😱😱 the guy has the skills and is not afraid to use them. Please keep the videos coming! Play safe and take care, Bill in Utah

Super show! This is beautiful! Thank you very much!

It seems to be just great to be able to fly around and land/takeoff almost anywhere. Keep these videos coming. Thank you.

Mike isn't only an incredible pilot, but an amazing innovator! Great video!!

15:20 this guy park his plane better and faster then i do my car... xD

Love the music, incredible personalities, amazing men and machines. Thank you so much for all the work you put into these videos.

this is the only reason I have ever found to want to fly a plane. This looks fun! just flying has no appeal to me but flying from spot to spot and hanging out with my buds at each stop looks like a riot! Love yall's video! Looks like yall are having a great time.

The aviators of RU-vid have reignited my childhood passion for planes. Always wanted to be a pilot, just never had the opportunity, someday. Great videos Trent!!

The scenery at 7:35 is surreal....You have captured this so beautifully.

The reverse parking wow!!! Amazing. Beautiful video. Thank you.

Everything about this is great. The synergy with your plane, knowing all its ins and outs, the skills, the flying with friends, the ultimate freedom and seeing the beautiful American plains. Yet, as a 6ft6 guy from the tiny place of the Netherlands the chances of ever coming close to this dream are very slim, guess I'll invest in FPV drones

RIP to the Draco. It's been month since it crashed and I'm still heartbroken over it. I loved following this planes adventures.

So I’m getting back into experimental flying after several years & a big loss (due to flying) in our family and started watching you videos & you got me so pumped to get back in the air! The plane is bought & ready to go, I just need some good weather & getting the family to get behind me & enjoy flying again. Your vids are inspiring brother. Glad I found ya. Lol

Love your videos Trent!! Makes me want to get back into flying again. I earned my PPL back in 82. Did my 1st bi-annual in 84. Joined the Navy in 85, spent 7 years there and haven't been current ever sense. Life took over. LOL!

That was a fun day. Flying Cowboys Forever!

Trent that was one of your best videos. Better than TV. Makes me want to go buy a Bush plane. Those Patey Brothers are amazing! DRACO is amazing to watch. Makes you wonder what you will see next. Thanks so much!

If I hadn't seen this video I would never have believed the things you did were possible and so lovely to see and sort of experience places I will never experience myself. Just wonderful, thank you everyone. Best wishes from England,

Smart Flying makes flying fun! I was a US Army Ranger with the 101st ABN Div. 327th INF. Recon. We jumped out of anything that would fly! I have been in two helicopter crashes, and in a C-119 flying box-car (flying coffen) that just regained power the last few critical seconds before crashing. Above our Mess-hall door was a sign that said: "The Sky, even more than the sea, is most unforgiving for even the slightest mistake." You pilots know how to keep it safe! Bless you, and thank you for sharing all that you do!

One of your best trips!!! Awesome shots!!!

Put a smile on my face just watching! Great job on the vid/editing/drone work and explanation on air density. New sub! 🙌🏻

Draco is the first plane I would want to own. I would enjoy this type of flying over any that I have done in the past. Thanks for sharing.

I’ve never smiled this much for ages. Living the dream!

Epic episode the time just flew by could have watched another 1/2 hour.

Im in love with Draco

I”VE been a school bus driver/janitor for most of my working career. I’ll never have the money you guys have. but I sure do enjoy the videos you make and share with everybody. Keep on having fun and spending your money; it is what makes the world go around.

Awesome, fun to watch. Thanks Trent. Love Draco.

Having watched the Draco build, it was great to see it perform its mission. Thanks, Mike and the Cowboys!

Draco for a superbowl half-time in-stadium landing, and take off!

Wow. Absolutely amazing. This is what aviation was meant to be. Commercial aviation is a living hell. I envy you a lot. You are blessed

Excellent video. Great enthusiasm for both your crafts. Pure Zen.

Yeahhhh... what was that 40 feet...off the ground...I love it!!!

Rod Stewart said it best in a song. "I wish I knew then, what I know now, when I was younger". I'd be doing what these guys are doing.

A long time ago, about 1980 when ultralights were a new thing, I was crewing at a very small alternative music festival in Suffolk, England. Walking across a wide open space in the carparking field, i heard a noise of engines behind me, turned and saw six ultralights, fixed-wing or delta-wing types, coming in and landing near me. To my amazement, the guys stepping out were in jeans and black leather motorcycle jackets. I asked who they were, and there said, "We're a motorcycle club from the Colchester area (Essex), and we suddenly realised these things are flying motorcycles. And you don't even need a license to fly them!" They walked over to the festival stage (having bypassed the ticket gate!), watched a couple of bands, had a beer and flew off again. The funny thing is, though flying bikers is an amazing idea, no-one else I ask in England has ever seen or heard of these guys, and I never saw them again.

I was 20, in the Marines and had a chance to get my PPL affordably, so I jumped on it. 13 hrs in, my instructor was xfered out and I got distracted with a lot of other things. I'm 56 and just got the biggest smile on my face ever watching these last two vids. Thanks Trent, I'm going to finish what I started 36 years ago. Passion never dies, no regrets! Oh, and when I get it all together, I'm going to look for the DRACO and offer an offer he can't refuse!

YES, Scott should start vlogging!

What an awesome country for aviation

Mike Patey you are genius your Wilga is a piece of art just a fun plane you made for yoursef backing up in your hanger and your smile is contagious keep smiling and stay safe you have beautiful family to look after

Fantastic airplanes, great guys, awesome visuals and production, I enjoyed this IMMENSELY! Thanks for sharing!!!

The DRACO is an amazing Bush plane. I just love it.

I can only imagine what it's like to be able to live a life like this. I wish I would of had better luck in life. Having Ankylosing Spondylitis and poverty makes it tuff. No tools in the toolbox to build a happy life but still fighting. Happy and envious for you guys. Love the parking job at the end.

Awesome footage, editing, music and experience above anything else!

Love your aircraft DRACO. No need for long runway, really like the suspension. And custom wings.

Wild beta-thrust ending to a wild wing-rockin' bush tour!

He just did that right? Draco and owner Mike are beyond cool. Not the usual aviation video we see Trent. SUPER good quality content. Aviation from a different perspective, beautifully captured. New sub.

Been dreaming of this since I was a child, now I'm watching it. Hope next time I'm the one holding that yoke. So nice to watch my dream enjoyed by others. The air is your playground.

Excellent! I wish you all the best, guys

That’s badass man. Most people take they’re motorcycles out and rzr’s and do stuff like that and you guys do it with planes. Mad props for you guys and the adventures you guys do

You guy's are really living. I never knew any of this existed........Truly awesome!

I love driving, motors, and exploring. I’ve always said you have the most fun in a plane. Might have to go buy a bush plane one day... or find one.. ? That Draco is sick!

Ultra cooooooool group . Stay safe but on the edge!!!

Great video, I don’t like flying myself, but I am enjoying these videos. Mike

So sad when Draco lost the fight with the wind. Scrappy will be a total aviation trip though, I have no doubt. When Draco X takes flight, I think it’s going to be an even bigger game changer than the original. Can’t wait!!😬

Y’all are awesome looks like y’all had a great time great flying guys!!

This is the best video about aircrafts journey, just like motorcycle journey but much better! You are inspired me.

What a sick plane! I think I’ve watched every video about!

Well done. Nice addition of some technical pieces (density altitude) that added to the story.. Awesome job as usual.

You guys are gutsy pilots! It is Sooooo much fun to watch .

Wow. A whole bunch of wonderful flying in the back country

You got my 👍🏼👍🏼 😁 AWESOME video Trent!!

Trent, that was a fantastic video! Thanks to you and your team.

Brutal ! That Draco plane is awsome!

Grew up in Alaska in the 70's Step dad had a cub and a 185 both STOL. We flew to get somewhere, never to just to fly. Kind of cool...

15:35 AWESOME Parking job! Put that backup cam to use Mark!

Man. You guys are awesooome..... Especially the way the Draco pilot parking in the hangar. Amazing 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏😱😀

This video is exactly why I want to become a pilot! My buddy used to show me dirt bike videos. This is the aviation equivalent. From now on anytime I want to stay motivated to pursue my pilot's license. I'm going to watch this video.👍

I couldn’t help but laugh when whoever told mike to punch it and draco just walked away from the pack

“bail it off the backside and you’ll start flying on the way down” 😂😂😂😂

Congratulations Mike. Beautiful airplane.

Great video. Great content. Smiled almost the entire video. Seems like it doesn’t really matter what you do, hanging out with folks with the same passions, really is the best. Loved it

Being in a position to be able to do this kind of thing, the freedom, friends etc, would probably stop me from wishing I was dead. Fair play to you guys.

That turboprop has one hell of an unholy noise, sheer aeronautical epicness!

That Draco plane is amazingly beautiful!

First time I saw Beta used that way was while visiting the tower, at Detroit City Airport, one night. A Turboprop Aero Commander pilot taxied to the front of the tower and asked to park overnight. He was given a spot, then taxied forward, aligned the Commander, and backed right in. Awesome!

15:14 this guy rolls in that Draco to the hangar, turns it and then throws it into reverse and tucks it in the hangar! O.o Gaping mouth - utter silence!!!!

Geez! That draco plane took off quick! 100ft WOW! Well I'm a stage 4 cancer survivor. Finally healthy enough to work on my passion. I'm working on getting my helicopters pilots license. Anyways I love your videos, can't wait to see y'alls next adventure.

This guy seems like one of the nicest, most genuine dudes.

You guys are awesome really love the positive attitudes and help and advice you give each other rock on and safe travels brothers

Really like ya music choice Trent - keep it comin.

I get to watch people do what i can only dream of, Drako rocks man. Ive gotten to run engines on C-5A, and C141-B cargo aircraft and that made my hairs stand up. Cant imagine what it would be like to go on a cowboy trip!