Scrappy Bush Plane Gets Tail Feathers 🤠 (Scrappy Bush Plane 24) 

You now have 160k folks emotionally invested in this plane. Watch the cross winds! Please! ( No pressure)😎

People: "Dust is bad, put on a mask" Mike:"I build a new dust-free room..."

My 9 year old daughter has no interest in aviation but when she sees me watching this she stops and pays attention.Mike You have an infectious personality and enthusiasm which you don't find in many people.The plane itself is a masterpiece in Aviation.Bring on Scrappy 25 .

I don’t build airplanes... I build sculptures and architectural structures... but I want all my apprentices to watch these videos so they get a feel of how In Depth you have think thru complex systems. A comprehensive understanding of the materials and forces involved results in a comprehensive design, well worked out. The little things like body parts that snap together, Planning for conductive isolation, Thinking about how the water will get out and how a metal tube filled with a hot liquid gets Longer... You see it as he assembles it, but realize that he must have planned for that with his initial drawings. And perhaps most importantly, that thinking this way is Not a Chore... but an infectious enthusiasm and a pure joy that comes from seeing something you thought out in every detail go together and work exactly as you envisioned. Every CAD designer and 3D modeler ought to be required to BUILD the things they design. ( at least for some years ) It makes them much better ( and more valuable ) designers.

The attention to detail is what separates you from the rest of us normal guys. The gust lock interlock for start up is truly next level!!

Mike Patey, The Real "Iron Man?" "...It's physics, math and engineering... machine it, draft it, build it, test it break it..." So I don't know if anybody else has noticed, but doesn't Mike and his workshop remind us all, a LOT, of Tony Stark (Iron Man) in his work garage? Only Mike really lives!!! ;-) Thanks Mike for sharing your enthusiastic energy in all your projects. You truly are a positive inspiration to this world. I hope to meet you some day and thank you in person... ;-)

Oh man, I am getting pumped! Scrappy is going to be a "one off" masterpiece. Mike your a perfectionist, and an incredible intellectual with skills and knowledge that I could only wish for. And one of your nicest traits is that you are so humble. The inspiration I get from watching your videos is awesome. Can't wait for the next video, and I really cant wait for some flight testing!

Mike and his his airplanes have already gone into aviation history,stunning work and a thing of technical beauty.

It'll be a bittersweet day when you take this magnificently engineered and beautifully finished work of art and run it through the underbrush. Can't wait to see Scrappy fly.

I'm loving this airplane!! Mike, you're cracking me up with this: "Hey guys, gonna build an airplane outta scrap." Meanwhile, builds 4 billion dollar nuclear powered bush plane. I watch your vids and always realize I'm smiling without even knowing it. Thanks for the content and the passion!

Dangerous drinking game while watching Mikes videos, take a shot every time he does the fist pump or says "back to work"

Concerned fans: Mike, please wear a mask. Mike: Builds a hermetically sealed, negative pressure, medical grade filtered fab room. Wears a mask. 👍😆👍

Oh man, I’ve seen guys take longer building a 500 piece puzzle than its taking you to build an entire plane. Your energy, drive, and focus on detail is immensely motivational . The detail, OMG...the detail 🤯 Love it!

Honestly, this is the most amazing on-going documentaries I have ever seen. (You should really turn this into like a 10 part mega-documentary, cutting your intros, but keeping all the detail.) That said..... I am a bit befuddled, which isn't rare, but.....you haven't talked about the wings....I believe ever. Given the level of attention to detail and mega-safety and performance so far, I can only imagine what the wings will be like. Watching you do the wing mods on Draco was amazing and I can only imagine what will go into THIS plane. Even just a little teaser would be cool..... So, Mike, Wings? .

You appear to be one of the happiest people on planet earth, Mike.

I wonder if Horizon Hobby would make a model plane version of Scrappy :-)

Someone needs to make a Flight Simulator 2020 version of this.

I have a question! I just graduated highschool in Germany and I'm planning on studying electrical engineering. Since I've done a couple of build projects before I know (at least in my experience), especially when doing a lot of concept work on the computer beforehand, that often times things don't quite seem to work out in real life and things need to be adjusted/redesigned/switched around/... My question is whether you've had such things happen with Scrappy and more importantly what they were and how you fixed them. I love the videos but sometimes I can't help but think "there's no way everything goes this smoothly without anything having to be reworked at all ever.." Are you just that good? Or are u human after all? Much love from Germany!

I'm not an aviator but as a 60 ish steel guy am excited to see and learn from your build story this is absolutely the best thing on Youbox. Thank you for your time and effort to share this amazing build ! !

I remember a couple vids back you said the aircraft would be close to a 1:1 power to weight ratio, with this hp increase you're talking about could that go beyond 1:1!? Cause that'd be so god damn awesome!!!

Mike "dont wanna wear a respirator so i built a $80,000 clean room" Patey...😂😂👍👍👍

When this series started, with a name like Scrappy, I thought it was going to be a junkyard dog type of machine, cobbled together from lawn mower parts and old aircraft. Not this complete engineering masterpiece. I hear the next one is going to be a Crew Assent vehicle for the ISS. I once changed the oil on my motorbike.

Next week, Mike turns his fab room into a wind tunnel.

Concerned viewers: „Mike, use a mask for the dirty work!“ Mike: „I‘m building a cool room for that!“ You just gotta love this guy! So awesome!!!

4:00 I do the same technique when I design restaurants with the hood fan and HVAC. The kitchen is out of balance, with more exhaust CFM than air supply, and dining area is opposite, creating airflow into the kitchen from the dining area. It prevents smoke, grease, heat, and kitchen smells from getting into the dining area. I also add a few dozen CFM to the vestibule airlocks to push flies outside.

Hi Mike, they say the devil is in the details, but i believe that with you, he found someone to talk to ... you are amazing with your scrappy project, your enthusiasm and your determination. And a balloon of energy when we see your achievement..."back to work...;)"

i dont know how but i really need you to get drako and scrappy in flightsim 2020 so i can fly them lol please

Still not a peep about the wings...I think we're being set up for a climatic finish with some kind of Kelly Johnson-like innovation. Love being a part of this journey Mike.

Who else is looking forward to seeing this baby at Oshkosh 2021 😁👍🏼

I'm just totally amazed..It takes me a few minutes to pick my jaw up after watching your videos. I check every day for a new one..

Negative pressure flow just like we use in hospital isolation rooms so that the nasty bugs don't escape to get others sick. Very nice!

Damn, I thought we were gonna see engine install, test flight, first time out in the bush and beginning of Draco2...I mean, Mike I think it's been like a few days since your last video. Trying to tune my expectations here...lol.

Soon as you started talking about the rudder lock, I'm thinking "that's awful tiny, would be easy to forget..." immediately says "microswitch for ignition" - why did I ever doubt you? haha!

Those welds on the cooler are unbelievable! You thought of almost every contingency. Mike is a true genius! The paint job looks outstanding!

I literally check for Scrappy updates daily! This has been a loooong week but it was worth it as always! :)

Ahhhhh........ wow........ I put a lot into my little Weld & Hobby work space but then I look at what you did........so......... as the Sun rises today I'm, as you say, It's "Back to Work" for me .... I see from what you did some ideas that I'll have to put in place also ,... the exhaust fans in the wall at the end of the bench, fantastic idea, (cutting' holes today) ........Aluminum Diamond plate wall backing, nice touch and I know where to get some.............and I'm going to upgrade my old shop lights to the new cool & bright LED............ so much to do but I'm kinda focused now. Thank You for the great video, "Scrappy" is looking better & better . Stay Well, Fly Safe

Hey mike. I’m so excited you’re this far with scrappy. I remember the day draco fell. I live in Reno. You’re an awesome person. I hope one day I can meet you. If you ever need any help in Reno let me know. Thank you for being such an awesome inspiration.

Totally Awesome! Your custom work is Fantastic, and the hours you put in is beyond most of us Earthlings..... What supplements do you take for continued health, energy, and mental clarity? You could have a nice side income advertising health supplements, we'd all buy them because we see first hand proof of performance! Keep up the Great Work! 👍😁👍

It's like it all came together so fast, all at once! This plane is awesome in every way and you are a top notch artist Mike! Off topic question: Who films for you? Is it always the same person or people? Thank you mysterious camera operator, without you the tens of thousands of us online would not be able to witness this work of art and be inspired by the work ethic of the artist!

Mike, please rebuild Draco, I am from Argentina and I have VISA I will travel and I will help you if u want!! my best wishes I am also finishing my workshop space for building experimentals! a greeting from Tucuman, Argentina

I have a feeling that when Mike met up with Horizon Hobbies this is plane that they were really talking about. Poor designers must have had their jaws drop when he told them what he was dreaming up.

To the completion! I'm already projecting to the first flight! It will bring together all th explaination for why certain things were done! All the hours on this build CANNOT be categorized as work! It more looked like pleasure/enjoyment. What a happy man you are!!

I’ve been looking forward to every episode.

One of the best kept secrets of Spanish Fork Utah; the Safe Welding table of Mike Patey. For your bride to have only chipped a nail with the loss of Draco: KEEP UP THE SAFE WORK!

Haven't watched the video yet, but it disturbs me that I was hit with an ad for your competitor's "Aircraft Caddy" at the very beginning and was not able to "skip ad". I think it is incredibly shitty of RU-vid to allow one of your competitors to highjack your videos. Google has us all by the short hairs.

Wow! Big episode. Scrappy is becoming an engineering work of art. Keen to see it fly but I enjoy the journey through design and build. Your dirty room innovation would be an entire build series on most RU-vid channels. Most awesome build and you throw it in briefly with apology for delay to Scrappy.

New series idea.... "Pimp My Cub". I'll volunteer mine for the pilot episode.

You are such an inspiration Mike. I use you as my motivation on all of my builds. Whenever I feel I'm lost I just watch your videos and what helps me get back is watching you how you ALWAYS thinking out of the box. Thank you Mike and now I can go back to work.

Mike, that hi-viz orange tail makes you look like a bloody air-air target drone! That gust lock fail safe is genius level stuff.

It is getting so more exciting! You make me truly sorry I could never finish flight training. But water under the bridge. Yesterday I watched the 2018 STOL drag race competition where you just barely beat Trent Palmer. That whole video was just great. The fact that Trent was less than a second behind Draco was great. Love your energy. Keep it up.

Scrappy the 1/2 million dollar junk parts plane lol. Looking Amazing Mike can’t wait to see her done!

Very, very nice! Can't wait to see you fly it. I think you are one of the best painters I've ever watched. Your details are beautifully done. Heads will definitely turn when this plane is in view. Thanks for the video Mike!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This is the craziest, most modified Cub on the face of the earth. You know, it all makes perfect sense.

I stopped at Spanish Fork last night on my way through from Moab to WA, unfortunately Best Tugs was already closed up for the night..... but I did get a picture of an awkward white CH750? ratchet strapped backwards to the ground from the nose wheel. Fun stuff, very nice airport, and expensive avgas:)

So, I’m trying to imagine the amount of planes one has to mess up to get to the point Mike is at - where every other little part installation has a “you gotta do it this way, or else it can crack/break/fail/explode” explanation behind it.

Thank you so much for the continuous improvements, so fun watching you build amazing things and the video quality keeps going up! Keep up the good work Mike!

Nobody’s had time to watch the whole thing yet and it already has a bunch of likes 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

The cost of these projects would kill me, that’s why I fly RC Planes. Plus, the way I fly, it better to walk up to my crashes rather than trying to climb out of them if possible LOL!! Love planes just can’t afford full scale!! Subbing. 👍🏻

Mike, I've noticed when im watching a video of yours that im constantly nodding my head in total agreement with what you call "crazy ideas". 😁👍

Hmmmmm! Great job, attention to detail, standard of finish etc and your work ethic is out of this world . One little observation viz a viz the aircraft reg lettering near the tail . Here in the UK we have strict regulations as to Registration lettering (size, position etc) and our CAA is twitchy about having undersized lettering on a plane. They will allow it but only if the fuselage is too small to accommodate it. Under the wing is of course no problem as there is plenty of area to use. Regards, Jim in NI UK

He must get up in the middle of the night to go take a leak and then goes to the shop for 3 hrs. Everyone should be this passionate about something. Back to work!

Mike I think I’ve been watching too many of your videos. I just watched you and Mark interviewed on “in the hanger” and immediately knew who was who without being told. 🥴🤣👍🏼

I absolutely love all of your videos! You have really helped keep me motivated to push through my Private Pilot and I’ll be finished soon. I was thinking about making a trip to Spanish Fork for my first real cross country flight. What would it take to get to shake your hand and thank you in person?

Glad to see you are taking industrial hygiene seriously. Welding metals like stainless steel and chromium can be very dangerous to lungs. Chromium during welding gives of hexavalent chromium very hazardous. I hope these improvements help you minimize how much you work and cut while kneeling.

..and when will you start the "Patey School of Technology, Engineering, Design and Correct Human Thinking" ?

Its been an amazing experience, watching you build scrappy from scratch (or scrap). To an enthusiast like me, with no any aeronautical engineering background, you made me feel as though I was part of the team designing and building the plane with you. I can't wait to see scrappy go airborne...Much respect to you bro @Mike Patey, all the way from Tanzania , East Africa

Absolute pleasure meeting you and Mark this evening at the ACCA @ Stearman Field! Keep doing what you are doing and putting general aviation in the hearts and minds out there watching! Congratulations on the awards and thank you for being such wonderful ambassadors to all! Love you guy's! Can't wait for next year!

Mike, ,I always thought that my Granddad was the smartest mechanical/electrical genius that I have ever encountered. He was the champ in the 40’s and 50’s, but you are without a genius of the first calibre. It always amazes me as to how you dream up, engineer and build such elaborate things.

I cant drill two holes and get them to line up !! The engineering on this is outstanding then to follow that up with building skills nearing perfection is just stunning. A true inspiration.

Great work as always Mike, Just one little comment, the dust/fume extract on the new bench would be mush improved if you used a full length slot rather the grilles that you have. The high velocity created by the slot would significantly improved the capture of dust and fumes from the bench.

Dude, this is not an airplane. This is a work of art. Having watched from the start, I find your attention to detail mesmerising. So looking forward to see your first flight. Edit: I'm all for your tangents, I'm learning so much about stuff I didn't know I wanted to know about.

This thing is such a beautiful beast... sir you are such an exceptional craftsmen.. always looking forward to your next video!! soooo excited to see it fully together and flying! can't wait!

Hello Mike, I’m so impressed with your new room, it’s for your health, fanatic, except, you are still not wearing hearing protection. My wife was looking over my shoulder and said, Why isn’t he wearing ear muffs. I told her you can’t hear her. She said, that’s why he should be wearing them. He will be like you, a bit deaf. Come on Mike , do it for your family, and me. Wiz in Tasmania 😃

So very exciting Mike! I'm in wonder with all you do in this build. It's amazing and so informative. Best Regards

Go Mike and build this piece of art and engineering.

Have you thought about joining the space program, I am sure you would make short work on the engineering issues they might have.... plus MP the hell out of a spacecraft oh yeah....

When I clicked the notification for this video I noticed it said it was uploaded 10 minutes ago. It took 38 minutes to watch this video. When it started playing there were already 2370 Views and 239 Likes. When it ended I refreshed the page and there were then 14,740 Views and 1.4K Likes. Great job, Mike. Best videos on the Tube. Thanks !

Please don't wreck scrappy ... Well no pun intended, just based on this many hard N harsh job put in ... few by you and very many more by some unseen faces.. ... And many of whose names are on the plane ( still mad at mine not been there ) but understand fact that all names can't fit in .. So.. Mike, don't break this one ..I meant it.

This video is amazing! I can’t wait to see it fly! Are you going to put slats on this like Draco or are you going to go with a more traditional Cub wing?

Take me for a ride. Come to Colorado, I buy you lunch at the Perfect Landing. Your enthusiasm is infectious and inspiring. Thank you for keeping me sane during the Pandemic.

Mike....you rock dude. The world needs more guys like you. Stay well and keep it upright. 👍

Great stuff, I really wish you would put out more videos more often, my guess is that you have completed scrappy and already have tested her out.Its truly amazing the knowledge you have, thanks for sharing.

Mike: I love your attention to detail and professionalism. I saw something the other day that might be a good idea. I know that scrappy will be using an airboat prop. In the Swamp people, they have one airboat that has a counter-rotating prop. I know you would have to adjust the thrust washers to make it work which I know you could do. How cool would Scrappy be with counter-rotating propellers? Would that eliminate the need for rudder on takeoff?

Can you imagine having 5 Mike Patey clone employees? Thanks for making these Video's. Learned a ton. Can't hardly wait to see it fly.

Looking sick👍 14 years old and enjoy your channel a ton. Thanks

After you’re done having fun with Scappy, she belongs in the Smithsonian for all to see that America still has the best and the brightest innovators. Seriously! “SCRAPPY”

The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys and how they treat them !

I have never.....ever spent so much time....with so much interest....in someone elses project....with great anticipation for the next episode Mike. Keep them coming sir.

Mike been watching from day one on Scrappy. So excited to see it come together. Your pro vids have made it a Learning and interesting watch. Much Respect and Thank You 🤘🏻👍🏻

Another awesome video of this amazing build. I can’t wait to see this beast taking the skies for the first time. And great to see you’re taking health issues serious. Also as a leading example for others! PS: my wife and I are huge office fans so we were cracking up during this episode 😂

CLICKED THIS SO FAST I NEED A NEW MOUSE

Thanks Mike! I was watching this video while walking my dogs and laughing out loud at some of the over the top things you were doing for your workbench!!! Because I have Bluetooth hearing aids no one could tell that I was watching a video, thus thought I was nuts!

*Hears intro*... *immediately presses like button*

Best Channel on RU-vid ! I always learn while watching. Mikes knowledge is amazing!!

""" patent pending "" on a lot of Scrappy bits ??????

Amazing content Mike! Love it! If Koenigsegg ever goes into aviation, they need to have a chat with you. Carbon fiber masterpiece!

I was just about to call it a night. Then comes the notification. Thanks Patey🤣

Ah GUST lock. I thought it was GUS Lock. To keep Gus off the controls because he was a bit crap or something...

"Final assembly", but, you forgot the wings? xD

I used to fly front seat in a P&W 985 Super Stearman that had the oil cooler mounted in the aft fuselage. The hard oil lines ran along the airframe next to both cockpits. In an open cockpit, in the cold weather, those oil lines made perfect hand warmers.