Mike Patey Wilga (DRACO Video 16) Draco is Born
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Draco is finally completed, this week I finished up some random Carbon Fiber parts, all new interior and started taxi testing.
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I absolutely love how genuine and enthusiastic Mike is! He's the sort of person I'd love to be able to spend time with and learn about building airplanes. I'm sure I would learn more than I could ever dream of, and enjoy every minute. My only regret is that I have but one like to give.
Rocket Surgeon I DON'T KNOW HOW OLD YOU ARE BUT I AM ALMOST 70 YEARS OLD AND I CAN SAY THAT MANY OF THE PEOPLE AROUND LIKE MIKE I HAVE KNOWEN ARE NOT TRULY RUNNING ON JUST PASSION BUT ON DRUGS , OF ALL KINDS.
@@davidgrenis638 .....You think Mike's on DRUGS ????? Let's check your Medicine Cabinet.
You are such a genuine guy. The world needs more of you.
I just watched all of the build videos for DRACO and I must say you have an amazing talent. More people would get into general aviation if they saw these videos. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Dude, I came to your page because of Trent Palmer. I literally watched all 16 episodes in one night. Great job and beautiful aircraft.
I’m new to the world of Mike Patey and so happy I found his channel. Could not stop watching this beautiful build. Truly the worlds most interesting man!
Love your enthusiasm and fun you have.
I'm so happy I found this channel! I have been an automotive technician and enthusiast for the past 20 years and because of these videos I am falling in love with aviation!!! I love watching and learning about the techniques involved in building and modifying aircraft and Mike's infectious, positive energy always brightens my day. Can't wait for more videos to watch!!! Thank you so much for sharing your projects and all of your experience and knowledge! Really, really love what you're doing with these videos!
Don’t lose this passion Mike....it feeds all of us👍🍻
So cool. What's so great about these vids is...
1.) Mike seems like a super cool dude.
2.) To maintain the level of enthusiasm and sense of humor throughout such a big project is amazing. I've spent the last two months working on my truck and I'm pretty much ready to push it into the ocean while yelling obsenities at it.
3.) To have the resources to do so much custom work on your own personal project. EVERYthing is billet aluminum. EVERYthing is machined or laid up just right.
4.) How many modifications were done, how cool the modifications are, and how everything is overbuilt and redundant. It's exactly how I would do every project if I had the fabrication skills and shop resources! It's like watching someone do a project EXACTLY the way I would do it.
I'm not even an aviation guy but I watched most of these and will go back and watch the rest. Awesome work on a killer project. Great stuff. Keep it up.
WOW! Hi Mike. I have been an aircraft mechanic for 30 years , I have worked on new aircraft production , airline line maintenance , turbine conversions etc. But this is hands down the best build / conversion I have seen. Your attention to detail and workmanship is amazing! I havent seen new aircraft that look as well finished. Bravo sir.
Your passion for aviation is contagious and your energy is unbelievable. I've been involved in or at least exposed to aviation since I was a toddler when my father bought a 1941 Luscombe and I was in airframe structural repair in the Army but I've never met anyone with the talents and skills you have. This was truly an incredible build, you have done an amazing job!
Mike, I have been following you for only 6 months and just finished the entire Draco build series and I am just blown away. You are such an inspiration to me as a builder, father, aviator and one of the hardest workers I've ever seen. Can't wait to watch you for years to come Mike!!
Mike, thank you for taking us along for the ride of building this plane. Your skills, energy, and enthusiasm, is contagious !!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!
You have inspired me to set a goal of building a KitFox and come fly with the 'Flying Cowboys' !!!
Mike I watched all your DRACO vids in one sitting, most enjoyable & just couldn't stop watching. You are my newest hero.
Mike you just have accomplished a marvelous feat of 1 man engineering ,design and construction in such a short time that not words can described it. Simply awesome and amazing.
Ralph Madera He is one super talented guy.
@@Mikepower1978 it is more about passion and tons of work rather then talent...
Thanks to all MEN like Mark who continue to innovate and push aviation forward!
I love how happy this guy is. He’s so excited through the whole build. This is just great. It’s so awesome seeing someone so passionate about something.
The best thing about your videos, is that the adhd style of editing videos keeps you interested. Even my 6 year old wants to watch all the videos....although red is his favorite color. Thanks for everything Mike! It shows what's achievable!
Beautiful plane. Love the color choice.
Dude, I literally see you comment on every video I watch - surprised to see you on a relatively obscure aviation channel such as this. I've been watching your content for close to a decade now, see you around ;)
Oh, you did not know? Taofledermaus is GOD! He sees EVERYTHING! And we all love him! Much hailings from Nigeria!
I remember the first time I saw your plane, it was in one of Trent Palmer's videos and I was immediately intrigued. Your Wilga is a work of art and every part of it reflects something of you and your family's character. Started out watching Trent's videos and found the rest of you guys thanks to him. I am giving serious consideration to getting licensed and maybe one day owning a Kitfox before my time is up.
I highly recommend it!!!
I've gotta say Mike, this has been really inspirational. Its cliche but it made me realize that we can really do anything we want. If you would've asked me before I saw these videos if it's possible for a few guys to swap engines for a turboprop, build a custom panel, and do a crap ton of awesome carbon fiber work? I would have said no, but seeing this has made me realize if people doubt I can do something I can just think, "Well Mike made Draco fly"
What a fantastic transformation.
Congrats on all that hard work .... and you've got an unbelievable partner in life to back you up on these adventures. What a gal! Better take her out on the town.
Looking forward to the "first" maiden flight of the New Draco.
Best.
Dude - you're having way too much fun!! Outstanding!!
Mike, I have to say this is the most impressive job I have ever seen. I retired from Gulfstream Aerospace with 42 years service as a Sr. Master Craftsman and your attention to details and workmanship is second to none. Outstanding job!
totally awesome! congratulations Mike what a build!!!
just found you this morning. I found the air show first then I binged 1-16. I must say that's not usual for me. You really got something good here, very good. But I think the best is you're instilling you craft and work ethic in your children. I would of loved to grow up with a Dad like you. God bless you and may he watch over your flights.
Holy Crap, That thing is absolutely gorgeous!
Mike it was a pleasure to watch your Draco build series. You sir are the embodiment of the American Dream. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors - just remember to video your future builds! Thanks for sharing.
I like this guy, he is so happy with his airplane. Unbridled enthusiam. Inspirational.
Thanks Trent for sending me here! Very cool. I'm enjoying this build, especially the composites stuff.
Breathtaking build... People swarming all over the cockpit as you ready for Oshkosh - can't wait for Draco 17. No news from Trent as he leaves without you!
Mike Patey, you have just captured vision, passion, innovative engineering, relentless pursuit of a dream, entertainment, experimenting, spirit of EAA, bush pilot fantasy, goal setting, perseverance into an amazing journey. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this so that we could come along for the ride and experience your journey. I hope to see Draco in person some day. I'm an hour flight away. Best of luck to you at OSH! I believe you'll steal the show. You deserve it. What a lot of work you did (and others).
I'm in awe with your skills! Mechanical, electronics, engineering, flying, you excell in it all! Just inspiring. Makes me wish I had finished my pilot training when I was a lot younger. Back in them days the training to 40 hr. was only $750..I was about to solo and quit. What a DA!
Your enthusiasm is intoxicating. So glad I found your plane build series, beast of a plane man congrats on finishing! Been enjoying watching the series, thank you for taking us along on the ride!
One word........sick!!! Love this place!!!
Just binge watched all your videos. As an ex-electro-mechanical engineer, and current pilot, I appreciate your genius and enthusiastic work ethic. I really enjoyed this. Well done, dude.
Wow this is just too awesome. Amazing job.
Mike Patey is next level awesome. I’m a young motorcycle builder and your craftsmanship, skill and knowledge is legendary sir. I’m so happy I found this channel. Taking inspiration from you on the daily. Keep it up please!
Mike, your passion, enthusiasm, discipline, and hard work are truly inspiring! Congrats on the finish, it has to be a truly amazing feeling to fly what you just built. I am a life long fan!
Mike ! You are awsome man, one man show, truly jack of all trades, love watching your Wilga getting all the upgrades and flying, you are truly genious, I love when you involve your children, future engineers and pilots, what a beautiful family, stay safe
Mike you are an absolute genius, love this super nice well constructed airplane, one can tell you put much thought into your designs, and family oriented to boot, two thumbs up pal.
A man living out his dream............ ......the envy of millions.
What a fantastic life. My hat is off to you sir. Congratulations to obtaining your current goals.
This aircraft is simply AMAZING! to say the least. I admire your drive, excitement ........and your skills. Wow!!!
Beautiful family with a great dad!
Way to go. An inspiration to all to go after what you want as this man has done. This achievement is simply over the top!!! Whaaaaaaaat a unique aircraft. And thank you very much for the tutorials. They are much appreciated. You go man!!!
I am in awe. This series competes with or surpasses anything I've seen on public television in all my 63 years.
Mike, I just spent the morning watching your Draco videos. What an Awesome Build, can't wait for first flight! A Thanks to Trent for the heads up on your channel.
Great job man!!! Awesome plane.
You Sir, are my new hero. Fantastic craftmanship...watched all your build logs all the way through. Kind regards from the U.K
CH
I saw footage of Draco arriving at Oshkosh Air show on another fellows youtube channel. He could not take the smile off his face as he walked you around the plane while you described everything you had done building plane. I then found your series on rebuilding this plane to its present configuration. Just amazing the skill you have, blending imagination, art and science.
Mike for the past two days I've watched this series of videos. It has helped me get through kidney stones! Alwesome aircraft!!!
Mike, you’re an amazing human!!! I’ve had the privilege of working with some exceptional people over the years but your transaction of the Wilga into the incredible Draco in the short timeframe you did puts you at the very top of my list!!!
Trent, thanks for the video introduction to Mike and the Draco!
Mike, Your enthusiasm is amazing and Draco is amazing, your vision and your work ethic just blow me away. Having your knowledge/skills and all of your resources, a full fab/machine shop doesn’t hurt either…… can’t wait to see your next build, been a machinist/tool & die maker for 25 years+ so if ya need some help………. Now Get Back to WORK!!!!!!!!!! LoL…God Speed & Keep the Shiny Side Up
I have no idea how I ended up watching your channel, but your plane and fab skills are awesome. Great job Mike
Mike, I cannot express how much you are an inspiration to me. I have turned many of my friends onto you and this channel. They are not even interested in aircraft, but I have expressed that your enthusiasm and positive attitude are something that we all need to capture and imitate. I have my wife and kids also now watching and loving the playlist about Draco. My daughter is a freshman at MIT studying Material Science Engineering. For her, this video is a GREAT example of real world working of material sciences and practical applications. This Draco playlist is a great life lesson. It shows how creativity, dedication, skill, knowledge and flat out hard work, all rolled up to create something far beyond what was thought possible. You do not have to even like airplanes to be inspired by the Draco playlist. I am not sure that even you can fully understand how important this project has been to us out here. I cannot wait to see what you have planned next as you alluded to in this last episode. Thanks again Mike.
I thin I'm almost as excited as you to see Draco fly!! What an outstanding job you've done!
Man Mike i enjoy your positive enthusiasm and "REAL HAPPINESS" thank you Mike youve helped create more joyfull fillings after losing my wife to stage 4 breast cancer recently, you make me feel happy, i have lost some hope in myself but i feel your videos can help. Sincerly, Marc G.
This whole series was addicting...sat down and watched every single video! Absolutely beautiful airplane...Post anything Draco please!!!
WOW! Insane and a beautiful beast. Can't wait to see her fly!
Mike, thank you for doing these videos on the Draco, not only is it one of the absolutely coolest aircraft I have ever seen, but your energy and excitement is contagious, keep up the videos, can't wait to see it in action in the bush 👍
Amazing. Your ingenuity, passion and joy are truly inspiring.
Mike,I must qualify my comments by stating that I am not a pilot. Sailboats are my thing.However, your "Draco" upgrade is he most incredible build series I have ever seen. Your passion,skill and determination was a joy to behold. I loved every minute ! Thank you
What a project!!! This is the most badass restoration I've followed on CZcams. Can't wait for the sights and sounds once the Beast is awakened.
Awesome plane but what amazes me more is watching this guy. A ton of knowledge an he is so excited. You can tell what his passion is. I could see him designing a kit plane an selling it with all his knowledge.
That is a great idea!
I'm not really into planes, but your enthusiasm is infectious! Can't wait to see more of Draco.
I found your channel a few days ago and I have to say, I enjoyed all of your Draco videos. That plane is incredible as well as your amazing talents and engineering skills. I am in awe.
What a beautiful plane, absolutely one of a kind and your hard work attention to detail shows in this build.. you have earned all of the success this plane is going to bring you
Hi Mike I did start follow your channel today,and I watched all 16 videos on DRACO project, and I was really amazed on your skills and workmanship, excellent work, amazing finish and a dream project came to an end ! Thanks for sharing all these with us and you are a wonderful person!
Awesome. Great work Mike Patey. You are a person to look up too. Lots of respect from Europe and I wish you all the best.
I'm going through withdrawal.
I will watch anything you post, anything.
I feel ya maaaan I feel ya
Outstanding, Sir! And from the videos of Oshkost it flies as well as it was planned to. You are a true inspiration! Well done. Thank you for sharing this great series of videos. Peter Lloyd
Awesome build just eat through the whole build series
, please keep us posted on your projects. Well done 👍
Love you man, your passion is infectious. And Draco is absolutely brilliant
Thank you, so much, for sharing all your hard and impressive work.
What a fantastic end result!
Happy flying!
I've been doing composite layups for around 4 years now for Air Tractor and its so amazing seeing you make molds in a matter of minutes from start to finish! Such an amazingly talented person to watch work!!
It's a gorgeous plane Mike. I'm excited to see the performance! Thanks for sharing the engineering commentary for us engineering nerds who have stuff like this as a dream project.
Faaark dude, nothing scares you. An absolute pleasure to watch you work. And what an incredible piece of engineering! THE DRACO!!!!
Mike, WOW!!! The Draco is a whole new breed of aircraft! Bravo!!!
I used to work at Boeing so to watch you do this stuff is awesome. can't wait to watch them all. Keep them coming.
What a great work of ART, The best video's I ever seen, God has Blessed you with greatness!
My favourite channel for real brilliant engineering by far
BIG Congrats to you Mike. Been watching your journey building your DRACO from start. Unprecedented !!!. I am in Awe. Thank you thank you and thank you -
Just watched Draco landing and take-off on Trent's channel. Dude, well done on an awesome plane!!
Mike congrats! I can not wait to see what this thing can do. Cheers mate and safe travels!
Wow! So awesome. I was at Spanish a few weeks ago and saw Draco in your hangar from a distance while taxiing by. So delightful to find your excellent videos. Thanks for producing them!
Amazing how you can mix hightech engineering with down-to-earth manual works. Really an example. Congratulations.
Your kids are so lucky to have such a great happy dad.
That’s some plane, Mike. Your enthusiasm is inspiring and now I want to fly.....
Thank you for videos. Man, those Wilga's are awesome aircraft. The cuts you had of just rolling over things, what a hoot! Thank you for your videos and inspiration.
Well done Mike, impressed by your selflessness and inspired by your family work! Long life to Draco and keep safe...!
I run a little technical service and engineering company and I am a student pilot.
You are awesome! And quite an inspiration! Congratulations on completing your Wilga upgrades! Beautiful plane!
Wow ! What an achievement! Beautiful plane ! And that hanger !
Truly awesome work ! I've just 'binge-watched' the entire build, enjoyed every minute. I can understand why you're always excited - wish I had your energy. Thank you again for sharing this experience with us.
I just discovered this channel and i rarely ever binge watched an entire channel in one day but oh boy was it worth it. Can't wait for more videos on this one. And it's such a beautiful plane with a lot of character.
Mike,
Just want to say thank you for sharing. Just finished binge watching all the Wilga mod videos. Incredible journey and I’m a little jealous….No scratch that. A lotta jealous! Again, Thanks for sharing and have fun at Oshkosh.
You are an incredible engineer , constructor . Son of Einstein . Thanks for posting .
That looks absolutely incredible! If it doesn't take home a few awards at Oshkosh I will be very, very surprised.
Mike, thank you for this fantastic series of videos. I have found your build fascinating and inspiring. Congratulations on your success with this airplane! Judging from the number of youtube videos, Draco was the sweetheart of Oshkosh this year. Well done, sir!!!
Cannot wait to meet you guys down at Oshkosh and see Draco in person! You killed it!
Came here after Trent's vlog. Sick plane! You seem like a talented and passionate builder and flyer. And all around decent fellar. Looking forward to more. Take care.
I just binged this build, and loved it. Please keep up the great work!
That's man and machine at its finest right there!
I believe this is my fourth time watching this series on Draco and I can tell you it never gets old. If you haven't watched the whole thing, do it otherwise you're missing out, its incredible and don't forget to subscribe!
Thanks for putting these videos together Captain Mike!💺Also whoever else was involved helping you! 🛩
So glad you made it but so sad no more build videos on the Draco!! I've watched them all in two rainy days! What a machine... With the passion you show building it nothing can go wrong. Enjoy your AirVenture and hope to see you there next year, I need to see this bird in real person!! All the best from Barcelona!!