Creating a Monster - World's Fastest Single Engine Turboprop | Turbulence #4

Continuing the build series on Turbulence. We took historical footage to show parts of the build of Turbulence. However, the aircraft's engine failed on the way to Oshkosh last month so the plane will be undergoing an engine swap. We will continue the series after the last build video with videos of completing that engine swap (still to come). Still searching for an engine!

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[dennisreeves]

As someone who spent 38 years helping build aircraft with Fairchild Republic and Lockheed Martin including the A10, F22, C130 and mods to the C5 you gave the best advice I have heard about pushing it. Push it, but do it slowly and never take the unnecessary risk that could end it all. Live to fly again tomorrow. Great video Mike.

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In case anyone is wondering I found some specs in an article: "Turbulence, a heavily modified Lancair Legacy and set a world record for the fastest single-engine turboprop with a speed of 438.02 mph. Turbulence has an 850-hp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42 engine, custom five-blade MT propeller, and custom cowling, wings, and tail section. The entire fuselage is reinforced, and the airframe is 7 inches wider and 4 feet longer than a Legacy with a 32 percent larger rudder and tail."

[gnyrejx]

The sound of the fly over is absolutely incredible.. Mike, an aviation legend/pioneer. A true inspiration..

[caelanmcintosh]

As a relatively new ultralight pilot in Australia with a big love for all the bush flying vids, that last comment was a very good reminder. The first and foremost goal of any flight should be for everyone to come home safely.

[Curtislow]

The last four minutes of this video, gives me as much admiration as your other capabilities . Wisdom is learned not given.Thanks for sharing Mike.

[LordPente]

Man 22 minutes goes by so darn fast. I loves these videos.

[davidnelson]

Mike, you are my hero! I am not an aviator but am drawn to your God given talent to create. Most of all I appreciate your attention to detail and safety. When I saw your video after the Draco incident and your need to tell the viewing world what went wrong and how not to do the same thing I was overwhelmed. Stay safe, keep sharing great content that can be used across any platform.

[bloodnocka]

You're a good role model Mike from a maintainer to a pilot. Safety is paramount and when it can't be assured limit the exposure. Much respect.

[leeCann]

I’ve been watching you a LONG time now Mike.
I love this series. Showing of the person (or maniac) thought process, theories behind your project.
I’m loving this very much.
ALWAYS show down. Reexamine all the steps. Have a second person cross check each section/nut bolt, wires/ties/clamps. VERY smart and SAFE.
Love ya Mike.
Thanks for taking us along!

[Mr_Z_Man]

Mike, I love your philosophy on how you do your test flights. It fits your methodical approach to everything you do and is a huge reason for your success in all that you do.

[nwbackcountry]

The positive energy in you Mike is huge. It shines like the Sun. Thank you for sharing it and inspiring us all to be better.

[wayphun]

I think it's so great that you have further developed your video production to be able to produce this series. You have such a story to tell through your work, your creations and your experiences with the amazing things you've built. I think it is very important you properly capture the story (like you've done here) so it can be properly shared for us all to enjoy and certainly learn from...there are not very many Mike Patey's walking or flying around today!

[yuGtahT]

Still glad you guys are okay! And glad we're back to the regular videos again!

[eldonfox]

I appreciate your comments about safety. For me, every preflight I'm looking for reasons NOT to fly. Every approach to land I treat as a go-around. Being in the right state of mind is hugely important for flight safety.

[robertjohnson]

Hey, Mike been following for about 3 years Brother and I have a great deal of respect for all your systems, checks and your reasoning behind being so safe. God bless you brother and stay high in the sky.

[brianrhodes]

You are truly an inspiration Mike! You hit on something so important...as a 20+ year Globe Swift pilot, it is about talking newer pilots to a plane that is an absolute handful to fly out of something that may, and probably is above their head than challenging them before they are ready.

[josiatokirina]

"Thank You Mike for sharing your passion for everything aircraft and flying." I enjoy watching and learning every minute and every detail of all your creations that you show us being made!
My interest in airplanes started when I was a very young girl. At ten years old, I helped my dad restore his 1940 L4 Piper Cub. At seventeen I worked at an airport helped maintain and restore all kinds of antique and classic aircraft. From a 1929 Brunner Winkle Bird biplane to a 1950 Stinson. In 1978 I flew with my dad to the Oshkosh Air Show in the Cub we restored.

[AnonyMous-jflc]

Thanks for that bit at the end, Mike. I'm still on the lower side of flight hours and I find myself at the point of really needing to make sure I don't push limits. It's that "just good enough to be really dangerous" time in my aviation journey. I handled some pretty gnarly conditions, but they were things that popped up and I had outs already planned. I constantly remind myself that just because I have dealt with those conditions doesn't mean that I shouldn't be avoiding them at all costs. I've implemented hard limits that fall below what I know I'm capable of. That way if conditions diminish some, I have a safety margin. Having you reiterate this further solidifies that decision was correct and adding some more margin is better yet.

[bsimpson]

An truly amazing plane but it really makes me think just how fast the single piston engine fighters were flying in WW2

[brandonwolgen]

I have the privilege to assemble and test the PT6 for a living, and it's absolutely amazing to see our product in work on such an awesome aircraft! Love the videos! Can't get enough!