Mike Patey Wilga (Draco Video 0) FAA Approves Wilga Conversion

#FlyingCowboys

[FarmerFpv]

Two guys really suck at target practice! I'm 100% sure they meant to hit the like button!

[RaphaHey]

I am mind blown. I watched the whole series in one sitting. I am a soon-to-be Mechanical Engineer (May 2019) and am inspired by the amount of work you did in such a short time in addition to making videos along the way. Thank you so much for documenting the progress!

[theoriginalrabbithole]

I jumped in at the middle of this series but after watching two vlogs, I'm hooked, so I'm comin back to Episode 1 to binge watch the whole series. This is sooo interesting to watch! Awesome job, Mike!

[lancenabors]

Dude what a badass build the carbon work blows me away the hole build is so killer damn I'm blown away 💪

[hivolco]

This series is so incredible.. I am ready to watch again all of the way through..

[markwildman]

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!!!

[Robert-kowr]

Can you please do a video on your background? I am fascinated by your engineering skills, milling, CNC and fabrication skills especially carbon fiber. Where does all this knowledge and experience come from?
You are what I envision a LEGO Master Builder to be except you are real!
Can you please do a video of your shop/hanger also?
Thank you for your Video's. A pleasure to watch and listen to each and every one. You are always so happy and energetic even in the wee hours of the morning!

[imjahan]

I watched this video a year ago and never thought I this plane doing STOL in front of my eyes in my neighborhood airport Livermore CA, AOPA Fly-Ins. Thanks for coming to Livermore Mike!

[ryanmoeller]

Congratulations!! I'm currently in Aviation Maintenance School and I love watching your video's. Keep up the great work my friend. Stay safe and God bless.

[TMB]

I have a major Man-crushes on both Patey brothers and the Flying Cowboys! I LIVE vicariously through their accomplishments and adventures. What a Life these folks are living and I am so appreciative to tag along and not be a drag.

[DevInvest]

1 person hates everything & everyone. Who gives a thumbs down to this video and the man sharing his passion and craftsmanship?
Gotta love the internet!

[jamespearce]

You are one hard working animal. I love to watch you making the mods on Draco. I get caught up in your energy and I'm transported in my mind working right next to you. What a rush! Never been in a bush plane, but I can imagine it to be awesome. Keep on truck'n Mike.

[geoffroberts]

Hi Mike,
I've been watching from Australia, I'm really looking forward to seeing some flying video's of your awesome airplane, your enthusiasm and engineering expertise is very interesting to watch. Thanks for making your video's they are very entertaining.
Kindest Regards

Geoff Roberts

[scottschoenfeld]

Hey Mike, I take my kids to that airfield just about every Sunday around 3. I’ve been hoping we can catch a glimpse of the Wilga. So, uh, if you wouldn’t mind having an excuse to go out and goof off on a Sunday afternoon, you’ve got one. It turned out incredible. Good work.

[AndresGarcia-wjdl]

Saw the wilga at oshkosh. Love the video serious and appreciate how you show so much of the process, would be cool though to see more information on turbulence... how it was built, interior tour, explanation of the systems etc

[robertgoldbornatyout]

Thank you so much for documenting the progress

[agentbertram]

Mike. A man excited. Great project. I wish I could have helped as your gofer.

[marcclaveau]

Mike I`m A wilga owner with the Radial and you're making me jealous. Congratulations you are an ace at building airplanes.

[tyymclarenfan]

Absolutely beautiful aircraft and mind-blowing engineering excellence and everything carbon fibre and cnc work to build a masterpiece of an aircraft with lights and protection, with innovation of extra fuel tank in the landing gear is absolutely brilliant 👍

[DevInvest]

I’m not feeling well with this spine injury I have-
So I’m doing a DRACO BUILD MARATHON!
Mikes upbeat can do personality and task completion attention to detail with the end product being so enormously cool, it’s a great escape from a lot of pain.
Gives me something to look forward to!
Here we go
All episodes in one night !