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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

Guys like this guy keep the world moving forward, from Boeing and Cessna to NASA. Innovators

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.

Now that I've watched this video, it's back to work! Love you Mike. Please stay safe.

If any young man is looking for a role model, look no further than Mr. Mike Patey. Your passion, character and ability are unmatched. Keep doing what you love, Mike.

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.

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.

Mike Patey, thank you again brother. I hope you realize your wisdom carries to a lot of us. -Rolando

Mike, I highly respect you for the words you spoke 20+ minutes into this video about how your thinking has changed about your test flights. And for all of your projects and creations. I like it that you’re not into showboating. That way you’ll be around for many years showing us your work and teaching us your skills.

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.

When the most respected aviator on YT speaks, the world should listen! Wise words indeed. 👍🏽

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.

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!

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.

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!