Let’s Review | Perry’s Stats with a New a Engine Mark Patey 2023-02-11 | besttugs.comBestTugs Merch: besttugs.com/merchandiseMark's Channel: @801pilotFinoff Aviation Products: finnoff.comGarmin: garmin.com/en-US/c/aviation
Modifying a Pilatus PC-12 $950k engine swap | Perry the Pilatus Mark Patey 2023-02-07 | besttugs.comBestTugs Merch: besttugs.com/merchandiseMark’s Channel: @801pilot Mike’s Channel: @MikePatey Finoff Aviation Products: finnoff.comGarmin: garmin.com/en-US/c/aviation
Oil Leak Mystery Solved, Part 1&2. Mark Patey 2023-01-18 | Showing you the dirty details of Pilatus ownership! Earlier this week I found oil on my wing. I’m bringing you along as I’m getting to the bottom of it.
New Year, New Project! Mark Patey 2023-01-06 | I am so excited to announce a complete revamp of my Pilatus! I'm going to take you along the journey of a new engine, new avionics, new interiors and new paint. Time for a makeover Perry the Pilatus!
Ouch! A/C repair and costs on a Pilatus Pc-12. Mark Patey 2022-08-11 | Eventually everyone will have to repair the A/C on their aircraft. Often it’s replace this motor, they just wear out over time, here’s what to expect and the cost. Also, what that means on cost to Run the Supplemental A/C system on a Piltus. 
Don’t let this one kill you. Mark Patey 2022-05-27 | Aircraft Service bulletin, applicable to all aircraft, this one could be deadly. Best Tugs, mice and rats nests. 
Garmin Inspired Adventure... Mark Patey 2022-02-15 | We built the dream panel for my wife's SR22 cirrus aircraft. Full Garmin touch screen panels as well as a digital Garmin autopilot with yaw dampener! Then we got a new paint job just to top it off. I think suzy's happy.@garminaviation #flygarmin
Mark Patey does an in depth product review of the New AirText system. Mark Patey 2021-10-27 | AirText it a satellite-based texting system that allows for real time communication from the air, for up to six passengers on your aircraft at the same time, all working off their personal phones. I unpack it, document first flight feedback from the air, and give a review after a month of use. If you would like me to get some other products to review, please make suggestions in the comments. I’m always looking for cool stuff and happy to give a genuine reaction.
I crashed and Unpaid, unsolicited review. Flying Eyes nailed it with these new glasses Mark Patey 2021-10-20 | I crashed a One Wheel at the High Sierra Fly-In. Also here is an Unpaid, unsolicited review. Flying Eyes nailed it with these new glasses.
Toby Ashley’s 400+HP supercharged nitrous injected STOL Drag plane. 2021 HSF #BestTugs Mark Patey 2021-10-15 | Toby Ashley’s 400pkus HP supercharged nitrous injected STOL Drag plane. 2021 HSF #BestTugs #CubCrafters
High stakes Rock Paper Scissors with the Best Tugs staff at Oshkosh airshow. Mark Patey 2021-08-02 | @BestTugsYT staff having some fun at the end of an amazing week of sales and service at Airventure. Worth watching 😂. The Patey family having some good clean fun.
Mark Patey and Jason Sneed update on AmBush and Deception after Mike Patey reveals Scrappy Mark Patey 2021-08-01 | After almost a year, it was time to update on the progress of two 300hp Lycoming powered Carbon Cubs. The Lycoming Thunderbolts normally power the Red Bull race planes, but we thought it would be worth re-Engineering the Carbon Cub just to see what we could get. 
Day 1 with the 206B3 Mark Patey 2021-01-31 | First day home with the “new to us” Bell 206B3 Jet Ranger, Flying with Matt Galland in his New Bell 505 Jet Ranger. Unreal the beauty that surrounds us here in Utah.
Suzy Patey first Tailwheel Solo flights. Flying the Best Tugs Carbon Cub EX Mark Patey 2021-01-11 | First solos after any new training is always a special moment. Suzy Patey does a fantastic job showing she had the skills to be up there on her own in the families carbon cub. For those who are curious it’s equipped with full auto pilot from Garman with Garman G3X glass panel, Lycoming 340 engine, Cato propeller and rolling on 29 inch Alaska bush wheels.
First helicopter flight for my granddaughters. Mark Patey 2020-11-08 | Mark Patey takes his granddaughters flying in a Schweitzer 300 C helicopter. Not much in life more important than family 🤠👍
Possibly R-Rated 🤷♂️🤪? Failure testing at Best Tugs Mark Patey 2020-10-08 | Testing new systems with the Trust-But-Verify philosophy here at Best Tugs.
Mark Patey flight testing VGs (Vortex Generators) on a Wag Aero Super Cub Mark Patey 2020-09-11 | This is the full VG flight test review, with before install test flights including numbers, installation, and then post test flights with numbers. If stalling your plane makes you nervous, get out and practice it until your heart rate doesn't go up any more, only the corners of your mouth. Flying is fun. Stay safe. :)
Free Best Power GPU Mark Patey 2020-08-12 | 🤠... FREE Best Power GPU. We’re so excited to show off the first of a new product line from Best Aviation Products, our Best Power GPUs, and Best Power Start Packs. This will be given away at this weekends Big Tire Bounce Off STOL event. Special thanks to David Jensen for putting in the event 🤠👍
Best Tugs Loading tray options Mark Patey 2020-06-24 | Best Tugs Bravo series loading tray options; including the pros and cons to help you make the best choice for your aircraft moving needs.
Best Tugs new Large Frame Romeo sneak peak. Mark Patey 2020-01-04 | You never fully know what’s going on with the Best Tugs special projects engineers, especially late at night!!! Here’s the worlds first look at the new Large Frame Romeo from Best Tugs. 😂
Government Rate Setting, there’s got to be a joke here somewhere. Mark Patey 2019-12-19 | 😂😂😂. This is all so stupid it’s laughable. I don’t understand government rate setting, and I’m no medical expert and not even the smartest guy in a room of three... but this sure makes you think.
Ugly and on order, here’s why. Mark Patey 2019-11-22 | I just ordered the worlds ugliest truck and here’s why. Tesla Truck, Cyber Truck
Mark Patey review of the Cub Crafters new NX Cub Mark Patey 2019-07-20 | First sight and flight of the NX Cub, or Nose Wheel Cub. Also Suzy takes it for a whirl; may end up being an expensive demo.
Mike bounces Draco, Patey Twins Skunkworks update, and I save 20k on walkout. Mark Patey 2019-02-24 | A Patey Twin weekend of projects and flying. How I saved over 20k doing my own walkout basement, Mike surprises me with the progress they made on the Patey Twins Skunkworks hangar, and I convince Mike to bounce Draco. I think it can take more 🤠👍 #PateyTwins #aFlightaDay
Cheap Dent Repair Trick Mark Patey 2019-02-21 | I wrecked my truck, estimated repair was $1,200. I got it 95% fixed for $28 and done 45 minutes. #PateyTwins #FlyingCowboys #BestTugs Mark Patey, Mike Patey
Testing the New DynaVibe Prop Balancer Mark Patey 2019-01-25 | I've been a fan of the Dynavibe product for years and finally got my hands on the new GX3. This is unpacking, testing and overall review. Exploring what's changed and if it's worth the upgrade.
Our longest Cirrus flight Mark Patey 2018-09-12 | Let’s go high with low power and see how far normally aspirated Cirrus can go with 81 gallons useable. Normally we cruise wide open at 11,000 a13,000 feet at 172ktas. #BestTugs #FlyingCowboys #PateyTwins #aFlightaDay
Mark Patey hits the line. Mark Patey 2018-03-22 | Mark Patey flying his Best Tugs Carbon Cub nails the line on a fun windy day, 14 gusting 18 quartering headwind makes the short landings easy, but hitting the line a bit more work. Short takeoff fallows. Airport is at 4,530 feet AGL.
Best Tugs High Lift aircraft tug Mark Patey 2018-03-21 | Mark Patey introduces a new option for the Best Tugs Bravo line including the B5 B9 and B12. The new High Lift tug option allows for 10 inches of vertical lift on the nose wheel dropping the tail of larger aircraft enough to fit through smaller hangar doors. This is the highest lifting aircraft tug on the market today.
Why I Love My Best Tug! Mark Patey 2017-01-19 | Suzy moves her Cirrus SR22 with her Best Tug. Moving Cirrus with the Bravo model Best Tug. No more wheel pant damage. Easy movement into hangar with a slight uphill and lip.
Shock Monster Review Mark Patey 2016-11-24 | Mark Patey gives a review of Shock Monster shocks from TK1racing.com for experimental aircraft. After 200 hours of back country testing, an unsolicited product review was a must. Great Product, congrats to TK1racing, well done.
Mike and Mark Patey A40CE10E C0B8 4723 85CE 7B8996D7FD25 Mark Patey 2016-11-12 | Lancair Legacy "Turbulence" vs Eclipse Jet EA500.
How back country airstrips get their names. Mark Patey 2016-11-12 | Some of the Flying Cowboys landing on a new airstrip at 5,827 feet in Utah, 6,500 Density Altitude. 180 feet of runway, no go around (uphill landing downhill takeoff). Pay close attention to the sound right after the airstrip gets its official name. Maybe it should have named it "Dead Shot" or "Ricochet". 😬😳😂 Mark Patey, Jason Sneed, Greg Oswald, Creighton King.
Its ALIVE !!! Mark Patey and twin Mike Patey working toward another world record. Lycoming 720/780 Mark Patey 2013-03-04 | via YouTube Capture
Zenith Upgrades (Part 2of 2) Mark Patey 2011-11-07 | Part 2 .... This video is in response to many emails and questions I've received about our Turbo Zenith 801. If you are building or considering buying a zenith 701 or 801 this video may be interesting for you and I hope you get some Ideas from watching it. If you are not into Zenith aircraft, this video will bore you to death!
Zenith Upgrades (Part 1 of 2) Mark Patey 2011-11-07 | Part 1.... This video is in response to many emails and questions I've received about our Turbo Zenith 801. If you are building or considering buying a zenith 701 or 801 this video may be interesting for you and I hope you get some Ideas from watching it. If you are not into Zenith aircraft, this video will bore you to death!
Dog Loves Flying Mark Patey 2011-11-06 | Our dog, Brody, a rescued pound puppy mix bread LOVES flying. He's been a priceless member of the family for over 5 year. Flying is a big part of who we are as a family and we're so lucky to have a dog as passionate as we are about it.
Lancair formation flights Mark Patey 2011-02-01 | Lancair 320 and Lancair Legacy 550 practicing formation flights in the Rocky Mountains. Formation takeoffs with practiced missed approaches in prep for formation landings.
Lancair Weekend Fun N913MP N694RS and others. Mark Patey 2010-12-24 | Flying around the beautiful Utah Rocky Mountains and valleys. Saturday mornings could not be any more fun for this group of pilots. Fall of 2010.
Utah Back Country Pilots Mark Patey 2010-06-21 | Formation flight with Short take offs and landings on dirt strips, and river beds. Super Cubs, Kit Fox, Zenith 801.
Twin Turbo Lancair Legacy N36XX Mark Patey 2009-03-15 | This was a supercharged Lancair Legacy. High Speed cruise was 316 MPH and Regular Cruise of 301 MPH on only 13.5 GPH at 25,000 feet. NEW speed tests are not done yet. We will post speeds when all test flight phases are complete.
Short take off and 60 second pattern Mark Patey 2008-10-11 | I quess if you wanted to do 60 landings in one hour this is one way to do it. Airport is at 4500 feet, todays density altitude is 7700 feet. Wind is light and variable.
Short field Take Off, Turbo Zenith 801 Mark Patey 2008-10-11 | Now that we finally got the fuel flows right this is our shortest take offs yet. We still have not had a chance to get down anywhere near sea level altitudes to see how she does in some thick air.
Short Landings, Zenith 801, Piper Super Cub, Gyroplane Mark Patey 2008-05-07 | Best efforts to land short at high density altitude.
Short Take Off Turbo Zenith 801, Piper Super Cub, Cessna 172 Mark Patey 2008-05-07 | Short take offs are difficult in high density altitudes. All three planes used flaps. It would be fun to see the same planes at or near see level on a cool day. Zenith Ch 801 Turbo, Piper Super Cub, Cessna Skyhawk 172.
Short Take-off. HoverTaxi Mark Patey 2007-11-29 | I've learned that you can rotate as soon as your rolling. This CH801 will NOT stall if at full power, it just climbs. Not bad for a 4 place aircraft with 7 hours of fuel on board.
Short Take-Off, Windy Day in New Zenith CH 801 Mark Patey 2007-11-16 | This is our recently finished Zenith STOL Ch801. We've waited weeks for a chance to play in the wind. Today winds 14 knots gusting to 21. GOOD TIMES :)_
