The tens of thousands of fans of the turbine-powered super STOL Draco can breathe a big sigh of relief. Mike Patey, who crashed the bright red taildragger on departure after the Stihl National Championship Air Races in Reno this fall, has announced that he is working on a major restoration of the airplane. Patey initially thought the airplane was a total loss.
Super STOL “Draco” to be Revived
Key Takeaways:
- Mike Patey is undertaking a major restoration of his custom turbine-powered super STOL aircraft, *Draco*, following its crash after the Stihl National Championship Air Races in Reno.
- Despite initially appearing to be a total loss, Patey plans to rebuild *Draco* with significant enhancements, promising improvements in power, range, speed, and STOL performance.
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