this guy is my hero. keeping these beautiful pieces of history flying is priceless

As a pilot myself, commercial ticket, @ 5000 pic time I would give my left....to be able to put an entry in my logbook showing that I logged time in a P-40! Kermit is the luckiest pilot alive! I've been to Fantasy of Flight numerous times, whenever I'm on FLA if I can swing it. It's an amazing place.

The p40 and p51 are my favorite planes of all time. My favorite thing about your planes is that you leave the gunsights on them. So many warbird owners take them off and it looks so much better with it. Keep up the videos

@ChrizRockster

7 жыл бұрын

Indeed, who is anybody kidding? These machines are designed for war, and it's an important part of the cockpit. I guess they are removed for visibility purposes.

@bgeme

7 жыл бұрын

After the N-1 the N didn't have the cross-hair gun sight, only the bead part.

@darrellcummings9139

7 жыл бұрын

ChrisWhite85 tell that to the people that modify these war birds to race at Reno....they're not made for that!just my two cents..

@ChrizRockster

7 жыл бұрын

Modified, indeed. Sometimes beyond recognition of the original aircraft. Times have changed, but they are flying museums. There's no shame in their original design

@darrellcummings9139

7 жыл бұрын

ChrisWhite85 I know time has changed!!oh well

We have to remember, spotty wet behind the ears 18 yr old kids flew these acraft in WW2, and they grew up overnight, hats off to those men

He is one of the luckiest men to be able to fly these amazing pieces of history. Thank you for taking us along.

Can tell Kermit truly loves his planes. He has full time career keeping them current .

Thanks for the ride Mr. Weeks !

13:55 in, on the roll out, the big V-12 snuffling and snorting and gurgling and popping as the aircraft slows, then the sound as the power is brought in to taxi, THAT IS PURE MAGIC!

Just to TOUCH a P-40; I am a Helicopter Sq Vietnam Vet; my Bucket List is to make it your place in Florida...God Bless you Kermit!!

SirThank you for taking the time to do these videos! Most folks would never get this perspective if not for you.

I always learn so much with every Kermit Cam cockpit flight. Thanks Kermit.

Don't forget to put that gear pump handle back on the normal pump! Another great series.

This is my number one dream flight!! I've been a private pilot since 1984. Years ago I corresponded with some of the 99s that flew everything back in the day. I can't remember exactly, but many of these brave women perished serving their country in time of war to free men up to fly combat missions. Their missions were no less dangerous. On many of their flights, they were basically test pilots flying planes right off the assembly line. To the best of my research, no woman pilot every crashed in a P-40.

I finally get to see and hear the inside of a functioning P-40 . My dad described some of the 2 man maneuvers he flew in the 1st Pursuit Squadron at Kunming and Rangoon in the P-40B . I was very glad to see his buddies names on the second seat - don't lose those! Thank you for keeping that 1935 design alive for grandchildren to see and experience.

I really, really enjoy your videos and hope one day to make it to your museum. I was born at the out break of WWII and as a small boy sat around the radio with my older brother listening to the latest news about the war and the radio dramas that were put out about flying. I remember Sky King before the series ever made the TV. As I got older I memorized all the old fighters and bombers. My brother and I could tell what was flying over the house by the sound of the engines and would make a game out of it to see who could guess the type of aircraft that just flew over. As a young man I got into aviation myself as a mechanic in the Air Force and afterwards in general aviation where I worked for over 30 yrs before retiring. I was never able to realize my dream of flying but as a kid and teenager my interests weren't in hot rods but aircraft. I still go over to a small airport here in near by where someone has a few old war birds that they fly over the house every now and then. Even a Hell Diver. Sometimes I just go over in the evening and watch the goings and comings of cessnas and pipers shooting touch and gos. Your videos help me realize my dream of flying one of the old WWII birds. It's like sitting in the cockpit behind you and I really like the way you do the walk around and explain the cockpit before getting airborne or telling a little history of whatever it is you're going to fly that day. There's so much history in those old machines that I fear is being lost to the newer generation. Thanks again and I hope you keep the program going. It think you do a lot for aviation. It's part of our history and these old war birds don't deserve to just sit idle and rust away or wind up in a wrecking yard being sold for aluminum scrap.

I can only imagine how many people are looking up and saying “wow, look at that “! What a cool thing to be able to do.

I love the Kermie cam, each one allows each of us to become more knowledgeable about flying. I'm an old pilot, not currently certified, but still, love all things about flying. From the walk around to cockpit forms and procedures, I always learn something new. The engine sounds, on take off were super, rudder pedal keeping it down the center, smooth lift off. What a thrill to watch the nose high rolls and steep turns. Well done. I always look forward to new posts. Bravo Zulu

these are the most informative videos...I end up feeling like we would have won the War in 42 and saved thousands of pilots lives if Kermie had been around then...I really love it when he points out things like manifold press., oil temp., trim settings, prop position, etc., ...I feel like I am the Pilot...God Bless KW and I am very much looking forward to Hugh's S43 and the A 26...

What a feeling that must be. Crazy that a fast spinning propeller could fly the things so smoothly

I just about lost my hat when he opened the canopy. What a great flight. Thanks Kermit!

I'd love to fly one of these old Beauties!

My grandpa Dave was a fighter pilot instructor during WWII. He flew the P-40's , the P-51 mustang Wich was his favorite plane , and the B 25.

The P-40 is one of my favorites. Thanks for the pilot's perspective. I love the flying and the aircraft systems explanations. Great video.

Great as always Kermit! Can't wait for a Kermie Cam on your Spit!

Another great Kermit cam....that p-40 looks to be in immaculate condition....again thanks for sharing

I always had a soft spot for the P-39 and the P-40. It's quite obvious they are a systems bird, definite DO's& DON'T's. they'll keep you busy.

Kermit, thank you for sharing your experiences. It's a joy to watch!

Great Flight !! Thank you for taking me along. I love P-40s

@Kermit Weeks , I remember the day you bellied the P-40 at New Tamiami. Well done.

Thanks Kermit. Still treasure my Lee Archer T shirt from FOF, bought many years ago.

These videos are wonderful. I very much appreciate the attention to detail showing take off procedures.

Went to fantasy of flight a few years ago and it was brilliant keep up the good work kermit

Great flying plane. It has to be one of Kermit's favorites.

Love the 3 part videos! So much information. Incredible! Thank you.

magic kermit , i want to know how you remember all the operations to fly these totally different aircraft , awesome these are great videos

@user-sd4pj7vy1q

4 жыл бұрын

And for me it is very interesting too.How is it possibile to change some planes during one day.

@DCS_World_Japan

3 жыл бұрын

With the old warbirds much of the fundamentals are close to the same. It's only a matter of remembering the quirks between different aircraft.

Gotta LOVE the Kermie Cam..... Thanks for the ride.

great job ! what an awesome aircraft !! really, thank you for making us appreciate the onboard flight of this mythic warbird !

Kermit is so relaxed and cool about flying that I am thinking about learning how to fly. My father was in the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing in the Korean War and he recently passed away. He was a big fan of Warbirds and had almost every book about them along with many magazines . Recently I have read many and even bought some old pictures and a print called "Ramrod" by John D Shaw. The print is very impressive and features Col Bud Anderson flying "Old Crow" it also signed by many P51 WW2 pilots . These pilots along with ALL others both at war and at home in the factories proved they truly were the Greatest Generation !

You don't ever have to fly a new airplane. Please feel free to take your cameras with you every time you fly. I love these videos

What a beautiful bird. The best vid I've seen on the P51D, thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion..!

Ways of the War Hawk, good luck Kermie, no more hydraulic leaks! Some P / 40's had a gear indicator dial with a plane silhouette on the dash.

Outstanding! Kermie Cams are some of my favorite videos on KZread. As someone who plays flight sims, I often wonder about the ergonomic realities of these warbirds. You can see that sometimes you've gotta be quite busy in that cockpit! Thanks for these videos. Looking forward to the next one.

Very nice, I like the way you walk us through everything.

Excellent work 👏

Kermit thank you for sharing your flights in these iconic machines,your passion and skills really shine through and we love them all,this was some flight and really puts us in the pilots seat,thank you again sir.

Only one word....Awesome

"SWEET"... OH MY GOD, " WoW"...!! Awesome ..

Once again a great detailed presentation of a very unique aircraft. I noticed the light and good ailerons, but on the other hand with 270 mph IAS in a shallow dive, it's not the fastest. The unique way of actuating the flaps and gears is very interesting and quite neat, one can prepare and then actuate when needed. The engine seems to have cutouts even after warming up, why is that, the carburetor perhaps, or ignition ?

So very cool , thanks Kermit

Wonderful video. Would be an even more fun plane with 6 50s!

Great pilot

Love it Kermie. Keep 'em coming. Thanks so much.

Love your videos, they are really fun and educational to watch,.

Thanks for doing these videos. I love the very detailed explanation of each system, and the bits of information.

Yea, thanks for the ride, my first in a P40!

Kermit Weeks yet another excellent video and in my personal opinion, your best yet! Thank you so much for sharing your passion in the way that you do, for all us that only dream of doing such things. You're an absolute star!

SO COOL!!! bucket list.

I love that you keep them as historically accurate as possible. Seeing gps units in warbirds is a pet peeve, lol. Beautiful airplanes. I love your vids and enjoy watching them. Keep up the good work.

Kermit you are one of the coolest guys man .!!! Ty I like you're vision and your attitude . I hope to visit you guys .

Awesome video!

Another great one! I love how the altimeter showed you going underground a few feet on the low passes ;). I'll have to compare this soundtrack with the audio cassettes I have from the old Madera days with Fred Sebby. Thanks again for sharing!

Wonderfull plane simply wonderfull

Wow watched both p40 and p51 on a Tablet with headphones in the peace and quiet, amazing walk through 1 to 3 felt like your right there absolutely fantastic experience I've flown the Texan/Harvard at warbirds Fl and brought back great memories. A new Kermine lol.😉

@KermitWeeks444

6 жыл бұрын

You might also like the new P-51C flight with my voice-over

Again a great video Kermie...love to see one of the Spit (my all time favourite). Keep up the good work! Greetings from the Netherlands!

Thanks for the ride

ONCE AGAIN, GREAT FOOTAGE & COMMENTARY FROM THE KERMEEEEE CAM. HEY KERMEEEEE, DO LIKE MY 1944 MUSTANG P51D????.......COULD BE "FOR SALE" ONE DAY !!!

Thank you for bringing us along for another great ride!

The lives you touch...

These engines in these old war birds sound beautiful they really do.

i noticed that during horizontal flight you use rudder trim more than feet to stabilice airplane. amazing videos i enjoy watching all of them.

Unbelievable nice!!!!

Very cool.

Fantastic! TY

Amazing! Thank you!!

I'm building a model of the P-40 Kittyhawk and i wonder what the stick looking like a second control stick on the right cockpit side is good for. Now i know, thanks Mr. Weeks. 👍🍻

Thank you for the work you do making these video's! I start Aviation Maintenance School on September 18th and seeing these video's are inspiring to me! I'd love to see video's of your Spitfire, Catalina, and Liberator. I hope to meet you one day and come see all your magnificent aircraft you have!

Another fine flight. Thanks for the ride.

thank you very much for your wonderfull performance in p40 n kermit this is my lovin plane i love p40n wonderfull allison engine sound great

That was awesome. Thank You for doing this "Kermie Cam" video. so cool !!

Thanks for these 3 videos! Another outstanding production for aircraft lovers. Congrats from Portugal, Sam

That's got to be fun.

You have the perfect tool to keep people from taking your blackberries.

Thanks for the ride! Love it!

The only problem I ever have with these videos is getting motion sick from all the looking around... but I keep coming back. Go figure. I love these aircraft and count myself lucky that Mr. Weeks shares this with us.

@MrShadowpanther3

7 жыл бұрын

Not saying not to. It is a great way to literally fly with him. Tracking what he is looking and and what he prioritizes in the cockpit. The motion sickness is just my demon to deal with. I have the same problem watching someone play a game. Lol... it sucks that the VR world may be a non-starter for me due to the same issue.

Love all your videos, keep up the great work it is appreaciated!

Great production... Love the P-40!

Omg, that’s just too much fun! One day if and when I get to visit I hope I can go up with you for a flight. All the best mate from Perth, Western Australia.

I live for Kermit cams bro!!!

perfect landing ...

Fantastic! Thank You!

Hi Kermit, Nice flying! I introduced a couple of people who live close to you to your Fantasy of Flight Museum today. They live about 80 miles from your airport. I also sent them the video to look at. Cheers Don Mays South Morang Victoria Australia

Fantastic videos!!amazing!

@marcoserra3798

4 жыл бұрын

Kermit makes you understand how to make this machines work,and makes you touch how and why...sorry for my english...i am itaian...i was speking whit a lot of ww2 pilots,that explaned me how they operate at the time,and differencies betwen aircraft an tactis...macchi 202 me 109..fiat g 55 .reggiane....fw 190..

I Love the P40.....great....

Totally incredible video and the way you explained different types of thing's too..I do appreciate it a lot too...Thank you so so much..

Love these videos! I learned to fly the A2A P51 in flight simulator watching the P51 Kermie Cam, might as well go get the P40 and learn it too!

@deltaleader71

7 жыл бұрын

I may have to check that one out. Thanks!

Thank you!

I've read in a pilot biography that he flew the P-40 on a calm afternoon, trimmed it to fly hands-off, and he could gently turn it just by leaning left/right in the cockpit without touching the controls. Pilot stories :)

Thanks for sharing!

My god that take off was exciting.

Kermit excellent video mate 👍🏻