Curtiss Pusher Test Flight
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- The first test flight at Fantasy of Flight of our reproduction Curtiss Pusher. Owner Kermit Weeks said, "Talk about a blast... this thing is a bit on the scary side for the moment as it has no stability and you have to fly it ALL the time. I made three passes down the runway and eventually got above the tree tops until the crosswind got a bit much. I'll continue to play with it when it's calm and work up to actually going around the field!"
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This is just amazing to me. I have so much admiration and respect for the early aviators and of course this pilot. Sometimes I feel like I was born 80 years too late..
I like the self assisted (get out of the seat and walk a bit) taxi turns. Great video, really fascinating to see something out of the history books come to life.
Thanks for sharing the video, really neat. Truly amazing how much air flight has came since then.
The two things that I enjoy most about Kermit Weeks' collection is that it covers such a wondrous span of aviation history and he actually flies many of the aircraft. Aircraft belong in the air as long as there are at least two examples remaining. I admire those individuals and organizations who preserve aircraft in museums so that future generations can marvel at the growth and expression of the technology. However, being able to see examples in their natural element never fails to excite.
Thank you Kermit Weeks...I am 68 and have never flown in a small aircraft. But I sit here in front of my PC and watch you fly and tell stories of the various aircraft history. I watch you all day long some times. You are my Buck Rogers hero.
A thing of beauty! Mr Curtiss would be proud and the Brothers Wright wouldst be suitably perturbed. Carry on Kermit well done, indeed.
I am so un-bored watching your videos I can't believe it. Thanks once again.
Thanks. Be sure to watch even more on my dedicated channel, Kermit Weeks.
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I really appreciate the risks that early aviators took that allows us to fly safely and comfortably. I could build an aircraft but when so much was unknown about flight. I can't imagine climbing in it and risking injury or death to see if my hunches were correct!
We owe them for letting us live the dream.
Really impressive. Really makes me appreciate your courage and ingenuity in the spirit of the first flyers and engineers. Very awesome engineering and so cool that you're bringing this to the people to see what's involved. One can only imagine what it was like for the people who first made and flew these things! Thanks for what you're doing!
Great video with a great master pilot at the controls. Bravo!
It is a amazing that Kermit can fly so many varieties of airplanes. Love the videos! I really want to come visit. the museum.
There really needs to be more people watching this.
Another splendid and most interesting video mr. Weeks.
Thank you for sharing.
Greetings from Gunnar in Denmark
Kermit is a MAD MAN oh my God!!! Wow.
By the way, today is the 110th anniversary of the June Bug flight. On July 4, 1908 Glenn Curtiss made the First pre-announced and public flight in America winning the First airplane prize in America. It was also the faster american airplane at that time (39 M.P.H.).
New zealand wants to purchase 6 of these to update the current fleet.
Curtis had the luxury of being a qualified pilot. Imagine how the original inventor and pilot faired on his first flight never having flown before. Damned scary but these guys had guts. Take a look on Facebook for Bert Pither who flew the world's first metal airframed aircraft on 5th July 1910 on Oreti Beach in New Zealand. He also built the motor for it. Men with Balls!
What a machine, at one point in time - cutting edge technology. Still fascinating now!
It must have been tempting to climb and make a turn/circuit.. but safety has to be the priority. Thanks Kermit.. UK
Супер - точная реплика легендарного аэроплана. Прекрасные съёмки в воздухе. Лётчик -- отважный человек, что бы летать на такой "этажерке" ...
You have no fear mate.
I remember in the movie, The Great Race, a Curtiss Pusher was used in one of the funniest stunts in the movie. It could have been a Martin Pusher, since they look similar. It was painted solid black to represent the evil guys in the movie - Jack Lemmon and his henchman - Peter Falk. Fun movie.
This aircraft was state of the art when my grandmother was in grade school, technology advancements have been rapid.
A + for the fearlessness! Couldn't get me on that thing though.
What a beautiful plane! I bet she was a joy to fly!
Great video! The Curtiss Pusher is definitely my favorite "Pioneer Age" aircraft! (Although I prefer the "headless" version that didn't have the "header" assembly out in front of the pilot.)
Late to the show on this one, but amazing feeling of rawness there., and I love the control surfaces, very interesting arrangement that seems to basically work. Thanks!
Awesome video and I just noticed that I am wearing of fantasy of Flight Museum t-shirt probably the best Aviation Museum I've ever been to and I could tell that's exactly where that's at
Woderful! Thanks for sharing. Please keep posting videos as you advance your understanding of this fascinating plane. And...stay safe!
It's a hot summer day what am I going to fly? YOU betcha the Curtiss pusher. This is a plane that you can let it all hang out there.
I love that Kermit just wears overalls, a leather cap and tennis shoes. I would be wearing full motorcycle leathers, boots and helmet and gloves. Having ridden motorcycles all my life, at 45mph, from that height, on grass, it's still going to sting if you come to a sudden stop.
I love the landing wheels. Very nice.
Replica of the Curtiss June Bug. Great flying Sir.
WOW!
You are a real explorer Kermit! 😉
That took some real guts!
Cap. Weeks ... I love your videos man ... Nice job.
Great as always Kermit,
Don't know why but kind thought he might nose dive it in to a sawige farm!!!
Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines just watched that the other night lol
Now that's 'fly by wire' (from over a hundred years ago) well done !!
Bro! respect to you sir! and given half a chance I'd be sitting there right next to you :)
I'm working on an RC model (Patterson biplane) similar to this and what a bastard of a thing to fly. I would not get into it ! My hands are all clammy on you behalf !
My grandpa went for his first flight that got him hooked on flying in a curtiss pusher. He said it was the best ride of his life. Sadly when they went to land on his first flight they crashed due to a Mole hole. His dad wasnt happy with him at all. HE told my grandpa Dont go flying you got work to do. My grandpa Went on his marry way.
North Korean new fighter plane 2018!!😂
Those where the days ! very Nice!!
This man can fly anything.
Thanks for this upload. looks like Basically and antique version of an "ultra light".
My thought during the first hop was.. 'man you are well aware of the fact you are flying right now!'
Pretty cool!!
Those magnificent men in their flying machines :)
Well done Kermit!!
Greetings from Germany
Perhaps my favourite a/c. Fabulous.
Jesus. Mans got balls...
All this video needs now is the music from that scene in the movie The Great Race :)
Great day in the morning mate !!
Fantastic! Thank you for posting
It's really weird, when on the other hand you see a quite sympathetic little aircarft. But on the other hand, you see a flying death trap.
Kermit, you are living my dream...
I'm just glad he finally done something with that hair or what's left of it....and of course the video was great too
I heard he clanks when he walks. man u are brave!
Hi's magnetos?
Leif Vejby. Dual magnetos
More turn buckles than a screen door factory!
it's gorgeous and i want to build and fly one.
Thank you. I saw this beauty at FF.
You really have two big balls !!!
"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought."
Bet this one stays in the hanger during love bug season in central Florida
The extra power must help make it fly .
The shaky frame makes it a bit scary.
Wow! I thought it would stop shakin' once it got in the air.
A good flight.
Risking his neck in this kite is scary. This expert pilot is so knowledgeable of powered aircraft it just seems too dangerous for him to get into this one.
Wow, I can't believe you actually flew that thing. Must be nice to land, having no floor and all. :)
If Kermit Weeks thinks it's scary and hard to fly, it must be really scary and hard to fly.
That's for sure,I bet there is very little if any that "The Wizard " can't Fly ! ? Stick and Rudder no electronics ! Thanks for another great Adventure Regards from OZ 🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸 FNQ AU
That's so cool. Looks like a modern Rotax motor though...
AMAZING !
Requires two big brass ones about 50 pounds.. each!!!
Заниматься тем,что тебе приносит радость-это и есть счастье.
Man, made my hands sweat watching this
this is awesome
An interesting perspective on this flying fad, but it still scared my horse who galloped off with my buckboard! Pshaw, say I!
Most bodacious my friend.
either your very brave or crazy ..nice plane looked scary to fly
You are nuts
very nice!!
I need one of those.
That looked very shaky and dangerous!
Very cool airplane.
Tetszik , jó nagyon ! :)
Brass balls...you couldn't pay me enough to fly in this contraption!
OMG, a greenhouse on the run
That must make the Fokker D.VIII seem tame by comparison.......
I want to see this plane as an 2018 design made of carbon fiber and aluminum driven by a light powerful engine up to date electronics and hydraulic steering with an enclosed cockpit. The Russians have made an updated Antonov biplane (Again) so why not do this with the box kite design ?
That would get you a whole lot of nothing.
Years ago, Time-Life came out with a series of books detailing the history of aviation. There were at least 15 or 20 hard-bound volumes. The writing was incredible and it was amply illustrated. Those pioneers are the real heroes, and they had the right stuff in the early 1900's through the 20's, because aviation was dangerous. Many lost their lives, you don't need to when you can fly a Cessna 150 to a 747, and your warbirds. I say 'pass' on this-not worth it.
A wooden plane. That's gotta take balls. Beautiful airplane. I'd love to take it for a couple hours. Do you rent it out?
Who's braver, the pilot or the guy hand prop starting the engine?!
Excelente🌎
1:19 that PBY's left aileron is still broke to this day..... lol
Good.
Nice, but its still a b- from me until a curtiss E-4 is installed
hey Kermit.. are you using the original power plant? sounds as though it runs a bit faster than an engine of its age and a bit more smotherly.. though I know Curtiss was an expert on this sort of thing.. still strikes me out how modern this power plant sounds.. either way thanx for bringing this piece of history back to life.. .. p.s. i wouldn't blame you for modernizing the ignition and lubrication systems, as well as a better exhaust valve.. thats not cheating it's just smart lol.. thnx again
plane gaper The engine pretty much fell out of the front of a Piper Cub actually......
Was having a terrible day, till you re ignited my passion for flying .. thnx for the answer.. keep doing what you do, its an inspiration.. an a-65-8, cool.. as Santos Dumont said.. simplify and add lightness.. cub resonates this theory in every way.. thnx Kerm
you are very brave
Rewire it for more power!
Haha.
With a high wheel, like a harley on the air road!
This one at least has conventional controls and a decent engine - On the original you controlled roll using your shoulders!
the original e4 looks a lot like an antionette to me, but from other photos it looks like an upgrade to a lycoming 0306 maybe ?