VINTAGE AIRCRAFT Tour - Fantasy of Flight Museum - w/Connor - Part 1
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- If you remember in Waco Part 3, a young boy named Connor came out to greet me and look at my plane when I stopped in Crestview, Florida. It was a rarity on this trip, and for my recent experience in general, that not many people care for cool or vintage aircraft anymore. I was so taken with Connor and his love for planes, that I invited him out to Fantasy of Flight to tour my Museum Lite. Unfortunately, there was a little mix up when . . . well watch and you'll see. While getting a free tour yourself.
Fantasy of Flight's Museum Lite opens June 19th, Father's Day Weekend, for its summer seasonal opening. Drop by and see everything in person.
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Mom here - connor was 8 years old in that video with the Antonov ! He has always been a very curious & smart child ... thank you again Mr.Weeks, connor is still talking about it!!!
Oh no! He isn’t...no one has mentioned that at all too us before not even his teachers, He is just Connor
Teach em young, proud of you guys as parents! My parents used to do this same thing for me when I was little. Used to take me to the end of the then Naval Air Station Miramar to watch the F14's on my dads shoulders.
@@alyssamckay576 Thats right. No need to label character differences, quirks or traits. People are who they are!
Alyssa McKay looks like you all had a brilliant time, looking forward to seeing part 2.
I get the feeling pure enthusiasm is getting more and more seldom these days. Connor is obviously one of the lucky one's experiencing it. His enthusiasm ended up giving him a personal tour at Fantasy of Flight, guided by the legend himself, Kermit Weeks.
Enthusiasm gets you places. Good for him!
Kermit you have a heart of gold. That was so cool to take that young man on a personal tour.
Looks like the boy is overwhelmed by so much nice stuff.
Mr. Weeks, You're a class act !! Not only did you pay for your mistake, you "paid it forward " creating another airplane nut . And the tradition of sharing you exemplified is what made American aviation what it is .
This young lad is very sharp. Definitely his parents are very involved in his life, it shows. Good job mom and dad
Kermie. I am 6 (x10+1) years old today, June 18 , I have visited you 2 x from the UK, now live in TX. Now retired . Will come to visit in 2020/21 when open. My love for Aero started in 1969 with the BOB movie. Fantastic gesture to this kid and family, Connor will be one of a new generation as are my Kids. Great gesture !
We need more kids like Connor in the aviation world.
I was one of them!
Fulfilling a kids dream... Cheers to you Kermit, heart of gold!
Kermit, a wonderful gift to Conner. You jumped outa your comfy chair and gulped down the last of the Jamaica rum and met Conner and flew him a dream trip. People respond to a dreamer that has dreamt and won and may do the same themselves.
What a memory! This young man will remember this day for the rest of his life. This is what aviation is really all about. Thank you, Kermit Weeks, for lighting the fire once again.
Your tag line at the end of all your videos is "Light That Spark Within". I think you helped to do just that for this boy. Not only will he have a memory that will last a life time that he will probably be telling his kids and grand kids about, but you may have just helped shaped his future no matter what that may be. You are a good man Mr. Weeks.
Love it, "I feel like an idiot, where's my keys!" Classic!
You made that kid happy. I understand how he feels. If i had had the chance to visit something like this at his age...
20:40 That Art Deco design looks amazing
Seriously you are the rockstar of aviation. Taking the time to show a boy the museum just might inspire him to fly the airplanes of the future
You are a great guy Kermie.
A great adventure for that young man that he will carry for life. I am glad that this parents afforded him the opportunity to do so.. And a great tour guide too. Great Hart warming video Mr Kermit.
Great Video Kermit. You’ve made that young man’s day and left a memory that will last a lifetime.
The boy will remember that day for ever. He might be the next best advocate for the history of flight. Thanks Kermit. Someday maybe he'll fly upside down.
Evening Mr. Weeks,
Many other followers have said the same, Wow, that little lad will remember his visit to your collection for the rest of his life, haha, I think you have definitely "lit his spark within".
I wish East Anglia wasn't so far away, my wife and I would love to come and volunteer as guides at the museum, oh well, retirement is only another 11 years away🤣.
Thank you.
bless you kermmie! what a wonderful thing!!! it was fortunate happenstance that you got the day wrong i think. he will always, ALWAYS remember the wondrous day the wizard of orlampa gave him special access to his magical aerokingdom!!!! you made the boys DECADE!!! hell! you made my decade!!! i was oooohhhhing and aaaahhhing and saying wow at all the same places the boy was lol! you cast quite a beguiling spell oh great sage of orlampa!!!
"the lizards like it" yep. thats florida. where you are one with nature. whether you want to be or not lol!!!
When I was 10 I went to Fantasy of Flight and you let me fold the wings on your wildcat. Still the best memory as a kid ever! I really miss the old Fantasy of Flight, it was life changing. (side note, I related to that dark scary tunnel, the first time I went through that I tried to get up enough courage for like 5 minutes before I actually "jumped"). Thank you Kermit for everything that you did and are doing.
I have the pictures from that day still on display in my bedroom
You are such a nice person, Mister Weeks. And what a lucky boy he is. When I was of his age, without computer let alone Internet, all I could learn aircrafts with were a few magazines and books and a couple of Matchbox models. Wish I could go to see your collections one day. Please be careful and stay safe when the museum reopens.
"We all had dreams when we was child"...
Thanks Kermit for a wonderful trip with one of Your many many fans out here ❤
Nothing but respect Mr. weeks.
Heart so big. You’re a good person Kermit. Thank’s
Kermit, You are a good man with a big heart!! You really gave Conner a day he will never forget!!
Absolutely wonderful. And what great, supportive parents. As Daddy Day approaches...Happy Father's Day to Conner's Dad!
Your keeping the nostalgia alive Kerm. Alot of us are hoping FS2020 flight simulator is going to spark the imagination of the young generation addicted to computers today. They may steer towards the dream of flight once again.
This is why we follow you Kermit. You made that young guys day.
I can only echo the sentiments and nice remarks other folks have said here. Thanks for taking time for the bright young fellow. Very cool Kermit
Lighting the spark within! Great stuff.
Thanks Kermit for making dreams come true. You rock.
Kermit I agree with others you do have a heart of gold, truly a moment in time Conner will never forget. That is so cool... :-)
Connor's face is exactly ME with stuff like this. I can see the world through that kid's eyes and face. A picture, a veritable picture. Brilliant vid (although the cliffhanger was a bit much!!).
The Jim Moss built Laird Super Solution is just gorgeous. Same with the Kimball & Eicher built Gee Bee Model Z. The quality of these aircraft is outstanding. Plus, both are built to the original specs.
Kermit, you have no idea how much you may have influenced that young boy. I could tell that kid knows a lot about aircraft at his young age. Thank you for giving him and his parents the tour. You never know where this could go in 20 years.
Talk about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, well done Mr. Wonka!
Thanks for doing this Kermit. He will never forget this. So cool!
No doubt you helped “kindle the fire” in Conner. Very nice of you to take them on a private tour,,, memory for his entire life. Very cool..
At least spell the kids name right ffs...
That was nice to see! Having been a plane-crazy kid 30 years ago myself, I still apreciate that he got a tour!
This video is the best explanation of your vision I’ve seen so far.
Wow , Kermit ALL of your YT posts are must watch for those of us who love airplanes especially the classic birds from history. It was very enjoyable to hear your tour comments as you gave that nice family your time . I am glad that there will be a part two ... something to look forward to no doubt . I hope that the little fellow looks up your other YT entries .I know that I will always be grateful for the overview that you did on B-24 " Joe " and the three part series with Mr. Sikorsky along with updates on aircraft restorations . Thanks for all that you do and share .
I was to fly from Australia and to be there in Florida from May to June until the virus hit. FoF IS still on my list of places to visit (a few times) Conner has been set on is path thanks to you, and the love of his parents for making it happen. 2021 hurry up and come, so I can get there. Look forward to Part 2!
Nice tour for us as well! I hope you continue building your buildings in the art deco style! They are fantastic... They fit your aircraft very well!
kermit you always have heart of gold. that made that boys face light up
We all love the airplanes, but being around aviation my whole life, I really enjoyed all the wonderful people I've met, all the different types of aircraft that I got to fly or fly in. All the museums around the world. It's given me pure joy every moment I spend in the air! Thank you for everything you do for aviation.
I love the ArtDeco Aircraft description panels and that prewar air terminal.......................
THANK YOU Connor and Kermit! I LOVED eating at that restaurant and it was so good to see it again, and the tunnel leading to the paratrooper immersive. What a memory that was, the fighter plane simulators, the WW1 trenches... looking forward to seeing the future version.
Great video, Kermit! That little guy Conner was just like me 60 years ago. I remember not being in school yet when I saw my Dad sitting in a Aeronca Champ. Been crazy about aviation ever since. Owned a Stinson for 20 years. Miss it every day. Great to see the spark in a kids eyes and kudos to you and his parents for taking the time to listen to that little man.
Thank You Kermit for these videos..and for nurturing a spark in a child :)..I hope you get this place to where you want it to be soon..you have a great place and a collection second to none :)
Hey Kermit, great video thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed watching the tour accompanied with young Connor who obviously enjoyed it. Awesome to see raw aviation enthusiasm first hand. His parents were proud, I could see that too, very touching. I'm in Australia, would love to come visit you myself one day!
Only got one word about this video it is...PRICELESS....Thanks
Outstanding Mr. Weeks, there is no neighborhood friend or classmate that can top that visit. He’ll remember it for the rest of his life. It will be a story he tells his kids and grandkids!
Connor was totally me when I was his age. Fast forward 25 years ago or so and I fly airplanes for a living. I’m pretty sure you hooked him!
got lost in your tour ... very good of you to show them around ... 10 thumbs up ^^^^^^^^^^
Kermit, you are a man among men to honor your word to give young Connor a tour. I have been through your place once back in the old days. I really do hope you can get things up and running and make it prosper.
Omg, his enthusiasm for flight is amazing to see for a change to wanting to be famous.
I can see he so wanted to take pictures bless him
My Dad used to take me to the museum at Tamiami when I was a kid. Awesome place!!!!
A few of things I like seeing added to tours for kids: A subtle reminder that success doesn't come instantly, hard work pays off, and never listen to anyone who tells you "You can never do that." I always have the sense of those messages while watching your videos.
This kind of cool video is exactly why I subscribe to your channel and why I love my career in aviation!
The Spark is strong with Connor! Way to go Kermit adding some fuel to it!!!! Love it!!
Where there is the will there is a way. Connor will be in aviation some day. Who knows you may be very proud to know you had a huge part when that happens. I think he will fly.
Thanks,
Lee
Well, what a treat for Conner! Kermit , you could have named your price for an individual tour with an adult ! I love your dream for the future of FOF all you have to be sure of is your body lets you see that dream come true ! We're very much the same vintage , the mind is still young but the body is starting to lag behind ! Take care and stay safe.
Kermit you really are a star,this young fella will remember that visit for the rest of his life and all thanks to you who have taken the time to share your passion for flight,what better place than Fantasy of Flight to start a future in aviation ? as you walked around I marvelled at the variety of aircraft in your fabulous air museum and you could see the joy in Conors eyes too,well done again Kermit for the inspiration and joy that you give to others through the flying works of art that you have collected and share with us here too,thank you sir.
Good on you for being such a good custodian of those aircraft, and of aviation in general.
Great to see this enthusiasm in the boy, reminds me of when I was young and dreaming.
Kermit can you let the kids sit in the cockpits and move the controls ? If I was Ten years old and sat in a mustang it would have completely changed my life..
'AMEN"!!!
Just WOW is all he can say it is so overwhelming ! It shows his interest in aviation that he knew so many aircraft.
Great video, as always! Showing your planes to Connor in a personal tour lets us see your great heart for kids. You are explaining everything like a real pro, but keeping it on a level a ten years old can grasp. Thanks for your work. Looking forward to part 2.
Of course you know he will remember you and the tour for the rest of his life. Good for you to take the time to share with him. You are so cool. Thank you.
I met Kermit during my first visit to fantasy of flight January 1999. He was eating with other people in the cafeteria. He had a super long ponytail. I introduced myself and talked to him about my newly purchased Pitts S1S. I also went up in the helium tethered balloon on that windy day. Lots of fun. I remember flying the simulator airplanes shooting the other participants down who were not pilots. Kermit is a very nice guy although he did not give me a personal guided tour! I visited two more times after that. I can't get enough of the Gee Bee's. I've seen Delmar fly the R2 dozens of times. I loved the Gee Bee Z in the movie Rocketeer.
Above and beyond. -thanks Kermit
Kermit, your are a gentleman's gentleman. So kind of you to stop everything for this young man. I watch every video and to watch you with Connor was the best. Best wishes on Act III
What you have done is brilliant Kermit.
You made a big impact on him during your trip back , now you have cemented yourself in his memory for the rest of his life. Can you see into the future when he flies into Fantasy of Flight in his vintage aircraft? Inspirational.
Makes me remember when I visited as a kid, I'll have to come back once everything opens back up
Big respect to you! Conor defenetly happy!)
Hello Mr. Weeks. I too will watch some more of you videos, I promise. Chris I'm Ireland
You are one of a kind, in every positive meaning of the expression, Mr. Weeks.
Respectful greeting from Norway.
This is what it’s about.. making a young kids dreams come true, if only for a day. He will remember this the rest of his life.... Nicely done 👌🏼
As always, I really enjoy your videos!
Great respect for you, Connor will remember that tour for the rest of his life. I sure in will impact his future in ways unimaginable
Hat off to you!
-Brad
That was a wonderful thing you did. Hopefully it will be something he can use in his own life to inspire him to go forward in life.
What a lucky family!
That would have been a dream when I was his age, I was aviation crazy and to have all those planes in one place with a guide like Kermit? Great vid Kerm.
This made me smile. He won't forget that! So great to see young people still loving aviation.
Kermit. Well I feel you made up for it for sure. I mean a tour with Kermit. So how special is that....
Priceless his reaction going into the hangar!!!!
What a stand up gesture Kermit👌👌
Cool. That kid had a great day!
My Grandfather flew and instilled that feeling of freedom in me. Being visually impaired now, I still feel a longing, to feel what he must have enjoyed. Thanks for these videos and your enthusiasm that lifts the human spirit. I would love to work there!
Fantastic,
I'm waiting for part 2 where Conner and Kermie fly out through the roof in a magical elevator! :)
So so awesome of you to do that for them maks me alittle jealous good job sir
I was a Field Rat at Park Air Airport outside Merrietta Ga. when I was that boys age...I'd hang around bothering all the Owners of the Vintage Planes they kept, worked on and flew there...I'd wash planes, go for burgers, what ever it took to get myself "close too" and on occasion actually get a ride...I see the same excitement in that boys eyes...Nice job Kermit ..👍👍👍🇺🇸
Enjoyed the tour your unexpected guests triggered. Will watch part II when you get there ! RH
Please make a film about your life. Lot of us are like that kid and are intended in planes and people like yourself who inspire us. Thanks. Happy Landings
There will be one eventually! Till then, this will give you an overview.
ua-cam.com/video/cYrQF5CfcOA/v-deo.html
Fantastic! Kermit, Conner will remember that day the rest of his life. Very, very cool. And the fact that you video'd it and posted it on UA-cam is Awesome. Loved seeing Conner's enthusiasm and he's quite knowledgeable= too. You're a good man Mr. Weeks.
I always went through the "dark scary tunnel" quick because I wanted to see the B-17 and other airplanes. lol
I went there MANY times when it was the hangers only and the shop tours, and then when they opened the little museum hanger as well.
There are a few other sites like this in Florida, but this is the only one that keeps most of their aircraft flight ready and he has a lot of airplanes you just won't ever see anywhere else.
Hi, Kermit, you looked like giving Conner and his parents was the highlight of YOUR day and not an intrusion. It was delightful to see Conner's excitement and knowledge of the planes at his young age and I'm sure he will treasure the memory of this personal guides tour for the rest of his life. What I wouldn't give to have had the opportunity to meet some one like you when I was his age. Thank you for sharing the special video and God Bless you.