Curtiss TP-40 - Part 3 - Flight w/Cockpit Audio - Kermie Cam

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2017
  • We're keeping those Kermie Cam's coming! Here's another frequently requested plane we know you're going to want to see . . . the Curtiss TP-40N. Part 1 Kermit gives some history on the plane before going into a pre-flight tour, explaining all the systems as he checks out the plane. Part 2 you're in the cockpit and get a feel for being in the pilot's seat getting ready to fly. In part 3 you take to the skies for some fast passes and maneuvers. Hope you enjoy the ride.
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  • @pilotguy1141
    @pilotguy1141 7 років тому +48

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

  • @Gamble661
    @Gamble661 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @stevemull2002
    @stevemull2002 3 роки тому +4

    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

  • @robertcombs55
    @robertcombs55 2 роки тому +1

    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!!

  • @machia-mw1lm
    @machia-mw1lm 7 років тому +19

    Thanks for the ride Mr. Weeks !

  • @johnforeman634
    @johnforeman634 6 місяців тому

    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.

  • @av8bvma513
    @av8bvma513 7 років тому +1

    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!

  • @gjandrews4947
    @gjandrews4947 5 років тому +9

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

  • @hughmcclanahan2048
    @hughmcclanahan2048 5 років тому +4

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

  • @Bull53
    @Bull53 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @brianmorrison1344
    @brianmorrison1344 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @msgtgb
    @msgtgb 7 років тому +12

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

  • @perlarsson2233
    @perlarsson2233 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @1musicsearcher
    @1musicsearcher 7 років тому +7

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

  • @MrLunchHour2
    @MrLunchHour2 7 років тому +27

    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
      @ChrizRockster 7 років тому +3

      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
      @bgeme 7 років тому +2

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

    • @darrellcummings9139
      @darrellcummings9139 7 років тому +3

      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
      @ChrizRockster 7 років тому +1

      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
      @darrellcummings9139 7 років тому

      ChrisWhite85 I know time has changed!!oh well

  • @Docinaplane
    @Docinaplane 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @stewartbrown5104
    @stewartbrown5104 4 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @GModBMXer
    @GModBMXer 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @celestialdream49
    @celestialdream49 11 місяців тому

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

  • @RobertMcdonald-gg4fy
    @RobertMcdonald-gg4fy 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @EthanA1122
    @EthanA1122 6 років тому +1

    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...

  • @nitroneal48
    @nitroneal48 4 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @OurSafeHome
    @OurSafeHome 7 років тому

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

  • @gjd9527
    @gjd9527 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @steviegeez8032
    @steviegeez8032 7 років тому +4

    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.

  • @ralphwatten2426
    @ralphwatten2426 7 років тому +2

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

  • @jamessmith5425
    @jamessmith5425 6 років тому +1

    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

  • @WhallonJesse
    @WhallonJesse 5 років тому +1

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

  • @nitroneal48
    @nitroneal48 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @halroofner4069
    @halroofner4069 5 років тому +4

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

  • @josephhughes1925
    @josephhughes1925 6 років тому +1

    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.

  • @johnblizzardjr5317
    @johnblizzardjr5317 7 років тому +2

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

  • @ronchambers2085
    @ronchambers2085 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @madmoran1029
    @madmoran1029 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @hartmancrest
    @hartmancrest 5 років тому +1

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

  • @richardmirandagrimm5601
    @richardmirandagrimm5601 5 років тому +1

    So very cool , thanks Kermit

  • @WiltedSnausage207
    @WiltedSnausage207 7 років тому

    Thank you for bringing us along for another great ride!

  • @frankatack385
    @frankatack385 7 років тому +1

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

  • @aureli1d46
    @aureli1d46 5 років тому +2

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

  • @JDMbyBlood
    @JDMbyBlood 7 років тому +2

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

  • @angelreading5098
    @angelreading5098 6 років тому +1

    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.

  • @jeffryheintz9405
    @jeffryheintz9405 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @eddieforce2341
    @eddieforce2341 5 років тому +1

    Another fine flight. Thanks for the ride.

  • @hieronymusbosch693
    @hieronymusbosch693 5 років тому +1

    Only one word....Awesome

  • @psymetal
    @psymetal 6 років тому +2

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

  • @HomeBog
    @HomeBog 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent work 👏

  • @alanmohlman3530
    @alanmohlman3530 7 років тому +2

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

  • @sabeillard
    @sabeillard 7 років тому

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

  • @julianneale6128
    @julianneale6128 7 років тому

    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!

  • @bobbreit5244
    @bobbreit5244 4 роки тому +1

    SO COOL!!!
    bucket list.

  • @alancollard8939
    @alancollard8939 6 років тому +14

    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
      @user-sd4pj7vy1q 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @DCS_World_Japan
      @DCS_World_Japan 3 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @PanZerm4n
    @PanZerm4n 7 років тому +1

    Outstanding! Kermie Cams are some of my favorite videos on UA-cam. 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.

  • @goatflieg
    @goatflieg 7 років тому +1

    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!

  • @bingnowtv
    @bingnowtv 6 років тому +1

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

  • @donaldparlettjr3295
    @donaldparlettjr3295 7 років тому +1

    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.

  • @vladvostok1723
    @vladvostok1723 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @spijkie1969
    @spijkie1969 7 років тому +1

    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!

  • @brendaproffitt1011
    @brendaproffitt1011 7 років тому

    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..

  • @bernardthefourth
    @bernardthefourth 5 років тому +1

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

  • @artpam
    @artpam 7 років тому

    Great production... Love the P-40!

  • @angelotorri6908
    @angelotorri6908 5 років тому +1

    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

  • @Cheifez21
    @Cheifez21 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @diversherwood9631
    @diversherwood9631 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for the ride! Love it!

  • @MichaelVanHeemst
    @MichaelVanHeemst 7 років тому +1

    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

  • @Gadget0343
    @Gadget0343 7 років тому +1

    Love it!!! Keep them coming!

  • @johnjames77
    @johnjames77 5 років тому +1

    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 !

  • @ianlulham
    @ianlulham 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the ride

  • @aaronin93309
    @aaronin93309 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @JBAlternate
    @JBAlternate Рік тому +1

    Awesome video!

  • @Rocknranchman
    @Rocknranchman 5 років тому

    That was awesome Kermit! That was one cool flight! I felt like I was flying the P-40 and thank you so much for making this video!

  • @Juno58
    @Juno58 3 роки тому +1

    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. 👍🍻

  • @TPath3
    @TPath3 4 роки тому +2

    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 ?

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 7 років тому +1

    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.

  • @swfm53
    @swfm53 4 роки тому +1

    The lives you touch...

  • @leemoore9933
    @leemoore9933 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @johnarrington6292
    @johnarrington6292 5 років тому +2

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

  • @mikeburton7077
    @mikeburton7077 6 років тому +1

    just brilliant !

  • @alanwreese
    @alanwreese 7 років тому

    Fantastic! Thank You!

  • @angelotorri6908
    @angelotorri6908 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderfull plane simply wonderfull

  • @davidhodkinson5164
    @davidhodkinson5164 5 років тому +1

    Love it thanks Mr Weeks

  • @BIGNEWY
    @BIGNEWY 7 років тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @sarinaman
    @sarinaman 7 років тому +1

    Great pilot

  • @manta1969manta
    @manta1969manta 6 років тому +1

    Unbelievable nice!!!!

  • @76guzzi78
    @76guzzi78 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @jimbuckwalter7372
    @jimbuckwalter7372 5 років тому +1

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

  • @kratospaualeo5591
    @kratospaualeo5591 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing! Thank you!!

  • @AltonRowell-gb1lb
    @AltonRowell-gb1lb 6 років тому +1

    That's got to be fun.

  • @boyhowdy5893
    @boyhowdy5893 7 років тому +1

    Very cool!

  • @MrMongo321
    @MrMongo321 7 років тому +1

    Fantastic! TY

  • @matthewhossack9183
    @matthewhossack9183 7 років тому

    Kermit excellent video mate 👍🏻

  • @Warbird-Aviation
    @Warbird-Aviation 5 років тому +1

    Thank you very much for this nice video!!!

  • @kranson8514
    @kranson8514 5 років тому +1

    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
      @KermitWeeks444  5 років тому

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

  • @ryanmoeller3308
    @ryanmoeller3308 7 років тому +1

    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!

  • @orco4es612
    @orco4es612 6 років тому +1

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

  • @deltaleader71
    @deltaleader71 7 років тому +2

    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
      @deltaleader71 7 років тому

      I may have to check that one out. Thanks!

  • @marcoserra3798
    @marcoserra3798 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic videos!!amazing!

    • @marcoserra3798
      @marcoserra3798 4 роки тому

      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..

  • @brucethompson1879
    @brucethompson1879 6 років тому +1

    Love your vids!

  • @minenu11
    @minenu11 4 роки тому +1

    Very cool.

  • @jimradix4767
    @jimradix4767 7 років тому +1

    I live for Kermit cams bro!!!

  • @FuZzYsBk
    @FuZzYsBk 6 років тому +4

    perfect landing ...