Curtiss Pusher Flight - Air-to-Air Footage

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  • Опубліковано 13 січ 2025

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  • @barrygrant2907
    @barrygrant2907 9 місяців тому +26

    I was amazed at how gracefully the Pusher lifted off. I expected Kermit to wrestle it into the air. Now that's flying!

    • @halnwheels
      @halnwheels Місяць тому +1

      I felt the same way. Especially since canards of that era tend to have more abrupt responses to pitch control. Gracefully flown and filmed.

  • @dumbcat
    @dumbcat 2 роки тому +61

    that might actually be the coolest flying footage i've ever seen

  • @MrShadowpanther3
    @MrShadowpanther3 7 років тому +130

    Mr. Weeks has dedicated himself to providing an invaluable service to mankind. Not just to preserve these absolutely incredible aircraft, but maintaining them in FLYING condition and doing so in a way we can be right there with him. Sure you can see these in a museum in a static display, but he literally breathes LIFE back into them so we can enjoy them in their natural element... the AIR!
    Thank you Mr. Weeks. Thank you indeed.

    • @cashflyer
      @cashflyer 5 років тому +9

      I'm sure you know that is not a "preserved" 1909 Curtis model D. It is a replica built in 2009 by Dean Wilson and Jim Otey in Idaho.

    • @entinemen2575
      @entinemen2575 2 роки тому +1

      PT ini 00 XII Chu di ni ga l di hp
      . dik. IP no ni ni ni ni no no no
      mo. mo

    • @Diljani0786
      @Diljani0786 2 роки тому

      @@cashflyer ?

    • @drpoundsign
      @drpoundsign Рік тому +1

      @@cashflyer Probably MUCH Safer.

    • @الدعوةالىالله-خ8م
      @الدعوةالىالله-خ8م Рік тому +1

      @@cashflyer 🔴 What Is Islam?
      🔴 Islam is not just another religion.
      🔵 It is the same message preached by Moses, Jesus and Abraham.
      🔴 Islam literally means ‘submission to God’ and it teaches us to have a direct relationship with God.
      🔵 It reminds us that since God created us, no one should be worshipped except God alone.
      🔴 It also teaches that God is nothing like a human being or like anything that we can imagine.
      🌍 The concept of God is summarized in the Quran as:
      📖 { “Say, He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He does not give birth, nor was He born, and there is nothing like Him.”} (Quran 112:1-4) 📚
      🔴 Becoming a Muslim is not turning your back to Jesus.
      🔵 Rather it’s going back to the original teachings of Jesus and obeying him.

  • @johnrandom
    @johnrandom Рік тому +20

    Beautiful to watch! Just imagine how amazing this looked to the people watching it fly back in its original time period!

  • @arthurskim7898
    @arthurskim7898 7 років тому +5

    Absolute JOY..... All smiles !!!! Thank you ever so much!!!

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds7163 2 роки тому +8

    Flys so beautifully and is so stable. I watch Those magnificent men and their flying machines every Christmas

  • @rickmalarky9878
    @rickmalarky9878 4 роки тому +24

    That was one of the most beautiful pieces of flight film I have ever seen. ! Music was awesome also. A joy to watch!

  • @Polpiv4tifish
    @Polpiv4tifish 7 років тому +98

    We now travel in aircraft without giving it a second thought, but it's still the most miraculous thing we'll ever do in our lives.

    • @sethsmietana7733
      @sethsmietana7733 3 роки тому +9

      unless you become an astronaut.

    • @zomadee1007
      @zomadee1007 3 роки тому +1

      Ever since I was I child, I have been trying to fly like a bird! 😀

    • @kalednather4650
      @kalednather4650 3 роки тому

      نعم هي معجزة

    • @2바이오
      @2바이오 2 роки тому

      @@sethsmietana7733 9개월전이오떼는용산r

    • @1islam1
      @1islam1 2 роки тому

      @@sethsmietana7733 🔴 What Is Islam?
      🔴 Islam is not just another religion.
      🔵 It is the same message preached by Moses, Jesus and Abraham.
      🔴 Islam literally means ‘submission to God’ and it teaches us to have a direct relationship with God.
      🔵 It reminds us that since God created us, no one should be worshipped except God alone.
      🔴 It also teaches that God is nothing like a human being or like anything that we can imagine.
      🌍 The concept of God is summarized in the Quran as:
      📖 { “Say, He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He does not give birth, nor was He born, and there is nothing like Him.”} (Quran 112:1-4) 📚
      🔴 Becoming a Muslim is not turning your back to Jesus.
      🔵 Rather it’s going back to the original teachings of Jesus and obeying him.
      More .....

  • @robertlafnear7034
    @robertlafnear7034 2 роки тому +8

    THIS IS SO COOL Kermit🤗👍👍👍,..... I want one !... I could fly this ALL DAY with this music playing in my David Clarks.

  • @Warbird-Aviation
    @Warbird-Aviation Місяць тому +3

    wow, so peacefull!!!! Great footage. Regards from Switzerland

  • @gregellis3859
    @gregellis3859 7 років тому +7

    It seems like Mr. Weeks is cleaning his computer house. Quite a few videos from years ago being published on UA-cam. I have loved all of them. Some very great planes and I am thankful that there are people like Mr. Weeks that are able to restore these historical planes and keep them flying.

  • @step4560
    @step4560 7 років тому +18

    SO beautiful! Love your choice of music My Best to you, stay safe and thank you...

    • @abcdef-cf2uk
      @abcdef-cf2uk 7 років тому

      step4560 Yes
      The Blue Danube
      Incredibly appropriate now that the opening scene of 2001 A Space Odisey was accompinied by it.

  • @ryanthan3595
    @ryanthan3595 4 роки тому +5

    The men of those days risked their lives for the changing turn of technological advancement and the men of these days demonstrate such achievements of menkind. Thank you for doing such a good job of reminding us all of the incredible and history changing journey of the flying machine.

  • @josephsebesta6790
    @josephsebesta6790 7 років тому +21

    Kermit Weeks and his wonderful flying machines. It is wonderful in 2017, we can see many of the aviation flying aircraft still go up in the air. Thank you.

  • @asohanchidambaram4478
    @asohanchidambaram4478 3 роки тому +3

    Super. It is nice to watch from where we have developed to present comfortable Aircraft

  • @Stratboy999
    @Stratboy999 4 роки тому +20

    This is the measure of how truly brave Kermit is. Flying a collection of bedsheets and garden canes.

  • @billyvon666
    @billyvon666 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for taking us on an amazing flight.

  • @Gotobar
    @Gotobar 2 роки тому +8

    Imagine driving down the highway, looking up, and seeing this antique overhead. A good day it would become

  • @Ramon51650
    @Ramon51650 Рік тому +3

    I have a wood propeller that Curtiss used on their JN-4 aircraft. It is 102 inches long and the tips are sheathed with copper. This footage is magnificent.

  • @husseinmehdi2917
    @husseinmehdi2917 Рік тому +7

    It's so beautiful with the classic music ❤❤

  • @stranraerwal
    @stranraerwal 4 роки тому +4

    Simply BEAUTIFUL !!! THANKS, Kermit !

  • @zekezero12345
    @zekezero12345 7 років тому +20

    Today I learned: Not to wear a hat when hand swinging a prop.
    Fantastic video!! Loved it.

  • @CrayonboxAviationAdventures
    @CrayonboxAviationAdventures 7 років тому +11

    I felt like I was watching some sort of past aviator travelling through time into the present day and flying around in our modern skies. Especially when the Curtiss taxied past the Helicopter at the end. Nicely done Kermit! And team!

  • @tonywitherspoon6844
    @tonywitherspoon6844 3 роки тому +1

    That was Great just like the first time she flew I Thank you for your Time to shaur the love for Flute.

  • @formerparatrooper
    @formerparatrooper 2 роки тому +5

    Those magnificent men in their flying machines comes to mind. Great stuff.

  • @damiand1719
    @damiand1719 7 років тому +7

    While I love your videos of the warbirds, this one has brought the biggest smile to my face. Looks like hard work to fly but the joy would be unbelievable.

  • @koosvanzyl2605
    @koosvanzyl2605 7 років тому +3

    Lovely video and the Johann Strauss music adds to the nostalgia.

  • @MrKabDrivr
    @MrKabDrivr 7 років тому +3

    Bonus! A Super-Constellation in the background! That being said: superb video! Thanks a bunch for sharing it with us rampants!...

  • @clearprop
    @clearprop 7 років тому +4

    Pure magic. Utterly superb footage that captures perfectly the essence of the miracle of human flight.

  • @pontiuspilot9301
    @pontiuspilot9301 2 роки тому +4

    In my flight simulator, MSFS9, I've flown Glen Curtis' flight from Albany to New York city. Quite the fun time, replicating historic flights ! Wonderful to see this bird flying! Peace and Love from Canada

  • @petercane6376
    @petercane6376 2 роки тому +4

    I would never have believed such a thing could fly but heck it DID and beautifully.
    Brilliant piloting skills.
    That was very special both for the pilot and all viewers.
    They must have thought they were seeing visions when they saw that flying over them.
    I really get it and loved watching your pride and joy flying like a bird.
    Just beautiful and congratulations .
    Keep the vintage in the air.
    Peter

  • @dumbcat
    @dumbcat 2 роки тому +3

    there is something about seeing a person at the controls in full view that makes flying seem relatable and attainable

  • @Jarod-vg9wq
    @Jarod-vg9wq 3 роки тому +6

    There’s something so beautiful about this, seeing one of the first Machines flyin is not in incredible but I can’t help but wonder what it was like seeing it fly for the first time.

  • @ravebrave8866
    @ravebrave8866 Рік тому +9

    no matter how old... the airpane is a beauty...

  • @brucelawson642
    @brucelawson642 Годину тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL !! ❤😊

  • @yassermasood3423
    @yassermasood3423 6 років тому +3

    That's the true way of flying no instruments no wind shield. Lovely video. Thanks

  • @robinj.9329
    @robinj.9329 2 роки тому +6

    My Grandfather flew as a passenger in something like this about a Century ago! He was about 16 or so, and was so SCARED that he NEVER got in an airplane again for the rest of his life!
    Lived to nearly 95 !

    • @roberth.610
      @roberth.610 6 місяців тому

      hahahahaha cant judge him!

  • @blackbirdpie217
    @blackbirdpie217 7 років тому +5

    Totally cool, very enjoyable. It looks like Kermit has to really stay on the controls but it's graceful at the same time. How far we've come.

  • @therealbadbob2201
    @therealbadbob2201 2 роки тому +4

    My God that was beautiful!

  • @Hubiwaw90
    @Hubiwaw90 7 років тому +13

    Try to imagine : How beautiful was first flight of man!

    • @richardcarew4708
      @richardcarew4708 4 роки тому

      There's actually film footage of the longest flight for a powered, heavier than air flying machine.. with a passenger
      looks just about like this one.. makes one proud to be human ❤
      Wilbur Wright and some army guy as the passenger .. braver men than I.. the motor sounds like a B&S lawnmower engine 😳

    • @jessicabrown5885
      @jessicabrown5885 3 роки тому +2

      @@richardcarew4708 it's the wright brothers

  • @dinomigliore661
    @dinomigliore661 7 років тому +4

    gorgeous plane, great video footage, great music !!!

  • @andydodson5718
    @andydodson5718 7 років тому +13

    Great video Kermit. Best of luck with Irma. I'm sure you'll have everything strapped down as much as you can at FoF

  • @normg2242
    @normg2242 3 роки тому +3

    I'd love to live in the area to see Kermit flying his treasures around...!

  • @hackneysaregreat
    @hackneysaregreat 7 років тому +10

    Great video.
    It looks like it flies quite well.

  • @ricardobombonato9717
    @ricardobombonato9717 4 роки тому +2

    The air to air is very beautiful , i 'm cryin to emoution. Congratulations from Brazil , by and good night !

  • @fobypawz418
    @fobypawz418 6 років тому +2

    In the 21st century, one can live many lifetimes, explore the ends of the universe, see, experience, have, become, and understand anything and everything made possible by UA-cam!

  • @paulg.yarger8797
    @paulg.yarger8797 2 роки тому +2

    Great Video, Thanks Kermit, your One of the Men and their Flying Machines!!! Cool Aircraft from the Beginning of Flight!!!

  • @tyrantworm
    @tyrantworm 7 років тому +3

    This makes so happy I found this channel.

  • @alanzibits2448
    @alanzibits2448 Місяць тому

    Literally like going back in time to aviation's infancy. What a trip Kermit! Well done!

  • @Roberto-hl4id
    @Roberto-hl4id 7 років тому +2

    working at this place is my dream! another fantastic video, thanx a lot!!

  • @joesmith4222
    @joesmith4222 3 роки тому +2

    That was extremely relaxing, nice life-size drone too. Thank You.

  • @peterlastrucci324
    @peterlastrucci324 Рік тому +1

    Just magnificent, thank you Kermit!

  • @mooserider1
    @mooserider1 7 років тому +2

    OMG how cool was THAT!?!? Perfect choice of music too. Was anyone else remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? I haven't seen that movie in decades but I wonder if that music was part of the sound track. And good thing the helicopter didn't blow Kermit upside down! That video was fascinating! The people in the boat were probably thinking, "What the...?" but then they are probably used to seeing odd contraptions in the air near Kermit's airport.

  • @PointyTailofSatan
    @PointyTailofSatan 7 років тому +3

    This is the first time I have heard the Blue Danube, and not thought of the space station scene in 2001! Well done!

  • @InfectedByZanza
    @InfectedByZanza 7 років тому +5

    Few days ago I actually went through your videos to find the video of you flying it. Beautiful beast.

  • @steveperry1344
    @steveperry1344 2 роки тому +3

    it's amazing the amount of advancements that were made in aviation in not so many years.

  • @Spawn-td8bf
    @Spawn-td8bf 7 років тому +3

    That is one beautiful piece of functional art. I swear, someone could put a control stick on a washer and you could fly it. Great job to you and your team. Thank you for posting and God Bless from right here in Florida, Brooksville to be precise.

  • @makarov138
    @makarov138 7 років тому +2

    Oh wow what a magnificent occasion! Fantastic video!

  • @HealingHarmonica
    @HealingHarmonica Місяць тому

    A beautiful vintage flight video with the classical music ❤ beautiful capture of the green landscape ❤

  • @WendelltheSongwriter
    @WendelltheSongwriter 7 років тому +7

    This is some great video, K. Some of the best you've ever had. Flying over Florida is such a marvelous experience I love each time as if it were my first. For those who've never had the opportunity, you brought that into their homes. That's wonderful. And what a flying machine!

  • @valleywoodstudio7345
    @valleywoodstudio7345 3 роки тому +5

    Stunning

  • @artawhirler
    @artawhirler 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Thanks! I love the Curtiss pushers as they were so much more graceful and beautiful than anything the Wright brothers ever put together. My favorite Curtiss pusher of all was the 1909 version, because it didn't have those control surfaces sticking way out in front of the pilot like this one does.

  • @dennislaux
    @dennislaux 7 років тому +3

    I want to buy/build one and finally learn to fly. Such a great thing you did.

  • @Retrakk
    @Retrakk 7 років тому +2

    Amazing video! I could not stop smiling and laughing from pure joy watching this.

  • @backpackerthrulife8497
    @backpackerthrulife8497 6 років тому +2

    Very cool airplane and very cool video. Thanks for bringing that plane back to life!

  • @Videoeditorpr
    @Videoeditorpr 6 років тому +2

    excellent video thanks. it's like watching the original flight live and reliving that Wright brothers' ocation. Thks Kermit

  • @ldemiguelrodrigo3204
    @ldemiguelrodrigo3204 Рік тому +2

    Estupendo reportaje. Felicidades.

  • @nereus3716
    @nereus3716 22 дні тому

    We traveled back in time for a moment to the beginning of the 20th century. Wonderful

  • @atlas108
    @atlas108 3 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous! Love the Strauss too!

  • @dazzagong
    @dazzagong 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome. What a privilege to watch. Bravo!

  • @carzenriq
    @carzenriq 7 років тому +3

    So beautiful! Great work!!!

  • @davidmicheletti6292
    @davidmicheletti6292 7 років тому +4

    This is outstanding ! Thank you

  • @thewatcher5271
    @thewatcher5271 3 роки тому +7

    Now I Know How It Was For Glenn Curtiss, America's Real Aviation Pioneer!

  • @grizwoldphantasia5005
    @grizwoldphantasia5005 Рік тому +2

    Amazingly graceful, as if Strauss had written the music just for you and Glenn Curtiss.

  • @viewfromtheroad2656
    @viewfromtheroad2656 6 років тому +1

    Perfect music. How beautiful!!

  • @mazennabulsi7246
    @mazennabulsi7246 7 років тому +1

    Beautiful .. Cant say more .. beautiful in every sec of it ...

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB257 7 років тому +3

    Great to capture this on video. What an amazing machine.

  • @flybe146
    @flybe146 7 років тому +3

    That was just totally, totally awesome kermit one day I swear I'm coming over from England to visit FOF and can't wait. Good luck with the horrible storms.

  • @SWAviatorII
    @SWAviatorII 7 років тому +3

    Would love to fly it! It's take off and landing attitude is three-point...interesting. Great footage! Many thanks.

  • @airwin463
    @airwin463 2 роки тому +1

    Great video with great music, thx!

  • @DSOImager
    @DSOImager 3 роки тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks!

  • @pontiuspilot5887
    @pontiuspilot5887 5 років тому +1

    Mr K Weeks, Thank you for such a beautiful video. I can only fly in my FS-9 Sim, Golden Wings addon, with a Curtiss pusher. I've done the Hudson river flight many times. Just watching this brings a lump to my throat. Peace Love and Happiness to you and yours. An Old Flightless Bird.

  • @az_pit_viper4270
    @az_pit_viper4270 2 роки тому

    This is by far one of the coolest airplanes I've ever seen fly and the music was the perfect touch. Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤❤

  • @evoluirei2266
    @evoluirei2266 11 місяців тому +2

    Que vídeo maravilhoso!❤❤❤

  • @estudiom142
    @estudiom142 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this amazing blue danub; perfect couple w curtis!!! ;) cheers from Mendoza Argentina!!!

  • @GaryMCurran
    @GaryMCurran 7 років тому +2

    I certainly enjoyed watching that. I also enjoyed the Blue Danube as the music to go along with it. I was caught back to 2001: A Space Odyessy. I found it semi-ironic that this was at the beginning of the flight, and the scene in the Pan Am shuttle craft has yet to be realized. Of course, Pan Am is no longer in existence, but still, it was two ends of the spectrum, kind of.
    Thanks for posting this, even if it was from five years ago! It was well worth the wait.

  • @kevinwilliams287
    @kevinwilliams287 4 роки тому +2

    Superb footage! love to see more of your aircraft filmed in a similar way one day. Wonderful flying machine!!

  • @thedolt9215
    @thedolt9215 Місяць тому

    I love the blue Danube in the background… my God flying that airplane is impressive!

  • @albertvanthournout2952
    @albertvanthournout2952 7 років тому +1

    Awesome, Kermit...! Nice video...!

  • @backpackerthrulife8497
    @backpackerthrulife8497 6 років тому +1

    Fantastic- airplane and video! On my Favorites list to wake me up and to motivate me in the morning.

  • @urbexgamma
    @urbexgamma 2 роки тому +1

    Cool plane and nice camerajob of the heli !

  • @vonJaerschky
    @vonJaerschky 7 років тому +10

    Fantastic Kermit, fantastic! I don't know if I've seen another video that captures the magic of flight quite so beautifully. (But next time lose the white sneakers!) Great meeting you in Campbell River (CYBL) a year ago, by the way. Stay safe and sound over the next few days with that storm coming.

  • @sski
    @sski 7 років тому +2

    Fantastic video!

  • @petergates5170
    @petergates5170 2 роки тому +1

    What a wonderfull Video and very suitable soundtrack good enough for Space Odyssey 2001 as well ...what a contrast

  • @blue_beephang-glider5417
    @blue_beephang-glider5417 2 роки тому +9

    The Curtis was very advanced for its time having ailerons instead of the then common practice of wing warping (twisting the structure of the wing to roll!) and tricycle undercarriage, not common till after the second world war.
    Its a privilege to see these vintage aircraft in their element. 🙂👍

    • @peterwhitehead2858
      @peterwhitehead2858 2 роки тому

      I think Glen Curtis also was the first to use a control wheel in lieu of the levers

  • @MrBramMoos
    @MrBramMoos 7 років тому +3

    In one word briljant, I loved every shot fom it, keep up the good work

  • @DrzewieckiDesign
    @DrzewieckiDesign 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing aircraft and footage!

  • @thearchibaldtuttle
    @thearchibaldtuttle 7 років тому +3

    Fantastic! Flying reduced to the maximum!

  • @viewfromtheroad2656
    @viewfromtheroad2656 6 років тому

    Oh my! What a perfect contrast..your Curtiss Pusher & 2001 A Space Odyssey. This is the most beautiful video sir.

  • @davidwheatcroft2797
    @davidwheatcroft2797 4 роки тому +2

    Well done! Beautiful! I would not like to try aerobatics in it. Would get tangled up with all those wires.
    Kermit, you are a star! CAVU skies.