Curtiss Pusher Flight - Air-to-Air Footage

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  • Опубликовано: 17 янв 2025

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  • @barrygrant2907
    @barrygrant2907 9 месяцев назад +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 Месяц назад +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.

  • @MrShadowpanther3
    @MrShadowpanther3 7 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 года назад +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 года назад

      @@cashflyer ?

    • @drpoundsign
      @drpoundsign Год назад +1

      @@cashflyer Probably MUCH Safer.

    • @الدعوةالىالله-خ8م
      @الدعوةالىالله-خ8م Год назад +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.

  • @dumbcat
    @dumbcat 2 года назад +61

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

  • @johnrandom
    @johnrandom Год назад +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 лет назад +5

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

  • @robertlafnear7034
    @robertlafnear7034 2 года назад +8

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

  • @rickmalarky9878
    @rickmalarky9878 4 года назад +24

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

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds7163 2 года назад +8

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

  • @Warbird-Aviation
    @Warbird-Aviation Месяц назад +3

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

  • @Polpiv4tifish
    @Polpiv4tifish 7 лет назад +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 года назад +9

      unless you become an astronaut.

    • @zomadee1007
      @zomadee1007 3 года назад +1

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

    • @kalednather4650
      @kalednather4650 3 года назад

      نعم هي معجزة

    • @2바이오
      @2바이오 2 года назад

      @@sethsmietana7733 9개월전이오떼는용산r

    • @1islam1
      @1islam1 2 года назад

      @@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 .....

  • @valleywoodstudio7345
    @valleywoodstudio7345 3 года назад +5

    Stunning

  • @step4560
    @step4560 7 лет назад +18

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

    • @abcdef-cf2uk
      @abcdef-cf2uk 7 лет назад

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

  • @gregellis3859
    @gregellis3859 7 лет назад +7

    It seems like Mr. Weeks is cleaning his computer house. Quite a few videos from years ago being published on RUclips. 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.

  • @evoluirei2266
    @evoluirei2266 11 месяцев назад +2

    Que vídeo maravilhoso!❤❤❤

  • @josephsebesta6790
    @josephsebesta6790 7 лет назад +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 года назад +3

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

  • @HealingHarmonica
    @HealingHarmonica Месяц назад +1

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

  • @tonywitherspoon6844
    @tonywitherspoon6844 3 года назад +1

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

  • @husseinmehdi2917
    @husseinmehdi2917 Год назад +7

    It's so beautiful with the classic music ❤❤

  • @koosvanzyl2605
    @koosvanzyl2605 7 лет назад +3

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

  • @zekezero12345
    @zekezero12345 7 лет назад +20

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

  • @MrKabDrivr
    @MrKabDrivr 7 лет назад +3

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

  • @formerparatrooper
    @formerparatrooper 2 года назад +5

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

  • @pontiuspilot9301
    @pontiuspilot9301 2 года назад +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

  • @ldemiguelrodrigo3204
    @ldemiguelrodrigo3204 Год назад +2

    Estupendo reportaje. Felicidades.

  • @billyvon666
    @billyvon666 Год назад +6

    Thanks for taking us on an amazing flight.

  • @alanzibits2448
    @alanzibits2448 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @brucelawson642
    @brucelawson642 4 дня назад +1

    BEAUTIFUL !! ❤😊

  • @Ramon51650
    @Ramon51650 Год назад +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.

  • @stranraerwal
    @stranraerwal 4 года назад +4

    Simply BEAUTIFUL !!! THANKS, Kermit !

  • @ryanthan3595
    @ryanthan3595 4 года назад +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.

  • @petercane6376
    @petercane6376 2 года назад +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

  • @Stratboy999
    @Stratboy999 4 года назад +20

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

  • @thedolt9215
    @thedolt9215 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @dinomigliore661
    @dinomigliore661 7 лет назад +4

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

  • @Gotobar
    @Gotobar 2 года назад +8

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

  • @CrayonboxAviationAdventures
    @CrayonboxAviationAdventures 7 лет назад +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!

  • @andydodson5718
    @andydodson5718 7 лет назад +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

  • @hackneysaregreat
    @hackneysaregreat 7 лет назад +10

    Great video.
    It looks like it flies quite well.

  • @therealbadbob2201
    @therealbadbob2201 2 года назад +4

    My God that was beautiful!

  • @damiand1719
    @damiand1719 7 лет назад +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.

  • @ravebrave8866
    @ravebrave8866 Год назад +9

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

  • @Jarod-vg9wq
    @Jarod-vg9wq 3 года назад +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.

  • @clearprop
    @clearprop 7 лет назад +4

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

  • @atlas108
    @atlas108 3 года назад +2

    Gorgeous! Love the Strauss too!

  • @ricardobombonato9717
    @ricardobombonato9717 4 года назад +2

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

  • @mooserider1
    @mooserider1 7 лет назад +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.

  • @Videoeditorpr
    @Videoeditorpr 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @makarov138
    @makarov138 7 лет назад +2

    Oh wow what a magnificent occasion! Fantastic video!

  • @blackbirdpie217
    @blackbirdpie217 7 лет назад +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.

  • @Roberto-hl4id
    @Roberto-hl4id 7 лет назад +2

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

  • @PointyTailofSatan
    @PointyTailofSatan 7 лет назад +3

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

  • @joesmith4222
    @joesmith4222 3 года назад +2

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

  • @normg2242
    @normg2242 3 года назад +3

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

  • @dumbcat
    @dumbcat 2 года назад +3

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

  • @viewfromtheroad2656
    @viewfromtheroad2656 6 лет назад +1

    Perfect music. How beautiful!!

  • @yassermasood3423
    @yassermasood3423 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @urbexgamma
    @urbexgamma 2 года назад +1

    Cool plane and nice camerajob of the heli !

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB257 7 лет назад +3

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

  • @mazennabulsi7246
    @mazennabulsi7246 7 лет назад +1

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

  • @paulg.yarger8797
    @paulg.yarger8797 2 года назад +2

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

  • @Spawn-td8bf
    @Spawn-td8bf 7 лет назад +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.

  • @backpackerthrulife8497
    @backpackerthrulife8497 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @dennislaux
    @dennislaux 7 лет назад +3

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

  • @artawhirler
    @artawhirler 9 месяцев назад +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.

  • @SWAviatorII
    @SWAviatorII 7 лет назад +3

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

  • @peterlastrucci324
    @peterlastrucci324 Год назад +1

    Just magnificent, thank you Kermit!

  • @dazzagong
    @dazzagong 4 года назад +2

    Awesome. What a privilege to watch. Bravo!

  • @tyrantworm
    @tyrantworm 7 лет назад +3

    This makes so happy I found this channel.

  • @Hubiwaw90
    @Hubiwaw90 7 лет назад +13

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

    • @richardcarew4708
      @richardcarew4708 4 года назад

      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 года назад +2

      @@richardcarew4708 it's the wright brothers

  • @carzenriq
    @carzenriq 7 лет назад +3

    So beautiful! Great work!!!

  • @estudiom142
    @estudiom142 7 лет назад +2

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

  • @graemewilce3057
    @graemewilce3057 2 года назад +4

    What a great flight to watch Ioved it all

  • @gunnarchristensen6913
    @gunnarchristensen6913 Год назад +1

    Wonderful mr. Weeks

  • @davidmicheletti6292
    @davidmicheletti6292 7 лет назад +4

    This is outstanding ! Thank you

  • @DrzewieckiDesign
    @DrzewieckiDesign 2 года назад +2

    Amazing aircraft and footage!

  • @Retrakk
    @Retrakk 7 лет назад +2

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

  • @albertvanthournout2952
    @albertvanthournout2952 7 лет назад +1

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

  • @alanmohlman3530
    @alanmohlman3530 7 лет назад +1

    Been to old Rhinebeck 2 times. Awesome place!

  • @thearchibaldtuttle
    @thearchibaldtuttle 7 лет назад +3

    Fantastic! Flying reduced to the maximum!

  • @robinj.9329
    @robinj.9329 2 года назад +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 месяцев назад

      hahahahaha cant judge him!

  • @kevinwilliams287
    @kevinwilliams287 4 года назад +2

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

  • @faainspector9699
    @faainspector9699 7 лет назад +3

    Beautiful gyro stabilized camera work...........quite stunning footage..........good choice of engine on the pusher...........not quite authentic , but very reliable..........nice job ..

  • @airwin463
    @airwin463 2 года назад +1

    Great video with great music, thx!

  • @philalcoceli6328
    @philalcoceli6328 3 месяца назад

    Wow... a thing of flying beauty in every way!

  • @petergates5170
    @petergates5170 2 года назад +1

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

  • @InfectedByZanza
    @InfectedByZanza 7 лет назад +5

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

  • @chuckdavidson5483
    @chuckdavidson5483 2 года назад +2

    Perfect choice of score to set to it!

  • @sski
    @sski 7 лет назад +2

    Fantastic video!

  • @nereus3716
    @nereus3716 26 дней назад

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

  • @davidsmith4416
    @davidsmith4416 5 лет назад +3

    I've always liked the Curtiss Pusher. Especially the type without the front elevator, like the one made for the film The Great Race. Fun movie. Haven't seen it in years, though.

  • @GaryMCurran
    @GaryMCurran 7 лет назад +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.

  • @vonJaerschky
    @vonJaerschky 7 лет назад +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.

  • @flybe146
    @flybe146 7 лет назад +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.

  • @steveperry1344
    @steveperry1344 2 года назад +3

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

  • @backpackerthrulife8497
    @backpackerthrulife8497 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @davidwheatcroft2797
    @davidwheatcroft2797 4 года назад +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.

  • @grizwoldphantasia5005
    @grizwoldphantasia5005 Год назад +2

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

  • @jimsmalleimb7709
    @jimsmalleimb7709 2 года назад +2

    Wow. Just.... wow. On all levels.

  • @WendelltheSongwriter
    @WendelltheSongwriter 7 лет назад +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!