Powell PH Racer - Acquisition & Arrival at FoF - February 2023

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  • @hvachessler
    @hvachessler Год назад +74

    Awe, I felt so sorry for Hal. That had to be killing him letting her go. The craftsmanship looked outstanding and he seemed like such a nice fella. You and Ken were very kind and patient with him. The world needs more Kermits and Kens. Great job guys!

    • @thurin84
      @thurin84 Год назад +10

      i think he was genuinely touched that his dream would now feature as a character to inspire the young, and young at heart.
      when kermit picked up and set the tail down on concrete, you could sound how solid the airframe sounded. like when you slam a door on a well made car and can tell its solid.

  • @frizzlefry5904
    @frizzlefry5904 Год назад +30

    The end of that choked me up, we are all custodians all but for a short time and to hand dreams on is priceless.

  • @rudydedogg6505
    @rudydedogg6505 Год назад +61

    You're a good man, Kermit. For all you have done to promote and share all that is aviation and to celebrate and honor those who have made aviation a part of their lives, too, thank you. Semper Fi, My Friend, and God bless.

  • @bearbon2
    @bearbon2 Год назад +2

    I have to empathize with Hal. As we reach a certain age it's a concern that we don't want to leave a lot of work and hardship on our family if our health declines. I'm grateful that Hal can depend on someone like Kermit who is more than willing and able to step in and help when needed. This was a very heartwarming and touching video.

  • @samthemultimediaman
    @samthemultimediaman Год назад +3

    The original Powell PH Racer was all plywood and cloth construction and it did have leather hinges for the control surfaces, its weight was actually really close to meeting FAR 103, the plans that are available now use a steal tube frame, wood, and cloth construction, making the plane heavier. I picked up a set up plans awhile back the intention of building an ultralight version someday.

  • @willamcombs1106
    @willamcombs1106 Год назад +34

    What a beautiful and moving story. Thank You for sharing with us Kermit and Thank You Hal and Jacqueline.

  • @alancoleman4370
    @alancoleman4370 Год назад +17

    Simply one of the best stories ever told on RUclips.Thank you for letting us all meet Hal.

  • @pauldonner9707
    @pauldonner9707 Год назад +18

    Kermit, what a fitting and touching tribute to the man, his machine and his dream at the end of your video. Well done!

  • @cybair9341
    @cybair9341 Год назад +32

    If Hal's aircraft makes it in a children book, his dream will become the dream of thousand of kids.🙂

  • @emmettbaker5024
    @emmettbaker5024 Год назад +22

    What a cool and rare aircraft! It never ceases to amaze me the number of one-off aircraft from that time period. I feel bad for Hal though, nit only because he was semi-forced to sell the aircraft, but also because he and his wife were given some really pretty terrible news. I hope he has as long as possible.

  • @bbayerit
    @bbayerit Год назад +1

    Kermit, when you climbed into that little bugger I swear you looked like you were 17-years-old again! You and Hal made a great picture together. This was one of your very best human interest videos, Kermit; well done, sir.

  • @drcornelius8275
    @drcornelius8275 8 месяцев назад +1

    This video was very touching. I can empathize with Hal as I currently restore old cars and have the same passion you all do with planes. I'm getting up there in age and with 15 projects left, I don't know if I'll see the end of them all either. I'm so happy that you treated him so respectfully and I can't think of anyone better his project could have gone to. Thank you Mr. Weeks!

  • @TheIronbark
    @TheIronbark Год назад +1

    That old guy is a national treasure Kermit, so glad you are looking after him. Just imagine if he passed before you got to cross paths and all his stories were left untold? A lost fortune that no amount of money could rival

  • @davelewandoski4292
    @davelewandoski4292 Год назад +8

    The excitement you showed when you got in that plane! So gratifying to see you experience pure joy! I hope Hal proves the doctors wrong and life's for years! Thanks for sharing your passion Kermit. I'd love to go on one of these adventures with you.

  • @Dave-mi3jy
    @Dave-mi3jy Год назад +1

    Excellent !!! Thank you Mr. Weeks.

  • @56Spookdog
    @56Spookdog Год назад +7

    That pulled on my heart strings. Hal you picked the right guy to finish your plane and dream, you workmanship looks top notch.

  • @Flapswgm
    @Flapswgm Год назад +14

    Kermit. You NEVER cease to amaze.

  • @mustangmikep51
    @mustangmikep51 Год назад +9

    One of the best aviation videos I've seen...great story great people and I hope you can sometime soon complete Hal's project in his honor + memory Kermit..... we're all just passing through here...follow your dreams ...while you can "We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, grow, to love...and then we return HOME." Australian Aboriginal Proverb "Keep em Flyin"!

  • @davidpirtle1076
    @davidpirtle1076 Год назад +2

    What a beautiful little airplane. You are a good man. It is plain to see how much you care for not just the airplanes but also very much for the persons who value them as living history. Hopefully Hal will get to see it take flight before his final flight. Keep up the good work.

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 Год назад +21

    Said a prayer for the man. He's definitely got the aircraft and car bug.🙏

    • @seanclark8452
      @seanclark8452 Год назад +6

      I hope he can find a surgeon who can help him

  • @terrygrady7683
    @terrygrady7683 Год назад +1

    Thanks Kermit. I like seeing good folks

  • @onehundredfire2324
    @onehundredfire2324 Год назад +1

    Wow..... what amazing video a lot of history in just one hiding place, so many dreams probably will left behind but we don't mind, because even if it's not with us, the flying bug inside of us will never die.❤🛩️🐞

  • @The_Modeling_Underdog
    @The_Modeling_Underdog Год назад +6

    One of the best videos you've done, Kermit. You're all good guys. Glad to see Ken again. Hope there will be a video with him on assembling the wings. The PH Racer looks like a nifty little bugger.
    Feel very sorry for Hal. I sure hope he can get through this hardship.
    Freebie suggestion: Have Hal's and Jaqueline's names painted on each side. Sort of to keep his memory tied to the airplane.
    Cheers.

  • @mykneeme
    @mykneeme Год назад +1

    Wow! What a great video! Enjoyed every second of it!
    It inspires and encourages me to follow my dream.

  • @bobwilson758
    @bobwilson758 Год назад +1

    This video is golden ! Good men all - Thanks fellas .

  • @hyime69
    @hyime69 Год назад +2

    Great VLOG Kermit!! " Per Ardua Ad Astra" ( Through Adversity to the Stars) Amazing to meet Hal this time in your VLOG and the Latin motto I have written is of Royal Air Force

  • @DanielRocha2022
    @DanielRocha2022 Год назад +2

    What a sad story. God bless you, Kermit. Keep that spark within.

  • @BobHoehn218
    @BobHoehn218 Год назад +15

    One million likes, subscribes and comments for this story. Thank you, Hal, Ken, and Kermit!!

  • @raypeters4525
    @raypeters4525 Год назад +1

    AMAZING KERMIT ! I NOW HAVE A PERMANENT SMILE ! REGARDS TO YOU AND THE SELLER OF THIS CHARACTER AIRPLANE !

  • @WayneMcNab
    @WayneMcNab Год назад +1

    Fabulous!!!

  • @johnsquier688
    @johnsquier688 Год назад +1

    Great piece, good for you Kermit, good for you...

  • @thurin84
    @thurin84 Год назад +8

    its very rare to see 2 "forever young" spirits in the same place, at the same time, but thats what starred in this video here. you and hal strike me as "2 brothers from another mother." hal seemed genuinely touched his dream would become a character to inspire the young, and young at heart. i hope he makes it long enough to see you finish the plane.
    i also hopes he makes it to fantasy of flight again and you can treat him like a king who walks the earth!!!!
    btw that old ambulance by the hangar when you pulled it was pretty awesome as well.

  • @chadwickalexanderjr1758
    @chadwickalexanderjr1758 Год назад +6

    Mr Weeks, you have some of THE BEST aviation content on youtube. Your love for the game is unparalleled.

  • @charleshart6992
    @charleshart6992 Год назад +1

    Excellent!

  • @kranson8514
    @kranson8514 Год назад +1

    Heartfelt that one, the legacy will live thankfully. 😌

  • @vic.blaine
    @vic.blaine Год назад +4

    Great Video. Good men. I loved the nod to The Rocketeer. My dad had a small part in that film, one of his last on screen appearances. He's been gone for nearly 20 years now. It's bittersweet knowing that these planes will be around long after we're gone, but what a wonderful legacy. Thanks for all that you do, Kermit. Great memories for those of us with many hours, and an inspiration to the next generation.

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 Год назад +1

    This is a very "Touching" adventure, KW...you ARE a muli faceted character!👍👍👍👍

  • @pauls.2526
    @pauls.2526 Год назад +1

    It is heartwarming to see nice and kind people coming together. Bless you all.

  • @geiger6190
    @geiger6190 Год назад +2

    Got me at the end, Kermit! Great video, Hal seems like a great man.

  • @barnesandrewj
    @barnesandrewj Год назад +1

    God Bless him! I'm praying for him 🙏🙏

  • @cadilacdesert
    @cadilacdesert Год назад +1

    Super cool Mr, Weeks!

  • @thomascharlton8545
    @thomascharlton8545 Год назад +1

    Nice one Kermit. Lot of early aviation history down in that part of Florida where Hal lives.

  • @user-js4vh2lw6n
    @user-js4vh2lw6n Год назад +6

    What an amazing and awesome story! Can't wait to see this little plane in the air. Thanks for keeping his dream alive.

  • @rtn99
    @rtn99 Год назад +1

    What a terrific story...very emotional and moving. Thanks for sharing Mr. Weeks.

  • @1boortzfan
    @1boortzfan Год назад +12

    A great story Kermit. It would be great if you could keep us updated on Hal's condition.

  • @reckemroysrc3764
    @reckemroysrc3764 Год назад +1

    I just saw a. A26 fly over my shop at work in Everett Washington yesterday. It was beautiful

  • @raymondhurst7180
    @raymondhurst7180 Год назад +4

    Very cool video. God bless Hal, (Never loose that spark within).

  • @adlerarmory8382
    @adlerarmory8382 5 месяцев назад +1

    Got to love those Greatest Generation types, they have absolute Treasure stashed and horded all over the country. I hope you make that lil racer fly again someday.....you'd go from the Martin MARS monster to this little flea.....the flea being the more dangerous of the 2 to fly.

  • @brianrhodes9366
    @brianrhodes9366 Год назад +1

    Between you and Mike Patey, your videos keep me motivated to reach for the stars, you're both amazing aviators, thanks for all your content!

  • @davegunderson6619
    @davegunderson6619 Год назад +1

    Very nice tribute. Thank you for your compassion and dreams.

  • @artd.
    @artd. Год назад +3

    "Hal" is a good name for the racer in the next book. Another great video Mr. Kermit, and what a story, Many thanks for sharing...........🙃

  • @tonyc223
    @tonyc223 Год назад +4

    That is a old skydivers altimeter. Great story as always.

  • @clydeholiday5907
    @clydeholiday5907 Год назад +1

    The end was very touching thank you for that

  • @jteddy11
    @jteddy11 Год назад +5

    Loved it, hope Hal will have many years to come, but he will live on for eternity as a character in your books, and what a great character he is.

  • @aviation3530
    @aviation3530 Год назад +4

    Kermit, you’ve got a big heart! 👍

  • @clydeholiday5907
    @clydeholiday5907 3 месяца назад

    This is one of the best videos you ever done this one is very emotional thank you for sharing with us

  • @tomdoyle3727
    @tomdoyle3727 Год назад +4

    Great story Kermit !

  • @Gmoney_72
    @Gmoney_72 Год назад +1

    Good men doing great things!
    Thank you for sharing this dream

  • @darkredvan
    @darkredvan Год назад +3

    What a nice little plane you have got there! A great project for Ken to finish. Sometimes It is the small and one off plane that inspires a young boy‘s or girl‘s dream. What you do for aviation can not be overestimated. What you do to kids’ hearts is even more impressive. Light the spark within.

  • @jessievato
    @jessievato Год назад +1

    Man, what a great feel good video

  • @TheMilwaukieDan
    @TheMilwaukieDan Год назад +1

    Incredibly AWESOME, Mr. Weeks. Dreams truly are what ‘flight’ is all about. Thank you.

  • @brucelund5788
    @brucelund5788 Год назад +1

    Thanks Kermit, you did a good job making a valuble video, God Bless you!

  • @62heliman
    @62heliman Год назад +2

    It was very emotional at the end. Maybe one day Hal can come visit you.

  • @myrlstone8904
    @myrlstone8904 Год назад +4

    Earned a lot of respect on this one, Kermit. I hope Hal survives to see his aircraft in one of your books.

  • @jonathanstein1783
    @jonathanstein1783 Год назад +6

    That had to be killing Hal, passing on his dream like that. But now his dream will fly someday. What a beautiful little aircraft!

  • @lanclos1756
    @lanclos1756 Год назад +1

    Wow, touching.

  • @Renequeiroz
    @Renequeiroz Год назад +1

    Muito Obrigado! Emocionante ver isso! Parabéns

  • @leviercosmicwind
    @leviercosmicwind Год назад +1

    What a wonderful video of an exciting project and a wonderful man in his playground. All those of us with projects on the go just got busy on them. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @leehill9922
    @leehill9922 Год назад +4

    The Wizard of Orlampa strikes again 🧙‍♂️

  • @marvinspates924
    @marvinspates924 Год назад +1

    Wow that was a happy but sad story!👍👍👍

  • @gdc6666
    @gdc6666 Год назад +3

    Beautiful work, great story, best wishes to Hal in his battles, he must have many fantastic stories from his decades of commitment to the industry. Thankyou again, love your content
    PS I see scammers replying in the viewer comments again....

  • @brandonmorse9317
    @brandonmorse9317 Год назад +5

    That is a really sad story but it sure looks like you brightened his day. I bet he has stories for days.

  • @cosmodog4845
    @cosmodog4845 Год назад +2

    Loved every minute of this video and look forward to see it fly with many other projects.

  • @sashalakota8292
    @sashalakota8292 Год назад +2

    Stay Safe Stay Well Kermit Weeks. you still have Much to do to keep the Memory Air Flight Alive. all of you Elders are the Legends of Flight, and that is no Fantasy. thanks to all of you.

  • @markdixon215
    @markdixon215 Год назад +3

    What a lovely story, thanks for sharing and for carrying on Hal’s dream Kermit & team. Cheers from NZ

  • @shaneglassey8622
    @shaneglassey8622 Год назад +1

    Just Awesome Kermit, Lovely little machine, very similar to the Lincoln Sport we have here which is powered by a Bristol Cherub.

  • @monofavoriten
    @monofavoriten Год назад +3

    very cool and very sad. the end brought me to tears.

  • @rcdogmanduh4440
    @rcdogmanduh4440 Год назад +1

    Such a mix of emotions, mostly knowing our projects are winding down! Grey is the new... ah just grey I guess. Keep having fun.

  • @billdennis2993
    @billdennis2993 Год назад +1

    Keeping the dream of flight alive Kermit thx for an outstanding informative and entertaining video. IMHO You've got to get this project in the air for Hal and Jaquelynn as if you don't already have enough on your plate. Good luck. God's Blessings to you and Them.

  • @haroldmclean3755
    @haroldmclean3755 Год назад +3

    Good Karma & Good Deal 👍
    I Wish Hal and His Wife All the Very Best of Good Luck 👍

  • @ronaldoschlichting435
    @ronaldoschlichting435 Год назад +1

    My Dreams came True too

  • @irishshintoshi8213
    @irishshintoshi8213 Год назад +1

    Simply great video

  • @joshuaman1126
    @joshuaman1126 Год назад +1

    That was a wonderful story to share ❤

  • @mongolike513
    @mongolike513 Год назад +2

    What a top bloke.

  • @barryingles8662
    @barryingles8662 Год назад +1

    Top man Kermit ❤❤

  • @mikeburton7077
    @mikeburton7077 Год назад +2

    What a nice guy

  • @sonnymiller1486
    @sonnymiller1486 Год назад +1

    Your The Man Kermit!!!
    You've Surely Been BLESSED!!

  • @cavemanboogie7979
    @cavemanboogie7979 Год назад +1

    I got to tell you the look on your face when you stepped in and said I fit I fit😂 that was so cool I'm just turning 62 put in 40 Years of trucking and I hope I can make it down in time to see what you got I know where all the good aircraft museums are and aircraft graveyards and if I don't make it down to see what you got well at least I'll go happy😅💯🤣

  • @colinhill5771
    @colinhill5771 Год назад +1

    As everyone has already pointed out
    How nice a gesture that video is
    You have impressed me!!!

  • @elosogonzalez8739
    @elosogonzalez8739 Год назад +4

    This needs to be put "ON THE FAST TRACK" so Hal can see it fly ! Looks like a straight forward little plane. With all the talent you have at FOF Get'r done! Thanks for this. Love Hals smile; he knows it's got a good home.

  • @JamesBond-xq3tw
    @JamesBond-xq3tw Год назад +1

    Lovely man ,true engineer ,thanks for sharing .

  • @derekblake9385
    @derekblake9385 Год назад +2

    You were really kind to him. I want to see this flying one day 😉

  • @Leland189
    @Leland189 Год назад +1

    Great job Kermit! Bless Hal! I know you will fulfill his dream!

  • @ianallen1948
    @ianallen1948 Год назад +1

    What a charming character! Great video!

  • @stefanbrown7978
    @stefanbrown7978 Год назад +2

    what a nice guy

  • @sweetwater2128
    @sweetwater2128 Год назад +1

    Great content, thank you

  • @arnhemseptember2009
    @arnhemseptember2009 Год назад +1

    Hal is a great guy!

  • @DavidVining1
    @DavidVining1 Год назад +1

    Keep 'em flying.

  • @ericsmit7588
    @ericsmit7588 Год назад +1

    Thats awesome!

  • @Pauls-World
    @Pauls-World Год назад +4

    Hey Mr Weeks. I hope you’re having a super great week. Be safe and take care of yourself