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Messerschmitt Bf-108 - Restoration Update #18 - October 2020
Here we go with a new Messerschmitt Bf-108 update. Things have pretty much returned to normal on the restoration, and a number of different sections are being worked on simultaneously. In this episode, Paul gives an update on the left wing progress, a little lesson on the art of riveting, shows us some new leather work in the cockpit, some miscellaneous parts restoration, and wraps it all up by giving an explanation of the man hours worked on the project, against the actual calendar time that has passed. It's a fairly comprehensive review, with a little fun thrown in the mix. And be sure to stay for the post logo tag shot.
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FoF Mechanic's Corner - Update on Restoration Projects - October 2020
OK gang! I made a tour through my shops this week to see how some of the current on-site restoration projects are coming along. Looks like things are slowly coming back to normal, as all the guys move into full swing, and start to make some progress again. Come on my tour, chat with my crew, and see what's been going on with the projects!
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Dornier Do-24 Flight @ Scalaria - Kermie Cam
Had the chance to go to Scalaria a few years back and, met up with famed aviator Iren Dornier. Scalaria is a mind blowing experience itself, but getting to go for a flight with Iren in the Do-24 he redesigned and rebuilt, was extra special indeed. Doing a flight demonstration for the Scalaria crowd, Iren went all out and gave them one heck of a show. It was quite an awesome experience. Check it out.
And thanks to SCALARIA for the external camera shots of the flight!
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Sunderland Flying Porcupine Webinar Chat - Part 3
Here's Part 3 of the webinar on my Short Sunderland that I did with Keegan Chetwynd of the Military Aviation Museum. In this segment we discuss my flight from England, to Iceland, across the northern Atlantic, and culminating with my arrival at Oshkosh. We also share more details and stories of the Sunderland and some other classic vintage planes. Hope you enjoy it!
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Sunderland Flying Porcupine Webinar Chat - Part 2
Here's Part 2 of the webinar chat I did a couple of weeks back with Keegan Chetwynd of the Military Aviation Museum. We chatted about Flying Boats, my Sunderland, the Sandringham and Sunderland on Lord Howe Island, Dinner Key Pan Am Clipper Base, and a whole lot more. Check it out.
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Sunderland Flying Porcupine Webinar Chat - Part 1
A couple of weeks back I did a webinar with Keegan Chetwynd of the Military Aviation Museum where we chatted about Flying Boats, my Sunderland, Fantasy of Flight, and a whole bunch of other interesting topics. I think you'll find it well worth the time.
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Heli-Skiing In the British Columbia Mountains
Now that we're all cooped up, in the heat of summer, I thought a little cold air and snow might be nice . . . to cool us all off. Come on along and hit the high mountain slopes with me, as we travel back to 2015, when I was heli-skiing up in British Columbia, Canada, and I earned my 3-million foot suit! Pack your Parka, and mittens . . . your seat is waiting on the chopper. Enjoy!
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Spirit of St Louis (replica) - DAMAGED! - Trip to Le Bourget
Back in 2014 I was asked by a French group to ship my Spirit of St Louis replica to Le Bourget, Paris, to be there to celebrate the famous airports 100th anniversary. We thought it would be fun, and a great honor to be a part of the celebration. So, we prepared the plane, built a shipping fixture, and meticulously packed it for its trip overseas. Unfortunately, the trip there, and the trip back were not kind to my Spirit at all. This is the story of our sad Spirit of St Louis Le Bourget Experience.
(Had to add replica to the title . . . we assumed everyone knew that the original was in the Smithsonian! We were wrong!)
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Messerschmitt Bf-108 - Restoration Update #17 - July 2020
WE'RE BACK! Well gang, it's been some time since the last Messerschmitt Bf-108 update, but we've slowly starting coming back from the lock down and we're back to work on the 108 restoration. Paul is up to form in this new update, delivering all the current details of the project in his own friendly and energized style. Come on along and check it out.
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Kermit Weeks / ACT III - The Future of Themed Entertainment / Falcon's Creative Group Podcast
Back in February 2020 I sat down with the principles at Falcon's Creative Group to do a podcast celebrating their 20th anniversary. The topic was exploring the Future of Themed Entertainment, specifically focused on the designing of my Fantasy of Flight ACT III. It was a fun experience that I hope you'll find very informative, and possibly spark your interest and anticipation for what we're about to deliver in ACT III. Enjoy the presentation.
And check out the Falcon's Creative Group website and see their amazing abilities, and some familiar theme park attractions they've built around the world. https://falconscreativegroup.com/
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Lockheed Vega Restoration - Diaphragm / Bulkhead Construction
Continuing our Lockheed Vega fuselage restoration presentation, today Kevin Kimball is going to explain the Vega's diaphragm and bulkhead construction. Following the original Lockheed plans, Kevin and his son, Kallin explain the steps they employ to re-create the 15 various sized diaphragms that run from the tail to the fuselage front. It's a multi tasked, tedious process, that is extremely necessary to ensure the stability and strength of the fuselage structure. Check it out.
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Lockheed Vega Restoration - Skin Fabrication
The Lockheed Vega restoration has been making great progress lately. It is being restored by Kevin Kimball at his facility in Mt. Dora, Florida. I got the footage for this update from Kevin recently showing the progress on the fuselage. We finally got around to editing the clips together and have a really informative video here showing what they've been up to. Watch as Kevin explains the process of fabricating new skins, and other needed components, to get the Vega fuselage back to original shape. Looking forward to seeing this project come to completion, and have her back in the hangar here at Fantasy of Flight, and ready to fly. Come on along and check out the progress.
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