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P-51C & P-40 - WIZARD OF ORLAMPA - Show Excerpts
Back in 2007 a pilot was shot, for a national cable network, for a reality show that was to be called "The Wizard of Orlampa." The pilot was passed on by the network because it lacked confrontations, fake drama, and other typical lowest common denominator elements of reality shows.
We passed on adding that to the show, and decided to release the project as is, as a DVD, for sale in our gift shop, and in our online web store. We look to one day have a series out on some form of digital media . . . we're just waiting for the sensibilities of the world to catch up to us. Stay tuned!
Meanwhile, enjoy these excerpts from the DVD on the P-51C Mustang and the Curtiss P-40.
If the show interests you in SD DVD form, you can order one from our online store at store.kermitweeks.com. We are considering offering a digital version in HD that would be available for purchase here on YouTube. Let us know if that is something that would be of interest. Thanks
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FoF Mechanic’s Corner - Standard J-1 - December 2020 Update
Here’s the final 2020 update on the Standard J-1 restoration. It’s been a year we all probably want to forget, but some progress was made through the diversions and close downs. Ken gives a final year end wrap on on what’s been accomplished, and he looks forward to what we all hope will be a better 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
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AVG “Flying Tigers” Reunion - TP-40 Flights
Let’s reach into my archives and take a step back in time to 2004, when I hosted the AVG Reunion at Fantasy of Flight. What an honor it was to pay tribute to these great American hero’s. It was a great day full of celebration and stories . . . and surprises! I took several of the AVG members up for a flight in the TP-40. It was their first time back in the plane since WWII. It’s a day that brought tears to many eyes, and one that I’ll never forget.
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Messerschmitt Bf-108 - Restoration Update #19 - December 2020
As we come to an end of what was a very trying year for everyone, we look back at the progress we were able to make on the Messerschmitt Bf-108. Join Paul as he gives an update on the 108, talks about 2020 progress, and what he hopes 2021 will bring. He concludes reading a touching and inspiring piece he wrote that speaks to our best hopes and dreams for the future. Hope you enjoy it.
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Bell 47G - Flight to Juvenile Residence Facility
I realized recently that we've never posted anything on my Bell 47G helicopter. We came across this footage of a flight I did a few years back in the Bell, to a Juvenile Residence Facility in Osceola, where I made a bit of a motivational presentation to the residents. It's a pretty cool flight video, and tour of the facility . . . and ends with a story of an other worldly occurrence. Check it out, let me know what you think.
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Albatros D.Va - WWI Event Flight
Here's a fun clip of a Albatros D.Va flight I did a while back for a World War I Event we had at Fantasy of Flight. I do a little intro talk with the crowd before taking the plane up for a series of fly-bys. After the flight, I continue my talk with the crowd, and let them come out on the field to get a close up look at the plane. Give it a look.
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Savoia Marchetti S.56 - Auction Acquisition
Wanted to share with you how I came to own my Savoia Marchetti S.56. It had been owned by Dr. Ralph Cox, a patron of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York, who allowed the craft to be on display there. When Dr. Cox passed, his estate put the plane up for auction, through the Bonhams Auction House. I had been following the plane closely, and when the auction day finally arrived, was eager to bid. If you've never witnessed an auction of this type, you might find this clip interesting. In addition to planes, they had hundreds of other varied vintage items for bid. Hope you enjoy!
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Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300002
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Ostynn Goes To Washington - “It Takes Two Wings to Fly” Tour
As we approach another election in the United States, I felt it appropriate to look back four years, when I made a trip to Washington D.C. with my ostrich friend Ostynn, to spread his message of change. That message is for us to stop focusing on the differences we have, and start focusing on what we all share in common. Come on along with us as we see some D.C. sights, and visit the halls of Congress, to spread Ostynn's important message to all. And there are some interesting side bars along the way too! With the emphasis on bar! Check it out!
And remember - It takes two wings to fly . . . if you only try to fly with one wing, you will only end up going around in circles!
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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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