North American P-51D - Kermit Gives Mustang Rides!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That's the sort of boss everyone needs! Nice one Kermit!

[@richb.4374]

If it weren't for having bills to pay, I'd work for Kermit for free just to get to see all those awesome planes up close and fly in one now and then.

[@Stringtrees]

What an experience that would be. The sound of that Merlin is music.

[@richb.4374]

Nothing sounds like a Merlin making a high speed low pass with the supercharger whistling. It's music to my ears.

[@michaelmurray11189]

@@richb.4374 That whistling you hear is actually the air passing through and around the cooling sleeves around the 6 50 caliber machine guns.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

Stringtrees Those PaCKARD Merlins do sing their song.....F R E E D O M !!!!!!!!

[@johnblunt1834]

The smiles Kermit, the smiles! Thank you for that, and for them! John. UK.

[@cameron1975williams]

A kind and generous man.

[@mauriciocastro7505]

Kermit is a wonderful person, sharing this with people is something special.

[@hrunchtayt1587]

I’m amazed to see this aircraft still operational, I’d kill to come down and see it. My great-grandfather Gene owned this specific aircraft in the 70s up until he sold it. From what I know of him he was a good man, I only met him once before he died in 2008 from cancer.

[@bubba4072]

!!!!! Yeah, I'm going to have to visit as soon as possible!!!! That would be amazing!

[@talldude5841]

Oh to ride with Kermit in a P-51. Outstanding video. Kermit is such a warm, considerate person. I bet it is a fun experience working for him.

[@jackbelk8527]

Passions are always best when shared. Thanks Kermit!

[@ColinBarrett001]

What a great guy. Well done Kermit. You're an example to everyone.

[@SHADOWBLACKs650]

What a beautiful airplane.

[@tennriverluver3534]

Coolest boss on the planet!!! And what a gorgeous bird! Thanks for sharing.

[@RH-xr8ms]

LOVE that Mustang whistle !!!!!!!!!

[@jayyoung5423]

Now that's a Boss and CEO....would work for him any day!

[@michaelnaisbitt7926]

Truly a beautiful aircraft the more mustangs in the air the better

[@mattharte7334]

Wow, lunch with the boss and a flight in a P51 every 5 years, got to be the best employer and coolest place to work ever.

[@gregmerryman7939]

I've had the pleasure of flying in the B25 PANCHITO. The P-51 is next on my bucket list

[@ruston1200]

That engine sound gives me goosebumps!

[@mrthunder8190]

Always my favorite WWII plane, one of the first models I ever built as a kid back in the 60's. best lines, best sound...So great that Kermit shares his passion for planes and history with his friends and employees. Thanks for sharing with us all on your channel, Mr. Weeks!

[@russellharris5072]

That Merlin Engine is sweet,sweet music...................................................

[@robertcovell2787]

Love that Merlin snarl! That thing says "I mean business, don't f... with me ".

[@shanethepain2009]

Sweet , never forget my ride with the late Robert Converse at reno 1994 , worth every cent

[@craigharbauer389]

such a beautiful, iconic airplane thanks for sharing

[@lynnpreuninger5050]

I loved your museum. We were in Florida for me to fly Crazy Horse at Stallion. Love the paint scheme on your P51D. I’ve read a lot about George. Keep up the great work. Love your videos.

[@ChrisB257]

Simply wonderful Kermie, oh the sound - and that 4 point roll was immaculate :) Just adore that plane.

[@JD-hh9io]

Such a nice guy you are, Kermit

[@simonolsen9995]

Ah... Dear Kermit. You always bring a smile to my face, warmth to my heart and raging fantasies of an impossible trip to Florida. You remain to me a living exemplar of how to put good fortune to good use. Best wishes in these troubled times mate. Hope you're doing well. And... as always, thanks for sharing.

[@kbjerke]

What an *awesome* bonus!! Thanks for sharing.

[@RobinMousley]

Jeez, I'd go work there just for the 5-year anniversary rides! Fantastic!

[@odonovan]

SO nice to hear that sound. It makes me want to move next door to FofF, just to hear when he fires up the warbirds.

[@walt8089]

Love the P-51 ...... Great Video ! My Dad worked full time in our Unit the 167FG WVANG that flew P-51D Mustangs and in 1950 was activated for the Korean War. He use to take my Brother and I to Kanawha Airport, Charleston, WVa. when we were kids to watch them takeoff and land in 1954 to 1957 time frame. Our Unit was the very last USAF Unit to fly P-51's, retiring them in 1957. The P-51D at the AF Museum came from our Unit. Thank You !

[@RCUKScaleModels]

awesome no how many times I hear 51 in never gets old🤙🤙

[@AdmiralQuality]

Wow, you slammed it down on that second landing! Bouncy, bouncy! ;)

[@thevirtualcockpit5001]

OK...the four point roll was the kicker. I'm currently building the Mustang for the sim. I'll be sure to include this livery. Love it...Thank you for putting this up. Much appreciated.

[@417fishingtv5]

It has always been a dream of mine to fly in a p51 what a opportunity for people thank you so much for being a wonderful person

[@richb.4374]

Can you imagine the thrill it would be to take the stick in one and fly it for a little while? It would take 6 months to wipe the smile off my face.

[@Stromzilla]

That was so awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@craighermle7727]

I'm not sure it there was more than one P-51 named "Double Trouble II", but I had a ride in a P-51 named "double Trouble II', in the 80s While the back seat was the converted radio bay and there were no flight controls, the sounds of the Merlin and low passes still bring a smile to my face.

[@deanehill9730]

Beautiful plane and what a wonderful experience for long term staff to enjoy. Thanks for the video.

[@johnmayfield4769]

Kermit.. YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!

[@davidhunt7577]

We loved seeing the living Museum and to hear first hand how members of your team have flown with you in years past at their 5 year anniversary. What an AWESOME way to share the love of flying and aviation with those who help you bring that dream to so many! Thank you so much for share with us on KZbin.

[@mstx1007]

Thanks Kermit

[@thurin84]

WOOOOHHOOOOOO P-51 CADILLAC OF THE SKIES!!!!! (bonus points if you get the movie reference). OMG!!! it would be really something to get a ride in the p-51!!! wow! what a benefits plan!!!

[@davidwallace5738]

That is so outstanding that you do that for them. God bless sir.

[@pauljanssens4449]

Merlin, best voice ever !

[@skippmclovan1135]

This identical very same P51 did a VERY LOW, VERY HIGH SPEED OVERPASS, down the north-western runway during the 1965 Auckland Aeroclub Air Show Open Day held at Ardmore (ex-USAF) Airbase NZ, liveried all over in that time in pure 'Off-White', and with smallish red and blue 'Mobil' markings . . It was piloted by one of two NZ private citizen farmer guys who had owned the aircraft since it had been sold to them as 'surplus equipment' from the RNZAF, which had stopped using them operationally around 1958. These guys owned the aircraft until about 1974, and they used to demonstrate it at local NZ air shows, doing very low full throttle diving overpasses, with white condensation trails streaming off each wingtip . . The sight and sound of which you never forget. I was only a young teenage kid when I saw that . . now in my early seventies

[@mikehalm164]

I had a couple of rides in Moonbeam McSwine with the late great Vlado Lenoch. Treasured memories.

[@johndavey72]

Fabulous Aircraft . Fabulous Flying and a Fabulous Boss !!! Hey Kermit !! I'm coming up for my 35 th anniversary under your employment !! Can't wait for my treat !!! .....Lovely !!!........what do you mean l don't work for you ? Surely you must be wrong !!! Please check again !.......are you sure ? .........DARN AND BLAST !!! I was surprised , l couldn't hear that characteristic gun barrel howl . You must have kept her just under 300 ? Thanks Kermit .

[@brian70Cuda]

Hands down, the most fantastic machine ever built, and I love cool cars;) Thank you Kermit.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

brian7-cuda And ALL AMERICAN MADE !!!! !

[@richb.4374]

What a beautiful Mustang! To go for a flight in it with Kermit piloting would be an awesome experience. Love your channel Kermit. Your collection of magnificent aircraft is the stuff dreams are made of.

[@tomcierijr.1448]

That's so awesome, you da man...👍

[@pollyskirt1]

Yes that would be a milestone in my life thats for sure

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for the wonderful video sir. It was absolutely wonderful. I have caught a few of your videos and thought to look on the KZbin channel. I found your channel and have become a avid follower. I am a retired Air Force veteran with a disability so I absolutely enjoy your channel. Your videos brighten up my days. Have 38 years of service and been all over the world. Looking forward to enjoying your channel Kermit. You are a great gentleman that shares his passion with others. My heartfelt thanks to you for your videos. Appreciate the way you show your aircraft and treat people to rides. You are a fine fine gentleman. Looking forward to sharing the days with you and your passion. Steve Retired Air Force veteran.

[@KermitWeeks444]

Thanks for the kind words. Welcome aboard. Appreciate your support. Be sure to subscribe!

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Awesome aircraft great video.

[@Voncid]

I think the P51 is one of the only aircraft that is as exciting to watch as it is to get a ride in. As long as you are near the aircraft electricity is in the air an the Lest go feeling is in your stomach 😎

[@mikeburton7077]

Thats such a nice thing to do from a nice guy!

[@KermitWeeks444]

Thanks!

[@Pauls-World]

How cool!

[@luizvasco77]

THIS IS AMAZINGGGGGGG! Thanks again, Mr. Kermit.

[@wahyurahardjo9301]

Very versatile for its time.

[@reckemroysrc3764]

How awesome is that. Congrats on your anniversary Stef and all the others 👍😎✌️it gotta be a awesome job with perks like that ✌️😎👍

[@mackfisher4487]

Thanks for preserving such wonderful machines I understand that it's a financial burden I pray that any new regulations put forward are not too onerous and that the opportunity for civilians to fly in such wonderful aircraft will continue.

[@EdEditz]

P51 Cadillac of the sky!! :)

[@emmettbaker5024]

Looks like a lot of fun! Am looking forward to when tou get to fly your A-26 and S-38. Hopefully you can do kermie cams for them like you did for the mustangs!

[@brianperry]

P 51, Cadillac of the Sky...Admit it Kermit you just love flying it.....hell! who wouldn't.

[@JustJohn505]

every pilot wishes to be you

[@flylooper]

There is just something about those D"s which just gets the blood flowing. It just seems like with its history as a warplane and its aesthetics in design, indeed even its sound, there just isn't another warbird like the P-51D. The only thing that comes close to it is the late model Spits. It will be a sad day when the last P-51D is put to pasture. (And of course, I'll go to my grave never having such an opportunity to fly in such a bird.) Kermet: Keep up the great work.

[@dalecomer5951]

Great employee retention program.

[@brianalbrecht4423]

wow...! ! I have 2 get down to fla. b 4 my time is up & fly in a mustang....just hope I have the funds left by than....It is SOOO cool that u do that with such an expensive plane of history...personaly...I feel the P51 is the pinical of prop planes...if not ALL planes....Thanks Kermit...keep on keep'n on....!

[@coryboy345]

Amazing aircraft and good man! Love watching these videos when uploaded!

[@123fockewolf]

Kermit beautiful three ponter! a true aviator!

[@arnhemseptember2009]

I need to do this one day....

[@michelledauvergne6830]

Thank you very much for sharing ! Michelle french private pilot

[@henrysara7716]

Congratulations to all of you❤, I would work for free if you ride me up. Thank you for sharing the great pasión of Flight✈️😀

[@combatmedic1980]

Damn jelous, wish I had worked for you, that has been my dream for a long time to fly in a mustang !!!

[@garys.8518]

Love it! 🤗

[@johnwyper9470]

My dad flew a mustang in the Pacific theater.

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

So cool

[@Murphy252000]

I went to visit you when over from Ireland about 4 years ago but there was an even on, a wedding or something. I would clean your warehouse if you have my dad a ride in this badboy, I don't give two shites about me but to see my Dad in this would mean the world. Clearly a pipe dream, but keep er country guys ;)

[@tassi13827]

The last time I was at your establishment was when you had a Mustang fly in many years ago. I believe there were five of 'em. It was a fantastic day to see and hear them. I must come to your museum now that I live so close in Winter Haven. Was a part 135 pilot for a while. When is the museum open?

[@ericsmit7588]

Nice!

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH That PACKARD Merlin does sing its song !!!! F R E E D O M !!!!!!

[@Towert7]

I would try it! Yee haw!

[@eamo106]

WORST day of my life in the 00s . I brought my family to FOF Museum from Europe. We went round the Museum and the kids loved it . We saw AT6 flights and Helicopter flights available from competitors, also a $$$$ P51D flight opportunity . We were there in FL for Disney /Universal etc but they lost interest !!! My plan was to leave them there in Kissimmee ,early in Disney with my wife, then go and get the expensive flight in a P51D , then meet them later ! In the end myself and 3 sons went up in AT-6s , My wife and other fourth son in a Robinson Helicopter: all MY P51D funds gone. I shared the FLIGHT experience across myself, wife and 4 sons. I never flew in a Spitfire or P51D, my dreams. Heck the kids/wife don't remember it now and just another Florida ride ... I missed my chance. I'm OK with that, a little bitter.

[@David-yo5ws]

Good on you. You did the right thing. Sometimes it takes a while before one thinks back on the past and then appreciates what was done for you.

[@parrotraiser6541]

A P-51 ride would be a powerful incentive to stick with an employer. (Though I suspect that if you are good at ypur job, Kermit's an easy employer.

[@joker_g7337]

Beautiful machine. Cadillac of the skies! Flying a Mustang has always been in my mind since.. forever. Thank you for sharing. I'm making 3d models of flight stick, throttle and collective on Thingiverse, so people can build their own home cockpit. But I have no access to such a collection of aircraft. Would it be possible to get detailed pictures from the stick under all angles (up, left, right, front and rear) please?

[@Slapbladder]

check out Authentikit

[@longtimepittsowner5589]

Thank you for sharing your passion. How does she compare to the Pitts in terms of control harmony?

[@blakjack3053]

SICK AF!

[@stevem7868-y4l]

Great vid, and can only wish i worked for you, as you are a fantastic boss, Although i have flown in PV202, Spitfire, Duxford to Goodwood, in 2000, a Mustang to evaluate would be good fun, but both aircraft were magnificent in the roles they were needed for, but for me, the Spit is prettier

[@beagle7622]

I hope you put -51 veterans in at a cheaper rate . My dad would in one way would have loved to have a ride. He flew a couple of light aircraft & was disappointed he just did not have the level of skills he had. Things like flying the aircraft at the very edge of stalling. The RAF put their best pilots into the Mustangs, Spits and Mustangs when there were lots of pilots wee available . He was never flashy but I have been told he was very precise.

[@raypeters4525]

KERMIT THE MAN ! OH YEAH !

[@mikecrane6096]

One lucky SOB, that guy. I would donate a nut to have that plane.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

rumpety rump goes the Merlin..........

[@benjaminhaley8617]

Awesome Kermit I've watched you fly alot of times

[@germancarluv]

My dad worked for you when he was still at Tamiami. After watching this video I asked him if he ever got a ride in the P51. He replied "he gave me a card for a free ride in any plane of my choice. Then Kermit moved away and I lost the free ride card."🤦🏼‍♂️ Talk about missed opportunities!

[@JennaCee]

Wow - Someday......

[@Recklessness97]

Oh man I would love to fly in a P-51D, that would be lots of fun.

[@dannymitchum5]

Sweet

[@joeblow5037]

Imagine in the future, Kermit....."Come ride in my new Beemer, honey!!" "No thanks....I've flown in a P-51D" 😖 wd, from an old F-4J wrench

[@stephenhowes7542]

That would be my ultimate dream

[@goneflying140]

Thanks for sharing!! Do you give rides to the general public? How much would it cost to go for a ride in the greatest airplane ever made?

[@MrBook123456]

cool