North American P-51D Mustang - Part 2 - Cockpit Tour - Kermie Cam

We've heard your requests for more Kermie Cam's, and we've listened. Here's one Kermie Cam we think you'll really enjoy. The North American P-51D model Mustang. Part 1 has you doing a pre-flight tour with Kermit while he checks out the plane. Part 2 you'll go in the cockpit and get a first hand glimpse of what it is like to sit at the controls and prepare to fly. In part 3 you'll take off and fly... and there's a couple of surprises along the way. Hope you enjoy.
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[@mustang1191]

To a 20 year-old flying in WWII, this thing had to be like the space shuttle.

[@garybullwinkle6784]

And in 1940's!!

[@kris1976me]

I think you have to see in a much complexer way: in those days, that 20 year old had a minimum of training, just enough to get into the air. This man here has years of experience, knows what to do incase of emergency etc... the 20 years old didn't had that. I think it took some real guts to get into that cockpit, start-up and get flying... Like you said, it must have been mind blowing.

[@mustang1191]

Good comment, I totally agree.

[@beatricepayout3811]

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[@NBDFJOB]

Yeah they were desperate for pilots and a lot of them were in the air in no time at all

[@ThunderAppeal]

9:57 'Audio didnt work as planned'. I heard the engine so it sounded just fine to me.

[@livingdonor7774]

If I had seen your P-51 next to I-4 getting ready for takeoff, I would have been tempted to pull off the side, just to watch.

[@HughFairweather]

Joseph Johnson man I said the same thing, it's crazy... if I'm driving and I see a P-51 taxing out there is no way I could have kept driving.... impossible.

[@larryp1938]

Hugh Fairweather I prob would have wrecked!!!

[@ryanmoeller3308]

Can we get more of these video's for all the aircraft you haven't done this series on? Spitfire, P-40, and all the other amazing aircraft you own! Keep up the great work my friend. 👍👍

[@samthelittleman1]

Wow! Never seen a mustang with an all original cockpit that is still airworthy. Beautiful piece of engineering and craftsmanship.

[@AdmiralQuality]

Looked like your boost pump was still off. (DCS has me thinking I know how to fly one of these now. ;)

[@darthhauler9947]

DCS brought me here. I'm looking to refine my startup technique and learn what everything does in game, not fly one of these birds in real life!

[@No1sonuk]

The problem I have is getting it back on the ground in one piece!

[@AdmiralQuality]

@@No1sonuk Cross the threshold at about 110 MPH. Chop the throttle and try to keep it flying a couple feet off the deck. It will settle down into a 3 point landing that won't bounce.

[@jordanstrahan4307]

P 51 Mustang my favorite American warbird fighter of WW2

[@mcbeanstinyweaponsandtanks4933]

Jordan Spears P40 is mine, the grandfather of greatness! ;-)

[@cheemsg.i.7130]

Same man

[@maxsuarezmuller7186]

P47 and F6F do not get the credits they deserve...

[@richardlahan7068]

I'm partial to the P-47 but the P-51 is still an awesome plane!

[@lbjlbj1]

Hard to imagine all the engineering that went into the P-51's. And then the labor to build them. Very impressive bird. Looking forward to Part 3.

[@ChrizRockster]

This P-51D looks as good as the day it was built! Amazing crew keeping her flying!

[@souk-tv]

Watch this video; check! Download DCS World on Steam; check! Jump in the P51 in DCS World; check! Start her up using Kermit Weeks instructions; check! Sore in to the sky like a champ; check! Then panic because you didn't learn the landing procedure.

[@w1rth]

"End of part 2 of 3". Anyone ever tell you that you're a tease, Kermit?

[@Chasedtuna9]

this video really gets me excited. i fly DCS quite a lot, with The P-51 module as one of the first i learned how to use. Your startup procedure is almost the same as what i do in the sim. the cockpit is almost identical. they really did a great job. i just wish i knew from someone who knows how it flies for real, if the sim version was a decent comparison.

[@Panda-gs5lt]

North American truly created the pinnacle of a prop fighter in the P-51 and all in record time too. Your video is just excellent showing a pilot’s perspective.

[@InsaneMetalSoldier]

One word to describe this video: BADASS

[@tf51d]

This brings back some great memories when I flew with Lee Lauderback on Crazy Horse back in 1996, in fact we did a low flyby right over your field. Made me feel like I was part of an air show with the FOF Museum guests watching us! Can't wait til the next part! Thanks for posting.

[@FACrazyCanuck]

Nothing but awesomeness! Thank you for the lesson. You sir are living the dream! Will come by the museum in the near future and enjoy the show. Thanks again.

[@PaddyPatrone]

Oh man, what I would give....

[@roykinder4134]

I fly also, but never had the opportunity to fly something like this. The only thing we share is we have the same wrist watch! A Rolex sub-mariner in gold and stainless with the black face. Great way to live , take care of you Kermit. If I'm ever in Florida with some time to kill I'll come by and see your operation.

[@bigsolidboss781]

Came back to watch this again after finishing the P 51 tutorial on Digital combat simulator.

[@racerx26]

Just like DCS!

[@benpeters7573]

That's how I found myself here. This is awesome to see and learn

[@Sam-fp6in]

ben peters same

[@jasonx9591]

Yeah can this guy please do all the other DCS Aircraft now lol, he explains everything perfectly.

[@No1sonuk]

I was thinking the same thing. I came here via his P51C video - It's interesting how different the cockpit layout is.

[@namename8207]

ngl the tf 51D is a pain in the ass to taxi

[@barrycoomer8137]

You’ve got the best toys young man !

[@spitfire4sergi]

How can you not love these warbirds? Literally feels like you’re bringing a living thing to life. And yes, playing DCS in VR bought me here, worth every cent.

[@glennsmooth]

After staring at a computer and cel phone and Apple Watch all day it's really nice to see so many hard wired analog controls !

[@boyhowdy5893]

Man I love the sound of that engine! It just wants to go!

[@tomurban7904]

Best tutorial for DCS really. No one explains the procedures as well as you do!

[@TheGuitarmanrh]

Wow, it's a good job the UK didn't have those in the battle of Britain, because if it had taken a spitfire that long to get into the air, the German bombers would have flattened London and everyone of them would be landing back in France as it took off!

[@alicat7281]

My Grandfather flew one of these in WWII in the Pacific theater.

[@T.J.Caldwell318]

These are great video's. I've been sharing them all over WW2 and P-51 groups on Facebook and people love it. Keep up the greatest work

[@KermitWeeks444]

Thanks for your support and spreading the word.

[@Carstuff111]

And I do honestly thank you for explaining about the emergency hydraulic release handle, I had been wondering why pilots were supposed to pull that after shut down.

[@Snakeplayerp]

Love your GMT-MASTER.

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day Kermit I’m going to state the obvious, what a magnificent Mustang. I saw one years ago when I was 16 at Parafield Airport in South Australia and it was fully restored as well. I really love the way you check at least 3 times and explain the whole aircraft would love to see your set up in Florida. Regards John Tasmania Australia

[@stratman103]

Not using a checklist would freak me out.

[@MrCrownray]

Kermit, How tall are you? Is the seat in P-51 adjustable for hight? I sat in the cockpit of Mark Murphy's "Never Miss" and at 6 ft 2, I would have lost my head if I closed the canopy :-)

[@jamesfleiter6207]

When my Dad worked at North American he had a White badge. Which was a roaming badge. He was a trouble shooter and was aloud anywhere on the grounds. He said that they bput out one P-51 Mustang every hour. 24 a day. he said he liked to go out on the flight line every morning because the wasps would be there. the women flying corps would fire them up, taxi them out to tnhe flight line and fly them to New York. From therte to England, every morning. he said it made his hair stand up, and I,ll just bet it did. Such a magnificent air plain !.

[@tyronneshoelaces8843]

That engine sound never gets old, Thx Kermit

[@RealWoutLies]

Have I commented already? Anyway, I'm watching again. Thanks so much for posting these videos that answer our questions.

[@mcbeanstinyweaponsandtanks4933]

It's beautiful how a P51s motor plays the Star Spangled Banner, that's some serious engineering.

[@yes_head]

Except that it's an American copy of a British engine.

[@mcbeanstinyweaponsandtanks4933]

Yeshead then you should know a European country gave us the statue of liberty. It's the American fuel made of bacon grease that causes this particular melodic sound.

[@dannyd7714]

It would play "God save the Queen" lol

[@Dave-vc4mh]

I know Chuck Yeager and Met Gunther Rall once. Gunther was a very honorable nice man. Gen Yeager is just as good a person as he is a pilot .one of a kind he showed me how the P-51 operates. Was something I’ll never forget.

[@AlfaGTA156]

A p 51 mustang taxing next to a freeway. Lmao. That must of caused some rubber necking

[@heinrichvonkekelnazi393]

So, if you got shot down, you'd have one hell of a time undoing all of your belts. In fact, I'd imagine that, in the state of panic, confusion and fear of realizing you're spiraling towards the earth and there ain't diddly squat can be done about it, that s pilot wouldn't be able to undo all the belts.

[@paulgerald5808]

England . 1943 to 1945 , . The framed grass strip . Battle of Britain ..

[@joker_g7337]

Flying a P-51D Mustang is my childhood's dream. Watching this video, I can nearly feel it. It's almost as I did it. The same feelings as my first flight alone. :')

[@jollyrogerhobbies2386]

Notice how he has the control stick full forward during taxi? That is to unlock the tail wheel. neutral to full back locks the tail wheel for take off/landing. The tail wheel can still turn, however only 3 degrees left/right when locked

[@pawelp.4953]

Great video - I have a question (sorry for dpuplicate - asked same under previous part): When you fly WW2 warbirds in close formation can you hear the other plane in side your cockpit? I mean if in wartime situation enemy is behind you - would you hear his engine or guns firing? If so what would be the distance threshold? I know the theory but question is to people who actually fly those warbirds as I need final yes/no :)

[@warren010h]

I don't really know much about these planes (or flying in general really) but I've always had a fascination with these WW2 planes and those prior. Ever since I was a kid. Since I've discovered your channel, I find myself addicted to watching these even though I know I need to be doing my homework lol. Awesome channel. I've learned so much from your channel and the details you go into with these videos!

[@punman5392]

At least you didn’t rip out the Merlin and swap in a Griffon. Keeping the plane as stock as possible.

[@richardlahan7068]

Building a P-51D model kit and I love these videos for determining accurate colors (as well as seeing these old planes fly).

[@jimreilly917]

My FAVORITE WWII combat aircraft. Thanks!

[@JimmyBlonde]

Kermie, where's your crew chief mate? Every knight needs his trusty squire.

[@brianemery8945]

Puddle of brake fluid on the floor. "yea we have a little brake leak here. I'm not going to worry about that"

[@brendonrutherford5118]

What a superb video to watch, actually it was faultless & so informative, WOW & WOW again!! Everything about this video was just so spot on, nice & clear & easy to look at as well as good audio & easy to understand!!! Again simply superb & looking forward to the range of aircraft being increased. The whole format is perfect for this type of video!!

[@ianmangham4570]

Master switch is ON and sounds cool 😎😍 awesome bird kermit 😎

[@DevonDrives]

I haven't watched you in a while but the videos are just as good. Thanks for the video!

[@everyone5724]

My absolute favorite fighter of World War II. Gives me goosebumps hearing that Merlin rev up. And just the whole plane in general. They are such sleek looking planes. Love the P51D. Would love one day just to come out here and just look around and oggle at all of the historic planes.

[@4shink]

Hard to imagine spending 6+ hours in this P-51 cockpit...and I am only 5'9" and 160 #. I can certainly understand the reports of pilots needing to be lifted out of the cockpit after long flights.

[@Batallon.Chacabuco]

The best fighter plane. Greetings from Chile.

[@deltaleader71]

What is really cool about this, is the original Kermie Cam video's I saw on KZbin flying the P51 is what I used to learn to fly the A2A Simulations P-51 in Flight Simulator. I will probably never get to fly a real one, but I bet I could after the 100's of hours in flight sim and watching the Kermie Cam vids! Thanks for posting these!!!!

[@ToddBreda]

Totally agree. Love my A2A P-51D...I learn so much watching these videos. It's rewarding to start the process cold and see it through. Maybe not as rewarding as the real thing obviously but still pretty cool. Keep up the great work Kermit!

[@WiltedSnausage207]

The main thing I was doing the whole time was comparing procedures to what i do in the A2A model. It really shows off the realism that they program into their stuff!

[@deltaleader71]

Yeah the A2A is the real deal when it comes to simulation. Not even the DCS P51 comes close to it.

[@abx.motors]

o yea i feel the same way if only i could get the £3,000,000 to buy the thing :)

[@ToddBreda]

Where were we when we could get these beauties for pennies on the dollar surplus! Aaaarrggghh!! lol

[@matrox]

It takes 15min to get to op temp. What if the jerrys are coming in with a surprise attack, do you hop in and fly cold or warm it up first?

[@quentintin1]

the ground crew would keep the engine warm, if not, you'd take off cold

[@No1sonuk]

These didn't tend to be used for bomber intercept anyway. Their long range meant they usually got bomber escort duty. Hurricanes and Spitfires were the primary "scrambled" aircraft.

[@MadWillyLove]

Kermi.....still waiting for part three.....just saying

[@ironbark1822]

Boy I love these videos. I can't wait till you do one with that beautiful Mk XVI you have!!!!

[@deluca2922]

part 3

[@wavecreatures]

Brilliant....enjoyed this so much. Thanks for taking us along!

[@eliotjones9835]

The sound of that Merlin engine is music to my ears

[@mikeforr4873]

The Tuskegee Airmen never lost a bomber. Would love to see an video on them.

[@Ceusky]

Hi Kermie I am Juan I fly 767s for a latin american cargo airline and I wonder if there is any possibility of getting to know your installations and airplanes. I have always loved MUSTANGS and SPITFIRES and would love to see them personally. Regards, Juan

[@KermitWeeks444]

You can visit our "Museum Lite", open Friday to Sunday, 11AM to 3PM on a seasonal schedule. Check the Fantasy of Flight website calendar for dates.

[@krisathe1stp0wer46]

You have to give a shout out to the British requisition officer who decided "Hey, this airframe is really good! I know what I'll suggest next, let's ask them to put a Rolls Royce merlin engine inside!" Then another shout out to the airframe designer who said "Right, I want a bubble hood and redesigned tailplane on the next model" cos both of them helped create a diamond legend of a aircraft. P51D's are artwork in motion!

[@mattluscombe2071]

Kriz Athe1stp0wer - Yes but R J Mitchell got it right first time with the legendary Spitfire! The only downside was that he didn't live to see the best which was the Mk 5! never bettered even by the P51-D!

[@nobody-xu8cb]

Добрый вечер. Данный самолёт реплика, или оригинал времён Второй Мировой войны? Если самолёт оригинал , то принимал ли участие в боевых действиях? Сколько лично вам лет? И принимали ли Вы участие во Второй Мировой войне ? С огромным удовольствием смотрел ваши видео. Всего доброго и здоровья вам.

[@KermitWeeks444]

The plane is original. I did not fight in WWII. Here's a clip that gives an overview of my background. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYrVgnlreMuWhaM

[@andyg1645]

What happened to part three of the P51D video? I can only see part three for the P51C. I have always wondered why these classic warbirds have to sit for so long prior to take off, now I know. WW2 pilots obviously never had the luxury of having enough time to do all the checks that Kermit did which makes me think of the phrase "On a wing and a prayer".

[@tf51d]

He hasn't posted it yet

[@tequila6955]

Such a beautiful aircraft.

[@skalli1064]

thank you for the video and good lesson. very impressive

[@LeonXD111]

believe me if i say that this cool video help me with the dcs p51 startup

[@my31and37]

What a hotrod....hard not to love the P51...Do you have a Corsair also?

[@booster5329]

Small things. I've always wondered if the little wire that goes from canopy to the top of the tail was for flight control or some sort of antenna. You answered that for me. Tanx a lot.

[@KermitWeeks444]

They’re aerials for the various radio systems on board.

[@ronchambers2085]

Thanks Mr. Weeks for these videos,my grandson and I really enjoy them.

[@KingAlobar21]

Great video!!!!! Thx for sharing all the details of this amazing plane!

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Great video thank you for Showing Australia

[@Thechist781]

What a hassle, it looks like a baby sit

[@hvcbandit5583]

TheDRIBBLER2 what does that even mean?

[@v1rotait23]

Thanks from Christchurch, New Zealand Kermit, for a wonderful series of in-cockpit videos of the infamous P51C & now P51D Mustang (My absolute favourite WWII warbird, then the Mossie). When the engine fires and starts idling, the sound of raw power fills my lounge room as my 6 channel home theatre sound system reverberates to the beginnings of the 12 note symphonic exhaust pipes, as recorded very well by your superb camera. The engine run-up and your great explanation of the cockpit controls and instrumentation is excellent. It's the closest we GA folk can get to flying one ourselves! I love your work. Looking forward to Part 3! - and yes, the Merlin makes the best sound in the universe!

[@michaelmurray7199]

3:44 Hotter than Hades when he's ticked off, or when he's in a good mood?

[@davethevtwinaddict2151]

great now i have to wait another week for part 3

[@MrRem7600]

is there literally not a better sounding engine? Pure Porn.

[@GolfExcellence]

Red Tails! Served with honor!

[@EltoV]

Thanks for another exiting video Kermit! Can't wait for part 3. Keep up the good work!

[@SVSecondChance]

Thank fpr sharing tpu very cool airplain with all of us. From Lee McGinnis from s^v second chance stalling

[@pjneslo8979]

Kermie your channel is by far one of my favorites on You Tube. Fantastic footage!

[@superspit]

Imagine going through the process of buttoning yourself in, then forgetting something?

[@bruceb3786]

It's a little different from a Cessna 150

[@pdutube]

Hey Kermit knows, 16:30, a winning Powerball ticket will buy you lots of avgas!

[@joey7551]

Was that a Boeing 314 flying boat in the hanger?

[@jeremys5725]

As always, thank you for sharing this! Great video!

[@brendaproffitt1011]

Totally impressive plane and incredible video thank you so much

[@dolomit7517]

i wish we could hear all your nice explanations :D but all covered by the engine

[@KermitWeeks444]

Check out this clip with voice over. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmaqc2t7iZx3jrc

[@justrj1]

That is a tight fit! Thank you. Very cool.

[@Metrofarquhar]

Does anyone know what the going rate is for dual time in a dual control P-51?

[@jimjohnson3244]

Escape Velocity last time I checked about 2500 bucks for a half hour.

[@bessiebraveheart]

What a palaver to get these old planes airborne.

[@tsieglieh]

is that a real p-51d or a scaled down equivalent? I don't know.

[@KermitWeeks444]

The real deal!

[@longtimepittsowner5589]

Very nice and loads of important details. You will likely never see these any place else. Thank you for sharing with everyone.

[@luizvasco77]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! What an amazing video!

[@daniel60297]

Nice video i love that plane beautiful

[@Dave-vc4mh]

Huge fan of yours I’ve met a lot of cool WW2 pilots and I love how your keeping their memory alive.