Albatros D.Va - First Flight Revisited
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- Here's a revisiting of the first flight of the Albatros D.Va at Fantasy of Flight. This plane was built for me by The Vintage Aviator LImited, Peter Jackson's vintage aircraft reproduction company in New Zealand. I sent Peter an original Mercedes engine for him to use to reverse engineer some new Mercedes engines . . . in return, Peter built me this Albatros, as well as a Sopwith Snipe. Both those planes are works of art, and are a lot of fun to fly. Come on along and relive the D.Va's first glorious flight.
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Why would 16 people give this a thumbs down? It's a video about history kept alive by an extremely dedicated man.
Fair Skies and a good tail wind...to those who wing above.....they seek their higher power for this gift from high above! God bless You and your family!
Love those Albatrosses So far ahead of their time when built and one of the best looking planes from WW1
@Dalle Smalhals Fokker is not so nice as these Albatrosses !!
They were not far ahead of their time at all. The DVa was obsolescent when built. The earlier versions of the Albatros just caught the Brits and French unprepared but they caught up pretty fast.
@@hoodoo2001 I was thinking of construction and streamlining.
@@dazaspc Albatrosses are pure art !! these Fokkers were war machines but ugly and awful to fly.
Richtofen had a very bad opinion about the D V .
its such a joy when you share your vintage flights with us. its one thing to see these planes in museums but to hear and see them fly. thanks kermit
This isn't vintage, it's a reproduction. But, ya.
It never gets old....And the glorious sound and watching the rockers rock...
Those of us living in NZ and "in the know" as it were, are well pleased with the work that Mr Jackson has done to enhance the country's reputation in the vintage aviation business. The Wanaka Air Show should be on the bucket list of every fan of aeroplanes! Thank you, Mr Weeks, for your enthusiasm and generous sharing of your knowledge with us.
What a beautiful recreation for a classic example of mechanical art.
Just read a book on Oswald Boelke one of the greatest WWI pilots. He loved the Albatross , fought in and ultimately died in one in a tragic accident. What a pleasure to see one fly.
After 100 years still a precious design. A big plane on aviation history.
What a superb looking little plane
Absolutely the most beautiful and contemporary-looking WW1 aircraft!
My little part in that build was working on the replica Spandau machine guns.
This video is the first time I've seen them in!
do you have any footage you can share?
@ I was under the impression that he recently had one made down in New Zealand. I don't know about "new original" more like a "newly made copy". I think there are a few basic differences for longevity like bearings and such but nearly entirely part for part the same.
Albatros is besides the P-39s are a big favorites of mine. Outstanding aircraft. What a build job. Thanks for sharing it.
feine Maschine! Damals wie Heute.
Beautyfull aerodynamic shape! beautyfull sound! i wish i couldfly it! Mister Kermit you do a wonderfull job!! you give to the next generation a piece of aviation history!
The Albatros is a beautiful designed warbird. One of my top 5 favorites!
What a beautiful machine and sound!
Absolutely my favorite WWI fighter. Beautiful lines and pretty advanced for its time, with its inline engine and its aerodynamics. Its designers clearly knew about air resistance and factored it into its swept surfaces, compared to all the other boxy, primitive designs of the era.
Dead Baron weirdly enough, the D.Va was quite slow and heavy compared to later Entente scouts with the ‘boxy’ design...The early D.Is and D.IIs were a game-changer, though!
Any gains they made by streamlining the fuselage were offset by the drag of the numerous wires bracing the structure and the wing-mounted radiator. Later designs like the Fokker D.VII might have had a blockier fuselage, but were cleaner overall.
Saw one of these at the RAF Museum at Hendon and they really are just glorious.
Great stuff Kermit, thanks for Keep them flying!
Kermit "if I grew up I would want to be you too" and I imagine anybody who has a lifelong love of all things aviation related feels the same to some extent!
Beautiful, I love the sound of the engine.
Yes, I was looking for that post, ty.
Those big black crosses on the wings are downright righteous! Sure to fill an enemy pilot with dread.
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I was stupid lost the password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me!
@Julio Emory Instablaster ;)
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Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Its so gorgeous in the air
Thanks man 😎🤙
Always loved these old fighers... my kind of "wind in your hair" idea of flying! Congrats on the acquisition! Yes life is good!
What a beautiful aircraft! And it sure put a smile on Kermit's face !
The biggest privilege of all must be to fly this machine in a time of peace.
Just wonderful 😊
Work of art
One of the most beautiful planes ever.
Absolutely stunning for the eyes, and ears!
Lovely. Keep them flying Kermit.
One of my favourite lookig aircraft the Albatros. The Germans certainly knew how to design a beautiful aircraft back in the day.
VERY GOOD AIR MODELs IN BRASIL, MY FAVORITE AND BOBEER RC ! RIO D JANEIRO BRASIL.
SAVAGE BOBBER MY FAVORIT.
Well it is beautiful, that you have 100%. One of the best looking planes of all time IMHO.
The issue with the plane is that it was an attempt to duplicate the results the French were getting with the Nieuport 11-17 line of fighters. Unfortunately the Nieuport had a flaw in that the lower “wing” was really just a faired single spar intended to support the upper wing. This meant that the lower wing was able to twist around the single spar under certain conditions which often lead to structural failure. In attempting to replicate the Nieuport's performance they inadvertently copied the same flaw. The small forward strut at the bottom of the V strut was an attempt to redress this issue.
@@Whitpusmc Great knowledge thank you!
Pure art.
Wonderful sounding engine.
That is a sweet sound. I wonder how many are around and also in flying shape. When you think about it the planes of that day were as magnificent as the latest are today.
Lee If it was a real Albatross it would be too valuable to actually fly. Beautiful airplane.
The Albatros D.Va really looks and sounds great. And you seem to have lots of fun. Thanks for posting. 👍
Saw this one when it was at Masterton New Zealand on display never got to see it in the air except in photo’s, this is the most exact copy you can buy, right down to the original engine. I think they even 3d scanned an original plane and used original factory drawings every part as per factory. Not just a look alike copy.
Man the Germans had the best camo schemes! Love the wild colours and I believe the Fokker D. V11 had a awesome paint job as well!
Absolutely beautiful aircraft ! What a joy it must be to fly her !
Love it.
Seems to be really alive when you fly it....
You are really living a man's dream flying those machines. These videos are awesome. Thanks.
I have always thought that airplane was nothing but beautiful!!!! Heck, i love all your planes!!!!!
Absolutely a beautiful WW1 fighter
The engine sounds amazing
Looks as if a gentle flying plane
Hope to see more in depth videos
A working piece of art and so pleased that you have this fine example at Fantasy of Flight,I think it is an insult to call these replicas because they are so beautifully constructed with all the detail fittings in place too,nicely flown with real spirited flying too Kermit,love the sound that engine makes too.
so amazing to see the albatros fly again.
Hi Kermit, I just wanted to say I absolutely love your channel, especially the mechanics corner & more specifically the BF108 projuct. THANK YOU for what you do for Aviation
Amen.
Great looking aircraft . I love bipes!.
lovely sound !!!!!! and one , if not the prettiest design of a WW1 plane ! like them very much. greetings from germany
Oh if it wasn’t for the innovators in NZ. What a beautiful beast and sounds great too. Imagine if you could get a few more revs out of her.
What a beauty!!
She looks and sounds absolutely beautiful!
How awesome
Just took a picture of myself with a D.V5a (replica) fuselage down in Kingsbury. Texas. Very cool little airplane. Note these engines were started with a booster mag and except for getting the engine in the proper position did not need to be hand propped.
How I envy you and your collection. Another Wonderful video Kermit!!!1
Such a gorgeous bird😍
AWESOME Kermit mate, sounds like a big rig with the Jake brake on.👊🇬🇧🙋♂️ 2:47
I've always loved that plane it's just amazing
A beat in sync with my heart!
Wow, beautiful aircraft , thanks for the flight.
Nice Albatross! I really like the WWI aircraft utilized by both the Central powers and the Allies. Congrats on flying this beautifully crafted aircraft.
Life is good----'specially if you're Kermit Weeks
Such a beautiful plane!
Beautiful plane. Thanks for sharing.
My father bought a WW1 fighter (I forget the type but it might have been a Camel or a Snipe) in1922. He was tooling along happily when he went over a chimney and one wing got caught in the rising hot air and the other didn't. The aircraft flipped over and the bad seat belts didn't hold and he fell out of the cockpit but managed to hang on with his hands. He could not reach the controls and the aircraft carried on for a while inverted with my father dangling from the upside down cockpit with no parachute. Well he finally got inside and righted the aircraft. In 1980 I soloed in a 150 Aerobat and wore his leather flying helmet.
Your livin the dream my friend
Such a beautiful plane it is! You've done well!
great job it's fly fantastic, congratulations.
Beautiful reproduction. Kermit has great taste in warbirds!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Marvelous machine
I was born 60 years too late. This is how flying should be.
gread Flight, nice Video. ;)) I feel me since 1918. Sorry for my English
So good. I can't think of a better life than Kermit's.
Nope
Amazing...amazing ever!!!
I am in awe of you Mr. Weeks
Kermit weeks looking for some preys right up there!!. Beatiful, congrats!!
Prey
John Deer Tractor :D Thank for sharing Your friendly...
Wunderschönes Flugzeug.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Great Awesome flight Albatros!!!pluri good..😉
Wonderful airplane.
I am amazed by what a tiny radiator the Albatros has for its 14.8L/170PS DIIIa engine. Especially considering it is not in direct airflow but depending on differential pressures above and below the wing for its airflow. It makes a great noise.
Sweet....Thanks Kermit...Take care...!
I've decided that I want to die and come back as Kermit Weeks.
Be careful what you wish for, be careful crossing the road now you've jinxed yourself, it's coming ☠🤣
LOL
Funny you should say it sounds like a john deere tractor . I have a 1919 FORDSON. and I thought it sounded just like it! when my tractor is at wide open throttle 1000 rpm
You lucky guy!
If I understand correctly, these 6 cyl. Mercedes DIII engines are replicas built from scratch using an original engine to make the blueprints. That’s why they have that correct original sound of the real deal! Of course, the planes are replicas too.
I love that plane ,good vidéo !😀
Nice flight
This modern video shows just how pretty this aircraft is. Dare I say it’s a finer sight than a P-51?
My neighbors had a '49 Plymouth that sounded a little like this back in the 60's.
Not much sounds as sweet as a straight six...
I wish I could fly the Albatross, greetings from Germany
I wonder how well it handles. It looks like there is a lot of flex in the wings from that wing mounted camera.
It's the camera that's wobbling, not the wings.
Absolutely the most beautiful WWI fighter ever created.
Sweet!!!
Hands down the most beautiful fighter of the War... thanks for sharing Kermit!
Keep them flying. 😉
Kermit, that is a canny deal, well done!That handle to your right fixed to the upper wing l guess is to prime and fire the machine guns. Thankyou Kermit.
John Davey that handle is to open and close the radiator! The triggers were two buttons on the control column where your thumbs would sit, and the guns were charged with the charging handles, just like they would be on the ground!
You just gotta luv Mr Weeks. Sorta how god would do aviation if god had the $$ - LOL
To good...yey!
That old bird sounds so good like you say a john deere tractor lol it seems by looking at the wing cameras is fragile but even that is somehow comforting stay safe bud
Super.