Curtiss Wright CW-19R - Engine Start & Prop Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Recently I took the Curtiss Wright CW-19R out for a start up. We had been having trouble with the two position prop not functioning properly. Jack McCloy, my maintenance guy, worked on it and believes he has the issue sorted out. We’re going to start her up, put the prop through it’s motions, and see if Jack found the remedy. If so, we’ve taken a big step forward to it flying again soon. Check it out!
Kermit Weeks
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EXPERT PILOT and crew is the only take away I have from this ... in Awe. This plane defies the rule 'if it looks right it will fly right' - one of a few 30s anomalies that needed an expert pilot like the CBees ...
Kermit, you are the man every kid wants to grow up to be.
Yeah, rich! ;)
(Kermit spends it VERY well though!)
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You can kinda see the genesis of the P-40 Warhawk in this design...Juan.
Or maybe the P-36?
So, I see this response, and it is sent by a guy named Juan.
I just had to see who it was, and I'm right.
Seems like aviation here, is a small community.
Kermit, Juan, and Agent Jay Zed.
steve
The Wikipedia CW 19R page has links for the evolution to the CW 22R and 23R models. Things were moving along quite fast then, with the threat of war looming.
@@loboheeler man, we were way behind...initially.
@@steveskouson9620 I did the same thing.
Man that's scary, he's checking out the head temps and Kermit still had the mags on! Come on Kermit you always went through your checklist when stopping.
I saw that! Ouch!
In his defense, they were only on in Spanish.
I particularly liked the, "Yeah, run it up... don't do it just yet", part. Yeek!!!
And I can’t believe Kermit had problems finding the prop control, that throttle quadrant is common to many 30’s aircraft and it is labeled in English
The man has a multitude (understated) of aircraft. He obviously showed up to do a benign engine/prop test without his own requisite level of pre-flight familiarization. He relied on his experts and to his credit asked. I’d like to suggest that it is quite remarkable indeed that this gentleman has mastered the flight characteristics, let alone the systems of such a broad spectrum of airframes. He is a walking talking old pilot whose boldness, within so many airframes, has not exceeded that proverbial envelope. He obviously maintains a high level of respect for not exceeding that envelope and so has my admiration.
Kermit has the best toys
Is sad to see that my country doesn't have your same passion for Historic Aircraft as you, thx for maintining its beauty!
funny how memories jump back into play ...... when they were pushing the plane out - the sound of tires on a painted floor said - hello - remember me?
yea loud squeak
Great that Kermit owns all this stuff and is still a friendly guy and shares all these videos with us. Cool!
Well i don't know if he's such a friendly guy. Not particular fond of his demeanor towards the personnel.
'I'll give you this', and while handing over he looks the other way. Not the way how i would treat people.
@@golfplaat2 Kermit made his money the old-fashioned way, inheritance. maybe he just grew up treating people like that, not that it's right of course. Not the way I treat people either. However, we should thank Kermit for sharing these planes with us.
HEY, KERMIT Just wanted to say how much I appreciate these videos you always make me feel like I'm right there with you standing right next to the aircraft FLYING has always been my Dream and my fantasy and your videos take me there to your FANTASY OF FLIGHT SO THANK SO VERY MUCH PLEASE TAKE CARE BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS
Absolutely beautiful aircraft. Thank you for keeping them flying Kermit! I hope to get out your way one day.
..something I would like to add to the kudos on these videos, is that Kermit has it figured out/the right equipment, or whatever it is, to shoot them without the props stopping, spinning backward, bending, and all those other annoying visual effects that appear on a lot of airplane videos when the engine is running..I know it has something to do with frame speed or something, anyway, it drives me nuts to watch videos where they do that...thanks for going to the trouble to take care of that issue, Kermit!.. :)
I sense a touch of the obsessive personality that's required in a good pilot: even though this is a ground run, the altimeter is carefully zeroed for the barometric pressure of the day! Such a lovely little aircraft, full of Art Deco charm, thank you for sharing this with us, Kermit.
Honestly I think it is just habit, my first thought when scanning the instrument panel was that the altimeter needed to be zeroed too
Quite the rare bird with an unusual history. It was actually pretty advanced for the mid-30s, but was originally developed for the civilian market (with tandem seating). But few orders came in so Curtiss redesigned it for military use. They sold a few here and there but not in any numbers worth maintaining production. I can't imagine that Whirlwind engine was considered suitable for a warbird of the late 30s/early 40s.
What's interesting is that this design formed the basis of the Curtiss CW-21 export fighter, which saw action in the Pacific theater. That plane resembles another plane in Kermit's collection -- the CAC Boomerang.
You can see the chrome of the prop piston disappear as the dome travels aft at high rpm when the prop goes to coarse pitch....looks good! Suction venturi is for turn and bank. Just like it was on Dad's PA-12.
Another 1 of a kind piece of aviation history. Thanks Kermit for keeping it as though it just rolled off the line.
Beautiful. I love the days when my vision is somewhat better and I can cast these videos to the big screen. What lovely lines this plane has.
The eccentricity of those wheel pants screams 1930s aviation what a lovely "rare old bird"
A very spiffy looking aeroplane Mr Wizard! 👍👌💯👏👏👏☺️
Mr Weeks,
What a great channel, you have all the coolest toys; and this is a gorgeous example! Thanks for keeping aviation heritage alive and flying! Hey, a suggestion for your flap control if you want a visual reference inside the cockpit for the current setting - you could paint an index mark above the chain and then paint various links on the chain that correspond to various flap settings so you wouldn't have to set them just by feel alone. Might be moving to the Orlando area next year, definitely want to stop by and say hello! Cheers, R Shaw
Thank you for what you do, Mr. Weeks.
So the indicator is hows it feel & wheres the handle …What Amazing Pilot & oh ya I've gotta read the manual ,..SO COOL !!! Thank You Kermit Weeks !!!
That is one pretty-looking aeroplane and it sounds good too! Thanks for the video, Kermit and thanks to all of your people for the job you do in keeping these aircraft in use.
Very classy 1930s looking era aircraft,
Those radials sound SOOOO good
What a good sounding engine
Lovely little aeroplane❤️
Just love the up close view of the startup and running of these priceless machines. Cant get enough.
Music!
Wonderful Engine Sound 👍🌷
Aah the sweet sound of rubber rolling off an epoxied floor - the sound of something great is about to happen! I really wish I lived in a time when this beauty was state of the art, just imagine.
Hey Kermit? The lever next to the throttle with the letter P on it is the "Prop" control..Lol! Thanks for the video!
What a peculiarly awesome airplane! A great trainer!! No horizon indicator and a bicycle chain running your flaps with no flap indicator...You gotta feel for the right setting. Everyone should have an opportunity to learn how to fly in a airplane like this. You have all the tools you need to make a successful flight! Basic air skills at its finest.
Thank you, Mr. Weeks for sharing another awesome airplane!! I want to grow up to be you!
It looks like a Harvard and a p-26 had a baby together, can't wait for the next flight
Might have been a Seversky P35 in the woodpile somewhere, too...
I think it looks like a Spartan Executive's Father.
Always liked this particular airplane it has so much character to it,the cockpit layout is quirky but functional belt and braces style,it sure was fun watching you feel your way around that cockpit.Looking at your flying footage it certainly moves and that fixed trousered undercarriage gives this machine real class,thank you as ever Kermit for introducing us to types of aircraft. that otherwise we would never get to know anything about,this one is unique.
One of my goals in life is to visit you and see all the planes.
Me top, from São Paulo, Brasil..
I live right down the street.
Sure sounds good running.....Thanks again my friend Kermit....!
It still looks like the typical Hamilton can on the front that uses engine oil pressure to modify the pitch and it also looks like it has the fly-weights that do the actual rotating of internal blade gears. I saw the can move back when you moved the pitch lever. Absolutely love those gear leg pants. So . . am I right, instead of a 'constant speed' ALWAYS allowing the engine speed and resultant oil pressure to move the can, the pitch lever just opens a valve to make an either/or situtation.
Looking forward to your next flight. Beautiful design for the era. I love watching aviation history in flight.
Glad to see you`re all right. Visited your amazing place a few years ago, before it changed into a new concept. Flew the yellow Waco Biplane back then for a few dollars, that was unforgetable. Stay save and greetings from the Netherlands.
Hi Kermit. What a lovely aircraft . I do recall seeing this in flight . Seeing how much trouble you're having remembering l'd guess it 's a good thing she 's got fixed undercarriage ! 😂😂😂 Thanks Kermit !
With a 350hp engine climb rater was 1890 fpm with a fixed pitch propeller per wiki. Kermit should test that.
That's a neat machine. I'd never heard of them until I came across this video
This is such a nice aircraft and the engine sounds beautiful. Can’t wait to see you fly it again.
Great to see you getting another toy up and running again! Enjoy!
Such a cool-looking airplane.
So exited to watch this!!
Amazing Dude & OMG what a pilot ! Been watching your videos for years …. THANK YOU KERMIT WEEKS you truly inspire !
Instructor says, what’s this for.
Kermit says, what ever.😎
Instructor says, yep, you pass.
Love it. Kermit your my kind of boss.😎 should be more bosses like you. Cheers from Wiz in Tasmania
I just LOVE this guy! "I gotta figure out what that is.... I think that's, that mighta been.... I don't know what that is". No pretense whatsoever! Keep being Kermit, Kermit.
Kermit, I think that just may be my favorite plane in your collection.
My dad's best friend was killed in a Curtiss Falcon which has somewhat similar looking lines. Dirt daubers plugged the fuel vent.
What a beautiful plane.
Thank you for these gifts.
Can't wait for a ride !!
Yah kermit w/so many different A/C good to see your ppl got your back,looks like that tach.cable needs a tad graphite lol
My favorite airplane in Kermit's collection.
You should talk to Mike Patey of BestTugs Spanish Fork, UT 84660 about a device to help move aircraft in and out of hangers so you don't have to manually push/pull the airplanes! He also has a TH-cam channel showing how he is designing and building "Scrappy" a STOL aircraft.
We like push / pulling. We’re old school
@@KermitWeeks444, I imagine that's also why you don't fly the bigger ones more often. "Get the tractor!" 😁
Looks like something from "The Rocketeer". Purely art deco.
God this guy makes me so freakin' JEALOUS. I like to believe I would do EXACTLY what he's doing if I had his means. Anyway, I have to get ready for work, so....
At last Kermit. Long time no see. Nice to see you back.
Happy landings from Portugal.
Thanks Kermit! Always a pleasure to watch your content. Best wishes to you and yours.
Rich.
Time for label maker! Nice toy!
Nice! She really goes!
enjoy your flights mr Weeks...you are a very lucky man...make as many videos as you can for us the small pilots...Greetings from Greece..
Certainly can tell it's related to the AT-9, Lonesome George Gobel's favorite trainer.
Great vid - that's a good looking aeroplane too
very cool Kermit love that thing sounds really nice, hope to see ya fly it. have a great day.
Hey K.W., THANKS FOR THE CW!
I wish Mr. Weeks had a Vultee V1a. It's one of my favorite Art Deco planes, I'd be over there often just to see it.
I have a Vultee BT-15!
@@KermitWeeks444 See Kermit, you make people's wishes come true, even in the TH-cam comments section. That is brilliant.
Always enjoyable,,, thank you for posting your videos. That distinctive engine sound will cause all true aviation enthusiasts to stop what they are doing and look upward... amazing sound...😊...
Y’all stay healthy and safe..
That thing looks like it would fly pretty well
Great Video of the Cw-19r , the little round one sounds great, I can't wait to start up my big round Curtiss Wright R3350 972TC18DA3 ;)
That is one beautiful airplane, I can't wait to see it fly!
Good to see y'all doors, good to see you again I hope you have some good videos for it soon I have been waiting God bless and have a pleasant day Kermit🛩👍❤
Kermit , I read about wheel strut compression on landing that would reduce drag in the air . The struts would then extend 6” inches when the Flaps were extended for landing ? So I guess when you hear that “ Thump’ you have the flaps in landing configuration. Surprisingly, no spinner on this one ?
I'm surprised there's not a remote controlled Best Tugs there to move planes around.
Great vid. Fly it soon!
The CW-20 was the civil airliner which became the C-46 Commando. Big step up in scale.
Beautiful
BTW congratulations for 150.000 subscribers! Great achievement. 👍👍
Thanks!
You Mr Weeks, are the man. Thanks again for making my day better.
Outstanding!
As awesome as the aircraft are, one cannot but wonder at the size of those hangar doors, and the guys that installed them!
Very nice looking plane. Engine sounds great too. I guess it was designed as a fighter when it was developed? Great video, thanks for posting.
Yay! Thanks.
Sounds beautiful
Will the museum ever open back up to the public again? We visited it several years ago and it was a top notch museum. Very educational.
Greetings:
Prop blade positions are "coarse" & "fine".
I watched you fly the Martin Mars to Oshkosh video; sorry to see them retired.
that's a lovely plane
Great stuff Kermi love your collection!
That's a sweet running engine.
I think that is about the coolest aircraft in the colection!
nice ..thanks
The old boy popped right off.
What a sweet airplane!!!!
Is that a PBY Catalina in the background? Also, is it flyable?
It is, but not flyable
@@KermitWeeks444 Still amazing, is it possible to see it at the museum?
Is this the guy who made an earlier STOL aircraft, a red one, I forget its name now but it was amazing?
@@mattharte7334 You’re thinking of Mike Patey ;)
I know it's kind of a long shot and it's not as simple as I make it sound, but I think it would be awesome if you guys could dig out the Short Sunderland and run the engines for a bit.
Just sayin 😉
Great Video and a beautifully rare Aircraft. Thank you Mr.Kermit:-)
such a beauty!
Beautiful aircraft.
That's a very pretty bird.
Kermit can open a giant hanger door with one hand....but can he fly thru the air?