Building and flying the Riser 100 glider | Classic Aeromodelling

The riser 100 is a really nice RC glider kit, building this balsa wood glider took me to my early times in aeromodelling, this is a totally classic glider, no propulsion system, just pure glider.

Channels: 3, elevator, rudder and spoilers.
Wingspan: 100" or 2.5m
Weight: about 1.5Kg
Build time: About 20 days
Covering: Transparent red Solarfilm, solid white Monokote.

After the build was completed I tested the glider in a huge flat area and threw it by hand to get a feel of its glide pattern, then a couple of days later I went to Bray head, and flew at the edge of the slopes, the wind was not that good but it was a respectable flight for few hours, doing slope soaring.

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[lindseysturkie]

I used to build these kind of airplanes when I was teenager (45 years ago). Saved and spent all my allowance and summer job money to enjoy this hobby. Brought back lots of fond memories. I have a kit for a 2M sailplane that I've been putting off for a while. Hope my radio still works. You've inspired me to get back to it.

[grc]

Came to the comments section to see if anyone agrees this is one of the best r/c model build videos on YouTube.
Well done sir!
Thank you.

[mgman]

I used to build model sailplanes 40 years ago it's a shame that the great little hobby shops are gone we used to meet at our local shop and then go to our favorite slope
Your video brings back so many great memories thank you

[bradwanvig]

Oh yes my first ever glider when I started in 2010. Still have it and love it. I think I'll go fly it this weekend.
p.s I'm 59, so started out a bit late but this is my favorite of the other 10 in the shed!

[RCSoaringUK]

I've built lots of models and still watched your video all the way through. I'm a big fan of old school gliders (and don't mind imperial measurements 😂). I must say you did a great job encouraging others to have a go at building a model, and totally agree with your sentiment at the end - you can't beat that feeling of flying something you built yourself 👍

[PassifloraCerulea]

I miss RC sailplane building and flying so much. I was pretty active over 10 years ago but then a series of things got in the way and I haven't gotten back to it. Maybe some day... I've still got foam cores for a Dodgson Lovesong and Camano collecting dust.

[adriankelly]

Hi from Australia.... just would like to thank you for the great video and the incentive ....at 68 years I am off to build my first aircraft and the course sounds great again

[philippesandmeier]

This was an excellent video. Makes me want to build a glider again myself, 45 years

[paulbrouyere]

Great build, nice flight. You made me want to restart my hobby from the ‘80 s. I was member of a RC aviation flight team at the time. Still have my models. Great hobby! I love balsa

[wildgoobsid]

Nice to see someone doing this old school. You gain so much understanding and skill that make so many other thins in RC easier. I’ve done this maybe 50 times in 40 years.

[jamesbrooks]

This guy is super tuned in to the beauty of Ireland

[doraexplora]

When I was a teenager every school holidays my mum would let me buy a balsa kit to build. It would take me two weeks to build it and two weeks to fly it before it hit the ground hard enough to break it....then it was onto next school holidays. I must build at least a dozen planes during that time. Best fun and most productive time ever.

[ranashome]

Greetings and congratulations from Calcutta India.
You remind me of my Olympic 100” Scratch built from plans
I fully agree that building gives great pride and satisfaction.

[tanglma]

I think you will find a razor plane very beneficial when profiling and shaping block balsa wood.

[TCMath]

I'm from SE Iowa near the town of Montezuma where SIG is. I once flew in a contest with the guy who designed the 2M Riser. He told me that designing the plane was the easy part; figuring out how to get the parts cut out of the least number of available balsa sheets and getting them all to fit in the smallest possible box was the hard part.

[simonhewitt]

This is quite possibly the best short build diary that I have seen on YouTube. Excellent stuff😀👍

[cp]

I love building with balsa. It’s really sad that there are longer any kits available: it makes the barrier too high for newbies wanting to give it a go.

[davidwilcox]

Nice build! And a very watchable video! The cheap HF belt sander really helps with the nose and wing tips. One change I made from the plans was the hatch attachment. I shaped the hatch so the leading edge of the wing fit tighter. Then glued the hatch to the fuselage at each end of it. About a half inch on on the front and an inch on the back edge. Then I cut the hatch at a slight angle so it formed a wedge. The Monokote fills the gap made by the saw so it fits. Just add more if it is too loose. Remember to make the saw cut negative in two directions so the hatch wedges in from one side and can't slide up. It is simple and clean. I've done it on most of my gliders and never lost a hatch in 35 years in flight. I have lost plenty in the car on the way to the hill, but they were always the rubber band held ones, or the lever!

[RedstonePyroMan]

absolutely stunning build! i love my 100" riser. It has the old school KRAFT Systems servos in it too! It may be the best looking balsa glider of all time

[BillyG]

As a modeler since very young, you are on your way to a great life of modeling.I’m 75, just ordered a riser 100 kit from internet $119 plus shipping…