Sig Riser 100 - Russell 
This excellent value kit gives you a lot of glider for your money, even the parts for the optional spoilers are included. There's ample space in that long nose for the installation of radio gear and the banded-on wings make allowances for careless landings.
Jubilee - from Radio Modeller plan - Russell
Wingspan 65”, flying weight 874g, 2-channel elevator/aileron control
This is my modified version of a model that was featured in RM magazine in 1977.
Like most of my models I can't tell you how aerobatic it is but I know where it breaks! The mark 1 version that I originally built to plan (from a kit by Bowman Models) broke its 'V' tail nearly every time it landed; it was solid balsa with a steel brace and I guess the inertia would carry it forwards whenever the model made a rapid deceleration. So my main mod was to replace the tail plane with a lightweight Correx alternative, bolted onto a plywood cradle. I added triangular balsa longerons to enable me carve the previously boxy fuselage into a nicely rounded shape and put mini servos in the wings.
The magazine article described it as a general purpose, fly-in-any-wind model. It's very easy to fly, quite stable and will stay up in the lightest lift. If the wind gets stronger it will hover like a kestrel and when it starts to fly backwards you know it's time to add ballast. I find it's a very relaxing model to fly.
Ridge Runt - Russell
It flies really well and is very light - so only goes in light conditions.
Weight: 3.5-4lbs (1.4-1.6kg)
Span: 96" (2.45m)
Length: 75.6 (1.92m)
Airfoil: PG1223
2-3ch: 2 Servos
Wingspan 100”, flying weight
1416g (+ballast), 3-channel rudder/elevator/spoiler control.
This excellent value kit gives you a lot of glider for your money, even the parts for the optional spoilers are included. There's ample space in that long nose for the installation of radio gear and the banded-on wings make allowances for careless landings.
It may not be the most
elegant looking glider, but it's a great builder's model which offers a
satisfying build and good soaring performance. The rudder response can be
sluggish, depending on speed, so it pays to plan your turns in advance.
Wingspan 65”, flying weight 874g, 2-channel elevator/aileron control
This is my modified version of a model that was featured in RM magazine in 1977.
Like most of my models I can't tell you how aerobatic it is but I know where it breaks! The mark 1 version that I originally built to plan (from a kit by Bowman Models) broke its 'V' tail nearly every time it landed; it was solid balsa with a steel brace and I guess the inertia would carry it forwards whenever the model made a rapid deceleration. So my main mod was to replace the tail plane with a lightweight Correx alternative, bolted onto a plywood cradle. I added triangular balsa longerons to enable me carve the previously boxy fuselage into a nicely rounded shape and put mini servos in the wings.
The magazine article described it as a general purpose, fly-in-any-wind model. It's very easy to fly, quite stable and will stay up in the lightest lift. If the wind gets stronger it will hover like a kestrel and when it starts to fly backwards you know it's time to add ballast. I find it's a very relaxing model to fly.
Ridge Runt - Russell
Wingspan 50”, flying weight 612g, 2-channel elevator/aileron control. This was
a cheap wooden kit I bought a few years ago from Sussex Model Centre, it was
simple to build and is easy to fly. I subsequently beefed up the wing with some
16th inch sheeting and recently replaced the tissue covering with
Solartex. Apart from breaking off the fin once or twice it has survived my
bumpy landings largely unscathed. It's a very handy little model that can cope
with winds from 10-20mph and an ideal aileron trainer.
SWIFT EVO 3 Rob
Here's a model I built from plans a long time ago - it's balsa and made originally as a pylon racer, but I got fed up with flying it round the field and converted it to a slope soarer.
It's from a company called Concept Models who are now out of business, but it was easy to build and has a solid wing and just 2 servos - for elevator and ailerons.It flies really well and is very light - so only goes in light conditions.
Cliffwhacker
This was a free plan from the RCME magazine to which I purchased the wood pack from Traplett . Generally flies sweetly but does not roll or loop well. Currently trying to trim better but feel it needs flap coupled with ailerons to perform as should as ailerons small.
Chris Foss Phase 5 - Paul
Designed in 1978, the Chris Foss Phase 5 was and still is credited with being one of the most agile and high performance aerobatic glider you can build from plan. I am currently building one from plan and have created a 'Chris Foss Phase 5' build diary. Each stage I have taken pictures and noted some of the issues and challenges faced along the way. CLICK HERE TO VIEW BUILD
Wisel - John
First kit I have built and flown since my youth. Inspired by Paul's build blog of his Wisel.
Fun little plane to fly and easy to chuck in the boot for a quick sortie on the hill
Peter Goldsmith Sapphire - Paul
Span: 96" (2.45m)
Length: 75.6 (1.92m)
Airfoil: PG1223
2-3ch: 2 Servos
This is a big plan build balsa model that can be built as a pure glider or a powered glider built with a EDF power unit. To find out more about the Sapphire glider and the build blog - CLICK HERE TO VIEW BUILD
It flies really well and will float around on little lift. It is really a light wind soarer.
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