A quick Hangar Tour.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

I still have about 10 'pre-corona' flying videos lined up, waiting to be uploaded but in the mean time I thought i'd film something different and see how people like it. If it goes down well I'll film some similar stuff

[@newueelnavmip]

Wow, the vid we all waited for! Is there a plane that you suggest for a starter?? Oh and watch out, some of them woud fly spontanously from your lawn😀

[@SlopeRCGliders]

You can’t go far wrong with a gentle lady. It’s a simple build and flies great.

[@radioflitercairplanes1715]

@@SlopeRCGliders agree 100% It has been around for many years ..I cant imagine how many pilots learned to fly with a Carl Goldberg "Gentle Lady" A nice kit that is easy to build and keep things simple , yet it flys beautifully. A great recommendation!!

[@richarddarlington1139]

@@newueelnavmip In the early 1980's, I was the counterman at a mom and pop hobby shop. Two kits we kept in stock at all times were the Goldberg Eaglet 50 and the Gentle Lady. Although both are good, solid designs. the kits themselves were not what I would call, "well executed." I found the die-cutting and parts fit to be sub-standard. Wood selection also leaves much to be desired. That being said, once you've overcome the kit's glaring drawbacks, you will end up with an excellent flying glider. My suggestion? The Airtronics Olympic 650 or Oly II, if you can find them. Machine-cut and sanded (no die-crunching), beautiful, hand-selected "blonde balsa" and straightforward designs, make these kits a joy to build. And, they fly great! If you're lucky enough to find one, pay whatever they're asking.

[@danfitzgerald5515]

@@richarddarlington1139 I produced kits at Mark's Models (later Dynaflite) for four years. We were able to mitigate the effects of "die crunching" somewhat by periodically replacing the razor rule and by soaking the balsa sheets in water before pressing them. As many parts as possible were saw cut or router cut or sanded using jigs instead of die cutting. I have fond memories of my time there and of working with Mark Smith.

[@doppelraab]

John, thank you so much, every time my wife says: "You have too many models"..... I show this video, you are the savior of our souls ......God bless you....

[@friedrichmandel2574]

This video is one of the most helpful ones ... I showed it to my wife ;-) ... no more comments from her side since then :-)

[@RTatBstoke]

I showed it to my wife to, her only comment was that I lovely garden John has!🤨

[@stefedwards2934]

My wife saw your collection, I told her it was average in number...the nagging has stopped...Cheers mate, you are a star. 👍🇬🇧

[@jimmynoname4089]

I have this problem with the addition of rocketry lol

[@channelsixtysix066]

"Love Me, Love My Gliders" 😊

[@hanger9uk]

Nevermind hoarding toilet rolls and hand sanitizer, John's hoarding gliders!! Great video, thanks for posting. As someone else said here, I thought I had too many rc's but I feel better now!!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

An Amazing Collection Of Beautiful Birds! Thanks John For Tour...

[@Joyplanes]

Beautiful workshop, I loved the video so much.

[@royalanania3306]

Outstanding John,very well done,and very organized . You have and excellent,and distributed hangar. I salute your hobby 😘

[@deanedeane4318]

Thankyou so much for showing us your your wanderful collection and mancave !!!😉🙃😎 NZ

[@AerialWaviator]

An amazing collection of wonderful birds. Thanks for taking the time to share and provide details. ♥

[@longjammeriii3323]

Thankyou sir what an amazing collection of gliders that you have built, and built up I'm sure we all appreciate the effort and amount of work and time you have put into the hobby and continue to do so for our and your pleasure and also for your good ladys filmograghy skills in making your flights look effortless, and I and I'm sure (we) all hope that you and your good lady continue to do so, with my very best regards from Alan in south Yorkshire, stay safe and healthy ❤❤👍👍🤗

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks Alan. My wife likes getting praise for her video skills.

[@awuma]

@@SlopeRCGliders Those are simply gorgeous videos!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

awuma thank you!

[@herberthardwick779]

Watching you fly and listening to the music is the most relaxing thing did I can find during the day I think you're at totally amazing as I am 86 years old and have been flying model airplanes since I was about eight I can really appreciate your love an effort that goes into what you do God bless you fly safe oh and don't fall off the cliff Herbie said that

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you so much. I’m so,glad you enjoy the flying!

[@halmason9252]

In these turbulent times inspiration to stay home and enjoy our hobbies is very important for all of us. Gliders are not expensive, require no motors, in flight hardware can be moved from plane to plane easily with a bit of planning while building. Keep up the great job at communication the love for flying simple models. Thank you Sir.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you.

[@CarlosChavez-gs1ld]

WOW... lots of beautiful planes you have there.... Very nice- thanks for showing them to the world.

[@gregc6661]

Thanks for the tour John, each plane you showed us is just as beautiful as the one before it. You are a great builder and pilot and blessed to have such a beautiful flying site as well.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@navigator902]

Ridge lift therapy Master, they all give to the peace and tranquility of flight...... and my ridge lift therapy. Again giving the creative builder a good look..... Inspiring.

[@1ramus1]

WoW !🤓 it’s even hard to believe that so many gliders belong to one person. Beautiful view . It would be nice to see them all fly. Thank you for video 👍😎

[@alistairclark6814]

What ever John has, it's contagious! Beautiful collection!

[@ruftime]

Thank you John, loved the tour. The planes filling the back yard was almost as beautiful as watching you fly them. After some 15 yrs flying foam/plastic/carbon fiber......I’m itching to get back to balsa building. Happy flying!

[@sveinbjornolafson1072]

Wow, fantastic. Thanks for showing this. I have a 42 year old Airtronics Aquila in my storage room. Great video.

[@soarrich]

I can't imagine what the six people that gave you thumbs down were thinking. Beautiful models and videos. Thanks

[@wazza7575]

Me too. Just jealous...

[@reyramos98]

Hello from PR, Wow, awesome glider collection, all are beautiful, and like very much those cover with clear monokote, to see the perfect construction!!

[@DonDegidio]

Hi John, Thanks for showing us your fleet. I'm amazed they all fit into your garage. The two I admire the most are the BoT and the Gentile Lady. Had the Gentile Lady about 40 years ago.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

I love the Gentle Lady

[@NeilStainton]

What an amazing collection of beautiful classic model gliders. Thank you for showing them all.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you.

[@ranashome24]

John, you’re a living inspiration to all modellers worldwide. Blessings and congratulations from Calcutta.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you so much.

[@ranashome24]

RC and aero modelling stuff are very very difficult to get here. Perhaps because the number of modellers is so low. I had to travel to Henry J Nichols, London, to buy my 1st RC set !

[@bobclarie]

Thanks so much John, we loved the tour of your shop, and descriptions of your gliders. Bob

[@nickcaci7238]

Thanks for showing. Fantastic collection. Such craftsmanship.

[@maxrobertson5061]

Thanks, John. I enjoyed that. On a different topic, I was surprised - as usual - to see how far on your garden growth is. On the west coast of Scotland we're about 3 weeks or so behind you. This lockdown has had me checking my diary for memories of interesting flights etc. I note that in 2018 we woke up in our motorhome on 5th April in a car-park in Tyndrum to find it had snowed fairly heavily. It's at an elevation of 780 feet and is at the start of the climb up onto Rannoch Moor This leads on to Glen Coe and there are snow-gates at either end as the road is sometimes blocked by up to 30 foot snow drifts. After a Black Pudding and Egg roll breakfast in the local Caff we spent some time walking in the area - the West Highland Way - and the sun came out in the afternoon. So it was lunch in another eatery - Spiced Parsnip soup and savoury scone, tea and flapjack - followed by a seat in the sun outside the camper, with a good book. And a snooze. A perfect end to the day came with a Hercules coming directly over us at VERY low height, maybe 200 feet, obviously practicing nap-of-the-earth flying. This, in that area, is well below the surrounding mountain tops and involves sinuous flight paths, significant banking and elevation changes. What could be a better end to the day than that? Knowing the area, I looked back down the flight path and, sure enough, Hercules No2 was right there! Magnificent. To celebrate, we ended up at our breakfast café for tasty Haddock & Chips followed by the 40 mile trip to home. 5th April 2019 wasn't anything like as interesting, but 2 days later I note that "Ducky" returned. He's a male Mallard who arrives about this time. He's been here for 4 consecutive years. We have a largish pond in our garden and he likes to come in at a ridiculously steep angle and splash down bang in the middle. He makes a terrific noise whilst dropping, as if to warn us that he's here and he wants FED. We keep some grain for him and he obviously enjoys it! We know it's the same duck because he waddles up the stairs to the front door and raps on the glass to let us know it's time to eat. He sleeps on the brick edge of the pond and disappears two or three times a day, usually returning in the early evening. Once he brought a female with him, but she didn't stay long at all. It fascinates me to watch him flying as I am particularly interested in STOL model aircraft. He's a master at that - he will call to us from almost vertically overhead at considerable height and them make something like a 60 degree approach to the pool! Take-off can be similarly exciting, but he can also show off low-flying skills by taking off from the pond, flying through our opened garden gate (in a 6 foot high panelled fence), dodging round the camper and off down the street and round the right-angle bend at the bottom, all at less than head height. I DO hope he visits this year, to make 5 in a row. See what you and your missus' videos do to us lesser mortals?

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Hi there Max, I think you win the award for the longest comment on one of my videos! It made for good reading. Interestingly Spring moves North at 1.9 MPH, so you can see how we are earlier on than you. My wife probably likes real aircraft more than me and will always look up when she hears plane. We often go on holiday to North Wales specifically to photograph the low flying jets. There are certain pinch points where you can climb up the mountains and see the jets scream past at the same hight, or lower than you. Some days you can sit there and not see anything . Other days you get lots of passes buy Hawks, Hercules, Typhoons (used to see Tornadoes as well) and American F-15 etc. I know the feeling you are talking about, when a plane comes over nice and low. Over the years we have got some amazing photos.

[@mrsmith4662]

I cannot believe they all fit in that garage.

[@allenmoore9848]

Absolutely one of the best videos you have done. It is so inspiring to see your skill, passion and creativity on display.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks Allen!

[@johndunstan3875]

Hey Allen, what happened to all your content?

[@Jon.Carlsen]

Finally the long awaited behind the scenes video! You have something for everyone, from simple foamy flying wings to the beautifully crafted Champion. I'm always amazed by your prolific building schedule. You keep cranking out beautiful gliders for everyone to enjoy. I particularly enjoyed listening to your description of each glider.

[@TransferAir]

Obviously not only a Hobby! That’s definitely true passion combined with talent. Very interesting to watch/listen to. =)

[@wrigdo]

John, your followers will petition to have your flights and videos classed as essential services. That way we all have our moments of peace to look forward to during the lockdowns.

[@anbaricforce3241]

Possibly the best video on KZbin right now. Thank you so much for sharing all of this!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you for watching!

[@Sp3ktral22]

Wow, you have lifted many sullen hearts with your flying videos and now hangar tour. Truly therapy for those that can't get out to fly and so relaxing to watch too.

[@radioflitercairplanes1715]

Hello John ! This is the best way I could possibly start my Saturday morning . Thank you for making these videos ! . Will- Connecticut , Northeast United States.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks Will, from sunny Cornwall U.K.

[@jeffmeskey1885]

Thank you John for taking the time to show us all your planes! Your micro Lazy Bee makes me smile every time.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

It’s a lovely little plane!

[@anthonylong601]

Mate that was impressive. Not only a top pilot but builder and designer. I’m fascinated by the invader. Thank you.

[@bushcrafter6416]

Wow, That was wonderful, Now I don't feel so guilty for owning a dozen. Thank you!!!! Loved it.

[@K3Flyguy]

The Champion is stunning! All are treasures! Thank you for sharing!

[@alldaye2]

Thanks so much for doing this video John. Your flying is magic, your hangar inspiring. I hope you and your family stay safe and well. Your videos are a ray of sunshine in these otherwise dark and uncertain times. Cheers mate, from North Carolina, USA!

[@bobwelwood3093]

I so admire your craftsmanship and dedication to exploring ideas around soaring modelling. It is good to see someone who has this addiction to a near extreme level. Thank you for the tour of current inventory and your workshop. All the best in your future endeavours!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks Bob.

[@AlymerKiteboy]

Wow! Awesome to finally see them all at once, what an amazing collection! Thanks John! It stressed me out watching you place them all on the lawn... so glad you didn't trip and fall into them! 😬

[@EnglishTurbines]

Fillons Champion is my favourite..Years ago when I was a teenager, we flew Single Channel and an older gentleman who is no longer with us built this beautiful unique model. Unforgettable really, a true classic..🤔🤔🤔😀😀😀😷😷😷😷😷

[@timgood4003]

Thank you John, what a magnificent collection! You are an inspiration to us all. More of the Fillion is always welcome, but I will watch whatever you post. Seeing more of your workshop would be grand as well. Let me know when a nearby house goes for sale! 🖖😎👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thoroughly enjoyed that John! Love your videos. Very nice collection you have there! Would love to see a video series from design to maiden flight. You are a skilled designer, builder, and pilot.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@garywardsr.4719]

Nice set up John ,your workshop is every pilots dream ,

[@k.o.0]

A great overview! Thanks for sharing and providing weight details. For a recommendation you may want to try to find a Mirage II. I have one, it is a real nice floater similar to your saggitta. Another tougher to find but a great floater and sloper is the Astroflight Californian. It is one of my favourites.

[@njrmodelling]

I feel privileged to say that I have had the pleasure of seeing that workshop in the flesh. Keep up the good work John. Fingers cross there might be a kit coming your way soon

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks Nick. All sounds exciting! Hope things are all good with you and the family.

[@Anokaman]

Thank you for the tour and the inspiration! Not far from the Pacific so I'll be giving sloping a go soon!

[@sumansaripalli736]

Great to see your labor of love, John ! A true builder and flier ! Way to go ! Words cannot fully convey my respect for you !

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@ecdra1477]

John you are an Inspiration to us all. The log books for each must be crammed with information we all need to keep track of you might care to share how you capture and store the critical information for a successful next flight? Building to your regular “fling field” also ensures you have fun as well as maintaining a safe environment. Thank you. While we are in social isolation there is no reason why we should not be in the work shop and building, repairing etc.

[@edwardkie380]

What an impressive Gaggle of birds these are WoW John you were busy!!!

[@sparkles9868]

Nice to see a different side to your videos . . Yes always love your flying bideos Keep up the great work

[@28th_St_Air]

That was very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing! My favorite is the first one you revealed.

[@NelsonBoomerSchwarz]

Have so many, I wish I could have only one, like that lazy bee. Too bad we don't have them down here. 😢 Congrats buddy, You've got so many!!! 👏👏👏

[@PaulreynoldsMCMXXLII]

A very impressive collection, thank you for sharing.

[@simonhewitt9805]

Absolutely fantastic John ! Very envious of your collection, your workshop/office setup and your dedication to the 'art'. Thank you for sharing.

[@timcargile1562]

An amazing collection! Thanks for sharing your glider collection with us through creating and uploading this video.

[@mikesrcgarage]

Very impressive collection of birds.

[@davidfranklin5270]

I thought I had a problem! Now, that's an addiction! But a very fine collection of beautiful models. I look forward to your videos.

Fantastic work! Amazing quality in construction and relaxing excellent vídeos. Best Regards!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@simonnarbett361]

John,just one more thing,any chance you could do a video of a build,covering a few points.Current adhesives,and different applications,balsa selection,radio installation and advice,covering, C of G for scratch built models ect.Think it would make a interesting video.

[@makikiverde]

I've wondered what your shop might look like before. Thank you very much for sharing with fans.

[@timgarrett203]

This is what transparent MonoKote was invented for! Beautiful models!

[@jaimesoberoelviro2498]

All aeromodellers around the world dreaming with this hangar John 😍😍 , all models close similar and quite different at same time! Too many hours very well spent! LOVE your dedication and passion you put in the gliders! NO MOTORS HERE!! 👌👏👏, minucious builder and great pilot and person! Congratulations for your work John! Best Regards from Spain 😎✌️

[@thecraftking113]

That's quite the selection . thanks for sharing . looks awesome. 👍

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Beautiful Video! Thank You For All That Work of 'De' Glidering' Your Hanger/Garage! Whew! - Love Your Backing Track and Calm Voice Cadence'🔣 Gave My 56' Ep Home Kit Sloper' and The Radio! 'Wtf?' Away years ago- and I do Miss it Much! Your Video Got Me Drawing Hybrid Wing Shapes and Inspires Me Back To Affordable RC Flying!👍✈🌈✌

[@mwj5368]

Isolating with CoVid19 and your model planes was very interesting. You are a master craftsman and I like how you can see the beautiful structure system. If I had one with long wings when I wasn't using it, it would be nice to hang from the ceiling as I like the graceful structure. Thanks for sharing!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you for watching, so glad you enjoyed it.

[@foamyflightmaster9385]

Wow nice collection, very tidy workshop, thanks for sharing 😎

[@samsneedwatchaneed2715]

A man after my own heart, there's NOTHING better than a 6meter glider, a fully charged battery, a 5gallon bucket with ice and a twelve pack in it and 2/3's of a day and sit there all day long traveling from thermal to thermal virtually speced out... Lord brings back some of my best memories. What I would give to spend a day with my head and plane in the clouds.....geeze

[@slotslidershoslotcars]

Now THAT was the best way I could have possibly started my Saturday morning ! Thank you John !

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!!

[@thomasmartino7499]

Wonderful video! Thanks for showing us your collection and how you store them. I have 10 gliders and I’m struggling to fit them in my room haha

[@javiermexico1065]

Impressive and beautiful. Regards from Mexico. Part of happiness is reached by accomplishing things (projects), it is not related to buying things. Congratulations.

[@FlightReviewz]

Great video. Thank you for sharing! Your videos definitely make us want to get out on the slope again!!!

[@ホビケン]

The flying video is great but I wanted to see your workshop Thank you for introducing the hangar. from Japan

[@angelreading5098]

Magnificent John,lovely collection of models.

[@skyhawk21]

Enjoy your work, dedication and gentle piloting skills on the slopes. Thank you from the west coast of the USA..

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you from Cornwall U.K.

[@jesper87dk]

Hi John such a beautiful collection you got there, wish I had the skills to build like you do :) Great planes and videos 😍

[@opichocal]

Awww the gentle lady....one of my first planes when I was a kid 30 years ago. I put a cox engine on it and had a blast. I wish I still had it

[@MundoMTB]

Thanks for sharing your hangar!!! Quite a collection!!! Just wonderful

[@hugokramer8562]

Great Video, Great constructer....Bravo John

[@royalanania3306]

It's great to see someone share a passion such as this,and the artistry involved in it. Keep it up.

[@richgorsuch2667]

I love your sailplanes and videos John. Keep up the AWESOME work!

[@BruceBoschek]

What an amazing collection! My wife suddenly became very quiet when she saw this! LOL Thanks very much.

[@foxacres]

What a fantastic collection, thanks for sharing. It makes me realise that i do not have too many models !

[@gazzabyerun9556]

😱💯Wow! Thank you for sharing! I have been enjoying your video's on glider's! Very impressive 👍 Semper Fi!

[@jamesmcglinchey2295]

What a collection! A build video would be fantastic! My first R/C glider was a Jasco Scout, the wing separated into 4 panels (for back packing?) weighed a ton but had some decent flights off a hi-start. Your videographer is a pro! Say hello to Doc Martin! Hunkered down a few miles from the Cradle of Aviation, Long Island NY.

[@samram135]

I would love to be your neighbor and watch these ships come to life at the hands of such a master modeler. Well done, I enjoy your creative genius!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@stefanocodo8863]

Incredible many congratulations amazed at your skill and creativity. Very well done.

[@michelearosio2890]

Hi John, congratulations for the video and your fantastic models. I really appreciate the quality of your handmade construction. I ♥ old timer airplans.

[@pagick9]

Brings back fond memories. I loves gentle slope gliding at beach cliffs. But now my area has becomes aggressive lead sled style of flying. You have to stay away from the cliff edge or they will plow thru your plane. I’ve had to ask permission to fly thru to set up a landing. I’ve even had them say NO! I finally sold all my rc stuff. But I still have the memory’s.

[@TheDuncandan]

Great to see a hobby become a passion. Nice stable John

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you. It’s always evolving. I’ve sold half these models now and have built several more.

[@kenkingsflyingmachines2382]

Such a large collection means many pleasurable hours at the building board, too. Gorgeous work. Thank you for these videos. You have a lovely flying field. You should see the single pathetic hill in Northern Illinois that is identified as a "slope soaring" site.

[@brucematthews6417]

Thanks John. That was a nice peek at your extensive holdings. I'd wondered for a while at how many you bought and how many you built. Now I know and GOOD GRIEF THAT'S A LOT OF BUILDING ! ! ! ! I really like some of the power adaptations you did.

[@ezr168]

Cool collection bro, inspires me to get my fingers out and build some stuff.

[@wazza7575]

Your a master builder/pilot John. Love your yard. Greetings from Blue Mountains Australia.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you! I visited the Blue Mountains when I was 6 years old.

[@jasmijnariel]

Ohhh! 😍 i just ended up in heaven🥰 Absolute STUNNING models! Man , i loved this video at 2.30am

[@deweygravesjr.122]

I don't remember if I told you John. This is a great video. I love seeing your collection. Many of which are unusall and very amazing. Thanks John!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!!

[@PiefacePete46]

Thank you so much for this... it's great! It did not come as a surprise that the garage is organised AND tidy; otherwise you would have to find a different hobby! :o)

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

John, I'm a Hang Glider pilot and a bunch of us fly RC Gliders for giggles around the LZ or on other days when flying our big wings doesn't work out. I caught on to your videos some time ago because of what seems to be a style of RC Glider that made distinctly your own, traditional balsa frames with transparent skins to show off those wonderful airframes. Now I'm not really dialed in to the RC world so maybe there is a bunch more hobbyists besides yourself who use this style, but you seem pretty keen on it and have quite the knack for making them quite stunning. I'd venture to say that a majority of your viewers here notice that as well and thats why we keep coming back. Adding to that, your modifications to many free flight gliders into RC is quite the skill that I and many others lack. It'd be quite the treat to see your process in building these balsa beauties, your tips for covering, and especially the right way to add control surfaces. Thanks for all you do and please, come out and try Hang Gliding!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you for watching! I’ve always just made flying videos and I wasn’t sure how this latest talking video would go down. People seem to really like it so I’m definitely going to make some more. I did try paragliding many years ago. It was great fun but at the time I didn’t really have the money to keep learning.