Risen 915 experimental aircraft- Introduction

[@cases2939]

Best "advertisement" I've seen for a Risen, yet! Very slick aircraft.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@cases2939. Thanks. It was a lot of fun. I think Bob wants to do another, concentrating on performance and cool views of Utah.

[@GrantOakes]

When I first saw the Risen I was absolutely in LOVE! Now with the newer, 915 engine the speed is AMAZING! That is by far one of the most gorgeous light aircraft around.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@GrantOakes. Hi Grant. I agree. Pretty exciting. Bob’s the kinda guy who does a bunch of research before he buys.

[@josephlarsen]

not only does it look amazing, but did i read it right that it's like 45 nm to the gallon? that's pretty amazing

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@josephlarsen Yeah. Up high, between 30-45. Incredible. I just flew my 185 up to Idaho last weekend, I think I got as high as 9.5. Of course I was hauling a lot of camping gear, my son and his dog, food, guns, etc . We burned 160 gallons flying around Idaho. I’m feeling kinda wasteful!

[@josephlarsen]

@@WheelsInTheSky that's awesome. I'm in Lehi Utah and would use one to fly up to Idaho regularly. That'd be a much cooler trip than a car any day :)

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@josephlarsen. Yes, much more enjoyable and faster. I think you could even land at Johnson Creek. It’s nice smooth grass.

[@jingle1161]

Wheels must have one of the most calming voices on KZbin. Just perfect for story telling.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@jingle1161. Thanks jingle !

[@Mirpurmad]

whoever is making this smooth video deserves the praise.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Mirpurmad. Thank you. Appreciate the comment.

[@RobbieKiama]

In the process of finishing my licence & just made an order for Risen! That's one big decision out of the way :) Had a chance to fly with Alberto in Italy earlier this year, couldn't get it out of my head ever since...

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@RobbieKiama. Congratulations Robbie !! I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it !

[@superandy89]

Awesome!

[@danielullfig6933]

That is one slick looking airplane!😍

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@danielullfig6933. Hi Daniel. Yes, amazing the speed it gets with just a Rotax. After buying a plane, your biggest expense might be fuel. But this one just sips a little gas.

[@mikestirewalt5193]

Great review with such unusually good aerial photography!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@mikestirewalt5193. Thanks. I really appreciate that! Always fun to fly next to a different plane.

[@PixelatedExistence]

These people are what make America so Great! I Love the Risen 915. A sleek bird, with state of the art technology for its class. Great video. Loved the fast track camera action at 2:28 . Great video, great planes, great pilots and great people. A thumbs up from me.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@PixelatedExistence. Thanks for checking in and for the comments. It’s a cool plane and was fun videoing it.

[@musoseven8218]

Stunning aeroplane, great footage and interview, loved biggles the dog too👍✌️💜😊

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@musoseven8218. Thank you very much. Couldn’t pass up a chance to include their dog!

[@garyprince7309]

Really enjoyed the video. You have a great voice for narratives. Very pleasant to listen to. Content was very informative. We neen more of these in the US. I think there is definitely a place for them. Thank you.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@garyprince7309. Hi Gary, thank you. I think we’ll see more of them in the US, now that the FAA just changed the rules for LSA aircraft.

[@koenjansen2264]

I totally agree with Gary.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@koenjansen2264. Thanks Koen !

[@kris4897]

Beautiful, really nice. This is one of the best videos i've ever seen.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@kris4897. Thanks. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@TaftLove]

I've been researching the Risen and I'm glad I found your video. Thanks for putting together so much great info. Also, fun watching you fly your airplane!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@TaftLove. You’re very welcome. Always fun flying next to different planes. If you get interested in talking to Bob about his plane, let me know, I’ll give you his number. I believe he’s the Risen contact here in the US.

[@CraigVanSickleAK]

That's an impressive amount of flap extension!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@CraigVanSickleAK. Yeah, lots of cool things about that plane.

[@reedreamer9518]

A wish list of aviation design!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@reedreamer9518. Yeah, I know my list is getting pretty long!

[@davenc8527]

The skill of people like this just amazes me. Wow!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@davenc8527. Hey Dave, thanks. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@mikebreen2890]

Great video, loving the scenery without having to buy a $1000 ticket!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@mikebreen2890. Thanks. My buddy and I when out flying the day before to scope out the best place to do the video. That was fun!

[@rnordquest]

I like that it has decent wing loading and relatively high gust penetration speed.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@rnordquest. Sounds like you’ve been studying up on the Risen. You thinking of getting one?

[@FarrahPrince]

Beautiful plane, and always liked the V tail design.. The skill of people like this just amazes me. Wow!.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@user-jd3rp9ps9k. Yep, beautiful plane. Ever since doing this video, it’s got me looking around, maybe I need a different plane. Maybe just more planes!!

[@brettlangford1538]

Great video, I had the privilege of meeting Bob last week and checking out the plane! Great guy and cool plane!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Brettlangford. Nice to meet you Brett. I’ll tell Bob I met you. He lives just down the street. Yes, it’s a cool plane. The more I look at it, the more I want one. Of course, I want nearly every plane I see!

[@kmg501]

That is a very impressive plane...

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Kmg501. Yes, I like the idea of cutting my fuel bill in half.

[@ronuyeyama4020]

Thank you for showing the risen. And great flying as usual!!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ronuyeyama4020. You’re very welcome and thank you! That was a fun plane to video.

[@JohnParker1967]

Superb quality content. That’s a smooth voiceover too. Hi form the east of 🇬🇧

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@JohnParker1967. Thanks you very much John. Good to hear from you!

[@StudioRV8]

Those are crazy stall/cruise speeds! Seems like a great cross country machine.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@studiobdj. Yeah, it’s nice to see some innovation. Hope to see some exciting planes built in the US in the next few years.

[@kowkunt8710]

Well done Gents. Nice Bird The narrative was meaningful and too the point.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@kowkunt8710. Thanks. Appreciate that.

[@geraldaponte7049]

I have absolutely fallen in love with your Risen plane. I also own a 2018 Honda Goldwing, GL 1800 DCT which a good friend of mine converted into a trike, and I must say, it’s one of a kind in the United States, and in Europe for that matter. Your Risen has such great lines, and it looks very sporty and it must be a fun plane to fly just what I’ve been looking for for many many years, I pray that one day I’ll be able to get one.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@geraldaponte7049. Yes, it sure is a pretty plane, and amazing the speed on such a low fuel burn. Bob loves his so much, he’s now a sales rep here in the states. Those Goldwings are such great bikes. I’ve loved them ever since they came out in the 70’s. I’m on my third one, it’s a 2007. Thanks for checking in.

[@hplevyak]

Nice job guys! Added to my short list of next buy airplanes!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@hpievyak. Thanks . Glad to hear you’ve got an airplane list !! I’ve got one to.

[@malakov5]

Thanks for sharing. That is one awesome plane.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@malakov5. You’re welcome. I had fun doing the video.

[@keatonhare7691]

This is an incredible aircraft! Definitely a dream purchase for me

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@keatonhare7691. Yeah, I really like it to. Looking forward to learning more about the Risen. I really like how efficient it is.

[@Dzordzikk]

@@WheelsInTheSky Please add into next video some height/speed/fuel data, with this engine. Thx.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@Dzordzikk You bet. I know Bob would like to do another video of his Risen. I’ll be sure to add in some numbers on performance. Thanks for your input.

[@rickypalomares9786]

What a beautiful plane

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@rickypalomares9786 It sure is!!

[@tomcoryell]

Killer job on the video and the narration!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@tomcoryell. Thanks Tom, I really appreciated that!

[@Dzordzikk]

Nice, very fast and very efficent. Best ultralight for this century.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Dzordzikk. Yes, I agree. Very cool plane!

[@simonlangmead7]

Beautiful plane, and always liked the V tail design.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@simonlangmead7. Yeah it’s a cool look.

[@StevenBanks123]

Beautiful craft. Smooth, relaxed narration.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@StevenBanks123. Thanks Steven. It’s always fun to fly next to different planes.

[@romanomorelli2831]

My god such an amazing little plane well made video thank you

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@romanomorelli2831. Thank you. I had a good time doing it.

[@justa.american8303]

I love the avionics and the safety measures if the pilot has a medical event. Of course, the plane's overall design is sleek and futuristic.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@justa.american8303. Yeah, pretty cool. Porto has a 916 at Oshkosh right now.

[@flyguyblue1]

Great video! I met Alberto Porto at Bowman Field in Louisville, Kentucky today. He was on his way to Oshkosh, a very brilliant and humble man.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@flyguyblue1. That’s great! Yeah, he’s a good fellow. I just got the engine reinstalled in my Rocket yesterday. Planning on heading to OSH Tuesday. Thanks for checking in.

[@flyguyblue1]

@@WheelsInTheSky wow, that's great! I hope to attend some day.

[@Motorcyclemike58]

What a cool airplane and video.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@mikebulmanski6211. Hey Bull, thanks. Good to hear from you. How’s retirement been treating you?

[@Motorcyclemike58]

@@WheelsInTheSky Awesome so far, planning on doing a lot of motorcycle riding and fly fishing.

[@lalehbryanskrenes5692]

Loved the plane, the video and your voice! ☺

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@lalehbryanskrenes5692. Thanks, appreciate that.

[@ranetorrent8988]

Small note: Garmin says Safe Glide is to be used only for engine out situations, not for pilot incapacitation situations. I think there are clear differences that would make using Safe Glide inadvisable when the engine is operating.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ranetorrent8988. Thanks, that’s interesting. As one guy said, it may be cheaper to just teach your wife to land!!

[@ranetorrent8988]

@@WheelsInTheSky Hm, I’m not sure it’s practical to expect every right seat passenger to be capable of landing the plane. The chute is a great option when all other options are spent. But using Safe Glide for pilot incapacitation situations could create bigger problems. Safe Glide wants to pitch to best glide, and doing that at a high power setting would be incorrect. And, pulling power when you have a good engine might eliminate the best landing options. In that aircraft, I think I’d do a preflight briefing with passengers showing them the LVL and HDG buttons on the GMC-507 auto pilot, and show them how to navigate to the nearest airport where they can pull the chute. I’d save the Smart Glide button specifically for engine-out situations as a method to reduce workload in an emergency situation. I’m considering purchasing a Risen 915is SV, so that has me thinking through as many elements of this aircraft and its operation as I can. The Smart Glide for pilot incapacitation comment gave me pause to think through that scenario. So, I contacted Garmin and they gave a short, curt reply stating that Smart Glide is ONLY for engine out scenarios. By the way, the filming you do on this video is extraordinary. Keep up the great work!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ranetorrent8988. Thanks Rane. Good info. to know.

[@jasonmichaelfarrant7808]

great group , great plane , great video love these types. thank you

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@jasonmichaelfarrant7807. Thanks Jason. I appreciate your comments- gives me the motivation to do another. I hope to do a video on the new AirCam my buddy just got!

[@Richard-iu9sf]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Outstanding content and videography.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Richard-iu9sf. Thanks Richard. Appreciate you checking in. Glad to have you watching!!

[@johnwilfley2723]

Sure do love that plane Bob, would you be so kind as to share what graphic material you used on your plane where that would be available?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

Johnwilfley2723. Hi John. I think I’ll see Bob tomorrow and I’ll ask him. I’ll let you know.

[@sierraharrop]

Masterful storytelling!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@sierraharrop. Thank you Sierra !!

[@Friedbrain11]

Wow! Now I am so wanting one of these.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Friedbrain11. Hey Robert. Yeah, the more I look at it, the more I want one! I sure wasn’t expecting that kind of performance! Let me know if you want to get in touch with Bob, I believe he’s handling orders in the U.S.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

That would be classed as a microlight in the UK. And prised among the current high performance aircraft. Love the video. Great flying and awesome views. A very relaxing narration.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Simon Clarke. Thanks. It’s going to be interesting to watch the Light Sport category here in the US, now that the rules are changing.

[@CWK09]

​@@WheelsInTheSkywhat changes are coming?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@CotyKelly. the FAA’s recently released Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) proposal for changes to LSA. You can google it for an interesting read.

[@MarkRose1337]

@@CWK09 The basics are increased weight limit to 3000 lbs, increased stall speed to 54 knots, retractable gear allowed, controllable pitch props allowed, and a speed limit of 250 knots.

[@CWK09]

@@MarkRose1337 would that not cover most personal two seaters? A cessna 172 is under 2,000lbs.

[@Captndarty]

Pretty sweet plane. Wonder how it would fit someone 6’3? Sat in a bunch of European composite planes during Oshkosh last year. I was quite disappointed that my head was hitting the canopy and my ankles were touching each other.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Captndarty. Good question. I’ll check with Alberto, the designer. I know when I flew it, I was surprised at how roomy the cockpit was.

[@daniloparlatano7760]

@@WheelsInTheSky There are no height issues, the Risen can be customized and we have enough room for tall pilots. :-)

[@alyoungwerth9908]

@@daniloparlatano7760 I'm 6'4" and I fit fine in mine; very comfortable. One of the Risen pilots in Wyoming is, I believe 6'7". They can fit it to you.

[@socrates112]

Brilliant video. What a cool little plane. You make a great video, 'Wheels in the Sky'.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@socrates112. Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.

[@gerrykelly2440]

That is one very impressive aircraft.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@gerrykelly2440 Yes it is. I was just talking to Bob ( the owner ) a little while ago. We’re trying to arrange to go up again and do some video. We’d like to have two Risens this time.

[@IainMcClatchie]

How does this compare to the DarkAero? (I mean, besides the DarkAero not shipping for at least another year.) * That cockpit looks quite roomy. I assume the bucket of the seats is between the two wing spars? * Wing is significantly bigger than DarkAero, and the max weight is less, and those huge flaps! DarkAero's stall speed and runway requirements would be larger, right? * Is the DarkAero effectively much faster? The DarkAero fuel capacity is over 4x larger, but max gross weight isn't a lot bigger. Is the Risen just assuming you'll always have a passenger? Are those flaps making the tanks smaller?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@lainMcClatchie. I’ll need a minute to look at that. I always enjoy checking out another plane. I’ll be back.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@lainMcClatchie. Hi Lain. Sounds like you’re in the market for a plane. Always exciting ! I looked over the specks of each plane. You’re right, each has its pluses and minuses. I think it just comes down to which plane has more pluses for the mission you plan on. And, I shouldn’t say, but, which one you get the most excited looking at! Although, I’m not sure I would be comparing the Dark Arrow to much at this point. History is full of aircraft designers who haven’t gotten past the point where Dark Arrow is right now. But, I hope they do and I hope their specs materialize! I know, not much help am I.

[@Triple_J.1]

Y'all are fantastic pilots, great footage too, wow! You got a new sub. Keep it up!

[@Triple_J.1]

This fellow really knows his stuff. Love the technical details, you can tell he read the pilots manual and probably the maintenance manual also.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@jj4791. Thank you. Welcome aboard !!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@jj4791. Yes, Bob is a detail guy.

[@371stone]

That's an awesome plane. Thanks for the video.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@371stone. You’re very welcome. It was a pretty cool plane.

[@mikeyriley8959]

It’s beautiful inside and out, I’d like one! We can’t even do LPV approaches in my airline’s airbus 330.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@mikeyriley8959. It’s amazing, the avionics in some general aviation planes. I’m love having the garmin g3x.

[@keitha.9788]

Beautiful airplane. One question - Is there enough luggage space for a long weekend trip for my wife and I ??????????? Can you get it without the parachute? (with such a low stall speed, looks like you could crash land in a small field without much bodily damage). Landing gear wheels look a little small...

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@keitha.9788. Yes. Bob and his wife do it all the time, with their dog. Although, they stay at friends or hotel. I would say the volume/size of the baggage area is certainly adequate for week-end trips. The weight limit is 30kg/66 pounds. If your going to be camping, it may be a bit tight depending on your camping equipment. Yes, you can get the plane with out the ballistic chute. I would agree, slow enough speed to put down about anywhere. Unless you routinely fly over territory that wouldn’t allow any kind of emergency landing. Yes, those are little wheels. I had mentioned that to Alberto, in reference to landing off asphalt. As I recall he mentioned you could put bigger tires on it. Not sure how much bigger would still fit in the wheel well?? My buddy and I fly our high-wings backcountry. I land first with my big tires to check the strip, then he lands his Bird Dog, with 6.00” tires. So much fun!

[@geofftefl]

Great video, excellent photography

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@geofftefl. Thank you very much !!

[@geofftefl]

@@WheelsInTheSky interesting narration too

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@geofftefl. Thanks!

[@lalehbryanskrenes5692]

Thanks for that video. Love your voice.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@lalehbryanskrenes5692. You’re very welcome and thank you for the kind comments.

[@parker2136]

Anyone know the rough MSRP cost in the US?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@parker2136. $325 to $360k depending on avionics. Risen will be setting up an assembly hanger near Salt Lake City soon. Bob has the inside scoop and is giving rides to interested people.

[@bbsara0146]

this is my dream plane. looks like a fighter jet that is easy to maintain, has the range to go anywhere in the USA direct pretty much.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@bbsara0146. Yep. It’s a dream plane.

[@stevemorrow9069]

Very cool! Is that color changing stripe paint or vinyl?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@stevemorrow9069. Hey Steve. They’re vinyl.

[@johnwilfley2723]

Love the plane, Bob, would you share where you got your graphics and what they are

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@johnwilfley2723 Sure, I hope to see Bob tomorrow. If not for sure on Tuesday, when I’ll be doing some videoing of his plane. I’ll get back to you. This is Chris- I did the video of Bob’s plane.

[@johnwilfley2723]

Thanks Chris, most appreciated ! Blue Skys

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@johnwilfley2723. I think Bob forgot. I’ll text him again

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Johnwilfley2723. identitygraphx.com/

[@kalbic]

That's a piece of art work, so beautiful. I want t fly it, or at the very least I want to be a passenger. I'm a very experience hang glider pilot and I love these little light aircraft.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@kalbic. Yeah it sure is sleek. Amazing speed while just sipping the fuel!!

[@peanut3605]

11:20 Hello, forgive my english ... you are using an aero-model battery charger ? LiFe pack ? Bonjour de France 😉

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@peanut3605. Your English is great, thanks for checking in. I don’t know, I will ask Bob and let you know.

[@peanut3605]

@@WheelsInTheSky It was just by curiosity, I don’t want to bother you about it ... thanks 👍

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@peanut3605. That’s ok. I’ll ask him when I see him. No problem

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@peanut3605. It’s an iMax B6AC, dual power charger.

[@peanut3605]

@@WheelsInTheSky Ok, i thought that was it. Probably for an on-board Liion battery or more secure , a LiFe battery ... Thanks for the info ! Oups, i like your video 🤩! one more subscribe 🤟

[@rigilchrist]

Lovely aircraft, but I don't understand the prop pitch control. From the description given, a fast cruise (requiring an 80% throttle) would produce a fine pitch, whereas surely you need a coarse pitch at high speed?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@rigilchrist. Sorry, we should’ve explained better. Apparently, there are other inputs that help determine propeller pitch besides just throttle position. I have to say, after flying jets my whole life, I kinda like the idea of the plane figuring out the optimal mixture and prop pitch.

[@rigilchrist]

@@WheelsInTheSky Thanks. I agree - though I have never flown jets, I have flown a diesel a/c aith automatic prop pitch. :)

[@birdseyedroneimagingllc3033]

Wow, very nice bird!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@birdseyedroneimagingllc3033. Hey Art, good to hear from you!

[@timmartin6410]

Very interesting aircraft indeed

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@timmartin6410. Hi Tim, yes it is. When I see planes like this, it gets me excited to go to Oshkosh ! I’ll be heading there next week. I was talking to Alberto, the designer of the Risen, he hopes to set up a booth at Oshkosh in 2024.

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Cool bird.🎉

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Workerbee-zy5nx. Yes, kinda makes you want one. Thanks for checking in!

[@marcdragon2659]

Is the experimental version rated for higher gross weight than the LSA version? Wondering if actual GW and CG is much higher for the airframe than the rated. Is the ballistic parachute due to poor spin recovery characteristics or can it be ordered without one?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@marcdragon2659. I sent your question over to Bob (that was his risen that I did the video on). Here’s his reply. The GW on mine is 1377 lb, the microlight production version in Europe weighs in at 1650. When Alberto and Reed flew his 916 non-stop from Goose Bay to Ireland, the aircraft was about 450 lb over gross weight, so there is a pretty large margin structurally. The airplane has strakes at the ruddervator fuselage point that makes it spin resistant, I got into a power on stall demonstration for my BFR a few weeks ago, and the stall occurred at about 54 knots, plenty of warning, but broke hard to the left because of the torque, nose fell through around 60-70 degrees below the horizon, I pulled power, neutralized the ailerons, stopped rotation in about half a turn with rudder. Everyone who has bought this aircraft wants the BRS as a last ditch fail safe.

[@J2onton]

Very nice presentation.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@J2onton. Thank you. Had fun doing it !!

[@J2onton]

@@WheelsInTheSky Cheers from the UK.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@J2onton. Always good to hear from the UK !!

[@davidpeters5362]

I really enjoy your KZbins!!!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@davidpeters5362. Thank you David. Knowing people enjoy them, gives me the motivation to continue!

[@pilotmiami1]

Wow.bravo.thenks

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@pilotmiami1. You’re very welcome. I had a great time doing the video!

[@cpg727]

How does the risen handle? Can it create an “rv grin”…. or better a “rocket grin”? Try any gentleman’s aerobatics yet? Finish with the color changing tape is fantastic! Do you know if the risen will be at Oshkosh?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@cpg7277. I thought it handled quite nice. A bit light during t/o and landing. Not sure about the “grin” though. You know I’m somewhat partial to RV’s and Rockets. I believe the Risen is something like a +5,-3g’s. Not aerobatic. But we still did a few barrel rolls. Risen is planning on OSH next year. I had planned on leaving for OSH in the morning, but I blew a tire on landing today and need to order a new tire, tube and repair my wheel pant. A little bummed, but hopefully I can go next year.

[@cpg727]

Thanks for the quick reply. Sorry about your tire

[@gryphon1six801]

What kind of price are we looking at for one of these?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@gryphon1six801. Depending on avionics, $325-$360.

[@GeneralSirDouglasMcA]

I’d love to see the fixed-gear version (the Siren) equipped with the 915. I’m willing to bet you’d give up no more than around 10-12 kts in airspeed, especially at high altitudes with reduced drag. I read an article that the Siren (912) boasts a record of 155 kt/288 kph cruise. Yet the Risen 912 is advertised at 300 kph, which is 161.9 kts. That’s very little difference. I’m a fan of fixed-gear due to the high maintenance costs and insurance premiums associated with retracts.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@GeneralSirDouglasMcA. Yeah, I’m sure you’re right. Next time I see Alberto, I’ll ask. I kinda like the clean look with the gear up, and worry about costs later.

[@dputt7]

Amazing aircraft but the video was something else, how were the shots done of your aircraft rolling and taken from outside. Top class!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@dputt7. Thanks. Glad you liked it. I used a 360 camera mounted in front of my wing. A lot of people ask me, so I did a video a while back on how I attached my 360 camera: How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@dputt7]

@@WheelsInTheSky Thanks for your reply, your video answered all my questions and once again your video is Brilliant,

[@stingsportflyersusa2561]

Wonderfully done , and very informative video, that’s one slick, looking bird I’d love to fly up and see you sometime. Maybe I could just buy your fuel when you can fly and come see me could you get here a lot faster lol

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@stingsportflyersusa2561 Thank you, it was a good time videoing Bob’s Risen. I’m not sure how far he’d fly it to show someone, but if you’re ever in the Salt Lake area, I can put you in touch with him. As a Risen rep., a lot of people go thru him to buy their Risen and take a test flight.

[@stingsportflyersusa2561]

Perfect I did not know he was a rep because I was wondering if it’s considered an EAB and if so, did he have to go to Italy to participate in the build? Thanks so much for the quick reply. PS your guys planes were pretty cool too obviously and they’re also aerobatic which the Risen is not.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@stingsportflyerusa2561. I believe he bought it from another guy who did the import, then decided he didn’t like glass!! Some guy on the East coast. Let me know if you ever end up out this way.

[@garyeaker3729]

I need this. Gorgeous.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@garyeaker3729. Hey Gary, I have the same problem. I want nearly every plane I see!

[@CharlesJoostNewbery]

Great design, a 22:1 glide ratio WOW

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@CharlesJoostNewbery. Yes, amazing. They’ve got a hanger here in Utah now, where they assemble the Risen .

[@CellCoachCom]

Fantastic!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@CellCoachCom. Hi thanks. Pretty cool plane. Here in a few weeks we’re going to try doing some more video. Should be real fun.

[@KyleMoses]

Great job on your videos. The Risen is an awesome airplane for the Speed vs fuel economy and landing distance. Would love to see what the 916 will yield out of her. Would love to go flying with you sometime with my Patey built 720 Legacy🤙 I’m out of Spanish Fork. Cheers.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@KyleMoses. Thanks Kyle. I’m thinking the same, eager to see the performance of the 916. That would be great, love to see your legacy. I’m down that way fairly often. They’ll be a small group of us doing a parade flyover this 24th, then we land there and they give us gas. Lol. “Will work for gas”. I don’t know if you’ll be at the airport that day, if not, I’m there often.

[@KyleMoses]

@@WheelsInTheSky sounds good my friend

[@mpmcruz]

Great vídeo! Can I ask the price for the Risen? For the basic/ entry point price? Hi regards, from Portugal.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@mpmcruz Hi. Glad you liked the video. Price is around $300,000 plus or minus, depending on extras.

[@antoinehanekom4689]

Very cool.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@antoinehanekom4689. Yes, nice to see something new. I wish we had some new thinking here in the US.

[@joellong438]

How do you have that camera pole attached to avoid vibrations at high speed?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@joellong438. It does bounce around at any speed, but the camera has good internal stabilization. Here’s a video of how I attached the camera to my plane: How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@mtkoslowski]

Beautiful aircraft indeed. In a rescue situation how is the cockpit accessed from outside?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ibnewton8951. Bobs doesn’t , as it is one of the earliest models. Going to have to use a crash axe, should be pretty easy. But, per European reg’s the new ones have to have a way access cockpit from outside.

[@eddysanta1213]

Beautiful MODEL..

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@eddysanta1213. Yes indeed!

[@AviatingPassion]

Well done Chris as always!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@flythatchercx-4575. Good to hear from you Flythatcher. Thank you very much.

[@TheComputertechie]

Sweet aircraft and great video! I fly out of BTF, awesome to see local aviation content alongside Patey's

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@TheComputertechie. Hi. Great to hear from fellow SkyParkers. I’m on the East side in the 6-plex, #E, 2 buildings north of taxi way Alpha 4. Stop by anytime!

[@TheComputertechie]

@@WheelsInTheSky Will do, thank you! I'm still just a renter but I'll make my way across the field to say hi as soon as I can, hopefully some serendipity happens and it's the same time you're around

[@NotAsTraceable]

Bob set it up!! Wow

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@NotAsTraceable. Yeah he likes his instruments!!

[@teedot1186]

Nice video. Exterior camera set-up?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@teedit1186. Thanks. Yes, 360 camera on selfie stick attached to wing. I did a video on it if you’re interested.

[@YARCHLRL]

That thing is crazy cool.... Any idea on money spent as it sits?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@YARCHLRL. I’ll ask Bob. I believe he paid $250k, then added a few more things. The first owner got it here to the US, then decided he didn’t like the glass cockpit!!

[@YARCHLRL]

@@WheelsInTheSky thank you. I'm watching every vid I can find on it and I am shocked... 157kts @fl90 its getting 1700+ miles?! I've already emailed the factory lol.

[@BCHonea]

Great content brother

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@BCHonea. Thanks. Appreciate that!!

[@Berkut13]

Not much chance of finding that fuel cap, eh? Good camera mount locations and great cinematography.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Berkut13. Yeah, you have to really look for it. Thanks, I’m always looking for a good place to mount a camera. Just pulled the cargo door off my 185 the other day, can’t wait to try videoing out thru the opening.

[@shannonnickoloff6138]

Purdy for sure💜🌷☮️

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Shannonnickoloff6138. Hi Shannon!

[@publius1776ad]

Great video. What kind of a camera set up were you using? You got some amazing angles.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@publius1776ad. I was using an Insta360 X2. I’ll be experimenting with some other 360 cameras in the future. Always looking for better quality. But without a camera crew, a 360 camera does the job.

[@ToddDunning]

Was wondering if Patey would join up with you guys!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ToddDunning. Lol. Probably, If he’d been in the area.

[@noonehere1793]

Does Skypark still have those really swell power lines at both ends of the runway? That is a really beautiful design btw….

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@noonehere1793. Lol. Nothing right at the ends. A couple miles off the North end there’s some big power lines, but there’s also a lot of open fields for an emergency landing- as long as you miss the power lines. Nothing but building off the south end!

[@georgewoodland1766]

How did you take this video? Looks like you had a drone flying just be him Nd and above you.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@georgewoodland1766. Hi George. I used a 360 camera on a long selfie stick. Here’s a video of how I did it: How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@scottboelke4391]

I learned to fly at BTF skypark! wow... you should make a video about the airfield and what's become of it. Looks like a lot more hangars were added since 2002. Also, when he was describing the plane all i could hear is 'expensive' 'expensive' and more 'expensive stuff'. Like, the oxygen system connected to an ipad, connedted to him to see how he's breathing, or the autoland stuff. It's almost a type rating, all the things in it. Most men his age cannot perform the physical maneuver he did to get into it, much less their wives. Why not get a bonanza or a cirrus? Way more capable and user friendly.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@scottboelke4391. Hi Scott, SkyPark is a neat little airport. I never noticed it till I retired from the airline and was desperate to get my own plane! That’s what I thought when I saw Bob’s plane - dollar signs! But he likes that stuff. I do to, but I’m not sure I’m willing to pay for it, after all, I may never fly another instrument approach the rest of my life. Not sure I would want to in a single engine anyway. I have the G3x, in my Rocket though, bought it that way. Gotta say, I love it. Makes life easy. Every time I climb in my Husky, I remember the reason the seller was getting rid of it. He said it was too hard getting in and out! Another good reason to keep the gym membership !! Bonanza or Cirrus? Always thought it was interesting how everyone buys a different plane. But, all good points, I’m glad you checked in!

[@PiefacePete46]

@@WheelsInTheSky : Right on... Yer pays yer money, and yer makes yer choice. If we all did the same thing this planet would be unthinkably boring! 😜

[@TheresaGille]

Amazing scenery and flying!! Is the Gold Wing you mentioned the same one you had in Florida in the 80’s?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@user-ms8tn2bx5r. Wow. Are you the girl I knew when I was at MacDill AFB? No, this is my 3rd Goldwing.

[@TheresaGille]

Yes

[@TheresaGille]

⁠@@WheelsInTheSkyremembered your BD and tried to find you on social media.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@user-ms8tn2bx5r. Amazing! Messaged you.

[@emailandy79]

Wow power control like a hawker sea fury but in a ultralight! Beautiful plane.

[@thomasdowd2183]

Amazing! That performance just completely blows away the planes I normally look at. So this plane can be operated in IFR? I'm very curious about the process of purchasing and registering here in the USA.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@thomasdowd2183. Hi Thomas, Bob has been working with Porto Aviation to set up an assembly location here near Salt Lake City. I believe the plan is to sell the planes as Light Sport’s soon, instead of experimental. If you’re interested, Bob can set up a test flight for you and answer any questions. 801-209-8851

[@trainsplanesandautomobiles2547]

Definitely earned my subscription👍👍

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@trainsplanesandautomobiles2547. Thank you! Welcome aboard.

[@ioanekirarahu951]

What kind of headset do you personally use when flying? Do you like them?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ioanekirarahu951. I’ve got 2 sets of the Bose A20. They’re ok. I can’t say that I’m impressed. My buddy flies with Lightspeed Zulu and seems to like it. I’ve been thinking of getting the Lightspeed Delta Zulu next. I believe I read that with that one you can record audio to your phone via Bluetooth.