Brinky Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Looking good Trev !It's funny how the old classic's are coming back into fashion. I got a Phase Lift plan from Chris, when I got my Phase 5 plan, I'm just pondering whether to have a go at building it.Since my1st flight I've increased the aileron & flap movement, as it was a little slow in the roll. The CoG was moved back a little during the flights as well. As there was a 25-30mph wind (and no ballast) it wasn't exactly the best of conditions for a test flight, but it flew really nicely.Incidentally, I've also found out there's some on eBay whose making laser cut wing ribs for the Phase 5. Bit late now, but wonder if he'll do Phase Lift ribs..Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00trev Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Its flown a lot now... this was its maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That looks great however, I cant see the photos from the build. Any suggestions why? Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Austin Posted September 10, 2015 Administrators Share Posted September 10, 2015 That looks great however, I cant see the photos from the build. Any suggestions why? MartynImages fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Moran Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Always wanted to build one. Anyone got a plan they don't want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinky Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Hi, You could just give Chris Foss a ring and get a new plan directly from him? It was only £10-£15 when I got one from Chris (can't remember exact price, sorry). Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00trev Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Guys .. anyone got problems with Chris's website?... has it disappeared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Starting with ChrisFoss.co.uk Domain name: chrisfoss.co.uk Registrant: Chris Foss Designs Trading as: Chris Foss Designs Registrant type: UK Sole Trader Registrant's address: Unit 1 Freehold Street SHOREHAM-BY-SEA BN43 5TQ Unknown United Kingdom Data validation: Nominet was able to match the registrant's name and address against a 3rd party data source on 10-Dec-2012 Registrar: Netcetera Ltd t/a Netcetera [Tag = NETC] URL: http://www.netcetera.co.uk Relevant dates: Registered on: 01-Oct-1999 Expiry date: 01-Oct-2017 Last updated: 01-Oct-2015 His domain name was only updated recently. H:\>nslookup Default Server: cygnus.czd.org.uk Address: 192.168.0.12 > server 81.27.105.146 Default Server: 146-105-27-81.inetc.net Address: 81.27.105.146 > set type=all > chrisfoss.co.uk Server: 146-105-27-81.inetc.net Address: 81.27.105.146 chrisfoss.co.uk primary name server = ns1.nameservers.co.uk responsible mail addr = hostmaster.inetc.net serial = 2011091201 refresh = 7200 (2 hours) retry = 1800 (30 mins) expire = 604800 (7 days) default TTL = 86400 (1 day)chrisfoss.co.uk internet address = 146.101.249.107 chrisfoss.co.uk nameserver = ns2.nameservers.co.uk chrisfoss.co.uk nameserver = ns1.nameservers.co.uk chrisfoss.co.uk MX preference = 50, mail exchanger = smtp689.inetc.net chrisfoss.co.uk MX preference = 0, mail exchanger = smtp690.inetc.net chrisfoss.co.uk text = "v=spf1 ip4:81.27.96.0/20 -all" > 146.101.249.107 is assigned via RIPE in the NL to uk.telstra.com inetnum: 146.101.0.0 - 146.101.255.255 netname: PSINET-EUROPE-HOSTING descr: PSINet UK Dedicated Hosting descr: (Was originally UKNet / EUNet GB Space) country: GB status: LEGACY Login to update role: PSINET UK Network Operations address: Telstra Europe Network Operations address: Telstra House address: 21 Tabernacle Street address: London address: EC2A 1AE address: GB phone: +44 207 965 8888 fax-no: +44 207 965 5646 e-mail: network-ripe@uk.telstra.com Login to update role: PSINet RIPE-DB address: Telstra Global address: The Blue Fin Building, Level 2, 110 Southwark Street SE1 0TA London United Kingdom address: GB phone: +44 20 7965 5800 fax-no: +44 20 7858 8801 e-mail: ripe-lir-contacts@uk.telstra.com Login to update RIPEstat route: 146.101.0.0/16 descr: PSINet UK Dedicated Hosting remarks: (Was originally UKNet / EUNet GB space) Telstra is an AU company and bought PSINET in 2004 This proves nothing but a NSlookup on uk.telstra.com H:\>nslookup Default Server: cygnus.czd.org.uk Address: 192.168.0.12 > set type=all > uk.telstra.com Server: cygnus.czd.org.uk Address: 192.168.0.12 Non-authoritative answer: uk.telstra.com primary name server = pri1.dns.uk.psi.net responsible mail addr = hostmaster.intl.telstra.com serial = 2014120300 refresh = 28800 (8 hours) retry = 1800 (30 mins) expire = 2419200 (28 days) default TTL = 86400 (1 day) uk.telstra.com nameserver = pri2.dns.uk.psi.net uk.telstra.com nameserver = pri3.dns.uk.psi.net uk.telstra.com nameserver = pri1.dns.uk.psi.net uk.telstra.com MX preference = 10, mail exchanger = eu-smtp-inbound-2.mimecast.com uk.telstra.com MX preference = 5, mail exchanger = eu-smtp-inbound-1.mimecast.comuk.telstra.com internet address = 154.32.100.8 Only shows 1 internet (probably web) address - which when you try to connect to, gives the same error message (connection timeout) as chrisfoss.co.uk My guess is that its a web site problem - possibly maintenance during the holiday window. Possibly uk.telstra have gone boobies up.. I would give Chris a ring tomorrow. He is a very approachable guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 www.chrisfoss.co.uk is now back on line - same IP address. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalis Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have been trying to contact Chriss Foss for about 20 days now.... i have phoned him many times....leaved him a message to his calling machine ,even sent him a fax but with no luck I want to acquire the Phase 5 plans ...Does anyone know something about Mr.Foss???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalis Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 of course if someone can help me with the plan i will be more than grateful !!! The Spring breeze has just started blowing from the sea and i would love to fly that model!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 That's a very nice glider. I was also planning to get a glider. But not familiar with the mechanics. So I decided to buy a smaller rc glider first, learn the mechanism then build my own glider. I found one at http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/10463/s/reduced-hubsan-h301s-spy-hawk-5-8g-4ch-rc-plane-rtf-with-fpv-gps/category/1504/ . Is it a good idea to for this one??? It has the GPS which am sure I was going to put in anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evad Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 the link is not working norman , but for a first glider seems a bit expensive to me dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I have just had this Phase 5 thread pointed out to me and I just could not resist showing off my model. Built from the plan using laser cut ribs. Note the “authentication” signature on the top of the Fus. I met Chris at a glider comp and he very kindly signed it for me. Also note the 3D printed all moving tail mech – rock solid, much better than the bought units. First flight was at Ivanhoe a few week back – very please with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rennell Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 so many cool gliders here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentPilot Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I don't mean to bust up this thread but if I may I'd like to add a little something here... Does anyone else think that Chris Foss / Ripmax should offer their gliders as ARF? There are ARF versions of their popular planes so I think it's only fair they offer their gliders too! I've already got an UnoWot and an AcroWot, plus a Middle Phase and a Phase6, but I'd like a newer Phase6 or Middle Phase. The trouble is I have absolutely no time to build a kit. I'd quite happily fit out an ARF, especially if the control horns were pre fitted... Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Perrin Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 13 hours ago, SilentPilot said: I don't mean to bust up this thread but if I may I'd like to add a little something here... Does anyone else think that Chris Foss / Ripmax should offer their gliders as ARF? There are ARF versions of their popular planes so I think it's only fair they offer their gliders too! I've already got an UnoWot and an AcroWot, plus a Middle Phase and a Phase6, but I'd like a newer Phase6 or Middle Phase. The trouble is I have absolutely no time to build a kit. I'd quite happily fit out an ARF, especially if the control horns were pre fitted... Tony It won't ever happen I'm afraid. There simply isn't the market for the ARF versions of the Foss gliders. The figures didn't stack up and still don't for producing them. Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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