[NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane - Practice Plane

[Michael Cohen]

I thought I would steal this thread to talk about practice pattern planes.  As I expect work commitments will keep me busy this contest season, where 2M practice time will not be as bountiful as it should be, I have been looking for a 3 to 4 cell sized plane to fly out in front of the house that can reasonably fly the Masters pattern.  There are not many 3 cell planes out there and I tried a Wingsmaker Sunrise EP.  It flies well can could perform the Sportsman and Intermediate, but it is not well suited to fly the Masters pattern.  I was at the Toledo show and saw the 5/6 cell powered F3A Olympus by FMS.  I have an FMS 1450mm P-51B and it flies great.  Talking with a person at the show about the Olympus, he said 5 cells will fly the plane, but not the long up-lines needed for Masters.  I don't want to invest in lightweight 6 cell batteries too, and its 1400mm span is a little big for the front yard.  The representative told me a 4 cell, 1100mm wingspan version called the F3A Explorer, would be available in about 2 months.  It should sell for $159.99 including everything but the main battery and the receiver.  I am looking at several options for myself now, but thought people here might be interested in knowing what is out there.  
Regards,Mike CohenD4

From: jeffclaire at cableone.net
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2014 20:59:25 -0600
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane

Same thing happened to me. Went as far as the paypal login thinking it might change back to the $138 price at some point but never did.  Bailed out as well.  jeffFrom: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of P & A Hobbies
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2014 7:29 PM
To: 'General pattern discussion'
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane I’ve been looking at it for a while. Price dropped to $138.65 in Pop up while browsing on US warehouse.So, added it.  Click on view cart. shows full $149.31.Shipping charge is $43.62 to Kansas. Customer service told me to try again in about half hour later.  Might be a glitch? So far, tried twice.  Both same result. One more time and I am done. Ihncheol From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of hankpajari at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2014 7:02 PM
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane Hi guys  I ordered one of these right after the thread started, first week of March.  I didn't notice that the shipping was $65 so I cancelled the order.  Unfortunately when I ordered I used PayPal and Hobby King was paid.  Hobby King acknowledged the cancellation of the order but has not refunded my $183.  I have filed a complaint with PayPal and have emailed Hobby King at least 4 times but they ignore me.  I am pretty sure I will eventually get my money back but buyer beware.  Your mileage may differ. Hank-----Original Message-----
From: Robert L. Beaubien <rob at koolsoft.com>
To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Sun, Apr 6, 2014 4:03 pm
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A BiplaneFYI, these are in stock in the US now.  $149 prices, but if you go to page and wait, you will get offer for $138.  Shipping around $35.  Just ordered mine now. -           Robert Beaubien-           Sr. Software Architect-           Kool Software LLC "No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced." From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Robert L. Beaubien
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:48 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane I just went to order one.  Did you actually pay the $76+ shipping on the plane out of China, or did you get it from a different warehouse?  I think I’ll wait for it to be available in a US warehouse. -           Robert Beaubien-           Sr. Software Architect-           Kool Software LLC "No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced." From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Finley
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 9:58 AM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane I ordered one to play with yesterday. My guess is the servos may need replaced due to poor centering, but it's a pretty cool plane to mess around with after a pattern meet in the evenings. 

Matthew E. Finley

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Key_note_piano at yahoo.comFrom: rob at koolsoft.com
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:42:44 +0000
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A BiplaneDoes anyone have any experience with one of these?  Thinking of adding it to my collection. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__51280__Arcus_F3A_Aerobatic_Biplane_EPO_1000mm_PNF_.html    -           Robert Beaubien-           Sr. Software Architect-           Kool Software LLC "No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced." 
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