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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'><b>FMS Oliympus Pattern Plane !!!<br><br>I purchased one of these at the Toledo show, and will be doing a review on it for my May's K-factor Article. The plane is capable of both 5s and 6s packs. I plan on running a 6s 3300 mah pack in it. This will be my fourth FMS plane now, and I must say that the quality, and hardware package is much higher than most of your foamies out there on the market. Really looking forward to the build, and flying this bird !<br id="FontBreak"></b><br><br><i><b><font style="" face="Arial">Matthew E. Finley</font></b></i><br><br>Key-Note Piano Tuning and Service<br>(614)272-2604 Business<br>(614)557-3846 Cell<br>Key_note_piano@yahoo.com<br><br><br><br><div><hr id="stopSpelling">To: nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<br>From: atwooddon@aol.com<br>Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:31:57 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane - Practice Plane<br><br><font color="black" face="arial" size="2">A <font size="2">possibility for your bigger pattern plane?</font>
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From: Michael Cohen <precisionaero@hotmail.com><br>
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane - Practice Plane<br>
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<div dir="ltr">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.
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Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2014 20:59:25 -0600<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane<br>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-family:;">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. </span></div>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:;">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:;"> <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a> [<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org?">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>P & A Hobbies<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, April 06, 2014 7:29 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'General pattern discussion'<br>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:;">I’ve been looking at it for a while. Price dropped to $138.65 in Pop up while browsing on US warehouse.</span></div>
<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:;">So, added it. Click on view cart. shows full $149.31.</span></div>
<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:;">Shipping charge is $43.62 to Kansas.</span></div>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:;">Customer service told me to try again in about half hour later. Might be a glitch?</span></div>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:;">So far, tried twice. Both same result.</span></div>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:;">One more time and I am done.</span></div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, April 06, 2014 7:02 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane</span></div>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:;">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.</span></div>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:;">FYI, 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.</span></div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:48 PM<br>
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Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:42:44 +0000<br>
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