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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"><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>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane</span></div>
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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:">Hi guys </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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From: Robert L. Beaubien <<a href="mailto:rob@koolsoft.com">rob@koolsoft.com</a>><br>
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Subject: 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:">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>
<b>To:</b> General pattern discussion<br>
<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 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.</span></div>
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<b>To:</b> General pattern discussion<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane</span></div>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:">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. <br id="ecxFontBreak"></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"><br>
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<div class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:">From: <a href="mailto:rob@koolsoft.com">rob@koolsoft.com</a><br>
To: <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a><br>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:42:44 +0000<br>
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Hobby King Arcus F3A Biplane</span></div>
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