TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . 2
ENGINE & LINE RECOMMENDATIONS. . . . . . . . . 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware & Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adhesives & Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Supplies & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Covering Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hinge the Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Make the Flap Pushrod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Join the Flaps to the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Finish the Wing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Prepare the Stab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Make the Elevator Pushrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mount the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Join the Wing & Stab to the Fuselage . . . . . . 13
Join the Fin & Tail Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mount the Main Landing Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mount the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mount the Cowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FINAL DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mount the Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Apply the Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Balance the Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wing Tip Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Balance the Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Engine Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Control Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Flying Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Preflight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the
Top Flite Control Line Nobler ARF. Originally
designed and flown by the legendary George
Aldrich in the 1950’s, the Nobler is now recognized
as one of the most popular and successful control
line stunt models of all time. While studying the
Nobler’s history, it was revealed just how much of a
control line legend the late Mr. Aldrich is. Much of
the fun, success and satisfaction control line pilots
enjoy today can be directly attributed to Mr. Aldrich
and his Nobler. And now, Top Flite merges the past
with the present by bringing this old-time favorite
back to life–only in ARF form. Reincarnated from
original Top Flite plans, the Nobler ARF is a perfect
way to get into beginner stunt flying without the
initial time and money commitment required for
today’s kit-built stunters. And if you plan to just
dabble in control line, the Nobler ARF has the
perfect blend of maneuverability and stability to get
you into the air with minimal assistance from an
experienced flyer.
Note: The Top Flite Nobler ARF pictured on the kit
box cover features a Great Planes 1-3/4" [45mm]
aluminum spinner (not included). However, serious
stunt pilots who wish to reduce the model’s overall
weight should use a lightweight plastic spinner, thus
reducing the amount of tail-weight that would be
required to offset an aluminum spinner.
1. Your Top Flite Nobler ARF should not be considered
a toy, but rather a working model that functions like a
full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Nobler ARF, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to
yourself or spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the
photos. In those instances the written instructions
should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to build straight, true
and strong.
4. You must use lines that are in first-class condition,
and a correctly sized engine and components
throughout the building process.
5. You must correctly install all pushrods and other
components so that the model operates correctly on the
ground and in the air.
6. You must check the operation of the model before
every flight to insure that all equipment is operating and
that the model has remained structurally sound.
7. If you are not already an experienced control line
pilot, you should fly the model only with the help of a
competent, experienced control line pilot.
8. While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal
use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress
flying, such as racing, the modeler is responsible for
taking steps to reinforce the high stress points.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,
YOURSELF & OTHERS
FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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