Top Flite Nobler - Manual (Page 11)

PREPARATION FOR FLYING NOTICE
R/C Nobler is a f u l l stunt plane but because of certain features it is a
pretty good trainer too It is always best to have an expert help you learn to fly.
Before going to the flying field, adjust the control surface movements for
± 5 degrees on ailerons, ± 10 degrees on elevator, and ± 20 degrees on rud-
der. Set the flaps at a fixed position 25 degrees down from neutral. Do these
settings with transmitter trims at neutral Then before flying, apply full down
trim This compensates for the extra lift from the flaps
Set the Center of Gravity at 7 inches forward of the hinge line on the wing
(with the fuel tank empty) Use a 1 0 x 5 Top Flite propeller
Flying hints Hold a bit of up elevator on the stick to make the takeoff, use
f u l l throttle After takeoff throttle back to 1/2 speed and climb in very wide
shallow bank turns to gain altitude Now, trim the ailerons and rudder for
straight f l i g h t adjust the elevator trim for level flight if necessary Make slow
gentle movements on the control stick Remember, you must bank into a turn
and when you want to fly straight again, you must bank out of the turn Keep
all banks at less than 10 degrees angle Make wide turns in both directions
The R/C Nobler will keep a slow steady stable f l y i n g speed w i t h those flaps
down If it stalls, it will drop forward Let it drop a few feet then apply a bit
of up elevator to level flight and release the elevator pressure Next time,
before the stall, apply a quick dab of down elevator to prevent the stall
Try a few short power-off glides in the first flight while well up in the sky.
In level flight, throttle back slowly to idle Notice the speed and angle at which
the Nobler glides The model should be slow, verv s l i g h t l y nose down and steady
To climb up again, open the throttle Repeat the glide and climb several times
Try some gentle turns while gliding If the engine stops unexpectedly, concentrate
on a landing with wings level letting it assume its normal glide speed
It is now time to land It would be nice to land back on the runway,
but don't try too hard to get on the runway Just keep the wings level at touchdown
wherever it is Use the same power off glide as when up high Steer around while
gliding trying to land nearby When the plane gets below 10 feet in an approach,
it is best to land no matter where you are The R/C Nobler is pretty slow in
the glide with flaps down so it will be safe In other words, if you want to try the
landing again, apply full throttle before getting to 10 foot altitude
R/C NOBLER ACROBATICS
The quality of acrobatics depends upon the pilot much more than on the
plane With the Nobler, you will probably enjoy stunting more than with most
other planes This is because of its linear responses, neutral stability, and ability
to fly through smaller maneuvers at slower speeds It has all the ability to win
contests, but winning is up to you
If you are planning on contest work, we suggest you set elevator trim for
slight dive This prevents ballooning after each maneuver and strings out the
rolling maneuvers Very little down elevator is needed during the inverted portions
of the rolls If you are just sport flying, trim for level flight
LOOPS: Enter with full throttle and adjust size for constant flying speed
throughout Big loops or small loops can be done
ROLLS: Use slight down when inverted during consecutive rolls and a bit
more during slow or point rolls Nobler does not need top rudder during any rolls.
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