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Title: Nobler ARF—which version
Post by: Geoff Goodworth on May 09, 2013, 09:25:00 PM

Is the Nobler ARF an exact match to any of the Nobler plans that were issued at different times?

Title: Re: Nobler ARF—which version
Post by: john e. holliday on May 10, 2013, 09:07:57 AM

Not from the plans I have accumulated.

Title: Re: Nobler ARF—which version
Post by: EddyR on May 10, 2013, 10:29:37 AM

It is very close to the plans I have from the 1957 Topflight kit. I can check to be sure if needed.
Ed

Title: Re: Nobler ARF—which version
Post by: Andrew Hathaway on May 10, 2013, 11:35:45 AM

The 1957 TF kit is probably the closest to the TF ARF, but there are a lot of differences when you compare the kit plans to the ARF.  The construction is almost completely different, and there probably isn't a single piece in the ARF that would match the old kit plans.  They look about the same, but when you compare the plans to the ARF you'll find many differences.

Title: Re: Nobler ARF—which version
Post by: Gerald Arana on June 16, 2013, 06:04:07 PM

The biggest difference that I have found is the landing gear length. The ARF is 1 full inch too short. I have had two original TF GB Noblers and both had longer gears than the ARF.

I think the ARF was taken off the plan, which is 1" short, probably to fit it on the plan. IMHO!

Jerry

Title: Re: Nobler ARF—which version
Post by: john e. holliday on June 17, 2013, 11:39:34 AM

Don't forget the air foiled rudder.