My brother and I built a Nobler CL ARF and powered it with an OS 40 LA C/L engine. He is an experienced CL flier and has been flying since the late 60's/ early 70's so I let him test fly it. The 1st flight went well. The plane was very responsive, loops and figure 8's were a breeze. One the 2nd flight he said "something is wrong" and the plane went in the ground nose first inverted. He had no control. Post crash autopsy of the plane revealed that the bolt holding the bell crank had come off during flight. The bolt was factory installed with the bell crank. He said he had never had this happen before. Has anyone else had (or know of) a problem like this with Top Flite Nobler? I guess I should have double checked the bolt. Anyway he is rebuilding the plane so it might fly again. Thanks.

By the way, I don't see how you C/L guys do it. I tried to stand beside my brother while he flew so I could take the plane and after about 5-6 turns I was sick and had to sit down. I'll stick to RC.[:'(]

WCB