General aviation

General aviation

The science and practice of artificial flight which involves the design, development, production, operation of aircraft or heavier-than-air machines.

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Shot down

Aviation; General aviation

A "hit" that results in a crash landing. Sometimes caused by radios miles away.

A computer program which uses a modified radio transmitter, and a graphic depiction of a model and flying area. This is used to give model pilots a feel for flying, without the risk of a crash. The ...

Slats

Aviation; General aviation

Moveable surfaces on the leading edge of the wing that help airflow in low-speed flight. They enable the wing to fly at lower airspeeds than without them by directing the airflow over the wing and ...

Slip

Aviation; General aviation

A maneuver where the airplane's controls are used to make the fuselage fly at an angle to the line of flight. This causes a tremendous increase in drag, and allows an airplane without landing flaps ...

Slop

Aviation; General aviation

Slop occurs when a control surfaces movement does not move the servo. Common cause is a worn linkage point or poor linkage setup.

Slot

Aviation; General aviation

A specially-shaped slot in the wing just behind the leading edge. This directs airflow from below to the top of the wing, and helps low-speed flight by delaying the stall. Because they are ...

Snap Roll

Aviation; General aviation

A type of rolling maneuver that is very quick and violent. It's basically a spin where the flight path is in any direction chosen by the pilot. Improper speed control during a landing approach can ...