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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Aerobatics

Aviation; General aviation

The act of performing 'acrobatic' or stunt manuevers in the air such as loops, rolls, etc. For extensive information on aerobatics, consider purchasing A Look at Aerobatics (GPMZ0220), written by ...

Aft

Aviation; General aviation

Towards the rear. Used such as: "...with an aft center of gravity....".

A lubricant designed to displace unburned fuel in the engine after running. The fuel can accelerate corrosion on some engine parts. By using an after run oil, the fuel is displaced, and a protective ...

EDF

Aviation; General aviation

Electric ducted fan. A battery-powered, fan (rather than exterior propeller) driven model.

Electric Starter

Aviation; General aviation

A hand-held electric motor used for starting a model airplane engine. Usually powered by a 12-volt battery.

Elevator

Aviation; General aviation

Pitch control. Causes the model to raise or lower its nose, resulting in a climbing or diving response. Moving the elevator down causes the tail to rise, pushing the nose down and causing the model ...

Engine

Aviation; General aviation

The methanol or gasoline fueled power plant used in a model. Two or four-stroke gasoline and glow engines are very popular in aircraft. Four-stroke engines tend to turn higher diameter lower pitch ...