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.

Industry: Aviation

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Epoxy

Aviation; General aviation

A two-part resin/hardener glue that is extremely strong. It is generally available in 6 and 30-minute formulas. Used for critical points in the aircraft where high strength is necessary.

Expanded Scale Voltmeter (ESV)

Aviation; General aviation

Device used to read the battery voltage of the on- board battery pack or transmitter battery pack.

This radio function allows the modeler to adjust the sensitivity of the control towards the center. This will make the small stick motions very precise, while longer stick movement moves the servo ...

FM

Aviation; General aviation

Frequency Modulation. This describes the mode of transmission of radio signal from transmitter to receiver.

Failsafe

Aviation; General aviation

A PCM function which moves servos to a pre programmed position if transmitter signal is lost or corrupted.

Fairing

Aviation; General aviation

A shaped area used to smooth out, streamline, or "fair", the joint between two members of an airplane. A wing fairing joins the wing and fuselage. A landing gear fairing streamlines the landing gear ...