Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 IDLING = A state in which the engine is turning over slowly without providing enough power to move the aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Alternative definition: IDLING - what her indoors says you're doing when in reality you are, for example, performing a highly skilled, complex, installation of some very sophisticated radio gear. Sorry Josip, couldn't resist it! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamd Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Poly-C Polycyclic (water based) covering solution used as a friendly alternative to Epoxy (with F-glass cloth, tissue etc), also known in the trade as "Ronseal Floorseal XL". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks guys, all done to here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Good evening BEB ! Thanks to the light up my mind,by the way above term is from "Dictionary of Aviation" by David Crocker.I just pull some terms suitable for the RC modelers.You are welcome ,all the best . Josip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hi All ! I sow that there is a large gap (David Perry1 ,30 june the last one) in the topic "Glossary..." ,which is very important for me (I'm Croat). I think,once completed,will be very useful for all modelers outside the English speaking area.So I jump on any stoppage. p.s. David and Tim please du not be angry on me. I like you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 We are not angry with you Josip - we are glad to have you onboard, and your English is much better than my Croation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Aspect Ratio AR the wings length compared to the chord. A glider wing has a high aspect ratio whereas a low aspect ratio wing has a small span in relation to the wing area Often calculated simply as the span divided by the chord, most wings taper so a better definition is the ratio of the span squared to the wing area or AR = b2/S where b is the wingspan and S is the area of the wing when viewed from directly above (planform).) PS Sorry if it's been done but didn't see it. Edited By Gemma Jane on 12/07/2010 22:58:41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 That's on thanks Gemma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Cuban eight. A very nice manoeuvre to fly. A= 3/4s of a a loop then half roll and do another 3/4 loop to form a figure eight lying on its side. Could also be described as a horizontal eight with half rolls at the intersection. Avalanche. Loop with a flick roll at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Spackle a term often used in foam modelling to describe the lightweight filler used to fill pits in foam before finishing. In the UK Polycell No Sanding Polyfilla is the one to buy (avoid the multipurpose variety - it's not the same stuff!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 SMAE - Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers, forerunner of the BMFA Canard - Horizontal surface in front of and smaller than the main wing. Can be fixed or have a moving element. (From the French for Duck). Perhaps power panel should have some reference to the 12v supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 All done ta folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Josip, I'm not angry! Whats to be angry at???? The hiatus from me is simply due to the sudden influx of work...all those happy holiday makers I have to carry away. Mostly at night too, so I tend to flag a bit during the days and to be honest, I just want to get fresh air rather than sit in the office. Even the workshop becomes a place I rarely see during the summer. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Hi David Perry 1 ! Of course you are not angry on me.Jokingly with moderators Dave and Tim,anything bad for you DP1,except that I expect new abbreviations from you soon.I'm confident all think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I've just realised Spackle was already done... doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 THRESHOLD = the beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 ROTATE = the motion of pulling back on the control wheel to lift the nose during takeoff. AC = alternating current. DC = direct current. COTTER KEY = a pin (mostly metal) inserted into a hole in another part to prevent undesired movement of the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Devonshire Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Z-bend pliers, Add note on availabilty fo these tools to 'Z-bend' entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 ZOOM = To make an aircraft climb rapidly at very steep angle,or move upwards in this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Naylar Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Can someone please quantify or define a '40' size model aircraft and any other 'sizes' that might come to mind - for us leccy only lone fliers - cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 colin, any plane that will fly with a 40 size ENGINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Devonshire Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Z-bend Pliers - Pliers designed to produce the Z-bend with a single action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 SPOILER=someone on the same channel AEROFOIL=flying sword RADIO INTERFERENCE=give me back my transmitter alternative spoiler=comitee member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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