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RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 2/14/2004 9:53:13 PM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Status: offline 		Hi,

Please find at the end of this thread an updated list of RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms that I have collected since I started with RC Universe. I've seen questions about what they mean and thought I should post them for everyone's benefit.

To copy the list, first highlight it with your mouse, then copy it with (ctrl c), open your word processor and paste it into the word processor with (ctrl v). To print it directly to your printer, first highlight the list then select "FILE" from the upper right of the screen, then select "PRINT" from the menu, then "PRINT SELECTION".

If you know of other terms that you would like to see added, please post them and I'll update the list for everyone.

I hope you find this useful.

Wayne Miller


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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 2/14/2004 11:24:01 PM   
MinnFlyer



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Status: offline 		Thanks Wayne. That's a pretty comprehensive list. I think I'll make it a stickie for a while.

Here are a few more too:

GP = Great Planes Mfg. Co.

CGM = Carl Goldberg Models

MK = Monokote

UC = Ultracote

H9 = Hangar 9 Mfg Co

4* = Four Star 40 (or 60) = A popular second airplane

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 2/15/2004 2:00:30 AM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Mike B.

I've added them to my list and wait untill I get more before I post a new list.

Thanks for your input.

Wayne Miller

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 2/15/2004 4:37:59 AM   
perdo


 

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Status: offline 		And to think that I thought that AMA was Academy of Model Aeronautics.
I guess after 20 years as a member I could be wrong



LOL

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 2/15/2004 6:00:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		CP can also be center of pressure. But you don't see that term much in R/C.

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 2/15/2004 3:26:06 PM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Pedro and 3DFanatic,

I'm a Canadian and took a guess at AMA definition - I've put them both in the new list - just to be safe. I'll remove the remove the first definition if you think it shouldn't be there, let me know.

Thanks for the new definition 3DFanatic.

Best regards,

Wayne Miller

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 2/15/2004 5:26:34 PM   
Stick Jammer



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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 2/17/2004 10:41:44 PM   
Mike Bogh



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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 4/17/2004 10:40:02 PM   
Woodpile



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Status: offline 		Wayne,

TNX for taking the time to make the list...

Might I suggest "PC". It means "Percussive Maintenence" or the act of smacking the stuffing out of some electronic compenent in an attempt to get it working again...

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 4/17/2004 10:57:37 PM   
Ed Smith


 

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Status: offline 		Would it not be easier and far less open to mis-interpretation if we just used the actual words rather than the idiotic abbreviations?

Ed Smith

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 4/17/2004 11:38:58 PM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Ed,

Your right, but unfortunately some people are using the short forms or acronyms. I had found I had difficultly following some of the posts and thought a list may be helpful.

Professionally, you should always list the full term and the acronym together the first time it is used in correspondence so the reader has a reference for the rest of the document.

Since this was not being done, I started the list in hopes to prevent others from getting lost. I hope it has helped.

I've sent you a personal email since we live fairly close. I would like to know where your flying field is.

Best regards,

Wayne Miller

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 4/19/2004 3:47:45 PM   
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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 4/19/2004 4:00:17 PM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks Tim,

Enjoyed your post, I've added the ones that I didn't have, and will post the new list this weekend.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 5/3/2004 3:38:21 AM   
Mitty



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quote:

ORIGINAL: Stick Jammer

Quite a list indeed. It could be just me, but I'm thinking that LOL - Laugh out loud, IMHO - In my honest opinion, JMHO - Just my honest opinion.


THats right,this term comes from years back from IRC(interner relay chat) .
ROFLMAO-Rolling On the Floor Laughing My Ass Off

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 5/3/2004 2:31:25 PM   
Wayne Miller


 

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From: DrumboOntario, CANADA
Status: offline 		Hi Mitty,

Before I add your new term I just want to confirm. Is IRC(interner relay chat) correct, I'm not familiar with "interner", what does this mean? Should it be "internet" or "internal".

Thanks for your help.

Wayne Miller

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 5/4/2004 10:58:59 PM   
J_R


 

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Status: offline 		Wayne

IRC is internet relay chat. mIRC is a client program to access IRC.

and yes, the small m is intentional

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 5/7/2004 5:03:05 PM   
J_R


 

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RE: RC Universe abreviations, terms and acronyms list - 5/10/2004 5:21:27 PM   
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