If I am reading your post correctly, then what you are saying is that I can pull anything out of thin air, say it, and that makes it "partly true?" So I can suddenly start claiming that Flaperons include rudder and retractable landing gear in the definition?

I'm sorry, but I can't agree with that. The only reason I'm still taking part in this ridiculous discussion is because we need fewer people in this hobby spreading bad information - not more. It's no wonder nobody takes us seriously when we have people who try to have intelligent discussions with people WHO DO know what they're talking about and come off sounding like a ignorant fools.

This is a beginners column which presumably means that beginners come here to get information. I think it's important that the information they get is correct.

I and others have presented plenty of evidence as to what flaperons are. Two people who stand steadfastly by their definition have offered nothing to the contrary other than making claims about "what most of the r/c world thinks" and what "top flyers say."

Fact: Flaperons are a mix of Flap and Ailerons. Nothing more.

Fact: The use of flaps often requires elevator mixing for trim or aerobatic purposes. This is an entirely separate mix and has nothing to do with flaperons.