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Being newto model aircraft I'm never sure what to use to properly identify thevariouscontrol surfaces used in them to control the planes attitude. I would like to use the names all of you use commonly when you refer to these. Such as rudder, flaps, elevator,horizontal satbilizer, verical stabilizer, elevators, tail, elevons etc. Can one of you please help me with a definition of parts and what they do so I properly identify these in future referances.
I basically know these but not what's commonly applied to these various parts by all of you. A simple list is greatly appreciated.
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AltaTed
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Being new to model aircraft I'm never sure what to use to properly identify the various control surfaces used in them to control the planes attitude. I would like to use the names all of you use commonly when you refer to these. Such as rudder, flaps, elevator, horizontal satbilizer, verical stabilizer, elevators, tail, elevons etc. Can one of you please help me with a definition of parts and what they do so I properly identify these in future referances.
I basically know these but not what's commonly applied to these various parts by all of you. A simple list is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
AltaTed
Being new to model aircraft I'm never sure what to use to properly identify the various control surfaces used in them to control the planes attitude. I would like to use the names all of you use commonly when you refer to these. Such as rudder, flaps, elevator, horizontal satbilizer, verical stabilizer, elevators, tail, elevons etc. Can one of you please help me with a definition of parts and what they do so I properly identify these in future referances.
I basically know these but not what's commonly applied to these various parts by all of you. A simple list is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
AltaTed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_control_surfaces
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MinnFlyer, The video looks exacly like what I want, unfortunately I installed a new graphics card last week that took my sound away and I can't reach the maker to find a fix, darn it. I'll try to keep this so eventually I can hear what you provided. Thanks !
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While your audio is gone, you can read this:
http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rc-...-controls.html
Some models try to combine flap and aileron in one control surface named flaperon.
For tail-less models, the elevator and aileron are combined in one surface, which is then called elevon.
http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rc-...-controls.html
Some models try to combine flap and aileron in one control surface named flaperon.
For tail-less models, the elevator and aileron are combined in one surface, which is then called elevon.
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To all of you who supplied answers. I truly appreciate all the good and great quality of support you have given this new to model air planes guy. This kind of help is just why I joined the forum and I in turn will hopefully provide answers to others as I go deeper into your wonderful world of model aircraft. Keep it up.
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I know, I was kidding around also ..
I agree, Our wonderful world sure is approprate now. Yes, for sure I am hooked and loving it and all in it.
Ted
I agree, Our wonderful world sure is approprate now. Yes, for sure I am hooked and loving it and all in it.
Ted
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Ted,
I have found two good glossaries of common terms:
http://www.greatplanes.com/glossary.html
http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rc-...-glossary.html
I have found two good glossaries of common terms:
http://www.greatplanes.com/glossary.html
http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rc-...-glossary.html
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AltaTed, welcome to the pristine world of model aircraft. You have now just extended your family worldwide. Welcome my friend from down-under in oz land
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G'day down under. Yes, I have now extended the reach way down to all you guys down under and I'm loving it. Locally I was contacted by a local flyer with a strip I'm invided to use to learn to crash and fly my new bird. as yet still not tried as weather still keeps us grounded up here. He tried once last weekend during a break in the rain, took off and bent his landing gear when landing as his plane dug into the mud under the grass. Guess we must wait some more as it's still raining.
I have yet to fly my ARF electric trainer thats been checked out by my new flying friends so it's ready to put into the air. While waiting I spend the hours in my simulator till my eyes get scratchy and red. I'm love it...
Ted