Lake Sawyer Hawks
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Glossary
RC terms and club references.
An intentional twist in the wing, causing the wing tips to have a lower angle of attack than the wing root. In other words, the trailing edge is higher than the leading e...
An aircraft's natural tendency to turn into the wind.
A small, round retaining device used to keep wheels from sliding off an axle.
A tubular flag-like device that shows the direction of wind movement. Wind speed may also be approximated by the angle at which the sock hangs. Used by pilots to aid with...
The distance measured horizontally between the wing's LE and TE.
This is the amount of weight per square foot that has to be overcome to provide lift. It is normally expressed in ounces per square foot. This specification can be easily...
Allows wireless buddy box training using two transmitters (instructor and student) typically used to make training easier and safer.