Lingo dictionary

[karlwatt]

You know what we need here, a dictionary of the lingo and abbreviations used. I have figured out some things by reading lot's of posts, but others I am not sure of. What is a "shankboner"? So maybe someone will take on the task of starting the "Flying Giants Huckin' Dictionary"

[JeeUm]

Shankboner is a Heli flyer. Not sure if there is enough terms for a full dictionary, but lets use this thread for questions regarding terms used.

[LawnJockey]

I got one for ya. It is also my Signature

DILLIGAS This stands for

Does
It
Look
Like
I
Give
A
S#!t


Bruce

[crazyextra]

"Canucks"

All of the Canadians on this site, who surf the site from their little igloos

[wizard]

Here is a good start.

50-Grit Pass This is making a flying pass so low that part of the airplane is ground away. Can result in plane ending up in multiple pieces. See Yard Sale.

3D Style of flying in which the plane is flying below stall speed. The plane is using engine thrust instead of lift generated by the wings to remain airborne.


AFPD Aerofly Professional Deluxe. One brand of Flight Simulator. See Sim


ARC Almost Ready to Cover. This an airplane kit in which the plane is built to the point where it is ready to apply the covering.


ARF Almost Ready to Fly. This is an airplane kit in which the plane is built and covered. Most of these kits require a minimum of time to get the plane ready to fly. Normally you have to hinge the control surfaces, and install the landing gear.


Aunt Jemima This is a maneuver that most pilots try to avoid. It is pulling out to low from a maneuver not leaving room to regain flight. This results in the plane hitting the ground in a horizontal position and the upper structure of the aircraft attempts to join the lower structure.


BAD-ASS Performing flight maneuvers in such a way that it gain respect and praise from your fellow pilots.


Biffcast These are Interviews with some of the greats of our hobby / sport. “Biff” the mouth of the south, imparts humor and insight with the help of the names you all know.


Blender Maneuver that starts with a rolling downline then snaps into an inverted flat spin. Originally named the Panic by Quique.


Cast of Characters This is a list of some of the early members of the site. To be included in this, list a member had to request to be part of it. The Bios were written by other members and are good natured joking.

Circle Flier These are the people at the club who come out and fly nothing but trainers or war birds. They spend hours flying the pattern almost always only left turns, have never figured out what a rudder is for.


CoC See Cast of Characters


Community Service The act of combing the runway for the parts of the airplane that just contacted the earth in a less than graceful manner. See Yard Sale.


Crash Any time airborne aircraft stops being airborne.

Foamy This is a disposable airplane that is made of foam (Depron, FFF, EPP) and powered by electric motors. They are light, cheap and easy to build. Great for learning how to Huck.


G2 This is a version of Real Flight R/C flight simulator. See Sim


G3 This is a version of Real Flight R/C flight simulator. See Sim


Hover To hang the plane in the air by the prop.

Huck To fly a plane or helicopter in a manner that is low to the deck in 3D attitude. What the FlyingGiants is all about. Also referred to as Hucking


Hucker One who Hucks.

IMAC International Miniature Aerobatic Club. Also a flying sequence used in completions.

Junk Minus 1 Finishing second to last place in any competition, read as an honor. (Submitted by ShortBus)

Landing As used in reference to aircraft. A controlled Crash.

Pancaked Elevator to landing in one move.(Submitted by LawnJockey)

Power Box An electronic device used between the receiver and servos in a giant scale airplane. It is used to insure that the servos receive enough current.


Profile A type of RC airplane that uses a very thin fuselage that resembles a scale plane when viewed from the side


Rudder Bashing When hovering the airplane. Allowing the plane to tail slide to far and striking the ground with the rudder. Can result in a Yard Sale.


RTF Ready to Fly. This is the Ultimate in Beginners planes. Normally only requires removing from the box securing the wing. Inserting or charging batteries. Comes complete with radio.


ShankBone Rotatory wing aircraft, also known as helicopter.


Shankboner One who flies Helicopters


Snapasaurus A snap roll performed at a high rate of speed resulting in the sound of the air ripping. (not good if it is the sound of the wing ripping)

Sim Flight Simulator. A computer program that simulates flying a remote controlled airplane or helicopter. Useful to practice flying for beginners, and learning new maneuvers for experienced pilots. Video game for RC pilots


Yard Sale The result of any maneuver that spreads portions of the aircraft over an area larger than the original shape of the plane.

[ShortBus]

now thats bad ass...!!!!^^^^^

[wizard]

Thanks ShortBus

[crazyextra]

Good one Wizard!

[Biff]

They don't call him the Wizard for nothing!!! Dang guy, GREAT JOB!!!

[Biff]

We're gonna have to sticky that one in a place of honor. Man what a great job! Wizard,,Bourbon's on me next time bro.

[LawnJockey]

Don't for get to add to the Aunt Jemima if it is a TALL STACK or a short stack.

[ShortBus]

Junk Minus 1 - second to last place in any competition, read as an honor