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Glossary of Terms - E

ESC - Electronic Speed Control

Electronic speed controls replace the mechanical speed control and servo providing enhanced power efficiency and precision in an electric R/C car or boat. In addition, they are lighter which improves the performance of some electric models.

Elevator

Hinged control surface located at the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer, which provides control of the airplane about the pitch axis and causes the airplane to climb or dive. The correct direction of control is to pull the transmitter Elevator control stick back, toward the bottom of the transmitter, to move the Elevator upward, which causes the airplane to climb, and vice versa to dive.

Endpoint Adjustment

This radio feature adjusts the length of servo travel in one direction (a single channel will have adjustments for two endpoints). If your plane rolls faster one way than the other, endpoint adjustments can correct the problem.

Event

An organized flying contest with a set of rules. RealFlight Generation 2 currently supports five types of Events: Limbo, Spot Landing, Pylon Racing, Autorotation/Deadstick and Freestyle. You can play Events by yourself or with other RealFlight users over the Internet. You can start an Event using the "Event" menu.

Exponential

A feature commonly found on computer radios that desensitizes the servo when the sticks are close to the neutral position. The further the stick movement, the faster the controls. 

Page last updated: October 08, 2015


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