A set or group of data that is sent from an RC transmitter to a receiver in a digital radio system.

One of the most exciting features of SAFE receivers, Panic Recovery will automatically return the aircraft to level flight with the push of a button.

A resisting force caused by external items mounted on an aircraft other than the lifting surfaces.

Pulse-code modulation (PCM) is a digital representation of an analog FM signal where the magnitude of the signal is sampled regularly at uniform intervals, then quantized to a seri...

A charger that automatically shuts off when your battery is fully charged, ensuring longer run times and preventing overcharging.

The angle of the aircraft in the up or down direction.

The airplane axis controlled by the elevator. Pitch movement involves raising or lowering the nose, affecting climb or dive control.

The outline of a flight surface, such as an elliptical-shaped wing.

Plug And Play. Usually comes set up and ready to fly except for the receiver and transmitter. Some models may include both.

A wing design with three distinct upward angles. The two wing halves form the first angle at the center, and additional angles occur closer to each wing tip.

A 12-volt distribution panel that provides correct voltage for accessories like glow-plug clips, fuel pumps, and electric starters. Usually mounted on a field box and connected to...

An aircraft device (receiver) with dual battery redundancy to support high-current systems found in giant scale and turbine powered aircraft.

A thorough check of an aircraft prior to flying to ensure airworthiness and safety. This includes checking all control surfaces, the propeller, spinner, landing gear, and more.

In Gyros Stick priority reduces the amount of gain as the control input (stick) is displaced from center. This gives more control authority as the limits of travel.

A tool used to ensure the propeller and spinner are equally balanced side-to-side, avoiding vibration problems.

The second number in a propeller designation, representing the distance the propeller will move forward in one revolution.