WATT AGE odyssey ep arf Assembly Instructions Manual - page 21
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Elevator: The elevator is the control surface on the back of the airplane that moves up and down. This surface controls pitch.
Epoxy: A two-part glue containing a resin and a hardener. Epoxy is available in several drying times and is stronger than
C/A glue. Epoxy is used in high stress areas such as joints of wing panels.
ESC: An acronym for Electronic Speed Control. See Motor Controller.
Hinges: Usually made out of plastic or nylon, the hinges connect the control surfaces to the stabilizers or wing. They
pivot, allowing the control surface to move. Some lightweight airplanes like the Odyssey EP ARF use clear vinyl tape for
the hinges.
Horizontal Stabilizer: Mounted in the rear of the airplane, the horizontal stabilizer works with the elevator to control pitch.
Motor Controller: Usually called an electronic speed control (ESC), the motor controller controls the speed of the motor.
Motor controllers can also be simple on and off switches.
Peak Charger: A type of battery charger that uses a microprocessor to sense when the flight battery is fully charged.
Once peak charged, the charger shuts off so that the battery does not overcharge.
Pushrods: They connect between the control surface and the servo, transferring the movement of the servo directly to the
control surface.
Pushrod Housing: A tube that is usually nylon. The pushrod tube or wire runs through the housing.
Receiver: The part of the radio system that receives the signals from the transmitter.
Rudder: The rudder is the control surface on the back of the airplane that moves right and left. This causes the nose of
the airplane to yaw right and left.
Servo: The part of the radio system that produces the movement necessary to move the control surfaces. The servo
includes a small motor, gears and a circuit board.
Servo Reversing: An option on almost all new radios. Servo reversing allows you to change the direction a servo rotates
by just flipping a switch on the transmitter.
Servo Tray: Usually made out of plywood, the servo tray is the mounting base for the servos.
Stall Speed: The speed at which air stops moving fast enough over the surface of a wing to keep the airplane flying.
Transmitter: The part of the radio system that you control. It transmits the control inputs to the receiver, which transfers
that information to the servos.
Trim Lever: A sliding lever on the transmitter that allows you to make small adjustments to the control surfaces from the
transmitter.
Vertical Stabilizer: Mounted on the rear of the airplane, it works with the rudder to turn the airplane. It also gives the
airplane vertical stability.
Wing Saddle: The portion of the fuselage on which the wing is mounted.
Z-Bend: This is a special bend made in the pushrod wire. While it cannot improve your ability to make adjustments, the
Z-Bend is the most secure way to attach the pushrod wire to the servo horn.