Terminology

[stangflyer]

Hey everyone, I apologize in advance if we have a thread going on this subject. I didn't see one so I was thinking it would be cool if we could all share some insights to the correct Terminology and how we do our 3D antics. Everyone knows a "knife edge" and how to do it. The same holds true for a "flat spin" or "inverted" flat spin. But what about "Avalanches"? "Water Falls" "Crankshafts"? What about all those "really" cool maneuvers we all do?

I can honestly say, a year ago...I had zero concept of what a "Pop-Top" was. Let alone how to do one. So how about it everyone? Offer up your favorite maneuvers and how you execute them? Maybe quick videos of those special treats would also be a nice addition too!

 

[boggintuff]

0 x 8 Maneuver

 

[jhelber08]

0 x 8 Maneuver

My radio smoked from trying that.

 

[WMcNabb]

How's this for a start? Feel free to critique my definition.

Avalanche [av-uh-lanch, -lahnch]

1. An inside or outside loop with a snap roll executed at the top or bottom of the loop.

See also:
https://www.iac.org/legacy/aerobatic-figures#Avalanche

 

[HRRC Flyer]

Avalanche? I always thought that a avalanche had something to do with too much snow. ..

 

[stangflyer]

0 x 8 Maneuver

Please explain 0x8?

 

[jhelber08]

Please explain 0x8?

Means 0 points of an 8 point roll....or flying straight and level....my planes won't do that...lol

 

[ericb]

Not the dreaded 0 of 8. Many planes have disappeared after attempting this maneuver.

 

[Jetpainter]

Not the dreaded 0 of 8. Many planes have disappeared after attempting this maneuver.

Is that anything like a figure 9?

 

[Bunky.F.Knuckle]

0 x 8 Maneuver

I have never been the same after trying one...... I cannot get rid of that wicked twitch of mine.