Definitions by Airrider
Waldo
In the special effects business, any mechanism that operates using a 1:1 movement ratio rather than using conventional input devices (levers, switches, knobs, etc.) or preprogrammed movement sequences. Waldo devices are often used for filming complicated live-action sequences, such as smoothly controlling a humanoid or lifelike animatronics system, making a radio-controlled full-size vehicle act exactly as if there was a real driver behind the wheel in a stunt sequence, etc. Simply put, they are used when intuitive controls are needed above all else.
suicide door
A car door whose hinge is near the rear of the car rather than near the front of the car. So called because it tends to fly open if caught by the wind (especially in the case of poor panel fit or an open-top car that does not channel air efficiently) rather than shutting right away, causing the car to become unbalanced at speed and leading to numerous other possibly fatal results, such as the car being thrown to one side and crashing or an occupant thrown out of the car.
suicide door by Airrider October 10, 2009
maneuver kill
An air combat term for losing a pursuer in such a way that the attacker is killed by crashing in an attempt to keep following the defender.
When a fighter has been in production for long enough, you can bet its record will include at least one maneuver kill.
maneuver kill by Airrider October 10, 2009
Buzzing The Tower
An aerial stunt in which an airplane tries to fly as close to a control tower as fast as the pilot can come without collision.
Obviously only acceptable if staged because it is so dangerous.
Obviously only acceptable if staged because it is so dangerous.
I'm pretty sure you could get in real trouble with the FAA for buzzing the tower without permission.
Buzzing The Tower by Airrider October 9, 2009