This site was created just for people who are interested in getting
started in or just finding out what's the latest and greatest in
the Radio Controlled Sailplane hobby.
Design or fabrication of a complex aircraft component, as with
sheet metal, using actual-size patterns or plans, generally laid
out on a floor. The term is borrowed from boat builders.
"Although the chances of an impact in a populated area
are small, the potential consequences would be of enough concern to
consider mitigating actions. Therefore, the President has decided
to take action to mitigate the risk to human lives by engaging the
non-functioning satellite."
Source: From a Defense Department release
Thursday, stating the Pentagon plans to shoot down an errant spy
satellite within the next few weeks.