Standardize component defaults across Aviary
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Since Feb 12, 2026.
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Description
Desired capability or behavior.
With many of our components, default values for inputs/outputs are provided that come from a variety of sources - maybe there were old GASP defaults, generally reasonable values, or values that match a particular aircraft model. This is not desired for a variety of reasons.
- These defaults can differ from what is specified in the variable metadata, which confuses which value is the "true" default
- It can make it difficult to realize that a value was never set/specified
- It perpetuates bad coding practices, where data should be kept separate from code
among other things. A standard default (such as 0 or 1) should be enforced for all component inputs/outputs. Options may want similar treatment but may require additional thought before implementing.
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