diff --git a/flix/flix.ino b/flix/flix.ino
index c5de571..cc59ed4 100644
--- a/flix/flix.ino
+++ b/flix/flix.ino
@@ -67,5 +67,5 @@ void loop() {
 	processMavlink();
 #endif
 	logData();
-	flushParameters();
+	syncParameters();
 }
diff --git a/flix/parameters.ino b/flix/parameters.ino
index 6b9e688..d39cb50 100644
--- a/flix/parameters.ino
+++ b/flix/parameters.ino
@@ -107,11 +107,11 @@ bool setParameter(const char *name, const float value) {
 	return false;
 }
 
-void flushParameters() {
-	static float lastFlush = 0;
-	if (t - lastFlush < 1) return; // flush once per second
+void syncParameters() {
+	static float lastSync = 0;
+	if (t - lastSync < 1) return; // sync once per second
 	if (motorsActive()) return; // don't use flash while flying, it may cause a delay
-	lastFlush = t;
+	lastSync = t;
 
 	for (auto &parameter : parameters) {
 		if (parameter.value == *parameter.variable) continue;
diff --git a/gazebo/simulator.cpp b/gazebo/simulator.cpp
index 235ff72..e83e578 100644
--- a/gazebo/simulator.cpp
+++ b/gazebo/simulator.cpp
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ public:
 		applyMotorForces();
 		publishTopics();
 		logData();
-		flushParameters();
+		syncParameters();
 	}
 
 	void applyMotorForces() {