- A comprehensive guide to understanding, running, and maintaining your R/C aircraft engine.
- From design history to field operation of the modern glow engine.
- Contents of this detailed book include
- -Introduction: Theory and Operation
- -Nomenclature
- -Input and Output
- -The Events
- -Induction Valve and Port Timing
- -Bore and Stroke
- -Rods, Ratios, and Mr. Desaxe
- -Induction System
- -Cylinder Scavenging
- -Pistons and Cylinders
- -Combustion Chambers
- -Design Wrap-Up: The Refinement Period
- -Essential Accessories
- -Running It Right: Preparing to Start; Starting the Engine; Setting the Needle Valve; Engine Break In; Setting the Idle
- -Cleaning and Maintenance: At Flying Site/Home; Internal Components After A Crash; When Are Parts Worn Out; Reassembling the Engine
- Index of Manufacturers: An alphabetical list of the companies asterisked throughout the book.
- Appendix: Engine Specifications Chart.
- Subject index.
- Black-and-white photographs and line drawings to accompany the text.
- Paperback book with glossy covers.
- An excellent resource.
