Designing and building a miniature aero-engine is an exciting and rewarding task. Whether a professional engineer or an amateur looking to build an engine to fly your model aeroplane, this book will safely guide you through all the stages of designing and constructing an aero-engine in your workshop at home. With practical advice and details diagrams throughout, the book includes: machine tools, materials and accessories required; designing the engine, including a focus on proportion, valve timing and engine balancing; the manufacture of carburettors, assembly and setting up and, finally, choosing an aircraft for a home-designed miniature engine.
| ISBN: | 9781847977762 |
| Publication date: | 25th July 2014 |
| Author: | Chris Turner |
| Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Series: | Crowood Metalworking Guides |
| Genres: |
Radio-controlled models |