Designing and Building a Miniature Aero-Engine

by Chris Turner

Overview

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 detailed 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. Aimed at home metalworkers, engineers, hobbyist aero-engine builders and miniature aeroplane enthusiasts, and packed full of advice and tips, this new book is both instructional and inspirational. Fully illustrated with 163 colour photographs and 65 diagrams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847977779
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	08/31/2014
Series:	Crowood Metalworking Guides
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Chris Turner enjoyed drawing, painting and model making from an early age, making many flying models whilst still at school. In 1959 he completed an engineering apprenticeship at the National Gas Turbine Establishment, and went on to work as a draughtsman in private industry and a chief engineer for the design and development of special purpose machinery. From 1976 he taught Technical Studies and Art in secondary education. Chris retired in 1996 but still teaches part-time, and continues to make models and paint pictures.