A match and a bowl of nitromethane, what could go wrong?

[@glennburrow4364]

Flammability test @ 20:00 You're welcome.

[@punisher4312]

Legend

[@laneboysrc]

What an informative video, thanks! Your passion for these little engine clearly shows. More please!

[@pvantuel]

I've been a RC modeler for more than 30 years and I still learned a lot from this video. Thank you Bruce.

[@chazco]

Loved this. I used to fly "nitro" engined planes back in the 70's (OMG he is that old?) and they were fun and messy. Had to keep rags about so you could clean up after each flight. |Than for the vid, it was quite educational. Chuck

[@jimmbbo]

Every nitro pilot had a box with paper towels and a bottle of 409 cleaner, and EVERYTHING smelled like castor oil!

[@FastAsFunk]

I've been flying with glow engines for almost 30 years and this is one of the best introductions I've seen. excellent job Bruce. As well as Fixed Wing Friday, how about the occasional Time Tunnel Tuesday focusing on older technologies...?

[@thenige69]

Nothing beats the sound of a nitro or glow-motor engine and the four strokes are something to behold again. Great video. Thanks Bruce :)

[@hothothotmale]

Bruce, one of your best videos yet. I thought I knew a bit about the engines from my youth and beyond with this stuff. You Sir have extended my knowledge and I am very appreciative. Thank you very much.

[@andysmith6289]

Had an OS .15 back in the 80s, after the winter of no use, it would always start after a couple of flicks. Loved glow. Nice video, brings back memories. Would be great to see some bench runs.

[@mrfourtysevenman]

I firmly believe nitro will never die! anybody else agree?

[@JimN5QL]

great video Bruce. I am 68 years old and I was taken by surprise with these new electric engines and I miss the most the wonderful smell of nitro.

[@DirkthemanDrones]

My dad used to fly 2-stroke engines. I can still recall the scent of his cleaning rags, and I remember being very afraid of the noise coming off of those. More on gas motors, please!

[@greghart99]

Great video Bruce! As somone who is fairly new to the hobby I have only ever flown electric and knew almost nothing about combustion engines. This video was so well done that I feel like I've learned more on this one subject than from watching dozens of other videos I've watched in the past. Keep up the great work educating us all. And now, I think I have to watch it again, just because it was so well done!

[@l8ur1e]

Completely agree. Although I have used small diesels in my youth, I had no idea about glo plug engines, and found this explanation absolutely fascinating.Bruce, you have a genius for explaining things in the way the ordinary person can understand.

[@websitesthatneedanem]

I've run Glow engines for years ..... learned a lot today though Bruce! Thanks and yes More please!

[@Tobbetuna]

Just wanna drop a line. Kinda new-ish subscriber and finally did my maiden today with my Martian (2300 redbottoms, 5", Swift2, 600mw, Spracing F3, VRD2 and a Taranis) Your videos among some other tubers have been EXTREMLEY helpful and i would have NO chance whatsoever to get it together without your help. A big thankyou for making all these videos. / Tobias

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

I almost missed this video because of the title and thumbnail but what an amazing insight. I also feel like I've learned a lot about combustion engines in general by watching this

[@sbodi4d]

Great video Bruce. I have several nitro models in the garage that I may just pull out and get running again. Good memories of family and nitro control line and R/C models! More please...

[@juddy6675]

Many thanks for sharing Bruce, very informative. I remember as a youngster back in the early 70's mixing fuel, castor oil and ether with my father for the PAW249 diesel engine and spending countless hours trying to get the thing started and taking skin off my hands in the process. How technology has changed the hobby :)

[@patrickcol]

What were the motors with the screw on the head that adjusted the compression? Diesels? I remember ny brother had them on his control-line aircraft in the '60s.

[@65bug519]

I love the smell of methanol exhaust , electric motor smoke not so much

[@ottawatriker]

Hi Bruce I am an old Glow dog from the 80`s , this is one of the best explanation of glow motors. Even this old dog has learnt o few things from your video. Nothing like the smell of glow fuel in the morning. .... need to find a plane for old Super Tiger .46. Great White North , Canada from Fatguy1hand

[@davidewing9088]

I would love to hear more about the nitro series

[@svtcobra8542]

Same

[@slidewaze]

Thanks for the stroll down memory lane! With all the electrics these days, I completely forgot about my old K&B .40 with the Perry carb. Ah yes,... The Good Old Days... Well done video my friend.

[@oscarzt1652]

_"it's not a motor, it's an engine"_ ~Bruce the ledg 2k17 the amount of times ive wanted to *SCREAM* this at people.

[@lgrip1lgrip178]

anymore I just look at thy strangely and a lot of professionals get it wrong all the time.Make me wonder :' >

[@jamiedykes6382]

Love it, takes me back to my childhood, more please!

[@andrewclack7362]

Really enjoyed this intro to IC engines. Looking forward to the rest of the series! Thanks.

[@virtuosomuso]

i only use glow and gas engines , but really enjoyed your video, it makes a refreshing change ,keep em coming

[@tramsgar]

Thanks Bruce! I started out on these engines, but soon switched over to electric when I rebooted the hobby as an adult. Your video brings out the positive and interesting aspects of this technology, which is nice, because this far I've only seen combustion model engines as a former necessary evil.

[@turbochevelle5641]

It's not hard to ignite nitromethane under compression. The reason top fuel dragsters have suck high voltage ignition systems is that they are trying to ignite so much fuel it is like trying to start a fire in the rain. The engine is consuming so much fuel ignition has to be plasma to ensure complete combustion and not washing the spark out.

[@tomaspuodziukynas5361]

My vote goes for moar nitro videos. I think there are many people as me in this hobby, who end up dream of having nitro model after thought "yeah, that would be cool... one day...". And your videos would encourage not to afraid to step in.

[@mrfrog8502]

I find this episode fascinating. Thank you for great video.

[@InVoloConIssam]

Great video Bruce, I like your educational videos, very useful and entertaining at the same time :) Thank you

[@MoSs.]

Love the video! I started flying model airplanes just a couple years ago, I started with electric foamies and I thought I'd never fly a nitro plane, they are just too messy and I didn't want the hassle and everything. A year later I got my hands on a Kyosho Calmato A Sport with a .46 2-stroke, and that was it for me, I never looked back. Now I fly ONLY nitro-engine planes most of which are with 4-stroke engines. You can't beat the sound, the feeling and the exhaust smell of a nitro plane with any electric. I love flying them, tuning them, taking them appart and back again. Next step for me would be bigger scale planes with 4-stroke gas engines, Hobbyking has some very nice looking and cheap gas engines!

[@martinschyns1458]

Bruce - really enjoyed this video. Great summary and pertinent engineering perspectives. Love the channel. Thank you.

[@brainless3605]

Really interesting video. We were flying gliders when these glow engines were popular due to the cost, but it's great to be brought up to speed on the technology.

[@miguelh.m.m.6911]

I loved it. I was looking for information such as this all over the net. I really hope you can develop a guide to glow models, building, handling and maintenance. Awesome as always Bruce.

[@carpenterrickm3842]

Just love the zing of the nitro. Cheers great review mate'!

[@terryv83]

Superb video. I have run nitro rc cars but never a plane. I love the fact that you Just keep filling the tank and keep going.

[@CripSkillz]

i been flying rc for 23 yrs and this is like a look back to the past NICE!!!! nitro wasnt bad still love it but ya lots of extra gear to get it going and the mess.. wow i have never seen a rotating bevel gear 4storke b4 awesome..

[@DenizCBR]

I appreciate & admire your work! I started with electric motors but after I while I got bored. The more power you want the more expensive they are. Now I have a lot of glow engines from .40 to 1.80 size. I am mixing my own fuel also. I love their sound, their smell and the cleaning process at the end of the day; its like a therapy :) Looking forward for more "lessons" and reviews about glow engines, comparisons of gas engines also.

[@user-cm6tj2he4b]

There's nothing better then the smell of nitro engines in the morning... I remember a MIG 15 running with a heli engine and impeller. pneumatic retracts and all.. Really cool..

[@theburningred01]

Very informative! Much appreciated! More of these videos are much welcomed

[@qumefox]

The only issue I ever had with nitro is the oily mess you have to deal with after flying. I used to fly heli's back in the 90's, and holy cow, usually the teardown and cleanup afterwards took longer than I actually flew the thing for.

[@rmh7753]

Bruce! What about a step back further in time and a nostalgic look at the pre glo' plug ether fuelled diesels? Dirty, noisy, temperamental but what thrill when it finally fired up!

[@danielthompson5785]

Very good demonstration and scientific explanation, loved it

[@Bags2723]

another great video for us older guys. I'm still hoping you'll do a video explaining the differences between the Nitro and gasoline engines. power, fuel efficiency etc... thanks again for the great info and keep up the great work. cheers.

[@LocheeLuftwaffe]

Great video, Bruce - informative and entertaining as always!

[@flytyme6667]

I gained +10 smarts watching this video... Awesome job Bruce!

[@larsge]

Are you talking about Fuchs Aerosave oil? Unfortunately it went out of production a couple of years ago due to low demand. There is something called Aerosynth 3 in Germany, haven't tested it yet, still got a half a can of Aerosave mixed fuel.

[@lachlancooper4161]

Hi Bruce. Long time watcher but first time comment. I've been involved in the hobby for the last 8 years or so and I've only ever flown electric. I found this video really interesting and I'd welcome other internal combustion videos.

[@GeneralHobbies]

lol... lots of different electric motors as well... and i mean loads. always love the battle of electric vs fuel motors!! great video. lots of detailed info.

[@grahamsmith2022]

What a great video mate,that's exactly why I run nitro,it can be a serious pain in the arse but when everything is good it's awesome,I think with aeroplanes there's enough to worry about as a beginner without having to learn the dark art of nitro engines,that's why I'd pick a brushless plane to learn with but with a buggy I run nitro every time,I think the engine is an important part of the hobby.👍👌✌😊

[@j.finesseflights1403]

It's funny, so many people don't know the difference between electric and combustion engines and motors! I liked this video!

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Its funny they are so completly different and people cant be bothered to even know about it anymore.

[@Mcdonaldt001]

J.FINESSE FLIGHTS It's sad really. Kids these days won't even bother to learn the difference.

[@organgrind]

More ? YES PLEASE. After 3 years on electrics I started with my first Nitro plane about 2 months ago. Irvine Tutor 40 for 2 weeks (sentimentality... had bought the thing 12 years ago), then a Kyosho Calmato Alpha 40 with an ASP 52 and OH MY GOODNESS !!! do I ever LOVE that plane. My interest is essentially Precision Aerobatics and the Calmato is great for that. I am NOT in love with the the carb though, it seems difficult to get smooth consistent and reliable transitions from low to high revs and I believe that you criticised and earlier iteration of the engine for precisely that fault. I love the smell in the car on the way home afterwards.

[@bleeksbentbits3150]

Absolutely loved the video Sir Bruce! Having said that, the reason I loved it was NOT because it was stuff I didn't already know besides one 'minor' facet, but because it WAS stuff I knew, BUT stuff I knew from compiling tid-bits of info over the years & the fact that all to often, folks skimp out on bits, or leave bits out because they themselves don't know what they just missed out on- this clip had just about ALL the bits needed to know (in a general sence) of small engines- THANK YOU! That one minor facet you touched on that I'd never heard of before is the Aspin 4-stroke engine- I know about rotary valved 2-strokes & sleave valved 4-strokes & even a rotary valved 4stoke V-twin where the valve is run at 90° to the bore line, but now Im going to have to spend my afternoon reading up about Aspin.... Thankyouthankyouthankyou for that Sir Bruce! :D So- yes please, more nitro stuff, but possibly not before we finally get to see the $200 'real jet' actually flying on a very special Fixed-wing Friday Episode! Or would it be a Flaming Foam Friday? lol! Thanks again! :)

[@bleeksbentbits3150]

P.S. 14000+ views & only 750-odd likes & 20 grumpy thumbs?! Whats wrong with these peoples??? I guess there's no accounting for some folks tastes....

[@MrSmith336]

The electric stuff is great, however, there is nothing more visceral than the smells and sounds of an internal combustion engine. Caster oil through a 2-stoke engine, love that sweet smell. Also, great explanation of the stoichiometric ratios and BTUs. Thanks Bruce.

[@jdnpe]

Thanks for the video Bruce, if possible bring a video on the "Oil War" so we would know a couple brands and the advantages and the disadvantages of using them. I LOVE NITRO ENGINES....

[@andydodson5718]

Where do you get your Aerosave oil from Bruce ? (in NZ)

[@frenchcreekvalley]

From another old glow plug guy: Thanks for this video. Great thoughts about Stoichiometry,

[@davidewing9088]

I really appreciate the overview!

[@TheSkskitey]

Yes Bruce lets see some of those nitro's running and tuning too , lets see how easy you start one :-)

[@umbroraban1075]

Hi Bruce. Very informative video thanks!.. I can remember that my dad had an old model engine that ran on ether. Very noisy thing (basically did not have an exhaust). It had a kind of screw on the top of the cylinder. The more you tighten the screw the faster it went. I was always fascinated as a kid when my father would get this thing going. No glow, just ignited by the compression I guess. The engine must have been from the 50's or 60's.

[@kevinberry5793]

Great video. A lot of chemistry but I thought it was enjoyable. Heck, I even learned something so I might as well call it a day!

[@EgilWar]

Very informative video, thanks.

[@yfz450manny]

Marvel Mystery Oil also works well as an after run oil. Used to use it back in my nitro days running Cool Power. Kept the engines squeaky clean inside!

[@davidrichardson8394]

Do you still need a battery with nitro to power the receiver and servos? Or does the engine generate power

[@marcaxe]

Still need a battery to power the electronics, but you can get away with a much smaller one as you're not having to pump out a load of current for the motor.

[@bugobe]

I loved listening to my old Saito 4 stroke with its super slow idle. That was pure excitement in my childhood.

[@_droid]

Where did the term "match" come from? It's an odd word to use for a small stick that starts fire. Even searching I can't find the origin.

[@Fallacy99]

Excellent, I enjoyed this very much Bruce! Thank you! :)

[@CozzyKnowsBest]

your enthusiasm for glow engines says it all. more videos please. I almost want to break out some of my old greasy airframes and unsieze the engines, wipe off the caster oil and spend 3 days getting them running...... nah!

[@jangisgand6140]

Cozzy Knows Best I'd love to do it.

[@ramage_9700]

I'd quite like to hear the aspin rotary engine run.

[@svtcobra8542]

Its a wankle but both same thing I'd love to hear it too

[@num2gardena79]

But where do you get the ear for the engine?

[@hughhemington9559]

Did the forces of liquid fuel engines introduce more or less gyro force to the model than electrics do now?

[@allant9432]

excellent sir bruce,that was really interesting,can you put one of your 4 strokes on a model ,love to hear them,i was surprised to see the one with no throttle,its just on or off,cool,love the nitro series keep them up,engines are being revised

[@Lancecorprol17]

Can you show how to make fuel the old way? I have a cox 0.45 engine and nitro is pretty costly here in Canada but I know you can purchase methenol pretty much anywhere. Thanks.

[@chrischannon2739]

Brilliant, keep them coming.

[@markpaterson6024]

Love your verbal description for a two stroke, "a typical Ying ding ding" motor 😂 All my early planes were Ying ding ding powered 👍

[@MW-C-Music-Copyright-Free]

Muy Buen Trabajo, y buen video Crack ;)

[@paulherder5356]

As an old fart that used nitro engines back in the 60's, I found this video quite interesting! Thanks Bruce! Now, show us the gasoline engines and how they are different. BTW, I run totally on electrics today. No complaints from the neighbors with electrics. :D

[@ecleveland1]

I would like to see a video comparing the weight of an equivalent electric setup vs. nitro. Same power output and flight time for the setups, battery weight would be equal to fuel weight for the same flight time for each setup, etc.

[@markrichardson784]

A good video for the beginner only wish you had a O.S. WANKEL engine to show. I ran one back in the day and loved the sound it made and ran great.

[@bashkillszombies]

Getting high quality nitromethane is nigh on impossible now. Younger generations have never known the joy of nitro engines. 😢

[@micky5150]

Yes please Bruce! Way more IC stuff please. And please could you make a video about tuning and include tweaking of the low speed needle valve as well as the high end. Engines have so much more character than electric motors! Thanks so much for all your work! Great content!

[@radicalrc6578]

Excellent content here. I've been away too long Bruce.

[@kardRatzinger]

This was extremely interesting and educating, thank you. Would you also do an episode on diesel engines?

[@powernumpty]

As usual learnt a lot from this, thanks. Not sure I'll ever try nitro as population density in the UK means we are never more than 50 yards from a moany bastard and most of my flying spots are unofficial but with the knowledge and tollerance of the farmer, I would not expect them to accept the noise. I could go and join a club, but then I could also take up knitting or bus spotting.

[@rogermiller6049]

Hey Bruce is it possible to run those engine on E85???

[@blancsteve4819]

Can the internal combustion engine generate enough electricity to power self stabilising electrical flight ?

[@alancollard8939]

i so enjoyed this vid it took me back years , i loved the aus accent and the brit humour , but i knew the outcome of the nitro and a match after spending years with top fuel dragsters, but i loved the aspin motor a sleeve valve motor wow ,hope you do more of these vids magic

[@Grahame59]

Australian accent??? That would be like telling an Irishman he has a great Scottish accent. Bruce's accent is pure New Zealand.

[@alancollard8939]

shit sorry mate , im a brit in the u s a and get asked if im aus

[@andydodson5718]

Exellent video Bruce, v informative

[@sloperdad4835]

Great video. Entertaining and instructional. Length of video is just fine. How can you cover a subject well in just 3 minutes. Ya can't. More please.

[@matk4731]

That was tops really enjoyed that thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@steverobertson2606]

Hi Bruce Love watching your videos I am in NZ and getting in to quads, and just watched one of your lipo vids. Where can I source lipos in NZ as I don't believe they will ship from overseas and you use to talk about Hobby King. Anywhere on web I can order? Thanks Steve

[@paulellis7533]

I was told recently that I needed a special licence to store Nitromethane here in the UK. When I bought mine a year ago no licence was needed.

[@sysmith9910]

Another very informative video Bruce. Someone mentioned, hey what about diesel engines? They should be in the mix when talking about glow engines. I don't like them myself; having had more frustration than fun as a kid with them, however, some people have a better understanding than me to get reliable starting from them.

[@Thudmoto]

ahh that rotary valve HP 4 stroke brings back memories....I still have a .21 on the shelf downstairs.

[@JimN5QL]

I also ran a lot of diesel engines. you have any of those to show?

[@adityasajith3219]

I would like to have a continuation of this series.

[@3cu14rs]

That was brilliant, what about a vid of creating a complete model like back in the day.

[@lfztech]

@1:36 Sorry, but that Speed controller will not run that motor

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Bruce, Great instructional video. Do you remember the first generation YS60 pumped engines? Used them in my .60 Schluter helis.