The basics of glow engines for RC planes

[@corkcummings]

possibly might have mentioned that the fuel is drawn into the crankcase through the hollow crankshaft with an opening in line with the carb that matches with the compression stroke of the piston then is compressed in the crankcase on the downstroke and forced into the combustion chamber through the side port just before the exhaust port closes . the timing of the opening and closing of these two ports in conjunction with each other is very important in getting the most power out of the engine. Thanks for the video, it really got me thinking. By the way, when I started flying in 1948 there were no electric starters and radio control did not exist. I,m 93 and working on another free flight called The Senator.

[@easystar123]

Conor that was an excellent video and I enjoyed it very much. You explained everything perfectly and in nice detail and also in a simplified manner so that new pilots to the RC hobby could understand. Well done and happy landings. Kind regards Aidan.

[@StartingOutInRC]

Thanks a million Aidan! I hope it will inspire some flyers to explore IC engines. Hope you have managed to get a few flights in, great to see the updates on your channel. C.

[@jeremyrichards8327]

Well done excellent instructions. As someone brought up on diesels and later to glows I hope you have de mystified the process for new converts. I accept electric is the future but my heart goes with internal combustion.😊

[@leopardtiger1022]

Good very clear in few words. Thank you.

[@frankbarbuto2957]

Conor, reacquainting my self with the sport again after many years, appreciate every aspect of the production...funny enough first plane off the rank Boomerang! Keep up the good work mate!

[@StartingOutInRC]

I was the same, was away from the hobby for many years. Best of luck with the boomerang, it's a solid plane and handles beautifully.

[@GriffinGrabow]

This was excellent! Thank you!

[@aviatorsandastronauts]

Really nice introduction to the basics of glow engines. I think a great service would be to shoot a video (or a series of them) for the person possibly interested in glow engines for model airplanes. My first question would be is every internal combustion engine used by a model plane a glow engine? Are there other types of fuel engines that model airplanes use? If a person had to keep their plane inside their house and not their garage would an internal combustion engine stink the place up? Are their different sizes of glow engines?

[@amykendallkendall]

Which way to start clockwise or anti clock wise

[@M.krumme]

Damn, accidentally clicked on the vid and saw the boomerang. That was my first plane. Just all electric. Happy to see im not the only one keeping it😄

[@StartingOutInRC]

I need to dust it down and get it in the air again!🛩️

[@aSpyIntheHaus]

I have the same Boomerang as well! :) I love it

[@ryanstreuli8667]

I could be incorrect but it looks like your cylinder sleeve is rotated from where it should be. My MDS .40 has one opening in the sleeve for the exhaust side and the other sides have that type of split opening seen here.

[@aSpyIntheHaus]

I have seen quite a few ringed engines have that supporting strut.

[@Coyote_II]

Hi I have a important question….. I have a .46 magnum xl 2 stroke engine that for some odd reason keeps rotating backwards. It has never done that before and the prop gave me a painful cut because of it. It also has trouble staying alive and I just don’t know what to do. Do you know or have any clues on how to fix this problem?

[@thercchannel2998]

Try to start it with a starter. Maybe your fuel tank is places wrong, so the engine gets flooded. Glow engines can start backward, when they have too much fuel in them.

[@allensairsoft8983]

What tubing are you using?

[@StartingOutInRC]

It's a standard RC glow fuel silicon tubing. Available through hobby shops and online.

[@stagesixx]

Thanks for calling it a glow engine and glow fuel. This whole “nitro engine” thing makes me crazy.

[@piratelechuck1911]

The fuel for these engines is called nitromethane. Imagine that 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@stagesixx]

@@piratelechuck1911 It is not nitromethane. Glow fuel consists of mostly methanol, some oil, and 5-30 % nitromethane( 5-20% is fine for most engines) The nitromethane aids combustion when combined with the rhodium element of the glow plug. Some glow engines will run with FAI fuel which is 0% nitromethane, and the 30% is primarily for helis and some cars. “Nitro” is just a buzzword that developed in the RC car community, and was derived probably from top fuel drag racing speak.

[@piratelechuck1911]

@@stagesixx False. While Nitrotane is the correct term, what you said is pure rubbish.

[@stagesixx]

@@piratelechuck1911 Please elaborate. I’ve been running these engines for 50 years of my life.

[@stagesixx]

@@piratelechuck1911 Nitrotane is a brand of glow fuel produced by Losi, a popular RC car brand. It’s blend makeup is just as I described. Again, they are using the word Nitro in their name because it is a popular buzzword.

[@ARMY_RUGS]

conor, what type of engne is that? where do i get one, Again do yu have vidoes on air plane construction? thans

[@StartingOutInRC]

Hi, the engine is an MDS 78. Engines like this or from other brands should be available from your local RC hobby store, or online. I have an entire series on how to build from plans, you should check out! kzbin.info/aero/PLe-iUPi8flS6mozybM6IbL0hoC0ltbpHu

[@ARMY_RUGS]

@@StartingOutInRC thnx mate . I appreciate

[@ARMY_RUGS]

I hv watched those videos. Description doesn’t give type of materials , and construction not clear for me. But it’s good video. I will keep watching over and over again till I get everything right . Thnx

[@StartingOutInRC]

Have a look at the comments to this video, there's a full list of the materials used. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYPFo3ljlq50bdU Take your time to understand the plans you use, and read RC magazines, they are very good at describing construction methods. Hopefully these videos give you guidance to help you in your build.

[@PiotrW-lp6eb]

Do you think I could run my engine on Methylated Spirit or does it need to be mixed with an oils like WD-40

[@smesui1799]

Definitely needs oil(s) ! Otherwise the engine will destroy itself !!

[@sidecarbod1441]

Why would you want to do something like that? BTW WD-40 is not a lubricant, its a water dispersant (clue is in the name)

[@jeremyrichards8327]

NO NO NO......methanol and 20% oil (caster or synthetic or both together) plus a touch of nitromethane.

[@GENESUTUBE69]

WITH THE CURRENT PRICE OF GLOW JUST GO WITH THE NEW SMALL GASOLINE IGNITION OR IGNITONLESS ENGINES THEY PAY FOR THEMSELVES

[@chrishansen456]

What would be a good gasoline ignition engine?

[@shantanuwagh721]

Where I can get this fuel

[@StartingOutInRC]

It's available from local hobby stores or from online RC stores.

[@人民领袖-s9z]

MDS engine = may dead stick