| Flying is a passionate hobby pursued by many people. | | | | Also put in a new glow plug and fill it up with 2-stroke |
| It is one way to unwind and relax. You can have | | | | fuel. You need to open the valve, to let the fuel flow. |
| 2-stroke or 4-stroke engines for your model airplane. | | | | Then attach the glow plug battery. With the help of an |
| A 2-stroke engine is much lower in power and output, | | | | electric starter, let the engine run at a low speed. Stop |
| but has a specialty of its own. It is made up of glow or | | | | and start. Repeat this a couple of times, and soon your |
| nitro fuel, which contains alcohol. And the castor oil is | | | | engine will run smoothly always. Engines like these are |
| used for lubrication. 2-stroke means that fuel is ignited | | | | in demand, as they are cheaper and require lower |
| on every second stroke of the piston in the cylinder. | | | | maintenance. That is why, if you break it well, it lasts a |
| As the cycle increases, the power output increases. | | | | long time. They come in the range of .012 cubic inches |
| As it is simple, it can operate to high power outputs, | | | | up to 3 cm. And from 40cc to 60cc. |
| but in turn can make quite a noise. | | | | This engine is made up of an aluminum piston, and a |
| Always remember that a brand new engine needs to | | | | brass sleeve. It is chrome plated and has a non-ringed |
| be handled delicately in the initial stages, before it can | | | | engine. It is a one piece engine. It basically operates in |
| really perform to the best of its ability. You can just | | | | one revolution. Always check out the glow plug coil, as |
| take it outdoors, as is the case with some people, who | | | | it shows you, how well the engine is running. It will be |
| do it. And they get started by giving it its first run in the | | | | shiny with a lighter shade of gray, and will not be out of |
| air. But, be smart and try doing this at home first. It is a | | | | shape, even after a long run. If it is grayer, it means |
| much safer option. Take short runs, lubricate the parts | | | | bad news. Immediately richen your fuel and retune the |
| well and this is how you break it gently. The parts start | | | | engine of your airplane. When the engine is cool, wash |
| moving in smooth motion, one with another. You have | | | | the glow plug with some fuel, which in turn cleans the |
| to break the engine, so that it does not get overheated | | | | dirt and prevents it from falling in the engine. |
| the first time and damage vital parts of the plane. | | | | |