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CLEAN MACHINES
EASY WAYS TO REMOVE STUBBORN ENGINE VARNISH During a recent flying session, your engine let you down bigtime: it flamed out during a hovering...
Model Airplane News, 05/01/06 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
SAITO FA-220a
MIGHTY 4-STROKE MUSCLE In the world of full-size motorcycles, large-displacement, single-cylinder engines are known as "thumpers." Saito and its...
Model Airplane News, 11/01/05 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR MODEL'S POWERPLANT True or false: technical equipment requires regular maintenance. No, this isn't a trick question, but...
Model Airplane News, 08/01/05 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
Throttle up! Know your carburetor
WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE LETTERS AND EMAIL FROM readers who have questions concerning all phases of miniature-engine technology. This month, we'll...
Model Airplane News, 07/01/05 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
engine that wouldn't quit-and other questions, The
OUR READERS CONTINUE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS concerning all phases of miniature-engine technology. This month's topics for discussion are engines that...
Model Airplane News, 06/01/05 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
4-stroke valve timing
In the March 2004 issue, my "4-stroke Power" article raised additional questions about these powerplants and how they operate. In this issue, I'll...
Model Airplane News, 07/01/04 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
4-STROKE POWER
WHAT'S THE ADVANTAGE? Four-stroke engines: some love them, some hate them. Proponents say they're quiet and sound scale (unlike the aggravating,...
Model Airplane News, 03/01/04 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
Evolution Power System, The
The Evolution Power System Way back in the '20s and early '3Os, if you wanted an engine for your free-flight model airplane, it had to be machined...
Model Airplane News, 11/01/03 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
2-needle, 2-speed engines and more
Readers continue to submit letters with questions concerning all phases of miniature-engine technology. This month, the roots of RC speed control...
Model Airplane News, 06/01/03 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication -
We test 10 .60 engines: Which is right for you?
We all want value for our money, but when it comes to evaluating RC engines, which criteria should we use to determine value? Cost? Performance?...
Model Airplane News, 05/01/03 by Gierke, Dave · More from publication
