Interesting Stuff, Wisdom from an airplane mechanic |
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Interesting Stuff, Wisdom from an airplane mechanic |
bigkensteele |
Oct 12 2015, 06:17 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
A buddy of mine who has his own plane sent this link to me knowing I would find it interesting due to the great similarities between air-cooled aviation engines and the ones in our cars.
It is long, but very informative. Touches on burnt valves, cylinder/case cracks, etc. Teaser - the first 15 minutes or so explains why compression tests are close to worthless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NnOYvOlMB8 |
bigkensteele |
Oct 13 2015, 09:14 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
I have to confess that I have only watched the first 36 minutes so far, but I learned a lot that is applicable to our engines. Not sure why Elliot is calling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) , but I would welcome discussion on the subjects discussed. I see no fault in the physics presented by the video maker.
I made it two years in engineering school before switching majors, so I have more understanding of the materials presented than most florists. I see no fault in the guy's logic. |
Mikey914 |
Oct 14 2015, 01:55 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I have to confess that I have only watched the first 36 minutes so far, but I learned a lot that is applicable to our engines. Not sure why Elliot is calling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) , but I would welcome discussion on the subjects discussed. I see no fault in the physics presented by the video maker. I made it two years in engineering school before switching majors, so I have more understanding of the materials presented than most florists. I see no fault in the guy's logic. I think it's the engine quitting killing everyone. Planes glide just fine. In fact most descents in a jet profile are at flight idle, from 150 miles out or more. |
Mark Henry |
Oct 14 2015, 04:21 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I have to confess that I have only watched the first 36 minutes so far, but I learned a lot that is applicable to our engines. Not sure why Elliot is calling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) , but I would welcome discussion on the subjects discussed. I see no fault in the physics presented by the video maker. I made it two years in engineering school before switching majors, so I have more understanding of the materials presented than most florists. I see no fault in the guy's logic. I think it's the engine quitting killing everyone. Planes glide just fine. In fact most descents in a jet profile are at flight idle, from 150 miles out or more. A passenger jet in Canada and one that landed in the Azores proved they are not too bad as a glider. But I bet it was one hell of a job getting the stains out of the seats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) Fucking Canadians always forgetting to fill up the bus... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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