With so many examples to look at, building a solar-powered RC airplane in 2024 should be a snap, surely? The first handicap was that [ProjectAir] is based in the UK, which means dealing with the ...

Especially if the airplane ... engine was more of a thought experiment and might not actually produce enough thrust to run an airplane, but that it certainly will spark up some conversations among ...

Novice or pro, this guide includes the best products you can buy based on your level of experience with RC airplanes. Opt for ...

If hot-air engines and inflammable gas engines fail as yet to furnish power comparable to .hat which steam affords, without a very disproportionate increase of bulk, and for high powers fail to ...

Craig Nordeen (Air Force Research Lab, Pratt & Whitney) gives a lesson from three years ago on detonation engines. He ...

Beyond the technical specs: a diesel engine has the potential to respond quicker than a gas engine. In terms of RV performance, however, there won’t be any quick sprints off the starting line. Engine ...

The airplane engine is powered by solar cells on the 20m-long wings and 9m body. “During the daytime, it flies utilizing a solar cell and battery power as a source of energy and, during the ...

Just as with the automotive industry, there are a variety of aircraft engines designed to run on various types of fuels. Even electric planes are something we're likely to see more of in the future.

Many of the early airplanes carried very lightweight air-cooled engines. They wanted a lightweight engine because they didn't really figure out all the structures yet as far as the bracing of the ...

The durability problems affecting jet engines have hit this aircraft hard, forcing airlines to cancel flights and ground crews. RTX-owned Pratt & Whitney has said that many of its PW1500G ...

There’s just one engine available, a 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid badged RC 300h. Lexus quotes 8.6 seconds to 62mph and top speed is limited to just 118mph. The hybrid's CVT gearbox is particularly ...

The best synthetic oils offer more mileage, keep the engine cleaner, perform equally well in low and high temperatures, and protect your engine by keeping wear at bay. Editor’s Note: We have ...