An introduction to what used to be the standard design, most-used airplane engine available to the aviation industry before the advent of the jet engine.
We will look at a dismantled Lycoming R-680-13 nine cylinder, 300 hp engine to see first-hand the “magical mechanical monkey motion” components that make it all work. Then (if weather allows) we’ll witness the first start/run of the season for the same model engine that powers the 1942 Stearman “Silver Queen.” (I hope it starts!)
What to expect:
You will learn about (and hopefully appreciate) the aircraft power-plant design that helped mankind travel far and wide and (at the time) fast.
Feedback from past courses with Hunter:
“Hunter Harris is always fun to listen to, and I usually learn something!”
“Hunter has had an amazing career, and did a great job telling his stories — with great pictures as well!”
Thank you for attending the Chesapeake Forum course: Radial Aircraft Engines 101
Here is the recording for this on-site trip out to the airport, then Hunter’s Hangar:
