Organizing your firewall: Install your engine correctly

When you build a giant-scale airplane, many decisions will have an impact on the aircraft in one form or another. With respect to the engine, a few items you should consider include—but are not limited to—the size, weight, ignition, and fuel type. This month, I’ll touch on a few fundamentals of engine selection as well as engine installation and related components. Whether you’re building from a kit, assembling an almost-ready-to-fly (ARF) plane, or modifying a...