Aircraft Systems - 03 - Engine

This video delves into the Lycoming IO-360-L2A as found on the Cessna 172S. You will learn the major components that make up this system, and how each relates to the operation of the airplane.

[saxachewon]

The narrator is fantastic. I can’t believe this resource is free!

[svenf]

This is hands down the best explanatory video about aircraft engines on the web. The great animations with partial see-through areas help demystify all that is going on when an engine starts and runs. Bravo!

[Tsoto]

This animation was literally the best thing i’ve ever seen I feel like i’m an expert now!

[johnmacward]

Like so many others have said, there is no BETTER aviation video series available. Super easy to understand and incredibly detailed and well animated.

[batlax]

I cannot express how happy I am that I found this. I’d love to have a career as an airplane mechanic, and this aircraft systems series is perfect for a beginning understanding

[airplanegeek]

I’m an A&P for an airline and licensed Commercial Pilot... this is a great video that explains well how the engine works. Thanks for those who took the time to create the video.

[erdenizreklam]

This series are the epitome of "how to convey information" - 20/20

[josueenalien]

This is the best video explanation on YouTube.

[matthewchapman]

All of you guys videos are must watches for student pilots, or anybody who plans on having an aviation career. I was struggling a little bit in groundschool reading about some stuff (because I’m a visual learner) and I came across your videos. They made a WORLD of a difference!!

[ItsKibet]

This is a must watch for student pilots.Awesome!

[ah-fcir]

1:30 - 4 Stroke Cycle - Reciprocating Engines

3:18 - Camshaft.

4:20 - induction system

5:45 - Carburetor System/Fuel Injection

7:52 - ignition system

11:10 - Engine Cooling

12:17 - Exhaust System

[southcoast]

I completed my ATPL theory exams well over 2 years ago and didn't come across this video. Only just watched it today and let me tell you; if I saw this video during ground school I would have got much better results in my engines exam. Instructors teaching off Microsoft powerpoint is okay, however this video is just amazing! No complex dialogue which nobody understands; just plain, simple English teaching the basics of an engine. Thank you so so much for this! Best video I have seen on Pistons!

[MrSparkyguy]

I cannot describe how perfect this video is : clear systematic explanation with high quality animation and audio.

Thank you very much !

[nathane.]

Oh my gosh, Great video! I showed this to my 3 year old, and now he is a licensed mechanic!

[ChrisZoomER]

I don’t understand how anyone could dislike this video! This is by far the best explanation of how a piston prop works that I’ve ever seen! I rate this video a solid 10/10. I wish they made a video explaining how various turbine engines work including bypass jet engines and turboprop engines...

[GZA]

The constant speed propeller deserves its own video with the same 3d deconstruction and level of detail as the other components. It would be amazing if they made

[bircun-technicians]

This guy summarized reciprocated engine very well under 15 minutes. Well done 👍🏽

[zacharyknapp]

Why couldn't I have found this a year ago when I was getting my PPL?! Best explanation of an airplane engine I have ever gotten, by far.

[archerpiperii]

A big thank you to the person(s) responsible for this video. The information is presented very well, it is videos like these that are the best of YouTube.

Thank you!

[iulian_]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful video. I don't own a plane and I've never flown, never even been near one. I only have a car and I know how it works. I had previously seen some videos recommended by youtube of a man repairing old planes, and that's how I saw what a broken plane looks like with the hood up. The information and video representations in this video made me understand better and make the connections.

Most likely this information will never help me in life because I am not a pilot and I will not be, but I like to learn new things, to satisfy my curiosity.