Gas Turbines for Model Aircraft

I was very pleased with this book and I would recommend anybody who wishes to learn the basics of model jet engine operation and building to buy this as a great reference. The seller was also very helpful and delivery was very speedy. Thank you

Brilliant book, very useful for the basics of my foundrywork casting components to build micro turbine engines for my radio control jets, an insightful book at a reasonable price!!!Very prompt and reliable service!!

My husband says this is a useful book

This book is perfect if you want to build a good turbine engine for an RC model or just to have it in a test rig.

This book takes you through the methodology behind designing a gas turbine engine. Using the FD 3/64 Model Jet Turbine as a base point throughout the book takes you through types of engine, common problems associated with certain parts, the necessary equations, engine characteristics and finally to the building of the FD 3/64 Model Jet Turbine.The author, Kurt, designed the engine specifically for at home construction using the most basic tools and materials possible. I am currently drawing and assembling the components in CAD before I make the engine. I feel this is necessary as some of the drawings in the book are not as detailed as I would like. Despite allot of written explanation, the assembly of the engine is not clear as many of the pictures are of poor black and white quality. There is however a FD3/64 Model Jet Engine Kit available for those who don't want to make the components.I found the book an interesting read with good insight into the design and construction of a gas turbine jet engine. New version needed with better quality pictures and more detailed drawings.