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Engine Related Articles |
Certainly a large part in the accomplishments of the aero modelers during the golden age before WWII was the developments of practical engines. While our sister organization The Model Engine Collectors Association, MECA, is devoted to preserving this history and the products which are it's fruit, SAM also is devoted to flying original models with original engines. To this end we offer here some information on these engines and their operation. | |
List of SAM Approved Engines
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SAM maintains a list of engines that qualify for use in specific competition events. Periodically members propose additions to this list either from long forgotten engines or the manufacture of replicas. These are reviewed by the SAM engine committee for acceptance. The Engine Committee is currently reviewing and updating the list to reflect some changes in availability of engines. The updated list will be posted sometime in early 2007. More on this subject is contained in the SAM Rule Book, available from the Bookstore. |
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Charlie Bruce's Old Engine Analysis Columns in SAM SpeaksClick here for an index of Charlie's columns prepared by Bill Bickel Buy all the SAM Speaks back issues through 2006 on CD and read these treasured articles. Charlie Bruce with his Brown Jr. powered Goldberg Valkyrie ready for a magnificent series of flights on El Dorado Dry Lake at the 2007 SAM Champs |
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Engine Brochures |
Photo courtesy of Model Engine News |
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Links of Interest to Engine lovers |
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Sounds |
The Point Fives; Britain's equivalent to the 'Half A's by David Larkin |
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GB500 Replica by Gordon Burford and David Owen accepted by the Engine Committee as a pre 1950 diesel. 
The Super Tigre engine team outside their "Bologna factory" in 1957. World 2.5cc U/C Speed Champion, Amato Prati with ST boss 