Piston Engine Aircraft

  Of the different parts of an aircraft, one of the most important is the engine, without which there can be no calling it an aircraft. That being said, we are, in this short article, going to look at a particular type of aviation diesel engine , commonly known as the piston engine, or as it is commonly referred to, the reciprocating engine.  As we all know, this internal combustion engine plays an integral role in getting the pressure in an engine moved in a rotation just as it is found in modern day automobiles with some modifications like a dual ignition, air cooling and so on.  Choosing the Right Piston Engine A piston engine aircraft is only as good as its engine. So, making use of and choosing the right piston here is of utmost importance. For this, you need to take a good look and consider factors like the size, tools needed, compression ratio and so on.  Pistons come in various different sizes so this is one of the first things to keep in mind when looking at piston engines. B