I spent almost the whole day trying understand my engine and this video made everything click together. Hands down the best break down and explanation i've seen.
Love your videos. Clear and to the point. Only note is that @18:05, black smoke from a car is too rich, oil burn is blue smoke, and white smoke is coolant burn (head gasket failure).
Here in the UK I have always been interested in aviation & as a youth was in the Air Cadets but cannot afford to learn to fly. I enjoy watching articles on UA-cam about people learning to fly or operating aircraft & have recent found this series. The explanations given by Cyndy generally but especially in this article has been so interesting & illustrative. Several UA-camrs refer to testing the magnetos in their pre flight checks, having revolution drops outside parameters requiring "leaning" the engine but don't explain why. Now I understand. Thank you.
This is an excellent video. I'm studying for my powerplant license and this is the best explanation of a reciprocating engine I've seen. Thank you for combination all the systems together especially in a drawing format.
except low wing AC are also gravity fed. She made a few small errors, but that was the biggest one. Also not all AC have carb inlets under the propeller.
I must say that your videos are in depth and easy to understand. Watching your videos give a very broad knowledge of each topic you lecture on. @Cyndy Hollman, I am so grateful for your tremendous work, thank you so much for your outstanding help.
This video is amazingly helpful. Thank you for such a well-planned, through exploration. I am not a ‘mechanical’ person, but I feel so much more comfortable with this topic now. I’m going to dace this video to watch before my checkride.
Extremely helpful, thank you very much. I watch these videos before my each ground school class, in that way my ground school classes is very easy to understand 🙏
This is CLASS!! Shortly and simply put, yet so detailed. Glad I watched the video. Explaining the engine, I learnt so much that i wanted to know about; ...........the function of some of the gauges that I dint understand while simming! Thanks alot and keep feeding us!
I'm going for my commercial rating and found your videos extremely helpful in understanding all the private pilot basics. Hoping you can someday make videos that covers landing gears, turbocharged engines, and oxygens :)
I was taught that the alternator charges the battery, but it also provides power to the electrical system during flight. The battery is used for starting and if the alternator isn't on.
Hey Chris, She is actually correct. All the items are powered from the battery. The alternator keeps the battery charge up so it gives the illusion the alternator is handling the load. This is why if the alternator quits all the equipment keeps working. This is because the battery is providing the power, and this eventually drains the battery since it is not being topped off by the alternator. Hope that helps to clarify...Fly safe
thank you so much Cyndy. Today i had to present for CFI training Task C(III) Operation of systems from the PTS and i explained your schematic. It was really helpful for teaching purposes.
I learned a few things in this video. I've had my ppl for 6 years and i had no idea about the idle screw or the idle related points. Very cool. Thanks for the info!
This is supper helpful. Thank you. If anyone here knows how the primer fits into this picture please let me know. Don’t know if it takes place around carburetor or in the cylinders.
Thanks for the excellent video, @CyndyHollman! Can I ask: Where exactly are the fuel pumps placed? Some Ground School materials suggest they are near the wings (fuel tanks), others suggest closer to the engine. Do they differ based on the aircraft model? #cyndyHollman
An excellent and clear description of the basics but I found your sketch of the crankshaft and cylinders to be confusing. I've just checked a picture of a Lycoming O-235 crank and it clearly shows the front and rear crank pins on one axis and the middle two crank pins in the opposite axis (like most 4-cyl cars). Your sketch correctly shows opposing pistons at equal heights (essential for dynamic balance) but omits the staggering of the cylinders which brings the con-rods to bear squarely on the crank. I was a little disappointed about the lack of detail concerning the oil pump, filter and pressure relief valve, likewise the camshaft drive and gearing. As an aside, the camshaft has only six lobes rather than the eight one might expect, as two of the lobes double up to serve push-rods on both sides. Try another sketch and it should all fall neatly into place. I appreciate your sketch may have been intended more as theoretical representation than actual engine layout, but I hope this helps.
No mention of camshaft/valve actuation. Also I am only familiar with automotive, not aviation. In automotive black smoke indicates an issue with valve seating or fuel mixture. Blue smoke indicates problem with piston rings.
I do like the videos but I find this to be slightly incorrect when it comes the learning consequences. Peak of CHT occurs slightly after peak EGT, obviously that also depending on the engine parameters. Too much leaning will create roughness but not detonation due to excessive temperature. Lycoming IO360C1C6 LOP at EGT peak and ROP at 100F rich side of peak with CHT decreasing on the lean side of peak. TCM IO550 also has the peak CHT between 25 and 100F EGT on the rich side of peak.
I spent almost the whole day trying understand my engine and this video made everything click together. Hands down the best break down and explanation i've seen.
No doubt this is the the best engine systems explanation I have seen. The picture serves as a great memory aid, even for us older guys.
100%
Love it!❤
I can’t believe how well explained this is. I would never have gotten this much information just by reading. Kudos Cpt Hollman
Love your videos. Clear and to the point. Only note is that @18:05, black smoke from a car is too rich, oil burn is blue smoke, and white smoke is coolant burn (head gasket failure).
When I saw the drawing literally everything clicked in. Best vid on systems👌
Here in the UK I have always been interested in aviation & as a youth was in the Air Cadets but cannot afford to learn to fly. I enjoy watching articles on UA-cam about people learning to fly or operating aircraft & have recent found this series. The explanations given by Cyndy generally but especially in this article has been so interesting & illustrative. Several UA-camrs refer to testing the magnetos in their pre flight checks, having revolution drops outside parameters requiring "leaning" the engine but don't explain why. Now I understand. Thank you.
This is an excellent video. I'm studying for my powerplant license and this is the best explanation of a reciprocating engine I've seen. Thank you for combination all the systems together especially in a drawing format.
Perfect for checkride prep. Thanks again Cyndy.
Excellent video. Every student pilot needs to watch this one!
HANDS DOWN BEST EXPLANATION ABOUT AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. THANK YOU.
except low wing AC are also gravity fed. She made a few small errors, but that was the biggest one. Also not all AC have carb inlets under the propeller.
Thank you Captain. Best lesson I've seen to date.
Thank you captain. Those who have you as an instructor, are truly lucky. amazing explanation.
The best teacher in the internet
I must say that your videos are in depth and easy to understand. Watching your videos give a very broad knowledge of each topic you lecture on. @Cyndy Hollman, I am so grateful for your tremendous work, thank you so much for your outstanding help.
Very very clear and good terminology for us who do not know deep English. Regards from Namibia 🇳🇦
Cindy is doing the Lord’s work! She is doing a great job explaining the instrumental control relationship to the engine function!
Very smart instructor. You’re the best I ever had. You deserve an award
I HONESTLY THINK YOU ARE PHENOMENAL PILOT, INSTRUCTOR AND PERSON. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EXCELLENT DETAIL IN YOUR LESSONS. YOUR AWESOME
Excellent. Thank you very much for your clear, easy to understand tutorials.
Thanks Cindy - your videos have helped me understand many flying related topics - Kudos to you!
This video is amazingly helpful. Thank you for such a well-planned, through exploration. I am not a ‘mechanical’ person, but I feel so much more comfortable with this topic now. I’m going to dace this video to watch before my checkride.
Thank you so much for re uploading Cyndy! You are amazing!
I have a check ride in one week and this was immensely helpful! Great video, thanks.
how'd it go?
Extremely helpful, thank you very much. I watch these videos before my each ground school class, in that way my ground school classes is very easy to understand 🙏
Thank you once again Cyndy, I love your vidoes and constantly come back to watch them. Hope all is well.
Amazing explain , actually she covers oil sys. Electrical s. Fuel s. In addition of engine system, were helpful thnx for this wonderful video.
This was the best explanation of an engine I have ever heard. Thank u
this is the best video of the engine I've ever seen. Comprehensive, to the point, and very clear. And you only have it in 2D!! 😃
This is CLASS!!
Shortly and simply put, yet so detailed.
Glad I watched the video. Explaining the engine, I learnt so much that i wanted to know about; ...........the function of some of the gauges that I dint understand while simming!
Thanks alot and keep feeding us!
I'm going for my commercial rating and found your videos extremely helpful in understanding all the private pilot basics. Hoping you can someday make videos that covers landing gears, turbocharged engines, and oxygens :)
hey Alisa, did you get your Commercial? :D
Wow! Thank you Capt. Cyndy how clear and very informative your lecture, I love the way you explain.
Another fantastic video. Much appreciated
thanks cyndy! Your videos are always the best.
I was taught that the alternator charges the battery, but it also provides power to the electrical system during flight. The battery is used for starting and if the alternator isn't on.
Hey Chris, She is actually correct. All the items are powered from the battery. The alternator keeps the battery charge up so it gives the illusion the alternator is handling the load. This is why if the alternator quits all the equipment keeps working. This is because the battery is providing the power, and this eventually drains the battery since it is not being topped off by the alternator. Hope that helps to clarify...Fly safe
thank you so much Cyndy. Today i had to present for CFI training Task C(III) Operation of systems from the PTS and i explained your schematic. It was really helpful for teaching purposes.
Great job Cyndy. Clearly explained
Good job! Just a slight correction recommended: It is conductive heat from exhaust instead of “radiant heat”.
Amazing! Simply amazing!
Amazing engine systems explanation for sure. Thank you so much
I love this Topic, thank you Cyndy
This really helps with my aircraft power plants class thank you
Thank you for doing such a detailed video. This really helped.
I learned a few things in this video. I've had my ppl for 6 years and i had no idea about the idle screw or the idle related points. Very cool. Thanks for the info!
Hi ma’am, I really do appreciate your videos, thank you so much.Keep teaching us.
Thank you for your engine systems talk, returning to flight after some time.
Thanks for your upload and very interesting topics. Always well explained and developed.
Great explanations of these vital systems! Thank You.
I was assigned hw for ground school but it wasn’t in my AFH. This was so helpful.
very GOOD may you give us some information about clerance valve check
You´re amazing! Extremely helpful! Thank you so much !
Your lesson clear many doubts..thanks
Awesome, thanks. I'm doing CFI across the runway from you.
Love your videos
Great video.
has been waiting for this so long!!and thank you soooooo much !!!!!
magnificent video. Thank you!
Excellent instructor.
Awesome video!!!
Great explanation!
Excellent explanation, thank you very much;)
Omg I love this woman!! Ty
You are a fantastic instructor thank you
This is supper helpful. Thank you. If anyone here knows how the primer fits into this picture please let me know. Don’t know if it takes place around carburetor or in the cylinders.
woow , thanks cyndy
Thanks Cindy!
Great video, Thank you.!
So informative!
Thanks for the excellent video, @CyndyHollman! Can I ask: Where exactly are the fuel pumps placed? Some Ground School materials suggest they are near the wings (fuel tanks), others suggest closer to the engine. Do they differ based on the aircraft model? #cyndyHollman
Great lesson s
Fantastic! One thing though: carbon monoxide poisoning often happens without you noticing. So is there a warning-gadget monitoring the CO level?
Your first entry into my pilot's log was on Valentine's Day...Cyndy...The Amelia Earhart of S.C.
Great video, but in the summer isint the air density low, rather than high?
I thought she said "density altitude" is high. That is the equivalent altitude in standard atmosphere for the air density.
james caley possibly what she said
One take, boom! Machine!
Does it matter if you check the L magnetos first during the run up? As this video mention check R first.
An excellent and clear description of the basics but I found your sketch of the crankshaft and cylinders to be confusing. I've just checked a picture of a Lycoming O-235 crank and it clearly shows the front and rear crank pins on one axis and the middle two crank pins in the opposite axis (like most 4-cyl cars). Your sketch correctly shows opposing pistons at equal heights (essential for dynamic balance) but omits the staggering of the cylinders which brings the con-rods to bear squarely on the crank. I was a little disappointed about the lack of detail concerning the oil pump, filter and pressure relief valve, likewise the camshaft drive and gearing. As an aside, the camshaft has only six lobes rather than the eight one might expect, as two of the lobes double up to serve push-rods on both sides. Try another sketch and it should all fall neatly into place. I appreciate your sketch may have been intended more as theoretical representation than actual engine layout, but I hope this helps.
No mention of camshaft/valve actuation. Also I am only familiar with automotive, not aviation. In automotive black smoke indicates an issue with valve seating or fuel mixture. Blue smoke indicates problem with piston rings.
Perfect
You never said where the accelerator pump gets fuel from to inject at a fast rate for a go-around.
You’re the best
Damn!!! I just realized it was the carb icing that keeps causing my engine to fail in Microsoft flight simulator
thanks for u u realy greatfull
Yes she did explained very well
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I am from India. .
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I do like the videos but I find this to be slightly incorrect when it comes the learning consequences. Peak of CHT occurs slightly after peak EGT, obviously that also depending on the engine parameters. Too much leaning will create roughness but not detonation due to excessive temperature. Lycoming IO360C1C6 LOP at EGT peak and ROP at 100F rich side of peak with CHT decreasing on the lean side of peak. TCM IO550 also has the peak CHT between 25 and 100F EGT on the rich side of peak.
Holly shit this is the best engine explanation viedo