Glow plug (model engine)

Standard non idle-bar glowplug of a model aeroplane engine, where the end of the platinum-content helical ignition element can be seen
Glowplug model aeroplane engine, with the plug visible atop the cylinder
A display of vintage and modern model aircraft engines, of both spark ignition and glow plug ignition types

A glow plug engine, or glow engine, is a type of small internal combustion engine[1] typically used in model aircraft, model cars and similar applications. The ignition is accomplished by a combination of heating from compression, heating from a glow plug and the catalytic effect of the platinum within the glow plug on the methanol within the fuel.

  1. ^ "Understanding Model Airplane Engines". Rc-airplane-world.com. Retrieved 2012-07-06.