The class I'm taking is Powerplant system for Pilots, the textbook is Aviation Maintenance Technician Series: Powerplant - Fourth Edition.

Questions is Choose one of the following topics and write a report with a minimum of 8 pages and 4 references.

Topics:

1. History of the Gas Turbine engine development from 1900 until the present.

2. The history of reciprocating aircraft engine technology from 1900 until the present.

3. Which modern automotive technology could improve aircraft reciprocating engines and the problems associated with incorporating the technology into aviation.

4. Current and historical aircraft Diesel engines – pros, cons and current usage.

5. Current research on lead-free alternatives to 100LL gasoline in aircraft engines.