Solo training in hurricane?

[XIII_Tango]

Originally Posted by kingpinda

-Close radiator.
-set mix to rich. (all the way back)
-EDIT!!! set prop pitch to 100 percent. i think its all the way forward. if you dont do this then its like starting a car in the 4th gear.
-switch the fuel cock to main or something. not aux. its the first position.

-set throttle to 10 to 20 percent. make sure it MOVES! this is actually the part which you need to get right. if it burps try to increase or decrease it a bit and try ignition again.

-flip magneto 1 and 2 to the upwards position.
-press and HOLD "I" for ignition.

Close. Very Close.

-Close radiator.
-Set Mixture to rich.
-Prop pitch to 0% - has a habit of dying more frequently at 100
-switch the fuel cock to main
-prime the engine (x5(ish)) with the handle on the right had side by the seat.
-set throttle to 10%
-flip magneto 1 and 2 to the upwards position.
-press and HOLD "I" for ignition.

Then allow the engine to heat up, slowly advancing the throttle to get it going, remember to make the aircraft move you will need to pop it back to 100% prop pitch - this will also heat your engine up nicely so remember to open your radiators.

Then you're ready to rumble!