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No Starter? No Problem!
This is a pretty ingenious way to start a piston aircraft engine. (www.youtube.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Hey Y'all: I've propped off a Twin Beech many times. R-985's. Didn't need a truck either.
Can you count to 10 on your fingers :) LOL
Listen, Young Feller: My generation grew up without starters. I had a private license before I ever flew a tricycle gear a/c. I'm an ex-Airline Transport Pilot, Captain in a DC-3. (Ever heard of one of those, Son?)
Question: Are you as old as the DC3 you flew? (Disclaimer- the last one rolled off the line2 years before I arrived. Wish I were in as good condition as the ones still flying- I guess that's what proper maintenance and good bones do.
I am not that old... I will admit. I also know a few people who do not have all 10 because of it... It only takes one Ah SH?? to take care of a few of those highly valued pointers that we call fingers.
No big deal, I did't dozens off times in my job like bush pilot in the jungles of Venezuela,off course must be careful to follow, let's say, a check list,if not many things will go wrong
The real deal is it can work. BUT,will you put the strap around your half million dollar airplane? Go for it if you feel lucky punk!