6. Startup Procedure
To start the helicopter, you need fuel, air, and a spark. From cold and
dark you’ll want to do the following:
1.
Turn on the BATT switch
2.
Ensure the ALT switch is off
3.
Set Magnetos to BOTH
4.
Raise the mixture to the full-rich (upwards) position
5.
Make sure your throttle is mostly closed (if you’re using the engine
governor, this will be handled for you)
6.
Press the Starter button on your collective
7.
Once the engine starts, you’ll see the engine RPM jump up to a
1500 rpm idle, with rotor RPM at zero and slowly climbing
8.
Gently add throttle to increase rotor RPM and join the needles
9.
Using around 15 inches of manifold pressure, increase rotor RPM
to 100%
10.
Lower your throttle to ensure that the needles split, and your
sprag clutch is functioning
11.
Raise the throttle to join the needles again
12.
Go fly!
