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Cool vid, but calling that a 'start up' is a little misleading. There's much more going on there than starting the engines. Modern turbine engines are pretty au
by JHof 13y ago
Cool vid, but calling that a 'start up' is a little misleading. There's much more going on there than starting the engines. Modern turbine engines are pretty automated and don't require much more than the push of a button (starter) and flip of a lever (fuel) to start.
- kintamanimatt 13y agoIt's not because "start up" doesn't mean they're just turning on the engines, but means they're running through the start-up checklist. This is far more than just starting the engines, and includes configuring the plane and testing to make sure essential systems are okay.
- fnordfnordfnord 13y ago>Modern turbine engines are pretty automated and don't require much more than the push of a button FADEC notwithstanding, there are easily a half dozen different ways to start the engines even in normal circumstances, depending upon what ground services are available, ex: Ground cart vs APU, crossbleed air, electric vs air(aircraft dependent).