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Old 18th Jul 2008, 02:44
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Just wondering...

Has the 2-man conversion () moved the position of the starter button and fuel/ignition switches, and do these airplanes have the "start valve" light mod?
I think it would be very difficult not to compromise the normal engine starting procedure without being able to:
1/ easily reach the abovementioned button and switches,
2/ being able to read the bleed air manifold pressure gauge at starter cutout,
3/ monitoring the fuel/ignition switch when shifting from low to normal RPM or viceversa.

And many other details that I consider essential for normal/safe operation!!

Also, I'd love to witness a windmill start on the runway with a 2-man crew!!

Cheers (I think)...FD...

Oh..I almost forgot, the engines are not upside down, it's just that the gearbox is that way with reference to the C-130.

Interesting....Kuwait...spent quite some time there, 3 years, operating B727 and B747 for Kuwait Airways up to late '94.
Bet it's changed a lot since this Iraqi war has started........
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