Start Up Engine Overspeeds
Last year a hirer of my R44 started it with the throttle open (don't know how far) and trashed the engine.
Several people have suggested to me that starting the engine with the governor on would stop this.
My own feeling is that the governor would not be able to react fast enough to contain the unrestrained acceleration you get when starting with the throttle open.
Does anyone have any information on this and have you been brave enough to try it?