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Old 28th September 2006 | 08:41
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multi_engined
 
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Why turbine but not piston?

Note: I am not sure if this is the correct forum, mods please move if belongs in another forum.

Can somebody please explain to me why a piston engine starts what I guess you call almost instantly, from 0 to 1000rpm... When a turbine has the ability to slowly spool up from zero to idle speed and why is this done in stages up to the idle rpm?

I asked my female instructor this question and she said not to ask a female such a technical question.

Thank you for any replies.
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