I think the clarifications to the procedure do make this seem more sensible than I first thought.
Originally Posted by
alexban
About the fuel burnt...
...there is more to talk..i.e some engines need a time at idle after start,usually 2-3 min..more than enaugh for the after start check,or how much will cost hitting something while checking instruments during taxi (a lot more than the 400 HS was talking about)....
A valid point, at the risk of digressing from the the thread, not only is this type dependant, but it isnt true of all situations on a given type, I've had to sit for almost 10 minutes on occasion whilst the oil warmed up to the green so we could increase power from idle.