Originally Posted by
MarcJF
Would such an idea give rise to any issues of engines not being warmed up when cleared for take off, or can you just start these jets and go? i kind of assumed that they needed a few minutes to stabilise before being put to full power?
You are potentially right. Not sure for a 400, but some Airbus engines (IAE) require 5 mins 'warm up' in some circumstances.
Also, I can really see places like LHR stopping all remote holding, so that the Bearded one can carry out this publicity stunt.