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Old 9th February 2007 | 17:05
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PaperTiger
 
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From: Wet Coast
"Hot Start" or "Wet Start", depending where you live.

Unburnt fuel which collected in the engine or tailpipe the last time it was shut down is ignited when you start it up again. The chaps in the Tech Forum can explain it in detail if you want.

Here's a video: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/319186/airplane_accident/
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