Windmill starts
Windmill starts work fine in a C130, but not so in a B707, as alleged to have been attempted by "Hard" Ron. I heard a similar story supposedly involving a BA B747 at Karachi. Story had it that the crew, some of whom were ex-C130, tried to start a RR RB211 using the "Windmill" method. Trip fuel and pax on board. Failure after three attempts. Resulting in brake burn out with fire. A quick look at the QRH for Airstart would have shown "Airstart at speeds below 250 KIAS will require starter assistance" which would also apply to a "windmill" attempt. The yarn is probably untrue. If anyone knows whether or not this did happen you may care to let me in on the facts.