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Old 1st Feb 2012, 00:17
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Big Pistons Forever
 
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If it is a dual flight I am the PIC for the entire flight so that to me means that the engine doesn't get started until I am strapped in.

In any case the PIC is responsible to ensure the aircraft is airworthy. That IMO means at a Minimum I have briskly walked around the aircraft for a "nothing hanging/open/dripping" check and I have personally checked that the fuel level is sufficient and fuel caps and oil filler/oil dipstick are secure. This is pretty hard to do when the engine is already running.
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