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Old 10th May 2012, 07:04
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Assuming ( ) 300 RPM is the engine / not prop RPM required to start.

Gear redux ratio in Rotax 912 aircraft I have flown ~2.43, so approx 123RPM required at prop.

Also worth considering is that Rotax throttles are sprung open if the throttle friction is lost!

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