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Old 25th Feb 2003, 06:32
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dragchute
 
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… Just a query with run ups on a light twin (Seminole). …
I don’t see any mention by Ang737 relating to C310/C404/NOMAD or any other type in the above question. The guy is probably kicking off in a light twin and some experts are jumping on the medium twin band-wagon. I’m sure any competent instructor would have enough sense to lead his student into more sophisticated types when demanded. Building block technique as I recall from my instructor course. Why cloud the issue?

Titan

My own extensive experience on C402 and Super King Airs never involved symmetric run-ups. If you justify the issue and include it in your operations manual then I don’t see a problem. Just out of interest the Super King Air checklist under ‘BEFORE TAKEOFF (RUNUP) states 11 d. Power Levers (Individually) – INCREASE UNTIL PROP…

I refer Ang737 back to my previous
… Why not check your company operations manual, the AFM or ask the CFI if you are renting his twin. …
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