Ground Idle - Ground Start Throttle positions
Hi Andrew
I am a bit confused. (Some might ask what's new). Are you saying that the L382G you operate has both a Ground Idle and a Ground Start position on the throttle quadrant? Ground Idle is the normal throttle position for start on the models I operated on. It gave/gives minimum blade angle to minimize starter load and to assist in smooth acceleration to ground idle RPM after starter cut-out. Have never seen a Ground Start position labelled on a C130. If you have it, is it slightly behind the Ground Idle detent?