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Old 11th Aug 2015, 05:15
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Capt Quentin McHale
 
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ACMS,


"Otherwise if you cannot establish ground air quickly you will have enough rotation to clear the Engine or partly clear it."


Errm, I beg to differ. No ground air and your engine is spooling down and definitely not enough air to clear a tailpipe. I was always taught to spin the engine (no matter what make or model) at max motoring for no less than 1 minute and get EGT below 100C before even thinking of reintroducing fuel. This procedure has NEVER failed me for the next start attempt in over 35yrs in the game. Also, a partly cleared tailpipe could lead to a surprise for the unsuspecting on the next engine start.


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