R22 overspeed on start due to throttle being fully open
The title says it all. I've been away from flying for nearly a decade. While working on getting checked out in the R22 I rolled the throttle fully open instead of fully closed just prior to start. Of course and engine overspeed ensued when I cranked the starter. My instructor pulled the mixture within 3 seconds and sent the aircraft to the maintenance hangar. He explained that the engine will probably have to be sent to Robinson for an inspection. My questions are:
1) Has anyone else ever had this happen or am I just a complete idiot?
2) What damage likely occurred
3) How many dollars worth of damage did I just do?
I appreciate feedback; critical or not. Getting back into flying after so many years away is very humbling.
Last edited by stigma; 8th Sep 2016 at 16:26.