Originally Posted by
Arrrj
Good lesson for all.
After thousands of starts, I always get in and first thought is "THUMB DOWN", then do whatever is needed to start. Doesn't matter what machine.
It's basic. But served me well. 100% actually.
A mate with tens of thousands of hours, does exactly the same thing.
Thumb Down and all is good. Just a thought.
Arrrj
My own starting rule is "thumb down, feel the spring". There is no spring on the other side.