Yes, it was the position of the ailerons that prompted the question, but I can see now that I was wrong, as the elevator looks to be roughly neutral rather than the up position I'd expect if you'd used the harness. Serves me right for being smart :O

On the 2160 I fly, the harness is used to lock the controls too. Always wondered what the 'proper' way was, but when I saw your picture it made me realise, maybe using the harness is the standard way on the robin!

Regards,
MQ.

A tip that I found works starting the 2160i when hot.

Before Start

Mix - Full Rich
TTL - Full Open

Wait about 5 - 10secs. You sometimes hear the fuel pressure in the pipes released.

Mix - ICO
TTL - Half open

Now start. Once the engine catches release the key

Mix - Full Rich
TTL - Idle - you have to be quite quick with this or the engine roars away a little.

Give the engine up to 30 secs to start - it can sometimes take a little while. If you abandon the start or it doesnt work make sure you release the pressure again as above first.

It has never failed for me in 800 hours on type.

As for starting at 3000 feet. No problem, the windmilling combined with a quick turn of the key works a treat.