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Twiddle 29th January 2007 12:15

Yes, this was early last year in the last few months of its existence, we looked a class act jumping out at various locations, "Damp Start", jump leads and a car booster pack in hand!

Pekka 29th January 2007 13:38

Hello, it’s time for another try on the R44 Astro. It has a new charge battery and has bean in a Worm hangar all day. Going out in abbot 30 min. or so. It is -11C outside and clear blue sky.:\ :ok:

Pekka 30th January 2007 07:49

Yesss…To hour’s in a warm hangar is al the old Astro needed. It started on the first turn and it’s running great :ok: :ok:

NorthSeaTiger 30th January 2007 10:46

Well done I've been following this thread avidly in the hope of a happy ending !!

:) :D :D :D :D :)

helicopter-redeye 30th January 2007 19:19

Was it a 'new' battery or a recharged one. You could have had one of the duff batch (like I had)

h-r;)

Aesir 30th January 2007 19:40

Now I can sleep peacefully tonight :) :ok:

13snoopy 31st January 2007 03:08

Warm the engine up if you can via heated room. But if you had that you probably wouldn't need any of this advice.
Try a little starter fluid sprayed into the fresh air intake. Not much is needed.
If your mags/engine is Ok this will start it every time.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH.

TheMonk 31st January 2007 13:08


Probably haven't primed it enough! Prime until you've got fuel running onto the floor.

Yeah, take a five gallon jug of petrol and prime the whole engine bay and while you're at it, prime the upholstery too. Next, step back and try starting it with a lit road flare. That autta get her gpoing. You can then file ins. claim and get yourself a turbine. :}

Hehehe, just joking. Wish I could afford a R44.

Da Monk


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