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N.B.: It is VITAL that you study and memorise the
following information, to ensure trouble-free starts!
STARTING
Some pilots and operators of the DC-3 differ on
the correctprocedure to start engines in a DC-3.
We have chosen one of the most common. In this
procedure, the final prime is
used to start the motor.
Fuel tank selector........to choice
Battery Switch............OFF (see note)
Note: You can start the engines using
internal battery power, in which case turn the
battery switch ON. OR...
Battery Cart (GPU)......Attached ON
Fuel Booster Pumps .... ON
Throttle ....... 1" open
Propeller ..........MAX RPM
Master ignition switch...ON
Right Ignition (Magneto) ...OFF
Mixture control.....AUTO RICH
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Right Engine primer...
ON for 4 seconds then OFF
Right Ignition (Magneto) ...BOTH
Right Engine Starter (energise) ... ON
WAIT 4-5 SECONDS!
Right Engine Mesh ...........ON
WAIT 3 SECONDS!
Right Engine primer... ON
As the MESH SWITCH is thrown, the propeller
will begin to turn - slowly at first and then gather-
ing speed. You should count "15 blades" at least,
before throwing the primer. This is equal to ap-
proximately 3 -4 seconds before final priming.
Once the engine is running, return the
CroundPower switch to OFF.
Battery Switch........... ON
Fuel Booster Pumps .... OFF
Whilst starting the engine, watch out for:
1. Engine Fire. See that the fire guard's extinguish-
ers are placed properly at each side of the aircraft,
before starting. Toggle them with the "Security
Switch" (36) on the right side of the main panel.2.
Do not energise and mesh an engine excessively.
If the engine won't start on your first or second
attempt, leave it and start the other engine.
3. Ensure you have enough (but not too much!)
throttle open. (this is required by the special start-
ing code used in this simulation)
BEFORE TAXIING
Crew and Passengers Aboard and Doors Secured
Warm engines. While warming up, keep engines
below 1000 rpm until engine instruments indicate
within safe operating limits. While warming engines
make the following checks:
Radio...
On and Checked
Call the tower to see that your radio
is working properly and get Taxi
Clearance from Control Tower
Altimeters...Set
Gyros...
Set and Uncaged
Hydraulic Pressure...
675-925 PSI
Clock...Set
Flight Controls...
Free
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