Starting The Engine - ELA Aviacion ELA 07 Operator's Handbook Manual

ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-04
29. If solo flight: Rear seat safety belts ............ Fastened
For solo flight, the pilot must be in the front seat (ensure pilot equipped
weight is within range 60 – 100 kg). The safety belts for the passenger
must be fastened and secured so that they cannot cause damage during the
flight.
30. Rotor control system ................................... No play
Hold the front stick and verify there is no play during operation.

4.2 STARTING THE ENGINE

The engine must be started in accordance with the latest applicable version
of the relevant Rotax operator´s manual.
STARTING ENGINE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Pre-flight inspection: Completed
2. Aircraft in Position: Make sure the aircraft is in a suitable position
where blast from the propeller will not cause damage to people or other
aircraft.
3. Wheel brakes ON: Pull up the parking brake lever on the front cockpit
throttle and engage the parking brake lock.
4. Seat belts and helmet fastened: Pilot and passenger both verify that
their own seatbelts are fastened.
5. Rotor brake ON: Make sure that the Flight/Brake valve is in the
"Brake" position. Adjust the trim to the "zero" using the trim switch on the
control handle.
6. Master switch ON:
7. Note: Battery charge indicator light ON.
8. TCU lights (914 UL only): Check that the TCU lights come ON for a
few seconds then go OFF.
9. Fuel pumps ON: Switch ON the fuel pump/s. 2 pumps for 914, 1 pump
for 912.
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