Definitely not how I do nor how Lycoming recommends. I follow the Lycoming procedure which is, fuel pump on, throttle open, mixture full rich briefly (I either count to 5 or look for fuel flow on the gauge), idle mixture cutoff, throttle cracked open slightly, fuel pump on or off (I leave it on for hot starts), crank the engine. When the engine starts set the mixture to full rich and adjust the throttle as appropriate. Next issue, don't let the engines wail at 2000 RPM when starting, starting is hard enough on the engines why make it harder? Find a throttle position that will allow for starting and leave the RPM at roughly 1000 RPM, your engines will thank you.
Always OK. The one piece that helped me the most was, "flair, and then keep flying the airplane as long as you possibly can just above the runway. When the airplane runs out of energy it will land perfectly all on its own." If you get a chance to do a seaplane rating, the "Glassy water landing" will be a game changer for you. Maybe read about how this is done or head down to Jack Browns Seaplane Base. Did that help? I'll try for a video in the coming few days.
Not flying Aztecs at the moment so unfortunately no video. This was my sequence: 1.full mixture full throttle 2.turn fuel pump on until steady flow. 3.turn OFF fuel pump 4.crack throttle, mixture OFF 5.turn fuel pump ON 6. With mixture OFF begin cranking. Once engine fires, move mixture forward. I will admit to AOG while waiting for the flooded engine to dry out at least twice while getting used to it. These are not easy engines to hot start until you get the rhythm. Then. It's all smiles. Love the Aztec.
That’s not correct. You do it the continental way , not the old Lycoming way. I have been flying these planes for 50 years. We had several new form the factory. ( that’s how old I am) These engine start on prime fuel, thus the mixtures are closed when pressing start. You start one by one to make generator power and load the battery back up. Take a bit time in between, especially when it’s cold. There is no preferred engine to start as the battery is in the middle. Crack the throttle by one inch. ( depending on air density) Prime with fuel pump with open mixture, close it when the fuel flow indicator moves. Or count to 10 or when cold 15 You prime until you see the fuel flow Indic moving up. To much prime will overflow to the tarmac. Press start for that engine. When the first cilinders pick up you open that mixture lever to fully open. Adjust throttle for pref. Idle speed. We left the fuel pump on during start up. They won’t flood the engine like a continental can. Good luck
Lovely! My favourite twin of all time.
They are a lot of fun and super stable.
Definitely not how I do nor how Lycoming recommends. I follow the Lycoming procedure which is, fuel pump on, throttle open, mixture full rich briefly (I either count to 5 or look for fuel flow on the gauge), idle mixture cutoff, throttle cracked open slightly, fuel pump on or off (I leave it on for hot starts), crank the engine. When the engine starts set the mixture to full rich and adjust the throttle as appropriate. Next issue, don't let the engines wail at 2000 RPM when starting, starting is hard enough on the engines why make it harder? Find a throttle position that will allow for starting and leave the RPM at roughly 1000 RPM, your engines will thank you.
This is appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to write this up.
Less throttle good prime start in lean change to rich as soon as engine falters ! works every time for me.
Once you get it, they're great. You're absolutely correct. On this one, I had unnecessary throttle.
I did my Multi-Engine Commercial training in an Azrec. I love that plane!!!
They're so stable. Great little twin. Congrats on the multi, even if it was a while ago.
More intereting. Thanck you for this information.
My pleasure, Jonathan. I'm happy you found it useful.
@@mikeSierraisking The pleasure is mine, now I would like you to give a brief explanation of how to land if that's okay with you, thank you.
Always OK. The one piece that helped me the most was, "flair, and then keep flying the airplane as long as you possibly can just above the runway. When the airplane runs out of energy it will land perfectly all on its own." If you get a chance to do a seaplane rating, the "Glassy water landing" will be a game changer for you. Maybe read about how this is done or head down to Jack Browns Seaplane Base. Did that help? I'll try for a video in the coming few days.
Dont engage both sides in one. The real is a step by step procedure. The alternators has to be engaged after the engine is running.
Appreciated.
Oh dear, those water bottles at the pilot’s feet … dangerous clutter
Throughout history, dehydration has killed way more people than aviation. Stay hydrated, my friends. 🤨
Forgot the the bacon in startup
Bravo, Charlie, November endorsements?
can you make a video of a hot start procedure ?
Just realized this is for the Aztec video, sorry.
Not flying Aztecs at the moment so unfortunately no video.
This was my sequence:
1.full mixture full throttle
2.turn fuel pump on until steady flow.
3.turn OFF fuel pump
4.crack throttle, mixture OFF
5.turn fuel pump ON
6. With mixture OFF begin cranking. Once engine fires, move mixture forward.
I will admit to AOG while waiting for the flooded engine to dry out at least twice while getting used to it. These are not easy engines to hot start until you get the rhythm. Then. It's all smiles. Love the Aztec.
That’s not correct. You do it the continental way , not the old Lycoming way.
I have been flying these planes for 50 years.
We had several new form the factory. ( that’s how old I am)
These engine start on prime fuel, thus the mixtures are closed when pressing start.
You start one by one to make generator power and load the battery back up.
Take a bit time in between, especially when it’s cold.
There is no preferred engine to start as the battery is in the middle.
Crack the throttle by one inch. ( depending on air density)
Prime with fuel pump with open mixture, close it when the fuel flow indicator moves. Or count to 10 or when cold 15
You prime until you see the fuel flow Indic moving up. To much prime will overflow to the tarmac.
Press start for that engine.
When the first cilinders pick up you open that mixture lever to fully open.
Adjust throttle for pref. Idle speed.
We left the fuel pump on during start up. They won’t flood the engine like a continental can.
Good luck
Thank you for this. I no longer have the pleasure of flying this particular airplane, but look forward to trying this next time I get my hands on one.