Piper M600 - Manual Start Procedure

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort for this Review of the manual Start procedure in the G3000 equipped Piper PA46 M600. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 M600, M500, Meridian and Mirage aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide. You may view hundreds of additional videos and articles about flying the PA46 aircraft at www.rwrpilottraining.com/ or contact Dick directly at [e-mail]
Fly Safely - Train Often

[@marniekremski9204]

During the start sequence I turn on the Alternator first to see that it in fact works by watching the current display. Then I turn on the Generator to see that it picks up the load and that the Alt drops off. Am I doing this incorrectly? Your Thoughts.

[@RWRPilotTraining]

Hi Marnie, I like to bring the generator on line first because it has a greater capacity and therefore ability to deal with a hungry older battery. If the alternator is not snapping offline due to overload due to an older battery it is no problem to bring on the alternator first. Fly Safely - Train Often.. DR

[@pilotjenya]

Is it usefull to have a tainted top side of the windshield? Because mine is clean.

[@RWRPilotTraining]

I don’t think so. It seems to interfere with searching for traffic and clean hand signals to the ramp marshals.. Fly Safely - Train Often .. DR