Monday, April 23, 2018

One way to start an airplane was a truck pulling a spring mounted rope, or bungee type rope, until the line was stretched out, then letting go of the prop, and letting 'er spin

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  1. Anonymous7:08 AM

    What could go wrong? Trying to imagine the consequences of using this method with an engine that has a lower cylinder locked with engine oil.

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  2. This is how they do it in Brazil when the monkey behind the stick forgets to turn the master switch off and battery runs dead.
    https://youtu.be/Ecosb5mSDwo

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