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Next slide - propeller safety
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Tiger moth Starting

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TIGERMOTH

Hand starting
Next slide - propeller safety
Photo by Bill Collison

The propeller is always HOT!

SAFETY - the propeller should always be treated as if live.

Next slide - clothing/gravel
Photo by yewenyi

REMOVÉ / EXCLUDÉ

  • Loose items-glasses, ties
  • Gravelled aeras
All loose items (ties, sunglasses, pens) should be removed and shirts tucked in.

Avoid gravelled areas to avoid slipping or gravel being blown a rounds by the prop wash.

Next slide - communication

COMMUNICATION

Clear signals between pilot and starter
Good signals between cockpit and ground;
A) mags off
B) make it hot
C) contact

Do NOT turn the prop unless you hear the correct responses.
You MUST both be aware of what is happening at all time.

Next slide - footing and position

Hold prop from front

Position is to be a strong footing on solid ground to prevent slipping.

When the pilot is priming the engine have the mags OFF and swing the propeller a couple of times to draw fuel into the cylinders.

Next slide - Swing away
Photo by kevin dooley

Stand close and swing away!




Don't lean in, don't be timid!

Turn the prop so that the compression cycle is at the 10 o'clock position when you're pulling.

If a failed start occurs, call mags OFF and get a response before moving the blade to the start position.

Next slide - after start
Photo by Eric Kilby

When engine Fires!



Step quickly to the side and behind the propeller disk, in sight of the pilot

When the engine starts quickly move to the side and behind the propeller disk so the pilot can see you and not worry about you walking into the prop.

Now the aircraft is started and ready for flight.
Photo by ac.Zadam

Thank you for your attention