> Have you considered the fact that you may have to
> start the aircraft with the brakes applied and using the
> choke? while also
> adjusting the throttle.
We considered this situation, and concluded that for convenience and safety,
a good parking brake is an absolute necessity. The Matco valve works
perfectly for us in this capacity. With the parking brake valve set, and
the stick held full aft between the legs, we have just enough hands left to
manage the starter, choke, and throttle, in any combination that we have
needed so far. I can't imagine how else we could safely get something from
the baggage bay, pick up something dropped on the floor, etc., while stopped
on the ground.
Dave DeFord
N135TD
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