Checklist - Engine restart in the air

[bodypilot90 0]

Checklist - Engine restart in the air:

1. Remove seat belt

2. Open door

3. Trim nose up

4. Climb out on right main gear

5. Prop engine

[Lee03 0]

Yeah, I've seen this same guy in a couple of other photos doing the same thing in a couple of other types of planes. What a nut!

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[Paige 0]

Wow, that guy is fucking crazy Do we know if it actuall worked or was suggested for pilots to try and do?

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[Lee03 0]

I think he was a stunt man Paige. It would take too much force to hand-prop a plane, he'd never be able to do it like that, couldn't get enough leverage to pull against the compression of the engine.

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[bodypilot90 0]

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Wow, that guy is fucking crazy Do we know if it actuall worked or was suggested for pilots to try and do?

[Ron 10]

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It would take too much force to hand-prop a plane, he'd never be able to do it like that, couldn't get enough leverage to pull against the compression of the engine.

Not true, you have to hand prop J3's...I have done it several times.

I have even hand proped a Cessna 152 when it's battery died.

I have heard stories about using a rope and a truck to start a DC-3 here in Zhills back in the day.

BTW the position he is in is the way to hand prop a J3 when you are by yourself.

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[ltdiver 3]

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I have heard stories about using a rope and a truck to start a DC-3 here in Zhills back in the day.

That's not the only place it's been done.

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[ChasingBlueSky 0]

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I have heard stories about using a rope and a truck to start a DC-3 here in Zhills back in the day.

That's not the only place it's been done.

ltdiver

I've seen that done as well - the starter went out on the engine, and the pilot aske if anyone had a pickup with a tow attachment on the back. It was fun to watch, and it worked.

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[Lee03 0]

I've also hand-proped several different planes, Aeronca Champ, J-3, Cessna 172 to mention a few. yes, the Cub and the Champ required it because they didn't have electrical systems. The point that I was making was that he, being up in the air, not with feet on solid ground would not have enough leverage to pull the prop through for hand-prop start of engine.

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To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities.

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[gerrcoin 0]

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The point that I was making was that he, being up in the air, not with feet on solid ground would not have enough leverage to pull the prop through for hand-prop start of engine.

Also it would be completely unnecessary. It the aircraft was dived the airflow would cause the prop to windmill (unless the engine was seized) and the pilot could restart from there, all being well enginewise.

[bertusgeert 1]

And he aint wearing a rig? thas pretty cool!

Is someone else flying the plane while he is gettin out?

All I gotta say is thats awesome!

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[Kramer 0]

Dang! Couldn't he just land it like a glider instead of risk falling off of that thing to his death?

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[hookitt 1]

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And he aint wearing a rig?

It's hard to say if he has one or not but the size of his shirt would easily secure a hidden rig.

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[bch7773 0]

my guess is that hes got a hidden safety line connected to the plane, and another pilot inside thats staying down keeping it in a nice glide.

still its quite the eye opener

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[blackwidow 0]

I also have done this on J3 (float planes)... but tell me, why is the prop not wind-milling already?

[JohnRich 4]

That photo reminds me of an old-time aviation story I read about a year ago. Engines weren't very reliable, and were high maintenance. A couple of guys wanted to set a flight endurance record. In order to stay in the air long enough, they had to crawl outside the plane to add engine oil and change spark plugs - while in flight. Supplies and food were lowered to them on a rope, from another airplane.

[jtval 0]

I am surprised that no one has realized that this is a photoshop pic... look closer

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[rocketfeuille 0]

What makes you think that?

[bodypilot90 0]

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In order to stay in the air long enough, they had to crawl outside the plane to add engine oil and change spark plugs - while in flight. Supplies and food were lowered to them on a rope, from another airplane.

LOL sounds like fun

[skipro101 0]

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I am surprised that no one has realized that this is a photoshop pic... look closer

hrmphh, maybe im seeing things..but i think he is right.

the shadow on the tail and the shadow on the nose created by the person dont look like they match up. sun in two different posistions.

[garef001 0]

looks good to me

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