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Now that we have minimum electrical power and bleed air supplied by the APU, starting the engines is straight forward. | Now that we have minimum electrical power and bleed air supplied by the APU, starting the engines is straight forward. | ||
Just click on one of the throttle rails (Ctrl-c to see them), the throttle will move from stop to idle and the engine start. Wait for the starting cycle light to | Just click on one of the throttle rails (Ctrl-c to see them), the throttle will move from stop to idle and the engine start. Wait for the starting cycle light to turn off, turn on the corresponding generator and repeat with the second engine. | ||
Now the complete electrical circuit is powered and you can stop the APU to save some fuel. It wont be useful anymore. (This could change with future development of engines failures...) | Now the complete electrical circuit is powered and you can stop the APU to save some fuel. It wont be useful anymore. (This could change with future development of engines failures...) | ||