X-Plane 12 How To Startup The Cessna 172 Cold + Dark Tutorial

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X-Plane 12 How To Startup The Cessna 172 Cold + Dark Tutorial
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[@KT-ow1sz]

Hi Elliot, if I'm not mistaken, in the C172 Skyhawk, there is a toggle 'fuel pump' switch alongside the lights toggle switches - which you switch into the 'on' position ( up ) for 3 seconds then back to 'off' - to prime the engine - then start the engine with the magneto switch. ( Your mixture slide should be completely in at 'full mixture' and throttle at about a third or quarter in when starting. Good luck !

[@AviationWithElliott]

Good morning, the mixture position is kinda subjective, some pilots like to have it 100% on startup however some others slowly bring it in to avoid flooding ( this is what I’ve found in the 152 irl however it could be different for the 172) thanks for the advice about fuel pump yeah you’re correct :)

[@KT-ow1sz]

@@AviationWithElliott Thanks for the info Elliot. Glad to be of 'help-ish', and thanks for your help ! Blue skies and a good tailwind to you !

[@ThomasGrillo]

Thanks for the start tutorial. Feel better, soon. ;)

[@AviationWithElliott]

thanks lots hope it helps! Thanks for the support

[@KT-ow1sz]

Sorry Elliot, almost forgot - battery should obviously be 'on' then 'fuel pump' on for 3 seconds then off...and you know the rest. Best wishes !

[@AviationWithElliott]

Gotcha thanks for the info I’ll write a comment including your improvements soon, have a nice Sunday

[@KT-ow1sz]

@@AviationWithElliott Thanks for the video, Elliot !

[@jsz5926]

Good content. But hard to hear. Best not to have rain in the background esp since it seems like you have a cold.

[@AviationWithElliott]

Hey thanks for the feedback, yeah agreed. My microphone is always a tad quiet so Will change soon