starting engine procedure inconsistent M-2000C

[fitness88]

1. My mistake, I edited.

Switch to the right = valve open, fuel goes to the engine

Switch to the left = valve closed, fuel doesn't go to the engine.

 

2. You always switch on start-up pump. It is enough if you don't have external power (APU = AC power. Refer to the manual for electric system schematics)

 

3. Aircraft equipped with two start-up plugs. Only one needed to start on the ground (both used to relight engine inflight). To even their wear, you change the one to use at each start up.

 

 

 

What is the ventilation option for [middle position]?

[Azrayen]

Also VENT isn't the middle position... ;)

[fitness88]

Also VENT isn't the middle position... ;)

 

 

Like this?

 

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[norwegianwiking]

Only 2 French words you got to learn to fly the Mirage :D

Gauche + Droite

G (middle switch poss) == Gauche sparkplug -> Left

D (right switch poss) == Droite Sparkplug -> Right

Vent (left switch poss) == Ventilation

 

 

I'd say 4, and add

Marche=On

Arret=off

 

Also, while I figured out Gauche and Droit years ago, along the way I mixed them up and literally didn't know my (French) left from my right :doh:

[Davee]

I also have it configured like that and just does not work. You still need to move the throttle forward through its axis for startup.

 

??

 

For me, using my script and ensuring that you first move the throttle from its forward position through the detent while holding the I button of the IO command, then with all the other appropriate switches active for startup, just move the throttle forward through the detent into the idle position. (no IO buttons pressed at this stage)

 

It then starts the first stage of the startup - the APU. When the throttle indicator moves up to 11, then just tweak the throttle forward and back quickly it then spools up and all the power comes on. This is all according to the manual.

 

Note: This engine will not spool up when moving it to idle. It needs the APU first then move the throttle forward from the idle for a moment then back to engage the main engine. Standard procedure. I just programed my WH to do it without having to reach down and press the red button just below the throttle.

 

Cheers

[escaner]

??

 

For me, using my script and ensuring that you first move the throttle from its forward position through the detent while holding the I button of the IO command, then with all the other appropriate switches active for startup, just move the throttle forward through the detent into the idle position. (no IO buttons pressed at this stage)

 

It then starts the first stage of the startup - the APU. When the throttle indicator moves up to 11, then just tweak the throttle forward and back quickly it then spools up and all the power comes on. This is all according to the manual.

 

Note: This engine will not spool up when moving it to idle. It needs the APU first then move the throttle forward from the idle for a moment then back to engage the main engine. Standard procedure. I just programed my WH to do it without having to reach down and press the red button just below the throttle.

 

Cheers

 

That is the problem. The only thing you should need to do with the throttle is move it from STOP to IDLE (RCtrl HOME) once it reaches 10% N1. It should not be needed to "tweak the throttle forward and back" or move it beyond IDLE. If you look in the rendered cockpit, RCtrl HOME will not move the throttle to IDLE, only when you move your physical throttle beyond IDLE it will come forward of the detent in the simulator.

 

PS: The Mirage 2000 does not have an APU. It is an electrical engine starter (normally feed by battery) what spools the engine up to 11% N1 and helps with the startup.

[Azrayen]

Right. I agree. :)

Except the starter part, it's not electrical. More like a JFS.

[fitness88]

At 43,400 feet the altitude and speed HUD indicators stopped registering. It was only viewable through the PCN. I think I read that above 50,000 feet was the HUD altitude indication limit but it didn't mention anything about the loss of current speed reading?

[myHelljumper]

Pitot freeze ? Did you turn the anemo switch on ?

[fitness88]

Pitot freeze ? Did you turn the anemo switch on ?

 

 

 

OOOPS

I'll look for it...thanks.