Noob question - starting SU-25 engines results in fire?

[GunSlingerAUS]

Hey guys

 

I'm keen to start experimenting with the Russki aircraft, and have had a few successful flights in the lovely SU-25. I've hit a weird problem though -when I try the SU-25 campaign Cold War Warrior, Mission 1, my engines always catch fire just after start up?

 

Here's my takeoff sequence:

1.) Shift + Home to start both engines

2.) Shift + L to start electronics

3.) Ctrl + c to close canopy

4.) Ctril + l to start nav lights

5.) I've tried leaving the throttle at 0% and around 30% - didn't make any difference. About a minute after start up, both engines catch fire.

 

What am I doing wrong?:cry:

[mvsgas]

Try moving the throttle full forward and then back to idle before starting the engines. Make sure throttle at all the way back in the cockpit before starting the engines.

[Sarge55]

I turn on the electric power first then the engines with the throttle at 0%. That's the only difference I see. Haven't had a fire yet.

[Jg2001_Rasputin]

Had this problem once but noticed than that i had to throttle at ~75%. Moving it back to idle made the deal.

[Szelma]

Bird strike !

[sonic]

Did you start the oher engine with right ALT + HOME ?

[Distiler]

First is electronics, and let the instruments calibrate before starting engines.

[ArtMan_NL]

Never had that. Maybe you took the wrong fuel? :smilewink:

 

 

1. Rshift L: start electronics
   
2. Make sure throttle is at 0%
   
3. wait a few seconds for calibrating
   
4. Rshift Home: start both engines simultaneously
   

Good luck. :joystick:

[GunSlingerAUS]

Thanks guys - I think it was the fact I started engines before the electronics that caused the problem. Cheers!

[TAIPAN_]

Also if you try to leave before they have powered up correctly.

 

Wait until the RPM ticks past the 4 marker and backs up a bit, then you can raise throttle.