And kids today cant even drive stick.......

[burbguy82]

Wow. Why cant you just press on and go. Very disappointing.

 

[Oillover]

Wow. Why cant you just press on and go. Very disappointing.

Don't worry, pretty soon they'll be as automated as most late model cars on the road.

 

[JavierH19]

All dum dum had to do to instantly take off into the sky was just press the eject button. He'd take off without the plane but who needs that anyway...

 

[wwillson]

The start up on the F-18 doesn't seem nearly as complex at the start up in the 757 - 767.

We'll see what @Astro14 says, he's flown each of them.

 

[97prizm]

There is a company in Colorado that has certification for LS/LT swaps into a few Cessna models. They've essentially made it a start and go. No magneto checks, or run up test.

 

[wwillson]

run up test

No run-up? If that's true, it makes me wonder how a pilot would know that the engine is capable of take-off power?

 

[97prizm]

The company is Corsair engines based in Colorado Springs. I think the use LS-3 engines.

 

[wwillson]

No run-up? If that's true, it makes me wonder how a pilot would know that the engine is capable of take-off power?

I watched the video on their website and you don't need to do a run-up unless you are using leaded fuel, like avgas. The reason is that you can get lead built up on the spark plugs with leaded fuel, so you do a run-up to get everything good and hot, which will usually melt the lead off the spark plugs or give you a clear indication that you can't develop full power. Auto gas doesn't have lead.

https://corsairpower.com/

 

[Rmay635703]

The company is Corsair engines based in Colorado Springs. I think the use LS-3 engines.

Didn’t they make the 42mpg diesel plane?

 

[Astro14]

The Hornet is easy compared with the Tomcat.

It is also easier than the 757/767.

60 second startup and go is risky - unless the inertial is already aligned. Without a good platform, the airplane is quite compromised.