Pull back to engage and check the light; then push forward to lock it in the OFF position before starting. Mixture: Move to FULL RICH (fully forward).
Turn ON ; verify the alternator light goes out and the battery shows a positive charge.
The Cabri G2 uses a sprag clutch (freewheel unit) for the rotor engagement. During startup, the rotor doesn’t turn until the engine hits ~40% Ng. That delayed rotor spin surprises first-time pilots. If you advance throttle too quickly, you get a sudden blade slap. The checklist doesn’t warn you, but experience does.
The Lycoming O-360 needs fuel vapor to start. Use the manual plunger primer.
For quick cockpit use, here is the condensed version:
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Pull back to engage and check the light; then push forward to lock it in the OFF position before starting. Mixture: Move to FULL RICH (fully forward).
Turn ON ; verify the alternator light goes out and the battery shows a positive charge.
The Cabri G2 uses a sprag clutch (freewheel unit) for the rotor engagement. During startup, the rotor doesn’t turn until the engine hits ~40% Ng. That delayed rotor spin surprises first-time pilots. If you advance throttle too quickly, you get a sudden blade slap. The checklist doesn’t warn you, but experience does.
The Lycoming O-360 needs fuel vapor to start. Use the manual plunger primer.
For quick cockpit use, here is the condensed version:
