Pictured is a snapshot that was taken directly from the Operator’s Manual for a Lycoming O-360? For years I used to wait for an engine to warm up before taking off, and then one day I actually read through the owner’s manual for a Super Cub and was surprised to see that it said that one can take off as soon as the throttle can be advanced without the engine stumbling. I didn’t believe that, so I went to the engine operator’s manual to see what it said, and lo and behold, it said the same thing!
I don’t know ANYONE who adheres to this, except me, and I only started doing it about 10 years ago. This is contrary to everything I was taught growing up, and I’m not sure it’s correct for radial engines, but I have to believe it’s right for Lycomings.
Thoughts?
I don’t know ANYONE who adheres to this, except me, and I only started doing it about 10 years ago. This is contrary to everything I was taught growing up, and I’m not sure it’s correct for radial engines, but I have to believe it’s right for Lycomings.
Thoughts?
