Ep.40 Starting a Robinson R44

This video goes over a few tips to help you understand the flow of starting a Robinson R44. Frank Robinson designed a few neat things in the R44 to prevent issues from arising during start and I will touch on a couple of these.
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[@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254]

Excelente

[@vsuarezp]

What happens if you keep the clutch disengaged, besides the rotor not spinning? Would that cause some damage later on when engaging it?

[@BCHelicopters]

If the engine is running without belts engaged for too long it has the potential to cause damage to the belts from slipping and heating them up.

[@vsuarezp]

Thank you for the acclaration@@BCHelicopters

[@davidallyn1818]

Good to see that it follows the X-Plane R44 model I have. I always start cold and dark to practice the flow, and this video is almost exactly the same (sounds and all). Next comes warm up and magneto check, yes?? One day I should get in an *actual* R44 and try it - saving up for a demo flight :b BTW, does the CFI like when we pre-study?? or do you prefer to teach that stuff yourself while in the cockpit?

[@BCHelicopters]

Yes next is warmup and mag check. It is always great to study ahead of time and understand as much as possible.