JT being the engineer
My son JT, is running the 81 as instructor engineer Jim Montague guides his moves from behind. We're descending the grade from Keystone here, so the challenge is keeping the engine speed in check with the right application of air - not an easy thing to do. Rental engineers are responsible for throttle, brakes, the whistle, and the piston cocks when starting or stopping. The amazing discovery from this experience is how the controls allow very fine movement of the engine.
JT being the engineer
My son JT, is running the 81 as instructor engineer Jim Montague guides his moves from behind. We're descending the grade from Keystone here, so the challenge is keeping the engine speed in check with the right application of air - not an easy thing to do. Rental engineers are responsible for throttle, brakes, the whistle, and the piston cocks when starting or stopping. The amazing discovery from this experience is how the controls allow very fine movement of the engine.