b-17 start????
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ENGINE START

Set the parking brakes.
Use the icon or keystroke to bring up the co-pilot's panel.
Confirm the fuel supply is turned to "ALL".
Set prop governor gauge in upper right corner to T/O (align needle with first red index mark).
Bring up the Electrical Panel and turn on the battery switches.
Bring up the Engine Panel using the icon or keystroke.
Set cowl flaps to the full open position for Engine 3.
Confirm master ignition switch is turned "ON".
Confirm magnetos for Engine 3 are set to "BOTH".
Bring up the Electric Panel using the icon or keystroke.
Turn on the boost pump for Engine 3.
Set the mixture for Engine 3 to "Full Rich."
Check fuel pressure is 15 psi on copilot's panel.
Open the throttle slightly.
Press and hold the engine start switch until the engine starts.
Idle at 1,000 RPM and check for rise in oil pressure.
Turn on the Generator switch for Engine 3.
Repeat this procedure for Engines 4,1, and 2 in that order.
Turn on Avionics Master.
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