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External power cause engine 1 to start

havigdort
in PMDG General Forum

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Dear All,I'm a beginner in the "hard core sim" world.I have this question : starting from a cold and dark state withe the 747-400 for FS X, when I apply external power, this cause the engine 1 to start at around 4%. Is it normal ?Thks

Welcome to PMDG4% is just the speed of the engine windmilling as wind flows through it. That's nowhere near idle N1 (~24%)Paul

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OK. But engine 1 is the only one to have such behavior and the rotation stop if I shut down external power and remain on the battery...

OK. But engine 1 is the only one to have such behavior and the rotation stop if I shut down external power and remain on the battery...
do the checklist..APU Gen - onAPU Bleed - offLittle kinds, playing with fan Engine no 1 - removed:D

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