... luckily on the ground. The plane has been fitted with a new starter as the old one was literally toasted. Me and my instructor didn't get the plane started today unfortunately. After many attempts, we had to pull it to the terminal to charge the battery and put on the engine heater. Now it's very important not to keep the key on the start position for a too long time, because if the prop just spins very slowly, it will generate huge amounts of heat. This had probably contributed over a long time for the starter to get toasted. However, when my friend (finally) after us managed start it, we actually believe that we didn't prime it enough maybe. Anyway my friend, Pin, got his last solo and then passed checkride after that today. CONGRATULATIONS PIN! :)
The plane with the engine heat connected, just like a car.
And tomorrow is my first flight in the DA-40 (OH-KAS) with a G1000 Glass Cockpit. I will use the DA-40 enough to feel safe and get the differencial training, but the DA-20 C1 will remain as my primary trainer.
Stay VERY tuned for tomorrow! :)
Helge