ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man
Probably no reason anyone would want to know how well their engine was running and if they had full power available prior to take off. Probably doesn't matter if throttle response is as crisp as anticipated. Really no reason for that at all...........
TOM, It would seem too me you would need to jam it too full power for a second or two to check for that "crisp" throttle response you talk about. Of coarse it is always important to restrain the aircraft when doing so.
If you just start your engine and take off yourself....just say thats what you like to do. Right. Capt,n