ORIGINAL: s3nfo
ORIGINAL: Jezmo
Most who have flown on large commercial planes probably have noticed there is no full throttle run-up. As far as full throttle run-ups on my gas models, for the first flight of the day, I warm it up, do one quick burst to full song, taxi out and let her rip. The rest of the day it's just crank, taxi out and go.
One thought for those who are concerned they ''might'' forget something that was changed - Make and use a checklist. It will help keep the birds in one piece much longer. Been doing it for many many years. If you notice something you have trouble remembering, add it to the list.
However, most of us who have flown multi-engine turbine aircraft from the front seat know that there is a full throttle run up prior to take-off. Posit and hold, full throttle, check the gauges, confirm the numbers, now you can start the roll.
I have been on flights where there was no run up, just taxi right out onto the runway and full throttle. Mostly at smaller airports with little or no wait time before takeoff.