Caramon13
Pattern Altitude
I try to get my plane up every couple of days which equates to maybe 2-3 times a week if I'm REALLY lucky. Otherwise it's maybe once or twice.
I took the plane up on 2/20 with some friends for a nice long trip, and then it sat for 2 weeks as I caught a cold and was down for the count.
I took it up on 3/5 after not flying for a couple weeks and like a bonehead cranked the starter without turning the mags on..<facepalm>. Think I ended up overpriming and long story short had a high RPM start, not good.
Well..last night I think I did something even worse. Engine was primed, but I left the throttle out too far, so it was sorta gasping for air. I gave it some throttle and not realizing I still had my hand on the starter button I hit that AFTER the prop had engaged and heard this squealing sound. Immediately I retracted my hand thinking crap..I just either fried the starter or tore a few teeth out of the flywheel.
So in doing what I did, is there any risk of either being an issue? I'm going to head down tonight if I can to check on it and maybe start it up for a bit, or if not tonight on Sunday.
I feel like such a noob...<sigh>
I took the plane up on 2/20 with some friends for a nice long trip, and then it sat for 2 weeks as I caught a cold and was down for the count.
I took it up on 3/5 after not flying for a couple weeks and like a bonehead cranked the starter without turning the mags on..<facepalm>. Think I ended up overpriming and long story short had a high RPM start, not good.
Well..last night I think I did something even worse. Engine was primed, but I left the throttle out too far, so it was sorta gasping for air. I gave it some throttle and not realizing I still had my hand on the starter button I hit that AFTER the prop had engaged and heard this squealing sound. Immediately I retracted my hand thinking crap..I just either fried the starter or tore a few teeth out of the flywheel.
So in doing what I did, is there any risk of either being an issue? I'm going to head down tonight if I can to check on it and maybe start it up for a bit, or if not tonight on Sunday.
I feel like such a noob...<sigh>