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#:* The pilots will then slowly rotate the propellers with the engine starter to check again that the engine is not hydraulically locked. As they do so, they will "count blades" to make sure that every cylinder has gone through compression. | #:* The pilots will then slowly rotate the propellers with the engine starter to check again that the engine is not hydraulically locked. As they do so, they will "count blades" to make sure that every cylinder has gone through compression. | ||
# Call "Clear!" | # Call "Clear!" | ||
#:* This callout alerts anyone on the ground that the engines are about to start and they should clear the area.{{efn|Sometimes expanded to | #:* This callout alerts anyone on the ground that the engines are about to start and they should clear the area.{{efn|Sometimes expanded to "Clear Prop!" The callout "Contact!" serves the same purpose, but for hand propping.}} | ||
# Engine start | # Engine start | ||
#:* The engines will initially exhaust a large amount of smoke before clearing up. This is the result of the extra oil in the cylinders being burned off. The amount and duration of smoke will therefore generally depend on how long the airplane has sat since its last flight. | #:* The engines will initially exhaust a large amount of smoke before clearing up. This is the result of the extra oil in the cylinders being burned off. The amount and duration of smoke will therefore generally depend on how long the airplane has sat since its last flight. | ||