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The engine start sequence is explained, highlighting the actions taken by the First Officer and Captain, including necessary ...

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NASA and Lockheed Martin recently released photos of the X-59 "quiet" supersonic jet conducting tests of its afterburner, blasting out a column of fire while in the hangar.