Airbus flight test engineer shows how aircraft is started and it’s actually very simple
Published on Aug 05, 2025 at 6:18 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Aug 05, 2025 at 3:31 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Stepping inside a H160 helicopter cockpit feels like stepping into another world. And faced with the task of starting it up, most of us wouldn’t even know where to begin.
That’s where Airbus flight test engineer Anne Ducarouge comes in. She’s casually stripping away the mystery by walking TikTok viewers through the aircraft start-up. And as it turns out, it’s all pretty simple.
For example, starting the engines only takes two buttons. Landing light? One switch. Even the air conditioning works like the one in your car. The real surprise is the autopilot – one of the most advanced in the world. It handles speed and altitude, keeping flights safe and smooth without turning the pilot into a passenger.
Suddenly this flying machine doesn’t seem so intimidating.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
