I have had this plane for a few months now. I have NEVER been able to start it without using the tutorial - which starts the plane automatically. I have followed the startup procedure EXACTLY (it is actually very simple) and after engaging the starter the prop never spins beyond very slowly. There are no failures - the plane is in perfect condition according to the maintenance report. With hundreds of hours in X-Plane I have NEVER encountered something that is more difficult than starting this plane. At this point, I would say that on my sim, it is not possible to start. I have reinstalled many times and it doesn't make any difference. Obviously there isn't a bug here since it works fine for hundreds of users but I would have to say that it simply isn't worth the effort trying to accomplish such a difficult task! Perhaps someone has some suggestions... As it stands, I have NEVER been able to fly this plane. This is indeed unfortunate because it is a fantastic plane by all accounts.