I had no problems starting the engines, in SU5, but I always wait for the N1 to settle (usually around 16-18%), for an as cold start as possible. Doing this, my engines maxed out att ≈700 ℃.
I did, however, find a co-pilot hiding under the seat. That’s new in SU5…
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