[USNBandit]

Gotta save that extra 25 lb. of fuel.

On the Citation II, one of the main concerns starting the second engine is making sure the other engine isn't idling too fast when you engage the starter. The other reason I wouldn't do this on a cross country leg is that I always check the Anti-Ice and De-ice systems on the Citation II. They aren't that reliable and those checks require both engines.

[blackdog]

The most thrilling experience I've ever had in GA was going on a checkride in the jump seat aboard a US Check Lear 25. That was back when the federal reserve flew all the checks every night. Part of the single engine work (engine out) was to do a ram-air start. That was fun.

Second was getting my seaplane rating in a PA-18.