Schweizer 300CBi Engine Start-Up & Departure at Princeton Airport (39N)

A Schweizer 300CBi piston helicopter during engine start-up on the ramp at Princeton Airport (39N) in New Jersey followed by departure for a flight after getting fuel. I hope to catch Schweizer rotary-wing aircraft more often. The rotary-wing chopper was having a little trouble getting off the ground as well which really surprised me.
Aircraft: Schweizer 300CBi
Registration: N101ZW
Takeoff Time: 3:45 PM

[@lorenzodunn3226]

Excellent film footage and sound.

[@ThePhillyBuff]

Thanks so much

[@DX91001]

Thank you!

[@ThePhillyBuff]

My pleasure!

[@JetRanger21]

Very Nice 😉 Thx !

[@ThePhillyBuff]

My pleasure.

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

If you can balance a beach ball on your nose while riding a unicycle, you can fly a helicopter.

[@danielcarlson800]

I heard it was balancing yourself on one foot on a beach ball, while juggling 3 running gas-powered chainsaws, you can fly a helicopter.

[@Pwaak]

At 3:50, there is a "PoP" sound and heli reacts to it. Was it from the engine?

[@ThePhillyBuff]

I'm not totally sure. Was surprised when I heard it but didn't see anything fall off.

[@Pwaak]

@@ThePhillyBuff Looks like torque took over during a momentary loss of power via engine hiccup.

[@ThePhillyBuff]

Probably. Hardly hear a pop sound when an aircraft engine starts.

[@SkyBaum]

Stable aircraft, but so slow 🐌 #SkyBaum

[@josh10177]

Did it just throw a clutch belt? 3:49

[@ThePhillyBuff]

Probably but not 100% sure.