ORIGINAL: Tripower455
FWIW, I used 2 heli starter wands screwed together (I think it was made by Dubro or maybe Sullivan) on my starter. I simply put a small spinner on the fan nut to give it something to grab.
The EDF idea is great... Not sure on the weight difference, but the reliability will be much better than glow at the RPMs required to fly these things. You'll also have a much easier time cleaning it up after flying.
I am sold on the EDF but big quesiton is what size motor and batteries to attach to a dynamx or ramtec fan? I guess these are quesitons for another forum... Ihave taken apart the fans enought times. There must be a hub/adapter assembly to connect a brushless motor to the fan. Quesiton is can you buy this or do you need to make it?