RE: Wars over engine starting benches.
We have about 20 benches at my field and they do fill up. I always try to get their early though and am usually done flying by the time the last few are occupied. I dont think it is ever a "issue" though as their are some big 4x8 tables also and some guys like those better especially for the electrics or helis.
We do tend to stay at a bench until we are done though.