RE: Loosing my mind - Cant start engine
I agree with T.O.M. Most gas engines should pop with the ignition armed, choke on, throttle between 1/4 and 1/2 in 3-5 flips.
When the engine is flooded, another way to clear it is to arm the ignition, put the throttle to full, and then flip it. The engine won't generate enough pulse on the carb to further flood the engine, but the extra air will help the excess fuel burn. Make sure the plane is well restrained.
Brad