I posted the transmitter in post #3. Its a airtronics VG400 4 channel. im assuming its antiquated unit.

i guess im doing pretty well with my theory of setting this thing up. i set it up just as you had described.

i have the lower throttle end point adjustment set all the way down with the trim all the way down. it seemed i could open the throttle just enough for starting and idling by using the trim lever. so now it should idle when i pull throttle all the way back, then i can shut her down by simply closing the throttle plate completely with the trim lever.

like you said, pretty simple that way.

thanks!