Well, I've never(maybe not yet, or hope to never suffer) from an engine
mishap... But kaka happens, Just do all that you can to prevent it.. Don't
get complaisant... As easy as it can be... And time does not help...

At our club we have tables that hold the wing or tail feathers.. I prefere
this method better than someone else holding the plane( I know its good
but it's just me..Always thinking they will cough or jerk just as I'm
adjusting the needle valve.. Anyway..

I set the plane up against the stop, insure any loose clothing is off or out
of the way, including anything or body in front of the engine.. Connect the
glow starter while holding the prop, If using panel powered insure wires are
in back of engine as best as can be.. grab the fusealage just aft of the
engine set my starter frimly and evenly on the prop shaft/spinner then start..
once started, I (almost always, but I'm human) get behind not on the side,
but behind the engine and remove the glow starter and make any
adjustments if need be..
"note" engine starting problems.. People talking to you, "WILL" eliminate any
safety precautions you may have... Fix or talk.. Then start your engine