ORIGINAL: enyaengine
I tried the new glow driver on my little GP07 today. I hand started it with a few flicks. Usually this engine needs an electric starter to get it running. I think it's a case of getting a good ignition on the flick to produce a good force and turn the engine over, as opposed to a dim glow which may not ignite so well or so frequently, and hence it takes more effort to get the engine started.
I stopped using glow starters years ago, I use the glow driver on my power panel. I adjust the glow to a bright orange. I also do not use an electric starter, I always start by hand. The first start of the day usually requires a few "flicks". After that, the engines start with one or two flicks.