topgun007:

pettit and RLDIII are giving you really good advice.

It's advice that's actually in the Zenoah instruction manual, but for some reason, not many people see it. I've seen some really experienced gas engine flyers go nuts trying to start a G-62 by flipping it through compression. It Just Won't!

The spark is generated 90 degrees before compression, so in order to start a G-62, you have to flip the prop FAST through about 180 degrees, beginning at least 90 degrees before compression.

Spring starters do a really good job of that. Mine average only two flips to start. I've seen guys with big starters (Miller RC Products)have a lot of success too, but I haven't had to use mine for my new G-62's. They're just too easy to start with the springs.

I use a really stiff radiator hose to flip my props. I don't trust my fingers to any large prop, glove or not.

The inverted position of your engine, unlike glow, will have little or no effect on starting and running.

RC Ignitions will do a really nice job of fitting a G-62 with electronic ignition to solve this "problem," but after I figured out all the above, I'm kind of sorry I went to the trouble and expense to fit an ignition on my other G-62.

Happy Flying! You're gonna love it!

mt