Ian, I don't think you new the situation. The engine was not flooded it flooded AS I was doing it, totally unexpected. The reason I was PRIMING it was to get the thing to start! Because it wasn't up to scratch.

Yes I forgot to sand the prop, I usually do sand them this is a one off.

I don't give a HOOT if graupner is less efficeint! The difference may be minimal and for pattern flying (which I wish to improve) it doesnt bother me one bit! As long as I get flying I dont care if I have one of those orange "bendy" props.

Ive got afp running, 7 frames a second. Bit like flying in the matrix.