Well, you guys give me good things to think about. I already have a glow starter...been using them for years on my u-control. I've always flipped my props by hand and I'm figuring my luck won't hold forever....the idea of a starter is mighty tempting. I tried the chicken stick years ago but it just never felt right. Now, come on...no lectures about the hand flipping.....I can see how it might be a pain having all the wires around while starting.....I hated that before I started using the glow starters....maybe I'll buy things separately and skip a few items in their package....thanks, all!