RE: Engine starting
I had a Precedent Hi Boy when I was learning about 7 years ago. Mine had ailerons though I believe there may also have been a 3 channel version without.
The kit also has a fixed nose wheel (ie no steering) though I converted mine to be steerable.
They have a fairly high wing loading as I recall, which means that they fly a bit faster than the average trainer. Flew OK though, however I seem to remember that it was a bit of a handful on ground handling.
Terry