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Old 08-27-2005 | 11:13 PM
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Default RE: Next plane????

ORIGINAL: iflynething

You are most certainly welcome there Mike.

I guess that would make sense, but if you are really tired with the electric version then the Superstar RTF is the way to go. Now, if you don't already you will have to get an electric starter (if you don't wanna start the engine with the finger.) I would invest in a starter. It will save your finger in the long run and you can use them forever. Also, you will need a power supply for the starter.

Also hope this helps....

~Michael~
No need for an electric starter...if the engine is primed correctly, it should start on the 1st-3rd flip of the prop. If it doesn't start at about the 5th flip, somethings wrong...most likely a fuel (priming) or mixture problem...you gotta know that with an electric starter, when you just spin the engine waiting for it to finally fire, there is no lubrication between the engine componets, which will eventually cause premature wear on the engine. For a "chicken stick" (a stick you use to flip the prop to start the engine), you can use a piece of 1/2" wood rod with either electrical tape wrapped about 1/8-1/4 inch thick around the area that will contact the prop (to protect the prop), or, get something like [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXL405&P=0]this Hobbico "Safety Stick"[/link].