I use a generic glow starter I purchased at Hobbytown that takes C-cells. I then purchased a pair of rechargable NiCds from Radio Shack. To charge them I use my rapid charger (superbrain 959). Charging at a 3-4.5 amp rate takes about 20 minutes to fully charge. I keep both in the flight box, and each battery lasts the entire day of flying. (4-6 hours on a good day, 2-3 flights per hour).

I always leave the glow starter on for a few seconds after starting and running the engine at full throttle to clear out any fuel buildup during starting. Throttle back down, then remove the starter.

Brad