No, no, no, Ken. THIS is a "chicken stick".

First, let’s discuss the Manual Engine Cranking System (MECS), erroneously and popularly known as a “chicken stick.” Now everyone knows neither chickens or sticks can fly very well, unless you’re referring to the popular Ugly Stick airplane, which flys very well, and is certainly not a chicken, thank you very much. Most R/C’ers think a “chicken stick” is the method you use to start your engine when you are too cheap to buy an electric starter. WRONG!!! A “chicken stick” is the method you use to pin down the last piece of white meat with your fork before your brother gets his grubby little hands on it. A quick look around the table, one fast thrust with your fork, and the bird is yours; as opposed to a lazy look in the sky, a quick flip with the MECS, and the bird is started! As you can see, they are quite different, in tools used, method, and desired effect! So let’s keep this one straight: MECS=plane start, chicken stick=food grab.


Dr.1