I have had a DA 50 for about a year......I fly at least 2 -3 times a week and have only had one dead stick........I hit the choke switch.

My DA is easy to start, when its cold.....choke, flip until it burbs.....choke off and she almost always starts on the 5th flip. After the first flight of the day she will start on the first flip.

I love my DA......it was a good choice for my first Gas Engine.