There are lots of flyers that say they don't need a starter and good for them, but as you found out, hitting the engine with a starter can usually save you lots of time. I will drag my field box and starter around to help new flyers get their engine started after they read that "all you need is a chicken stick" but I will advise them to get a starter for next time. Starters are also a safer way to start the engine imo. [8D]