These are the reasons we use starters.. They're also part of the reason I fly electric pattern..
Sorry to hear bout your pops. That sucks.
I totally agree that you guys do concentrate more while starting.

I've been flying for quite some time and never hand started anything. Always use a starter. Up to moki 2.1 ..
That's why the zdz worries me I guess.
I'm actually thinking about selling it and going electric in my H-9 33%.

Chris