On one occasion it didn't do that and I found myself scrambling after my plane.

And why are you not using a hold down or friend to restrain the plane??? []

nope, no starter yet, but it starts so easy I dont need one.

I sincerely hope you're using a "chicken stick", then. Please don't tell me you're sticking your fingers into that 10" circular saw on the front of the engine! [X(]

Dr.1