ORIGINAL: pe reivers

prime priority for my next big-un is an engine driven on board power generator and water cooling with electric water pump. This should be a fully grown up self supporting system, no fuss with charging, just fuel up and fly. Not for you funny 3D guys though, You still seem too busy counting ounce fractions

About engine starting, and the best way (back on topic!)
Cold engines need a bit more gas, because only part of it evaporates, and the rest condenses on the cold engine surfaces. That is why rich idles start easier.
If you set your carb for hot running, with lean (er) idle, cold starts will suffer, and the full choke hot start is the surest thing for you!
With on board choke management, like reported, life gets easier.
With the new MVVS system, what else do you want, because the engine governs the choke servo!
Electronics seem to have made it their purpose in life to take over where normal mortals fail. I think that is a pity. Many will not agree with me (I know), and think it is a blessing.