I have a small electric Lanier Indicator and was wondering, what is the proper way to hand-launch?

1) Do you point the model straight ahead or slightly nose up?
2) Do you give it a toss or let the motor take it?
3) Do you want the up elevator before you launch or immediately after launching give up elevator? Don't know if I can be quick enough to do up elevator after the launch.
4) Any other pointers on doing hand launches?

Thank you.