Starting Engine... What's the "proper" way to do it?
Seems like you're on the right track but heres a few suggestions. First you should have a tailhook system for your airplane - this is jusy a "Y" shaped bar (you can make easily).This goes just forward of your stab to hold the plane from going forward. You can still have someone hold the plane but this is security it can not move more forward than the tailhook. Second you're ok to attatch your glow driver after the rx and tx are turned on. If someone is holding the plane they should be able to hold it from moving back when you turn the engine with your starter. I know it is a hard habit to break but why risk reaching over the prop? You should also have the tx within easy reach of where you are stating the plane in case you need to get to it fast. ie - if you leave you throttle open by mistake etc. Another good habit to get into is as soon as the engine is runnig go behind the prop and the run it up and remove the glow driver. It sounds like you already have safety in mind and perhaps these suggestions will make it even safer. Happy flying and keep thoose digits!