I really believe in having a stoge to hold the model. Every station at our field has one and knowone starts with out it - Safety Nazi would be on your back in a second. They are vey easy to make out of PVC and all you need to do is dig a one foot hole in the ground to anchor the support part of the stoge. As for reaching over the prop, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, do that. Just go behind the model to make your adjustments or remove the glow starter. Really saves fingers. Be concerned about safety as it is no accident. Range check before your first flight, and double check everything you can possiblly think of. Saves Airplanes and the money in your Wallet.

Above all be safe and have fun at the same time.