(Assuming my photos upload), here are some shots of a very slight improvement on simply locking the throttle open (which works just fine of course). I build a throttle control assembly from common RC hardware. then rubber band the pilots throttle control wire to a bolt so that it will remain in whatever position it's set in.

The only real difference is that I can start the motor at idle (throttle control wire in the "up" position), stroll out to the center, then have my trusty ground crew push the throttle control wire full down, which opens the carb (and engine) wide.

I don't know about you guys, but I've always felt a bit bad about leaving some poor slob hanging onto the end of a SCREAMING machine while I run out to the center and give the controls one last check before signaling for a release. This is all cool if your ground crew is a fellow brain damaged Modeler, but if your wife, girlfriend, child, or just some dummy strolling by has been pressed into service, the time from engine start to release seems TOO LONG.

WORSE if this is an air launch...

I apologize if my photos or verbage do not fully explain what I intend. I can pull it apart a bit and try new photos if anyone is interested.

Keep 'em turning!

Matagordababy (Steve) / [email protected] / 1-979-335-4552