Hey Guys,

So I just got a nitro plane and took my first flights today. I had started the engine last week, but just putting some fuel in the carb and then using a flip stick. It started pretty easily like this. Today my friend had a power starter and we used that. It was cold today, so I don't know how much better that may have worked than if I tried to flip it.

I have nitro cars and when I started - I was told a bump box makes it so much easier. Well, after learning how to properly start and engine and really understanding them - I find the bump box to be a pain in the butt. Just something else you have to bring and something else you have to remember to charge.

I actually prefer the pull string and have recently gone back to it.

So - does anyone out there prefer to manual start their planes rather than bring something else to charge and remember?

Also, manual filling the tank? Yes or no? Again, it doesn't seem like that big of a pain to just use a big syringe to fill it up. Opinions? I'm kind of a minimalist when it comes to rc, as it's a part time hobby and not a full time. I like to spend more time using them and less time charging and fixing etc.

Thanks!
Tim