Thanks for all of the posts on my beginner starting engine blues. I think I was flooding it or going too rich which must be why I was backing the prop nut off (hydraulock?). I primed less today, and kept the carb a little more closed and that seemed to do the trick.

Also got first flight in today. A little tough for me as I have always flown sailplanes with two sticks set up with left being elevator and right ailerons or rudder. I had to keep reminding myself to pull right stick in the turns instead of chopping the throttle (yikes). Had great time with the trainer (Superstar 60) and only managed to break one prop.

I'm wondering if I need to adjust idle though. The engine idles great and will quit when the trim is brought to full "down" but I found myselt maintaining alt at idle when trying to bring her home. She would just keep flying down the field (4 feet off the ground). Ground effect??? or should I adjust idle or should I pull trim back a bit when I'm coming in toe land???

Anyway,
Thanks for the great info.
Fezz