hey, I'm just a beginner and you would be surprised how easy it is to start an enging with a chicken stick. It's pretty much like starting truck engines with a pull start only the pull start is in front of the engine and its not a rope.. LOL one thing about electric starters is if your new to nitro and dont know the signs of hydrolocking than you could seriously hurt your engine(replace conrod)

I like the ckincken stick and it never flew out of my hands either, just get a firm grip.

P.S. i started it somewhat rich for break in and it started up. so when i get it to peak power it should start easier.

just some more info, hope it helps