Ooof, I think MinnFlyer just convinced me that a regular chicken-stick is the way to go (if you're gonna use a chicken-stick, that is).

I was assuming that I would learn to tune my engine better if I were forced to flip-start it for awhile rather than rely on an electric starter... (kinda like starting out with a Dob rather than a full-up Go-To telescope) Perhaps I am mistaken in my reasoning?