I've noticed after reading through the posts that there is a delay after arming the timer before the motor starts.  Is this reliable enough to use as a stoogeless launch when flying alone?  Anybody doing this?

I believe that action is an accident waiting to happen. I ALWAYS have someone hold the plane or have a stooge restrain it.  

Paul Walker

Every time I see a new thread with a similar title as this, i say "Uh - Oh" to myself.
Dean

I always either use a stooge or a real live helper.  NEVER, NEVER do what your thinking.

I think the plan to use the the delay rather than a pysical release is a plan to fail. We never think of the unusual trips that life has in store for us.

On what should be a simple walk to the center of the circle could be any number of life's little uncertienties. a child chasing a ball that flew over a fence onto the field to tripping on a clump of grass and falling before you make it to the center. Suppose you sudden have a heart attack or some other health event. Do you really need the plane to snag on your body and come into you.
Sure these might be worst case scenearios but they can happen.