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Very similar to cranking your vehicle. This follows story number 6

I taught 4 in my family to fly. I did not permit them to start the aeroplane engine on the starter motor but I had them start by swinging the propellor. They resisted at first but quicky it became acceptable and they became comfortable with the practise. Both this and cranking your vehicle are safe and easy if explained and demonstrated.