There are many pumps available that have been specially designed for the purpose. With regard to starting, again you can use a 'Chicken-Stick' through an electric starter. It is simply a piece of wood or plastic that you use to flip the propellor with and can be made from a piece for broom handle or purchased as a special item. Many modellers use an electric starter. This is a 12 volt electric motor with a special cup on the shaft that turns the propellor.
Advantages are an easier, more reliable start.
Disadvantages are cost and the need for a 12 volt battery to drive it. It is something you will eventually want to own. For information, here is some of the equipment we have had most success with. There are plenty of alternatives and we are not saying this is the only way to go. You may want to find your local club and go and ask their opinion as they will be the people teaching you.