Setting avnav-updater not to autostart is a sensible option for everyday use.
This can be done easily in openplotter-avnav installer:

When opening the update-plugin page via WebApp however, an option to start the service would be nice to have.
Otherwise you must either issue a SSH command or establish a VNC session to start it via openplotter-avnav installer
Presently this page is displayed:

This enhancement is even more important, as the updater service must be up and running
to access AvNav restart, edit config and view log options