To RFW and Runover:

I've been using this type of tailwheel linkage set up for years, without the fuel line shock absorber. It works great! Very positive groung handeling and I have yet to note any servo problems used on the rudder/tail wheel set up.

To counteract the "squirrel" tendencies of the Pitts, try holding full up elevator as you advance the throttle. Use the rudder with the tailwheel oround for steering. As the plane comes up to speed, let off the elevator to allow the tail to rise. The rudder isn't effective until a relatively fast ground run has been acheived. It can still be a handful, especially on landing or crosswind. You really have to stay ahead of a full scale Pitts. This model isn't any different. That's why I suggested to one post about waiting awhile before getting into one of these.

Sure is fun to fly, though.

Silversurfer