Originally Posted by ahicks

Suggest you wait for a nice breeze coming right down the runway for your maiden/early flights. Decathlon is much quicker than a Cub, demands you be right on top of it for take off. These things can make experienced fliers cry. A little wind can be a big help... and some patience. For Pete's sake, don't horse it up off the ground. You may get away with that a few times, but you won't for long. Needs to be flown off the ground. Nice and easy.