So, google rc decathlon and you will find lots of "internet pros" that warn you about flying this plane. Lots of horror stories about ground loops and tip stalls...load of rubbish IF you don't take the p*ss and fly it properly.

I've learnt the art of scale flying a tail dragger with my trusty great planes piper cub, its all about rudder control and letting the tail come up gradually on takeoff. The decathlon was no different. I gradually got up to half throttle at which point the tail came up, held it there for a second or two and she lifted off perfectly. Barely needed any counter rudder for the prop wash. I have no doubt that if I'd gone full throttle like you do in a trainer the o.s would have overpowered the plane and caused me control problems.

Landing was fine, the only problem was the wet "sticky" grass bit the front wheels. I wasn't fast enough to give it up elevator to get the tail down and over she went, luckily no damage.

Notes: Fly it like a real plane and it will serve you well. I'm upgrading to bigger wheels and a better tail wheel. That's it.

Looking forward to more flights in the future ��