I have flown several planes like that, either because of power limitations or I cut the throttle back. I had a Cloud Dancer with a really tired Webra 61 for power (?). It had a take off roll just as you described yours to be. It did teach smoothness of control input and imparted a deeper understanding of just how an airplane flies. It was necessary to dive to pick up speed to get over the top of a loop. Rolls had to start with a shallow dive into an upline then roll. It was very helpful in the coordination of rudder and aileron for turns to minimize altitude loss.
I have planes with power to spare and then some. I enjoy flying the wing, especially with a bipe.
Well, that's it. Happy landings, Tony
