Guys

I have the GP Pitts with a Saito 300 twin in it. It weighs 16lbs.
I have never had a problem with takeoff. I advance the throttle and get the plane rolling, advance a bit more to get the tail up (maybe half), then then advance the throttle to flatout and rotate to verticle....yeeeehaaaa.

Sounds and looks cool..!

I only take the plane out every couple of months. So it takes me the first bounce to remember how to land it.

I line the Pitts up with a lot of height. (As in way too much) I chop the throttle and head straight for the end of the runway as if I am deadstick.
When I get over the end of the runway I pull up to level and the plane starts to slow. Holding elevator.....holding....holding.....I start to flare and start adding a bit of throttle.......3 pointer everytime.....I think the trick is to be patient.

Cheers

Buzz