RE: first low wing artf
My Rambler first went up with a TT61, it was full of power but not fun to fly compared with a TT46. The Rambler with a TT46 and APC 12.25x3.75 prop is nice to fly with. The extra wash allows you to come in on landings really slow and harrier like. I would not say that the plane is fast at all ... mind you I am not a pylon racing nut. Its a fun plane to fly. Good for basic acrobatics.
Oh yes ... the Rambler is the only plane I had to be more cautious on the elevator on lift offs, all my other tail draggers never gave me any problems. For the Rambler I had to put in some UP elevator to keep the nose from digging in. After it builds up speed I had to release a bit to allow the plane to slowly rotate and not just launch into the sky. Still I miss my Rambler. Its fun to fly her using rudder for turns.