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I now take off with an inferior plane, same wing loading and 2.75" light wheels. On our grass I cannot really train my maneuvering and do slaloms. I actually rolled over a ridge created by a mole. But I can just "floor it" and take off . I want my low wing trainer to handle better and take off easier. On grass, which handles better, a tricycle or a tail dragger (both versions are on the plans)?
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Trikes are almost always easier to handle than tail draggers. Tail draggers are harder to keep going straight and can be easy to nose over, especially when there's alot of resistance on the wheels. Having said that, I still prefer tail draggers. I actually learned to fly with a tail dragger. The two planes I have flying right now are tail draggers. Only 4 of my 13 kits waiting to be built will be trikes. Taildraggers are lighter. I think they look cool when the tail raises up off the ground on takeoff, and while scooting along the ground during a touch and go. Since I don't know your flying skills, or preferences, I can't tell you which way to build it. However, if it was me, I'd go with the tail dragger choice.
You don't need to tear up the sky with your first low wing plane. Save it for one or two planes down the road, or once you are comfortable with the plane, pick up a 32 FSR or FX off eBay.