I have been flying trainers for several years....have moved to some mid wing and have been building and flying cubs the last year....Take offs are very different and have spent considerable time repairing.....my findings are:
Speed is important at take off...too fast and it will pop up on you.
Balance is critical both CG and lateral
Be ready to steer and correct with rudder only once you leave the ground...if balance is correct.
Turning is different you need rudder and aierlon to do it correctly.

Good luck....I would start with a trainer