If you look at the picture of the plane taking off, it has a inverted G23 with a cowl like on the plans. It also had Dave Brown 5" wheels then. These wheels are cheap and light weight. But the foam has a memory and the tires get flat spots on them after the plane sets on them a couple hours and it will take 3 months for the tire ti even out again. If you look closely at the picture of the plane taking off, you will see a big flat spot on the back of the tire closest to the camera. I changed to Dubro Cub wheels and like them.

My plane with the Homelite 30 can jump off the ground in just a few feet but you will not have any control. You best keep it level until the speed builds up. Let it rise off the ground slowly.

The plane doesn't land like a .40 size plane. There's no ground effect when landing. With the engine idling at 1800 the prop acts like a brake. Keep a little power on until you get it level just over the ground. Then chop the throttle and let it settle on the ground. You can land the plane just on the mains with the tail high or you can 3pt land it.

Enjoy,

Jim