Here I am again,
I used the handrest this weekend and yes that worked
my thumbs weren't shaking any more
and everything was more controlable.
( see previous thread : beginners : flying solo - shakes )
but still take-off gives me trouble.

Which and how much input on take off?
and then in flight what about trims???

I'm flying Vmar Discovery
a trike trainer with OS46LA
no problem on the power or so,
a nice and good combination.

On first take-off the plane seemed to try to nose over,
maybe because the grass was a bit longer
but that shouldn't be a problem,
so the second time I out in a bit of up elevator and
it tracked straight but the steering
seemed to take a while before it takes effect.

I almost find takeoff from grass harder than landing on it
because stick input has to be even more carefull
and because of the slow speed it takes longer before the plane responds.

and then suddenly it jumps in the air and I had to give some down elevator
as not to go to vertical but it recovered and then climbed steady.

Any tips anyone??