Like John, I have lots of flights with my N-11 on grass. Every one is exciting. Takeoff's/Touch n Go's/Landings are not easy, but can be executed well in grass. As John said, landings on pavement are just about impossible. Besides, it wears out the skid dragging itself around on pavement!

As far as ground handling though, I would think that the Eindecker should be among the best of them. From watching the one flown by Gus Stutsman at the Masters, that would seem to be true. Long tail moment, shorter landing gear and lower center of gravity all help.

As an aside, Gary and Joe supported our local USSM Qualifier with one of their great VK Nieuport 17 kits-- this was used as the final pilot's raffle prize. I was fortunate enough to win it! I'm actually looking to upgrade it to one of the big ones-- N-28, D-VII or an Albatros. Just can't decide...

Jeff Lovitt