it seems that most kick to the left on take off,

All planes do this. It is just more noticeable in a "tail dragger". The tricycle gear masks this on the ground. It is noticeable once the plane lifts off the ground. Right rudder is needed until the plane is at the speed the plane is trimmed to fly. Right thrust is normally built into the engine to diminish this. It is a reaction to the engine tork and "P" effect which is the slipstream of air swirling around the fuselage. To see how this effects the plane in flight (at a safe altitude) reduce the power and let the plane slow down. Then apply full throttle and watch the plane "tork" to the left.

If you can view the first video by Dave Patrick called "Wringing it Out" it has a really good description of this. As you pull into a loop you will also normally need some right rudder. When pushing into an outside loop you will need left rudder.

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