it is remarkable how nicely the tail lifts on this Extra. I just let it lift on its own and then gently add elevator when I want to get airborne. Looks great taking off that way.

It helps to have a tiny bit of down trim. It's fun just to leisurely roll into the throttle and let the tail come up and break ground at about 1/2 throttle. Such a stark contrast to a lot of take-offs whereguys just gunit, yank the elevator and hope thatit leaps skyward somewhere downrange without veering into the pits.