Pretty similar to the way I was taught to take off in the DH82, sans rudder trim of course.

SOL has an engraved marking on the trim control's shaft. It's cut with a fine blade on a lathe, about as deep as the thread on a smallish bolt. It lines up flush with the top of the bezel when the trim tab is neutral.

No need to count turns or even look at it; just run your fingernail along the shaft until you find the mark, then wind it in until it disappears, then commence take off.

- mark

Glad you found things improved.

I am sure Pierre will concur, although he probably has more experience here than most, and have the least :D

The less you do the better. concentrate on feet, the less you do the better the plane flies.

Same when I fly a Tiger moth, keep it steady, and she flies.....

Now I am not that skilled, so perhaps do not over fly the plane!

Been a great thread to read and learn from to! :)