One thing about the Sonex compared to other tailwheel airplanes I've flown - it has less low speed rudder power than a cub, C140, etc. The 3 point takeoff helps a lot, and I also recommend taking off with a notch of flaps. Gets you off the ground a lot quicker. So as you expand your crosswind comfor...
Hey Rodger, Welcome to the forum! KBUU is really close to C77. Check out my thread on torquing the gland nut: https://sonexbuilders.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7577 I would recommend a 2x4 in place of the prop, and a setup similar to what we used. You will need a 250 ft-lb torque wrench from somewhe...