It really is a good aircraft - easy and predicable to fly without any nasty traits. Slightly underpowered so a little thought must go into performance-planning before takeoffs on short runways.
It's the propeller pitch control handle that changes the propeller from take-off-position to cruise position. After touch down I realized that I had made a mistake by not fully putting the propeller in fine position before landing. If the prop is in cruise position on the ground the aircraft can hardly move (like starting in 4th gear in a car).
