"Wallace Berry" wrote in message

One thing I forgot to
mention, my Libelle only has the CG hook, the nose hook having been
glassed over by a previous owner. Because of this, the tail on my 301
tends to stay down a bit longer than one being towed by the nose hook.
With a long rope, negative flap and the stick forward, I've done
unassisted takeoffs with no trouble. Haven't tried that with a strong
crosswind.

Using the nose hook will reduce the tendancy for wing drops.

Bob Salvo