Thomas Borchert wrote:
John,

Power is altitude; pitch is
airspeed.


Hah! Let the religious wars begin.

When taking off, shove the stick forward and when you get to Vr
put in the throttle and climb!

Frankly, I have never quite understood the distinction, same as with "forward" and "side" slips.

That one always confused me too. I'm not sure I remember to this day.