My Chinook is powered by a Rotax 582 that I purchased used with about 650 hours on it. I consider it overpowered.
More on the engine later.
Landings are easy. Just fly low and hold the main wheels off as it slows. Don't let the mains touch because if you do, the weight behind them changes the angle of attack, and up you go again. Hold the stick full back after you are down to keep it stalled because this plane really wants to fly.
Takeoff requires a lot of left rudder to keep it straight at first, then ease off as it picks up speed. Tail will come up in 100 ft or so. You can't nose over, as the wing presents itself to the airstream, and there is no prop in front to strike the ground.
Except at full power it is very quiet. Makes about the same noise as my lawnmower. Engine is far behind the front seat. This craft is equipped with intercom and radio, and a mic muff is required on rear seat only.
Aluminum seat supports added.
Vertical instrument panel to increase the view. Engine panel and switches at the left side. Split handbrake handle for differential braking.
Throttle handle linkage for increased throw. Cross-bar at windscreen eye level replaced with solid turned down aluminum to 3/8 inch.
Trailer plugs on panels for easy quick removal. Brace between siderail and floor to prevent bending
Cover on rear panel..Battery box moved forward for C/G.