Don't worry about it. I used one on an 1800ft grass strip three up and it was absolutely fine.
You're right, the nose wheel on it is a bit of a weakness and it's worth trying to hold it off it as much as possible, especially on grass. But then you probably do that on any aircraft anyway.
It was my first complex type after warriors/archers etc and I learned quickly about really flying it right down to the ground. I had been used to chopping the power earlyish, but if you do it on this the nose will drop quickly. That is perhaps what people mean by wanting to put the nose in. The speeds aren't that different, from memory I think 70-75 was more than enough. Just keep the power in.
Another small consideration is if you are on grass there is virtually no prop wash over the elevators so take it easy!
Enjoy! Having since flown a turbo 2, I preferred the 4. It had a much better wing and the difference, especially in the glide was quite marked.
Last edited by silverknapper; 28th Mar 2005 at 06:51.