With a Yak it's lots worse. Big engine (360 HP), big prop, lots of torque etc. On take off there's just enough rudder to hold it straight if no xwind. Xwind from right, you csan't use full power 'till airspeed is high enough and rudder more effective.
And you wouldn't beleive the torque effects when taxying on soft ground due one main digging in. You apply and un-apply power to make it turn (digging in the appropriate wheel).
Wonderful machines!
SSD