Nice post AB...My first and so far only flight in a Chippy was some years ago....I already had 700 odd hours taildragging so found her easy to fly...but was so delighted with the control harmony I commented to the lady instructor in the rear seat "She's gorgeous!" as I turned crosswind and departed the circuit for some aerobatics after my first takeoff.
30 odd minutes of aeros followed by 6 or 8 circuits left me with an indelible good first impression of a delightfull little aircraft...much nicer than Tiger Moths...which I still enjoy flying from time to time.
Chuck.