It must be possible to 3 point, power off, without the stick fully aft since the stalling angle for a clean break, producing a nose down pitch, would require a much more tail low attitude, not to mention any ground effect; if this wasn't so, then landing would be a rather thrilling activity with wing drops, nose drops and other excessively exciting departures. Of course the machine is 'mushing' on, but in a controlled manner. Stick fully aft, given a slightly high roundout, will produce a tailwheel first arrival (how many Pitts' rudders have witness marks?). Certainly, the correct technique is to ease the stick back fully after touchdown to prevent skipping on bumpy surfaces, but not to yank back at the moment of touchdown since you may add to any bouncing tendency.
Back seat Cubs are easy to fly and land, but difficult to fly WELL - must be a good trainer, then!
