thetexpat - no, never flew the jackaroo but have heard the war stories which support what you say!
Kluge wrote:
The Tiger Moth is a product of its time. Notwithstanding its shortcomings it delivered what it was tasked to do successfully and much more.
Today it presents an opportunity to go back in time experiencing its handling qualities and design quirks accordingly.
Whether it is the best or the worst aircraft is irrelevant. It simply is as the 600 or so currently airworthy stand testament to a loved design.
None of which anyone here is disagreeing with. But it still handles like a rice pudding. 0 out of 10 for your need to make a personal attack (the bit of your post that preceded the above), 10 out of 10 for excellent point-missing!