On Startup:
Make sure you keep the rpm above 500 otherwise it will die on you.

forward slash key '/' will open the canopy visually. to get the actual effect you will still have to hit 'ctrl+e'.

Cruise is at 75% which gets you about 200-205mph (175kts).
Top speed is actually around 235 mph (205kts)-still pretty fast for its time.

On Landing:
just remember this plane has no flaps. Slipping will drop your speed and make your plane fall out of the sky-be careful when trying to pull this maneuver.
Stalls out around 60 mph (about 52 kts).