Glad it’s not just me - I was going to post a similar question if there wasn’t an existing thread. However, I’m not sure I have the exact same problem. I will check the wind next time I fly, but I do find that early in takeoff, the plane may want to turn one way, and later it’s trying to turn the other. Without crosswind, is the 172 just a mess to handle on takeoff? Is there a nose wheel steering on/off command or anything else I need to be aware of for handling during takeoff?