Quote Originally Posted by PapuaPilot View Post
The Outback or any Model 5 cannot be converted to the other configuration. The ability to do that starts with the model 6.

Thank you everyone for your comments - although I flew to Moultrie GA to the Maule factory several years ago and considered the Maule, (and flew their 235) I'm obviously a neophyte in this STOL environment.

The best thing I probably could do is retain someone that can assist me through the various options and provide realistic opinions on various topics and alternatives. I did speak to John McBean of Kitfox on Friday and delivery of either the fast build kit or a factory build plane (only 6 per year and a 2 or 3 year wait) is not encouraging from a delivery point of view and above my budget. Guess the alternative would be for me to sell the Seneca and thus increase my budget.

In the meantime I'll continue my own research with assistance from knowledgeable people such as yourselves.
Thx Fellas
Bob