Best 6-8 Place High-Wing Kit Aircraft?

[Jim Ryan]

Hi Everyone,

My dad & I co-own a Turbo Lance II (PA32RT-300T) but we're looking to purchase and build our own aircraft. He's a retired A&P with 40 years experience. We were hoping to find a high wing (easier to get in & out) 6 to 8 place aircraft, with as fast as possible cruise speed.

We found the Comp Air 7 online and it looks perfect (though their website hasn't been updated in years). Does anyone have any experience with Comp Air?

Any other suggestions to fit our bill? Our budget is very flexible.

Thanks!

[Auburntsts]

Unfortunately the Compair is the only kit plane I can think of that's anywhere close to that size. Even with 4-place kits, your choice is pretty limited.

As your Dad is an A&P, buying a solid used plane, like a 206, would make more sense to me.

[crusty old aviator]

I haven't heard about Ron Lueck and Compair for a while, but they may still be around. Aircraft Designs' Stallion is a bit smaller, but more efficient. It's out of production, but there are unfinished kits out there that come on the market from time to time. The same with Compair kits...

[Floatsflyer]

So you want a big E-AB, seats a small village, STOL, fast cruise, single engine turbo, taildragger. Then you want a Sherpa. This thing is big, company has been exhibiting at Oshkosh for years.

sherpaaircraft.com

[BES]

You might want to take a look at the Murphy Moose. Wonderful plane to fly and very useful for hauling large loads out of short airstrips.

[deftone]

Murphy Moose is about the only one I can think of other than the Compair. I have heard many great things about the moose, although have not actually seen one up close