That LODA again...

The last time I heard anything from EAA or anyone about this http://www.eaa.org/news/2011/2011-06-03_loda.asp was in 2011. I would be interested in finding out if anyone here has first hand knowledge of operating, specifically, an expeimental of the high drag/low mass, 500lbs max, 87knots max level speed type for compensation.

I am working on my CFI and I'm really only interested in teaching basic stick&rudder flying. I first soloed on a Drifter and remember how much fun it was. There is a lot of confusion about the regs out there and I am looking for some first hand lnpwledge and practical advice, not hearsay and "No, you can't do that...."