RE: STOL Designs
Ken, Why not look at a Maule, this is a noted STOl aircraft and the only kit I have ever been able to find is sold by Ikon N'west. The prospects of making a tail dragger or trike set up along with the possibilities of floats, gives a lot of latitude for the builder to decide on how to configure.
Nice Tri Pacer by the way. Couple members in our club are thinging of making winter project.
Jim Ogorek