The Taurus is available now. Side by side seating modern carbon construction and decent performance.

On Saturday, August 4, 2012 9:50:07 AM UTC-6, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Saturday, August 4, 2012 9:28:40 AM UTC-4, kirk.stant wrote:

However, I have to admit I would prefer the cockpit

configuration to be tandem instead of side-by-side.



Add my vote for side-by-side. I still have my whale

(RHJ-8), and most pilots have really enjoyed the

seating. No shouting back and forth down a long tube,

MUCH friendlier for rides, shared set of instruments.

Easier for instructor to see what's going on with

student and hit him. Visibility impact is not so much !



CG management is more challenging especially if

pilots are far enough in front of wing for good

visibility.



Much-appreciated side-by-side designs include

Platypus and Akaflieg Darmstadt D41 (sadly no

more). Most pilots who have flown these really

like the arrangement !



Always lots of opinions out there ;-)

Best Regards, Dave