I am rapidly becoming an S6 expert without having flown one!!!
503... power will be at a premium but is reliable
582... better all-rounder
912... longer TBO, better fuel economy
Jabiru... lighter engine therefore higher load/performance ability
All variants... adverse yaw (I am a seasoned glider pilot so am aware of what this means) will exist but this can be addressed, also handling can be improved by pitch trim modification.
Ok for touring as long as I am not in a hurry... I am not, I've done all of my dashing around in heavy metal American aeroplanes, some trips to the south coast and aviation museums such as Duxford will suit me fine.
Fabric must be protected/preserved, undercarriage seems to be a weakness and don't chop lumps out of the instrument panel for the latest GPS (I won't... I prefer to fly without continually watching a television screen).
I have really enjoyed the positive feedback of this thread and I feel encouraged to get involved in this avenue of aviation.
Thanks again,
RX