Thanks all.. I know about the Jones' aeroplane and plan to take a quick trip up to Derby in the next couple of weeks to pick their brains about plans etc.
The Cassutt has never appealed (despite the fact that I gave early flying lessons to one of 'The Dukes'!) but the Beta has always had a certain style for me... then again, my regular mount is a CAP, so I guess I'm choosy! :-)