goatse, reading your job description,and what you want to do with the aircraft , I would not use an experimental aircraft for that.
An old STOL 2 seater with a old continental engine converted to Mogas is what you should be looking at. or an Ultra light. But you won't be able to fly an ultra light in most days past noon and in strong winds/turbulence.
An Old certified STOL is expensive : yes, but you do not want to be in a cheap light aircraft in front a of CB in there.
last advice (if you have not so already ) : Do not decide which aircraft to buy in an office. Go there first and discuss with some local bush pilots and mechanics in a few airfields around .
Last edited by ATC Watcher; 15th Sep 2015 at 10:48.