Without a doubt, the most advanced designs available to the general public today are kitplanes. In many cases, the aircraft available in the experimental category are among the best in the world. In some cases, they are the best in the world, and that's a statement you can back up in the record books. Still, even the most prolific of companies in this industry don't run with deep profit margins - just look at Stoddard-Hamilton, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. But if you're looking to buy, you've got to start somewhere. The question is - where?
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/air-shows-events/so-youre-going-to-buy-a-kitplane