wrote:
What are good acrobatic kit planes that a first time builder could
handle? EAA isn't organized into categories, I'm slowly working
through their listed plans.
What kind of acro? Full tilt, +/-9 G, snaps, negative G, etc or simple
'gentleman's acro' with mostly positive G (+6/-3 G, inside loops, rolls,
Cuban 8's, etc)?

If the latter, then any of the Van's A/C RV-x's, Mustang Aeronautics
Mustang II or Midget Mustang, Thorp T-18.

The Van's products are the most highly prefabricated & will provide the
most predictable build & handling (easier to build 'straight' & closer
to design), but all three are good planes if they are built well.

If you're looking for plans-built, there's a very long list...

Charlie