Question - Regarding Canard Pushers...

Hi,

I'm new to this newsgroup. I have a couple of questions.

Sometime within the next 10 years (hopefully a bit sooner), I will begin a
homebuilt project. Myself and a couple of friends plan to go in on a project
together. Basically splitting the costs and the final product. 2 of us do
not yet have our pilots licence and one is currently a Canadian Forces
fighter pilot. We've only had casual conversation about this project so far.
I've decided to start laying the ground work for this long term project.

We all really like the idea of a canard pusher design. 4 seats are also
desired. Details after that have not been discussed. But one thing that
popped up was the control stick position. I've noticed, while surfing the
net looking at Velocity's and Cozy's, that the stick is a side mount. I
would prefer a center mount stick and I know my fighter friend would want
the center stick. Does anyone produce a kit, along these lines, with a
center mount stick? Are there any other choices out there for a 4 place
canard pusher?

I've found some rough figures on costs of Velocity pushers. What are some
potential final tallies for Cozy's?

Lastly, what are some recommendations, for homebuilt canard pushers, that
any experts here can give?

Thanks,
Lyle