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Marv reported AvWeb said:

<... Another composite aircraft was hatched at Burt Rutan's
Scaled Composites facility in Mojave, Calif.  The new in-line, twin-
engine aircraft for Adam Aircraft Industries is a six-place, twin-boomed
composite called the M-309.  The M-309's first flight was on March 21.>

Note--> IN-LINE TWIN

As a Skymaster driver (A single with a spare in the trunk) I would seriously consider the M-309 as a family mover.  Center-line thrust (CLT) twin aircraft provide the benefits of twin power without any risky penalties when an engine is lost.  When asked "which is your critical engine?", I always answer "the one that's running".  CLT aircraft ownership allows you to socially mix with tractor, pusher and twin folks. You can try to talk to "canards" by claiming the rear beta-prop allows you to fly backwards.  Think about it, two Continentals instead of one!

Scott Krueger
N92EX, Et Al.

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