Simple home built?

[dlsmith]

So I have to do a thesis project before graduation, and I am seriously considering building a very simple kit airplane. So, I was wondering if anybody had suggestions for one for a first time builder?

I would prefer

Taildragger
2 seats
Aerobatic to some degree


None of those are requirements, but just preferences. Im really open to anything. I'm mainly looking for simple to build and relatively low cost. Any ideas?

 

[Jim Logajan]

So I have to do a thesis project before graduation, and I am seriously considering building a very simple kit airplane.

I'm curious to know what the academic requirements or objectives are that your thesis project must meet?