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I know everybody loves those things. Slick looking. And I do like tandems. I kind of like Husky despite their faults compared to the Carbon Cubs.
But can you legally teach a kid to fly in an experimental? That's my goal.
You can teach someone to fly in a RV. They are a higher performance then a 152 or other trainers. I would recommend through solo in a 152/172. If training is a goal look at the RV9A. You give up aerobatics in exchange for more Cessna like flying characteristics. I know several people who have however earned their entire private in a RV. The tandem RV's are not suitable for instruction due to the lack of rear seat brakes. You will need a side by side which means a RV6/7/9. Maintenance is much lower since you can do it yourself and there is almost always local RV guys who love helping out. Experimental parts are often a fraction of price of certified parts!