May have a chance to be based at a conveniently located but short (750') strip. Mission would be solo (190 lb) or two person sightseeing/training flights of an hour or so. Looking for something that would be comfortable on a 750 foot strip. Taildragger or experimental OK. Budget under $50K. Thoughts on good options. I'd love a carbon cub ...

You could always build one.. it'll eventually cost you about 100K finished, but no hassles the rest of the ownership period!

Bearhawk Patrol.

Aviat Husky.

Have you thought about a home built gyrocopter? Ive always wanted to be able to pull one out of the shop on a warm summer night and take off for joy rides from the front yard of my small acreage.

Not a chance on a $50K budget. .

Scout or Maule M5 235.

I wouldnt mind using a short field some times but I wouldnt want to be based there all the time.
My first airstrip was 1000 or 1200 ft and I had a Champ at the time and then a M5-210 Maule, had a few close call when the winds were not favoring or I was not on my game.
Just no marging for error unless you get an ultralight or Cub.

This would be the fun plane. The travelling plane will be at a towered field with ILS.

Not a chance on a $50K budget. .

There's always the Helicycle..

Well used or original Super Cub can be found for $50k. Make sure you get a 150 HP or better for a 750' strip. Solo, about 200-250 feet is all you need. Here is a video of us going into a 900' strip not far from our house. Used about half for landing and the same for takeoff. Check out how close the houses have encroached on the strip.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tYEHTxG85ZA

Was a passenger in a Challenger. Seems like a great around the area aircraft that you can easily get in that budget.

http://www.quadcitychallenger.com/

Just Aircraft Highlander. Don't think you could get the super STOL for that $$ (super stol is their new bird) but a low-mid time Highlander is a possibility. Take a trip to the Just Factory in Walhala SC and have Troy give you a ride.http://www.justaircraft.com/news.php

+1 these are fun

RV-anything.

Zenair CH-701.

Kitfox.

Avid Flyer.

Rans Coyote.

AirCam ( but not likely for $50k).