The Mermaid Amphibious Airplane is a small amphibious airplane aluminum framed and skinned of the new Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) type with pusher-prop-on-pylon propulsion. It has a single mid-wing and conventional (though appropriately large) tail. It is an updated descendant of the Osprey2. It can be purchased ready-to-fly or as a quick-build kit (about $45K+ engine+ shipping +... ) With a Jabiru 3300 (180 lb 120 hp air-cooled alum.
Made by Czech Sport Aircraft.