My Flycycle - barely more than a sketch

[rotax618]

You can’t get much simpler than this.

 

[Riggerrob]

Here's a simple concept I was working on a few years back, based upon a cantilevered sheet-metal wing. The weight of the engine dictates that the pilot's position overlap the engine compartment a bit (similar to Minimax and Aeronca C3). I worked out a simple fairing for it that looks pretty good. I still want to build it, but I would feel better about the design if I could incorporate a lightweight, yet effective roll bar. High wing designs are safer, but the view is so boring.

If you add a fore-and-aft roll bar - that follows the silhouette of a Piper Skycycle - it would also help brace the tail-boom.

 

[erkki67]

Here's a simple concept I was working on a few years back, based upon a cantilevered sheet-metal wing. The weight of the engine dictates that the pilot's position overlap the engine compartment a bit (similar to Minimax and Aeronca C3). I worked out a simple fairing for it that looks pretty good. I still want to build it, but I would feel better about the design if I could incorporate a lightweight, yet effective roll bar. High wing designs are safer, but the view is so boring.

Holy cow, this thing is gorgeous!!!!

 

[Tiger Tim]

You can’t get much simpler than this.View attachment 114566

It’s true, and bracing a high wing makes a lot more sense than trying to brace a low wing. Functionally it’s probably all the same but I just don’t think I’d like an engine up there at eye level.