Forward swept wing?
Hey, Stick
I think your design is at the very least worth the effort. I've got my own FSW design just about finished and I'll be test flying it next weekend.
When someone asks you why you want to try something totally differnet just explain that not everyone wants an Extra 300 with same trim scheme as half the other guys at the field.
Just imagine the satisfaction you'll feel when that bird takes off and flies like a dream.
Buy the way guys just so you know the Wright brothers were not the first to fly - They were the first to fly with power and Charles Lindberg was not the first to fly the Atlantic non-stop - he was the first to do it solo from West to East.