Forward Swept Canard Effects on Low Subsonic Airframe

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What are the implications of having a forward swept canard on a low subsonic airframe designed to operate around ~60-~120 knots? Will it cause instability due to the vortex being directed towards the fuselage?
 

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Raptor712 said:
What are the implications of having a forward swept canard on a low subsonic airframe designed to operate around ~60-~120 knots? Will it cause instability due to the vortex being directed towards the fuselage?

Welcome to the PF.

What has your reading so far indicated? What have you been reading about this wing configuration?