A bike / scooter to carry in the back of the plane (including electric ones)?

arj1 wrote:

Not in the UK, I think

That is indeed what https://www.evz.de/en/reisen-verkehr/e-mobilitaet/zweiraeder/e-scooter-regulations-in-europe.html and https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/powered-transporters/information-sheet-guidance-on-powered-transporters say.

“As usual” the UK is the exception…

Malta is also complicated, the scooter must be individually approved, costs only 10 EUR but must be done.

Again, the question due to the assumed advantages of lesser total weight: Anything in this personal transportation category that carries two, legally? Scooters could – at least I see these rental ones used this way all the time, even with three adolescents – but according to that website, they’re not allowed.
The best bet is probably a foldable bike (maybe electrically assisted) which carries two – should be legal everywhere.

A foldable electric tandem. That’s an interesting proposition.🙂

Just came across this thing from Honda. Might be the answer to some ground transportation issues:

https://motocompacto.honda.com/

That seems perfect for anyone wanting to look like they voluntarily ride on a wheelchair. I’ve seen some ugly vehicle design over the years, this one is quite near the top.

However, in terms of functionality it doesn’t seem half bad. It’s quite compact when folded, and 12 miles seems fine for a round-trip to city center. Only the weight is a little high at 40lbs, but I would assume the use case would be two people in a 4-seater (otherwise I don’t know where you put the bikes). This and the overall townsman design (especially wheels) which could make it unfit for getting around the countryside.

It looks like a ride-on suitcase, which are big in Japan, minus the suitcase bit. There has been a crackdown on them there, requiring a driving licence to operate in public, and they have been banned by 2 airports.

maxbc wrote:

Only the weight is a little high at 40lbs

The weight is in the same ballpark as an electric bike, so comparatively not bad.

Might be the answer

Don’t see no progress…
Bought the inmotion P1F 4 years ago, sold it this spring when I bought my Sawa Z3 bicycle.

Rode it for about 400km, and it held all its promises. I had it on up to 25km tours at 30km/h, foldable, 13kg heavy/light, disc brakes, sidestand, cute 😊
Drawback, not really suitable for tall/muscular folks, but was perfect for my 70kg/172cm size.
Ah yeah, another drawback, that scooter was absolutely no help in fighting my belly fat 🤨

I don’t see what benefit that Honda has over any other escooter? It’s range seems to be on the low side and it’s weight on the high side.

I think this forum page will run and run until GA ceases to exist!
Every pilot has their own opinion/experience; and there are always new machines coming on to the market which people claim are THE answer to the old conundrum: What transport is the most practical/best for a GA pilot and plane?
In the end, I think it comes down to four main items:

• Weight – There is a trade-off between what one can both lift and/or carry.
• Wheel size – Most people agree that the larger the wheel, the smoother the ride.
• Cost – One can get, as I have done, a secondhand practical solution (see my posting 29 July ‘13 and posts 80 & 118 above) for about £50; or spend £3500 on a new Brompton.
• Legality (especially as far as insurance is concerned) – Has anyone obtained a definitive answer as to whether the Regulations allow the carriage of an E bike which is non-certified and has fire risks?

In the end, I suspect it will be: “Horses for Courses . . .