Well to be honest I don't have much of a clue about the CG. I started with it in front of the tube about 1/2" and then I just start moving it back until it feels right. Same with the throws. I am fairly wide open on my ailerons and rudder in all modes but I dial the elevator back. I do the same thing with my Radiocraft. I have never checked the CG on it after the initial set up. But it is way back now. It isn't really important what others do. Set your plane up as spec in the manual and then start dialing it in for the way that works for you. Everyone likes things a a bit different. As far as your CG, get the bird neutral in inverted flight at cruise speed. As far as rates and throws go, set your low rate so that you can land it and fly it without it getting out of hand or snappy. THen set your high rate for all you can get. Get use to it and then see what makes it feel better.