Airplanes with a symmetrical airfoil and a low wing like your CAP are not self leveling like a high wing. They will go exactly where you point them and if you let go of the sticks the airplane will follow it's present course all the way to the ground. That is why they are good aerobatic airplanes; they do exactly what the pilot commands and nothing the pilot didn't command. If you are looking for high-wing-like stability in a CAP, you won't find it.

Still, you should be able to get comfortable with the way the CAP flies. The first thing you should do is reduce the elevator throw by 50%. You may also want to reduce the aileron throw. That will make the airplane much more docile. As you get used to the plane you can increase them again. Leave the CG at the front of the range for now. Moving it back will make the elevator more sensitive.

Jim