Wow, that is pretty far forward! [X(] Mine is just about in the middle of the compartment. I started my CG about 1/4 inch behind the recommended CG. It flies well, and didn't nose over too much in the grass. The soccer field I fly my park flyers at is pretty rough. My SE5A has huge wheels, and it had trouble. I'm impressed that the tiny wheel pant covered gear on this one does as well as it does. But then again, I only need like 6 ft of runway to get off the ground.