Mitch,

yea, that's my inclination too. Although not apparent due to perspective, the location of the canopy in the above photo (not great - will substitute for better when I have one) actually does have the high point above the wing LE.

Note however, that as it is, this location is already further forward from what is shown on both the MAN and BHE plans. The plans show, the high point, the location where the curved line intersects the canopy top, as being 12% back from the LE!

I have seen a few Deception photos with the Canopies in various different places. In particular, RE engine builds often show the canopy front as sitting just aft of the FW in order to pass the header and pipe straight into it.

Aside from achieving aesthetic balance, I guess I'm also curious about how, if any, the position of the canopy affects side lift and tail airflow.

David.