Salute!
Some good aero stuff being discussed.
I have wondered since November if using some variation of aerodynamically loaded slats ( F-100 and others) on the nacelles or even the leading edge of the wing could have moved the center of pressure further aft at high AoA to keep the pitch moments O.K.
I realize that the goal is to have the trim drag at a minimum for cruise AoA, but once up there near stall you would not be worried a lot about fuel economy, ya think?
Gums wonders....