I can't see it matters if you move it. All parts of the aircraft point in the same direction not just the centre line. However in the middle is a good place for most people - can be seen by both pilots and is the line of vision of neither. Some aircraft have it on the 'ceiling' rather than ontop of the 'dashboard'. Wouldn't that work for you?
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