Thanks Sycamore.
The arrangement on the subject aircraft has just been changed to meet the designer's intent, and I will fly it soon. I'm trying to be as attuned as possible to the possible affects, and if those effects are as favourable as intended. If I can, I'll be flying an original configuration as well, to see the difference, but that may not be so clear, as there is a power change involved as well. It will be a change in Vmca I'll be closely watching for...
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