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Principles of Flighteasy#538

Longitudinal static stability is primarily provided by:

A

The wing alone

B

The horizontal tailplane (stabilizer)

Correct
C

The rudder

D

The ailerons

Explanation

The horizontal tailplane provides the primary longitudinal restoring moment by generating a force that opposes pitch disturbances.

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