weight balanceFAA-published sample question (ATM, Aug 2021)
What adverse flight characteristics could result from operating an aircraft with the Center of Gravity (CG) beyond the published aft limitations?
A
The flight control forces may become very heavy.
B
It could be difficult to flare for landing.
C
It could be impossible to recover from a stall.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
With the CG behind the aft limit the airplane becomes less stable, control forces get light, and PHAK warns that it may be difficult or impossible to recover from a stall or spin. Heavy control forces and difficulty flaring are forward-CG problems.
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