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 forward limitations?
A
The flight control forces may become very light.
B
It could be difficult or impossible to flare for landing.✓ Correct Answer
C
It could be difficult or impossible to recover from a stall.
Explanation
With the CG ahead of the forward limit the airplane is nose-heavy, and the elevator may not have enough authority to raise the nose for the flare, so landing can be difficult or impossible (PHAK Chapter 10). Control forces become heavier, not lighter, and difficult stall recovery is an aft-CG problem.
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