weight balanceFAA-published sample question (ADX, Aug 2021)
What are some characteristics of an airplane loaded with the CG at the aft limit?
A
Lowest stall speed, lowest cruise speed, and highest stability.
B
Highest stall speed, highest cruise speed, and least stability.
C
Lowest stall speed, highest cruise speed, and least stability.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
With the CG aft, the tail needs less downward force, so the wing carries less total load: stall speed is lower and cruise speed higher, but longitudinal stability is reduced (PHAK Chapter 10). A forward CG gives the opposite: higher stall speed, lower cruise speed, more stability.
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