Principles of Flightmedium#542
The neutral point is the CG position at which:
A
The aircraft cannot fly
B
Longitudinal static stability is neutral (zero static margin)
CorrectC
The aircraft is most stable
D
Maximum elevator authority exists
Explanation
At the neutral point, the CG coincides with the aerodynamic center of the whole aircraft; static stability is zero.
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