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What is one effect of loading an airplane with a more forward center of gravity?

Choices

  • A lower stall speed and lighter control forces

    Those are effects of an aft CG, not a forward CG.

  • ✓ A higher stall speed and greater elevator force needed to flarecorrect

    A forward CG makes the tail work harder, raising stall speed and control forces.

  • Reduced longitudinal stability

    A forward CG increases stability; an aft CG reduces it.

  • No change to handling

    CG position clearly changes handling characteristics.

Why

A forward CG increases longitudinal stability but raises the stall speed and requires more elevator force, which can make the flare difficult.

FAA source: FAA-H-8083-3 (stability)browse the reference library →

This is taught in How CG Position Affects Handling — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.

Original study question written for this course — representative of FAA knowledge-test topics, not an actual current FAA exam question.

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