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AerodynamicsQuestion 453 of 934

The CG is forward of the center of pressure (CP). What is the natural tendency of the aircraft?

  1. To pitch nose down
  2. To pitch nose up
  3. To roll to the right
  4. To yaw to the left
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Correct answer: To pitch nose down

When the CG is forward of the CP, the aircraft wants to pitch nose down.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Weight, page 105

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026