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AerodynamicsQuestion 477 of 934

What is the most critical CG violation for stall recovery?

  1. A CG at the forward limit
  2. A CG on the centerline
  3. A CG behind the rear limit
  4. A CG between the limits
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Correct answer: A CG behind the rear limit

With the CG beyond the rear limit, the pilot may not be able to lower the nose and reduce the AOA.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Stalls, page 122

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026