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Why are load factors important to the pilot?

  1. A higher load factor lowers the stalling speed
  2. A higher load factor increases the stalling speed
  3. A higher load factor increases the lift coefficient limit
  4. Load factors affect only the engine
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Correct answer: A higher load factor increases the stalling speed

The pilot can overload the structure. A higher load factor also makes stalls possible at seemingly safe speeds.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Load Factors, page 130

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026