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How does the recovery from a stall change as the CG moves aft?

  1. It becomes progressively more difficult
  2. It becomes progressively easier
  3. It does not change
  4. It becomes easier only in a clean airplane
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Correct answer: It becomes progressively more difficult

This is especially important in spin recovery. A CG that is too far aft can cause a flat spin.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Effect of Load Distribution, page 140

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026