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Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 676 of 934

What can result when the CG is beyond the forward limit during landing?

  1. A shorter, easier flare to touchdown
  2. Higher stalling speeds and nosewheel loads
  3. Lower stall speeds and less nosewheel load
  4. Very light elevator control forces
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Correct answer: Higher stalling speeds and nosewheel loads

A CG beyond the forward limit can make it difficult or impossible to flare for landing.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 10: Weight and Balance — Effects of Adverse Balance — Stability and Center of Gravity, page 247

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026