Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 677 of 934

How does moving the CG aft change the stability of an aircraft?

  1. It does not change
  2. It becomes more stable
  3. It becomes less stable
  4. Only the roll stability changes
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Correct answer: It becomes less stable

A less stable aircraft is less able to right itself after maneuvering or turbulence.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026