Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 687 of 934

What is the center of gravity (CG)?

  1. The point where the wing lift acts
  2. The point at the middle of the fuselage length
  3. The point where the engine thrust acts
  4. The point where the aircraft would balance
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Correct answer: The point where the aircraft would balance

It is the theoretical point where the whole weight of the aircraft is assumed to be concentrated.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 10: Weight and Balance — Terms and Definitions, page 248

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026