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Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 865 of 934

Which statement describes an overloaded airplane?

  1. It has a lower stalling speed and a longer range
  2. It has a higher maximum altitude and a lower takeoff speed than normal
  3. It has a shorter takeoff roll and better maneuverability
  4. It has a higher stalling speed and a reduced rate and angle of climb
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Correct answer: It has a higher stalling speed and a reduced rate and angle of climb

Excessive weight reduces flight performance in almost every respect.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 10: Weight and Balance — Effects of Weight, page 246

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026