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PA.I.F.K2eFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

e. Loading [e.g., center of gravity (CG)]

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Factors affecting performance, including: e. Loading [e.g., center of gravity (CG)]

Bottom line

CG location affects stability, control forces and the ability to recover, not just total weight.

FAA references

  1. PHAK chs. 5, 10 and 11, Aerodynamics, weight and balance, performance — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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