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A forward center of gravity increases the aircraft's longitudinal stability, making the plane more stable in pitch but harder to maneuver. With a forward CG, the aircraft experiences a lower cruise speed due to increased drag from a higher nose-down trim setting.
Effects of Forward CG 1/3
Increased longitudinal Stability
Key Terms
Effects of Forward CG 1/3
Increased longitudinal Stability
Effects of Forward CG 2/3
Lower Cruise Speed
Effects of Forward CG 3/3
Higher Stall Speed
Effects of Aft CG 1/4
Decreased longitudinal Stability
Effects of Aft CG 2/4
Higher Cruise Speed
Effects of Aft CG 3/4
Lower Stall Speed
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Effects of Forward CG 1/3 | Increased longitudinal Stability |
Effects of Forward CG 2/3 | Lower Cruise Speed |
Effects of Forward CG 3/3 | Higher Stall Speed |
Effects of Aft CG 1/4 | Decreased longitudinal Stability |
Effects of Aft CG 2/4 | Higher Cruise Speed |
Effects of Aft CG 3/4 | Lower Stall Speed |
Effects of Aft CG 4/4 | Poor Stall/Spin Recovery |