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What is the primary reason for concern about an aircraft's weight and balance?
What is the primary reason for concern about an aircraft's weight and balance?
- Efficiency of the aircraft
- Maneuverability and controllability
- Fuel consumption
- Safety (correct)
What happens when an aircraft is loaded in such a way that it is extremely nose heavy?
What happens when an aircraft is loaded in such a way that it is extremely nose heavy?
- Less engine power is required
- No change in forces at the tail
- Higher than normal forces are needed at the tail (correct)
- Lower than normal forces are needed at the tail
What is a consequence of an aircraft having poor balance?
What is a consequence of an aircraft having poor balance?
- Difficulty or impossibility to fly (correct)
- Increased fuel efficiency
- Improved maneuverability
- Increased ceiling
What is affected by improper loading of an aircraft?
What is affected by improper loading of an aircraft?
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Why is additional engine power required when an aircraft is extremely nose heavy?
Why is additional engine power required when an aircraft is extremely nose heavy?
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What is a result of an aircraft having poor balance?
What is a result of an aircraft having poor balance?
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