Aircraft Weight and Balance
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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?

  • 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?

  • Difficulty or impossibility to fly (correct)
  • Increased fuel efficiency
  • Improved maneuverability
  • Increased ceiling

    • What is affected by improper loading of an aircraft?

    <p>Ceiling, maneuverability, rate of climb, speed, and fuel consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is additional engine power required when an aircraft is extremely nose heavy?

    <p>To maintain airspeed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of an aircraft having poor balance?

    <p>Accident and damage to the aircraft and injury to the people on board</p> Signup and view all the answers

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