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If the Centre of Gravity is outside the forward limit in level and forward flight, the drag…

  • A
    decreases, and the range decreases.
  • B
    decreases, and the fuel consumption decreases.
  • C
    increases, and endurance increases.
  • D
    increases, and endurance decreases.

When the Center of Gravity is outside the forward limit, this gives us a pitch down moment,
this pitch down moment has to be corrected by up deflection of elevator to keep straight and level flight,
this down deflection increase the drag, increasing drag reduce the endurance.

Correct answer: drag increases, endurance decreases.

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