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The center of gravity of an aircraft should be...

  • A

    between the front and the rear C.G. limit.

  • B

    behind the rear C.G. limit.

  • C

    in front of the front C.G. limit.

  • D

    right of the lateral C. G. limit.

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CENTER OF GRAVITY (C.G.)

The total mass of the aircraft can be said to act through one point, called the Centre of Gravity (C.G.). To ensure the aircraft is safe to fly, the center of gravity must fall within specified limits established by the aircraft manufacturer (between the front and the rear C.G. limit). The C.G. limits change with aircraft mass. Therefore, the center of gravity has to be calculated before each flight to make sure the aircraft within the safe envelope as exceeding limits can end up with danger, lower performance and fatalities.

  • Proper C.G. location is crucial for maintaining the aircraft's stability and controllability.

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