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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.

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Effects of Forward CG 1/3

Increased longitudinal Stability

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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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TermDefinition

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