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What aft CG does

With the CG aft, stability decreases and the controls feel light. Stall and spin recovery become more difficult, and the pilot can over-control (PHAK Ch. 10).

Far enough aft, a parked aircraft can even sit down on its tail.

CG envelope. Loaded: 2,442 pounds at 48.11 inches, aft of limit. With no fuel: 2,340 pounds at 48.12 inches, aft of limit.1,4001,6001,8002,0002,2002,4002,60032343638404244464850CG — INCHES AFT OF DATUMWEIGHT — LB