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257 - ATPL - When an aeroplane with the centre of gravity forward of the centre of pressure of the combined wing / fuselage is in straight and level flight, the vertical load on the tailplane will be:

Question 257 - Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Zero because in steady flight all loads are in equilibrium.
Upwards.
Downwards because it is always negative regardless of the position of the centre of gravity.
Downwards.

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