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321 - ATPL - An aeroplane is flying through the transonic range. As the Mach Number increases the centre of pressure of the wing will move aft. This movement requires:

Question 321 - Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

A pitch up input of the stabilizer.
A higher IAS to compensate the nose down effect.
Much more thrust from the engine.
A stability augmentation system to improve dynamic stability.

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