Question

practice weight and balance quiz question 48 of 55
improper loading of a helicopter which results in exceeding either the fore or aft cg limits is hazardous due to the
a reduction or loss of effective cyclic pitch control.
b coriolis effect being translated to the fuselage.
c reduction or loss of effective collective pitch control.

Explanation:

When a helicopter's center of gravity (CG) is outside the allowable limits (either fore or aft), it affects the cyclic pitch control. Cyclic pitch control is crucial for maneuvering the helicopter in different directions (like pitch - nose up/down). If the CG is improper, the effectiveness of cyclic pitch control can be reduced or lost. Collective pitch control is more related to vertical movement (ascending/descending) and is not the main issue here. The Coriolis effect is related to rotational dynamics in a rotating frame of reference (like the Earth's rotation affecting large - scale movements on Earth) and is not relevant to the problem of improper CG loading in a helicopter.

Answer:

A. reduction or loss of effective cyclic pitch control.