Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX) Oral Practice Exam

A higher center of gravity in an aircraft generally results in reduced stability and can lead to different handling characteristics. When the center of gravity is higher, it affects the aircraft's pitch behavior, making it more prone to stalling and potentially harder to recover from a stall. The aircraft may not have as much control authority in the pitch axis, which increases the difficulty of recovering from a stall situation due to less effective control surface deflection.

In contrast, a lower center of gravity typically contributes to increased stability and better control, allowing for easier maneuverability and recovery from stalls. Thus, the correct choice highlights the increased difficulty in stall recovery associated with a higher center of gravity.