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Which is an effect of flying an airplane that is over its maximum weight?

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  1. Shorter takeoff run
  2. Lower stalling speed
  3. Higher stalling speed

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  1. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 10 www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-25c.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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