An airplane described as inherently stable will require less effort to control. What does this imply about the pilot's workload?

• A. More effort to control
• B. It cannot be determined
• C. Less effort to control
• D. Requires more bank

Answer: (C)

Inherent stability means the airplane tends to return to its trimmed flight condition after a disturbance, so the pilot doesn’t have to constantly fight the aircraft to keep it on course. Because the airplane handles small gusts and deviations on its own, the control inputs required from the pilot are smaller and less frequent, reducing workload.

That’s why the best answer is that it requires less effort to control. The other options don’t fit: greater effort would contradict stability, the statement gives a clear implication about workload, and the need for more bank isn’t a default result of inherent stability—the bank angle relates to specific maneuvers, not the general workload.