FAA Assembly & Rigging Practice Test

Rigging an airplane's cables too tightly can create significant resistance when trying to operate the control surfaces. This additional tension requires more force to move the controls, making them feel "heavy" to the pilot. A well-rigged system should provide a balance between responsiveness and control effectiveness. If the cables are excessively tight, the pilot may struggle to move the controls as intended, potentially leading to difficulty in maneuvers, delayed response times, and increased pilot workload.

The other options do not accurately reflect the consequences of tight rigging. For instance, while the airplane may suffer from control issues, it would not inherently cause stalling or improve lift performance. Instead, heavy control inputs could compromise a pilot's ability to maintain optimal flight conditions and maneuvers. Therefore, experiencing a heavy feeling on the controls is the correct understanding of the effects of improperly tight rigging.