What is the difference between stability and control in flight dynamics?

What is the difference between stability and control in flight dynamics?

• A. Stability is the ability to intentionally change attitude; control is automatic stabilization by design.
• B. Stability is the ability to change attitude; control is the natural tendency to stay in place.
• C. Stability and control are unrelated.
• D. Stability is the tendency to return to equilibrium after a disturbance; control is the ability to purposely change attitude or flight path.

Answer: (D)