What does the bobweight on the control stick do?

The bobweight on the control stick plays a crucial role by increasing stick forces in relation to G-load. This is essential for providing pilots with the necessary feedback during various phases of flight, particularly in high-G maneuvers. When an aircraft experiences higher G-forces, the increased resistance from the bobweight assists pilots in maintaining control and awareness of their aircraft's performance envelope. This design feature ensures that as the load factor rises, the control forces correspondingly increase, promoting safer handling and reducing the risk of over-controlling the aircraft during high-G situations.

In contrast, other options address different aspects of flight control. For instance, while rapid climb and turbulence management are important, they are not the specific functions of a bobweight; rather, those aspects are managed by other aircraft systems or techniques. Similarly, decreasing control forces during landing does not align with the primary function of the bobweight, which is more concerned with enhancing control force sensations rather than reducing them.