SHORT COURSE: WEIGHT & BALANCE

This short course presents a rather thorough discussion of weight and balance for the pilot flying a light, single or multiengine airplane. The theory behind proper airplane loading is discussed. Terms such as "maximum allowable gross weight", "maximum take-off weight", "maximum landing weight", "basic empty weight", "standard empty weight", and "useful load" are defined. A practical presentation of an actual loading problem is provided. A "weight shift" problem is also presented and solved.

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