Aircraft Performance Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is empty weight?
A
The weight of the airframe, engine, equipment, and unusable fuel and oil.
2
Q
What is useful load?
A
Pilot, passengers, baggage, fuel and oil.
3
Q
What is takeoff weight?
A
Empty weight plus useful load.
4
Q
What is landing weight?
A
Takeoff weight minus any fuel used.
5
Q
What is the arm in weight and balance?
A
The distance from the CG to
6
Q
What is the datum point for weight and balance?
A
An arbitrary line to measure the arm.
7
Q
What is the moment in weight and balance?
A
Weight times arm.
8
Q
How is the center of gravity calculated?
A
Total moment divided by total weight
9
Q
What are the standard weights for common objects?
A
Human - 190 lbs
Gasoline - 6 lbs per gallon
Oil - 7.5 lbs per gallon
Water - 8.35 lbs per gallon
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