9 Weight & Balance

Question 1

Loading a plane aft of Cg will cause an airplane to be?

Answer 1

Less stable at all speeds

Question 2

In weights and balance calculations the arm is?

Answer 2

Distance from the datum line to the Cg of the item

Question 3

What determines the longitudinal stability of the plane?

Answer 3

Location of Cg with respect to the center of lift.

Question 4

The center of gravity of the plane can be determined by dividing the ? by the ?

Answer 4

Moment divided by weight

Question 5

Loading a glider so that the Cg exceeds the aft limit results in loss of ? and causes the glider to pitch ?

Answer 5

Loss of longitudinal stability and pitches up at slow speeds.

Question 6

If a pilot was to load a plane with full fuel, full passenger load, and full baggage the airworthiness can only determined by

Answer 6

Doing a weight and balance

Question 7

When operating an aircraft, the PIC is responsible for using what weight and balance info?

Answer 7

The most recent weight & balance data