W&B Flashcards
1
Q
What’s definition of Basic Operating Weight (BOW) ?
A
It’s a weight of the aircraft excluding payload, passengers and usable fuel. It includes fixed equipment, unusable fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, crew and operating items (equipment and supplies) necessary for aircraft operations. When a jump seat is installed, the BOW includes the weight of a third crewmember.
2
Q
What is Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) ?
A
The average distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the wing.
3
Q
What’s the significance of the takeoff trim setting ?
A
It’s for V2 (takeoff safety speed): it minimizes control forces for an engine failure on takeoff.
