Weight and Balance

Question 1

What are the dangers of overloading your aircraft?

Answer 1

Higher takeoff speed, Longer takeoff run, reduced rate and angle of climb, lower maximum altitude, shorter range, reduced cruising speed, reduced manueverability, high stalling speed, higher landing speed, longer landing roll, excessive weight on the nosewheel

Question 2

What happens if the CG is beyond the CG Limit (Too far forward?)

Answer 2

Higher Stall Speed
Slower Cruise Speed
More Stable
Greater Back Elevator Pressure Required

Question 3

What happens if the CG is beyond the CG Limit (Too far aft?)

Answer 3

Lower Stall Speed
Higher Cruise Speed
Less Stable
Less Back Elevator Pressure Required

Question 4

How do you calculate Moment?

Answer 4

Weight x Arm = Moment

Question 5

How do you calculate final CG Arm?

Answer 5

Total Moment divided by Total Weight