Weight & Balance Flashcards
What is Center of Gravity?
The point at which all of the weight of an object is considered to be concentrated.
What is MAC?
Mean Aerodynamic Chord. It is an imaginary chord from the nose of the aircraft to the tail which runs through the middle.
Where can you find the CG of a 737?
CG is always found between the wings and must fall within a given area called the CG envelope.
What is STAB Trim?
The STAB Trim adjusts the stabilizer to give the aircraft the best nose up setting for takeoff.
Why do we need to calculate CG?
CG is calculated for takeoff only, to ensure the aircraft is balanced for takeoff.
Fill in the blank: CG is calculated for _______.
[takeoff]
True or False: The Center of Gravity is the same as the Mean Aerodynamic Chord.
[False]