How do I find the centre of gravity and if it is the C of G limits?
Attain the current weight and balance sheet for airplane. In your POH find the weight and balance section that gives you the name of each station with it's arm. Multiply the [...]
How do you calculate moment?
Moment = Arm * Weight
What are the basic weight and balance definitions?
Basic Empty Weight (BEW): the weight of the aircraft as it sits in front of you including oil and other fluids, not NOT FUEL. Useful Load: the maximum allowable gross weight [...]
What is the Rule of Thumb for converting from IAS to TAS?
When converting from IAS to TAS the rule of thumb is is that TAS increases by 1.5% over IAS for every thousand feet up to 20,000 feet. For example, if you [...]
What are the track error correction methods?
Double track error correction: double your drift angle left or right depending on which side of track you have drifted and fly that heading to regain your track. This will only [...]
How much does 1 litre of oil weigh?
1 (one) litre of oil weighs approximately 2 pounds.
How long will it take me to get somewhere if I am traveling at 90KTs?
If you are traveling at 90KTs (groundspeed) it will take you 2/3 of the distance in minutes to reach your destination. For example, if you need to divert for some reason [...]
How many feet in a nautical mile?
There are about 6000 feet in one (1) nautical mile and one (1) nautical mile is about 1.15 statute miles.
Are straight lines great circles on the VNC or VTA?
Straight lines are GREAT CIRCLE TRACKS on the VNC, not the VTA. Don't forget to add or subtract magnetic variation from your straight line track on the VNC. [...]
What is Dead Reckoning
Dead Reckoning is the act of navigating based only on calculations of distance, track, true airspeed, and forecast wind information. You use these calculations to find your en route time, [...]