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 weight by each station arm to get the moment for each arm. Add up the weight column. Add up the moment column. Divide the moment by the weight to get the centre of gravity (C of G). Find the C of G envelop graph in your airplane’s POH. Mark your C of G on the envelop graph to determine if you C of G is in acceptable limits.

What are the basic weight and balance definitions?

Q: 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 of the aircraft MINUS the BEW. Payload : the maximum allowable gross weight of the aircraft MINUS fuel weight and MINUS the BEW. Maximum Ramp Weight : the maximum weight at which the aircraft can be taxied. Maximum Take Off Weight : the maximum weight at which the aircraft can become airborne. Maximum Landing Weight : the maximum weight at which the aircraft can land. Maximum Zero Fuel Weight : the maximum weight at which the aircraft can be loaded without accounting for fuel weight.