weight; balance; aircratf; centre of gravity; loadsheet
Abstract:
Basic terms of mass and balance, basic aircraft masses, weighing and maximum aircrafts masses, overloading of aircraft, standard weights of passenger, baggage and crew, determination of load of aircraft, flight documentation - loadsheet, trimsheet, securing of load, determination of centre of gravity, influence of centre of gravity position on aircarft performance.
Objectives:
Introduce students to the problematics of weight and balance and into regulation of air transportation. Ensure university experts prepared to work with the airlines.