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Weight and Balance of Aircraft

Course Code:
21HAV-E
Academic Degree:
bachelor
Study Programme:
Professional Pilot (B1041A040003)
semesterlanguage
2czech flag
Professional Pilot (B1041A040004)
semesterlanguage
2english flag
Erasmus:
course for Erasmus and Exchange students in summer semester
Form of Study:
full-time
Credits:
3
Number of Hours:
2 + 2 hours per week - in full-time study
Type of Course:
obligatory
Course Completion:
credit, exam
Supervisor:
Ing. Anna POLÁNECKÁ, Ph.D., MBA
Course Tutor:
 
roh  Lectures:
Ing. Denisa Svobodová
roh  Training Course:
Ing. Denisa Svobodová
Supervising Department:
Department of Air Transport (16121)
Keywords:
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.