Calculating W&B
The point at which an airplane would balance, if suspended at that point
What is Center of Gravity?
Basic empty weight subtracted from the maximum allowable gross weight
What is Useful Load?
Greatest weight allowed for takeoff or landing
Visual-flight rules (day). For VFR flight during the day, the following instruments and equipment are required
What is 14 CFR 91.205(b)?
The distance required to accelerate an airplane to a specified speed and, assuming failure of an engine at the instant that speed is attained, to bring the airplane to a stop
What is Accelerate-Stop Distance?
Horizontal distance from the reference datum line to the CG of an item
Fuel in the tanks that can be used for flight
What is Usable Fuel?
Total permitted weight of a loaded aircraft, including all fuel
What is Maximum Ramp Weight?
The PIC must become familiar with all available information concerning the flight, including takeoff and landing distances and aircraft performance—which cannot be accurately determined without knowing the aircraft's weight.
What is 14 CFR § 91.103 (Preflight action)?
Turning Radius of the Archer
What is 30 ft? (Section 1 POH)
Imaginary line from which all measurements of arm are taken
What is Reference Datum?
Fuel in the tanks that cannot be safely used in flight or drained on the ground
What is Unusable Fuel?
Maximum allowable weight, exclusive of usable fuel
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
Explains aircraft maintenance rules, including what preventive maintenance a pilot is legally allowed to perform.
What is 14 CFR Part 43?
Faster than the speed of sound
What is Supersonic?
Weight multiplied by the arm of an item, expressed in pound-inches
What is Moment?
Weight of the airplane, optional equipment, unusable fuel, full fluids
What is Basic Empty Weight?
Standard weight of avgas
What is 6 lbs?
Operating an aircraft under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or with a specific blood alcohol concentration limit is strictly forbidden
What is Alcohol and Drugs (FAR 91.17)?
Weight shift formula
What is (Weight to be moved)/ (Total Weight) = (CG)/(Distance Weight Shifted)?
Location in the aircraft identified by a number designating distance from the datum
What is Station?
Weight of the occupants, cargo, and baggage
What is Payload?
Standard weight of jet fuel
What is 6.7 lbs?
Required every two calendar years unless specific conditions are met (e.g., checkrides, 121/135 training, or active CFI status)
What is 14 CFR 61.56?
The year that the Wright brothers made their first powered, controlled, and sustained flight
What is 1903?