The mass of an aircraft and the location of its centre of gravity are vital information required before any flight takes place – this forms the basis of the Mass and Balance module in ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training. Even commercial pilots are responsible for the safe loading of their aircraft and must ensure that it is not overloaded. A pilot must be equipped with the knowledge and ability to calculate the correct ratio of fuel, oil and payload limit for a flight of any given duration. The performance of an aircraft is influenced by its weight and overloading it will cause far reaching effects, with often significant consequences. If overloaded, the take-off distance necessary would become longer, which could be greater than the available runway. Extra weight could even cause structural stresses during manoeuvres and turbulence that could damage the aircraft. The maximum structural mass for an aircraft must never be exceeded. Aircraft manufacturers provide mass and balance limits for their aircraft and a pilot will be able to find these in the Aircraft Weight and Balance Report and the Aircraft Flight Manual. Studying mass and balance will equip flight crew with the knowledge required to calculate the mass and loading of the aircraft, the centre of gravity of an aircraft and how to perform calculations that ensure a flight is carried out within its limits. Calculations = maths, which is why the Mass & Balance module introduces mathematical formulae into a commercial pilot’s ground training. We’ve pulled together a quick reference guide of all of the formulae you need to survive (and pass) this module. Download the guide below ATPL Ground School: Mass and Balance formula workbook
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The mass of an aircraft and the location of its centre of gravity are vital information required before any flight takes place – this forms the basis of the Mass and Balance module in ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training. Download this easy go to reference formula workbook Aileron Pilot Logbooks
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