OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE

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Learning Outcomes

Will be able to explain the basic components of weight and balance theory
Will be able to explain the difference between mass and weight
Will be able to describe the balance conditions
Will be able to describe the flight profile, its phases and variation of weight along the flight
Will be able to describe moment and perform moment calculations
Will be able to perform mass, volume and weight conversions
Will be able to decribe center of gravity, gravitational force and datum line concepts
Will be able to describe mean aerodynamic chord (MAC), balance arm (LEMAC), shear and bending forces
Will be able to list the effects of center of gravity on aircraft performance
Will be able to describe how to find the center of gravity for aircraft empty weight
Will be able to explain aircraft weight components and limitations
Will be able to classify basic weight groups and list basic weight terms
Will be able to classify aircraft weight limits
Will be able to explain maximum taxi, takeoff, landing and zero fuel weights
Will be able to calculate an aircraft's weight using weight relations
Will be able to perform center of gravity calculations for the given aircraft in small, commuter and large category
Will be able to explain stability concept
Will be able to describe the condition for the static longitudinal stability of an aircraft
Will be able to explain maneuverability and longitudinal stability during maneuvers
Describe operational loadings and list airline curtailments
Will be able to explain the limitations regarding wing, horizontal stabilizer ve landing gear
Will be able to perform weight and balance calculations for small and commuter category aircraft
Will be able to explain the content of aircraft weight and balance manual
Will be able to calculate index
Will be able to explain load and trim sheet
Will be able to describe load control, decks, and compartments for large aircraft
Will be able to estimate weight limits and passenger and cargo distribution for large category aircraft
Will be able to list important issues in loading order
Will be able to perform balance calculations using trim sheet for large category aircraft
Will be able to explain aircraft loading errors
Will be able to perform basic calculations regarding fuel load and flight planning